Category Archives: International

Somalia And The War On Terror Road Show

Posted on January 12, 2007 by Mash

When the Bush Administration began its attack on purported al Qaeda operatives in Somalia, I cautioned that the source of their intelligence was weak. After much speculation and reports that one of the persons responsible for the attacks on the … Continue reading →

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Somalia: Of Warlords And Thugs

Posted on January 9, 2007 by Mash

There is news out of Somalia today that the United States has attacked suspected al Qaeda operatives. It remains to be seen whether we have indeed killed those responsible for the 1998 embassy bombing or not. I have my doubts. … Continue reading →

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Pakistan And Extremism

Posted on September 14, 2006 by Mash

[Via Raw Story] President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan claimed on Tuesday that terrorism and extremism had been brought to Pakistan by the West. According to the Daily Times of Pakistan, Musharraf blamed the West for bringing terrorists and extremists to the region … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangladesh, Foreign Policy, General, International, Terrorism | 21 Comments

Meet The Enemy

Posted on August 13, 2006 by Mash

Since September the 11th, 2001 President Bush has been telling us that they hate us for our freedoms. However, he has never really been able to define who "they" are. He has never been able to go beyond his talking … Continue reading →

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World On Fire

Posted on July 22, 2006 by Mash

  [Via Christy Hardin Smith and Atrios] Sarah McLachlan is a beautiful human being. I have admired her music, her angelic voice, her beauty, and her compassion since her very first album. Listen to her today as the bombs fall … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Rights, International, Society | 4 Comments