Category Archives: Iraq

Those Ungrateful Iraqis

Posted on April 2, 2006 by Mash

Daniel Pipes gave an interview yesterday to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review entitled "Pipes calls war a success". In it Pipes calls Iraq a success: Q: How will we know when the occupation or the invasion of Iraq was a success or … Continue reading →

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Disintegration in Iraq – A Call For Withdrawal

Posted on April 2, 2006 by Mash

The New York Times is reporting today that Shia and Sunni Iraqis have begun to flee from mixed Shia-Sunni areas. This migration comes on the heels of increased sectarian strife, death squad activity; and bombings targeting political figures, businesses, ordinary … Continue reading →

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More On Jill Carroll

Posted on March 31, 2006 by Mash

The Washington Post this morning carries an interview with Jill Carroll conducted shortly after her release. What we see in the article is a portrait of a courageous reporter caught up in an unspeakable ordeal. Her humanity comes through crystal … Continue reading →

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Morning In America

Posted on March 31, 2006 by Mash

Tucker Carlson capped off a day of hate in America on his show "The Situation" on MSNBC. Carlson interviewed terrorism expert Evan Kohlmann about the release of Jill Carroll. Carlson delivered the same tactic used all day by right wing … Continue reading →

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Make Gentle The Life Of This World

Posted on March 30, 2006 by Mash

This morning started out with the terrific news that Jill Carroll was alive. Lately mornings have not brought good news in the pages of newspapers and on web sites. But, today was different and somehow brought some sanity back into … Continue reading →

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