Category Archives: Iraq

Moqtada al-Sadr at Saddam’s Hanging?

Posted on January 5, 2007 by Mash

Nir Rosen at IraqSlogger is reporting on rumors that Moqtada al-Sadr was present at Saddam Hussein’s hanging. In fact, he might have been one of the hangmen. Apparently, that is the reason they were chanting "Moqtada! Moqtada! Moqtada!". The pro-Baathist … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Iraq | 11 Comments

The New York Times Plays High Stakes Iraqi Politics

Posted on January 3, 2007 by Mash

The New York Times just implicated Iraq’s Mr. Fix-it in the Saddam execution video debacle. Get ready for aftershocks. In its report on Iraq’s alleged investigation into the Saddam execution, there is this startling passage: As his aides announced that … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Iraq | 5 Comments

Saddam Hussein Died A Muslim

Posted on January 1, 2007 by Mash

The title of this post is a statement of fact. Before the hate mail starts to pour in, let me explain…No, there is too much. Let me sum up. When I wrote my previous post, the ghastly cell phone video [CNN’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Iraq, Islam | 9 Comments

The Dawa Party Finally Get Their Man

Posted on December 30, 2006 by Mash

In the midst of the Iran-Iraq war, on July 8, 1982, members of the Dawa Party, at the behest of Iran, tried to unsuccessfully assassinate Saddam Hussein in the town of Dujail. On December 30, 2006 the Dawa Party finally got their … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Iraq, Terrorism | 4 Comments

Avoiding Kaganistan

Posted on December 20, 2006 by Mash

"Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more;" – King Henry V at the siege of Harfleur, Act III, Scene 1, William Shakespeare’s "Henry V" Iraq is not France and Baghdad is not Harfleur. And George W Bush is … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Iraq | 9 Comments