Category Archives: Politics

Congressman Jim McDermott’s Double Standards: In His Own Words

Posted on June 15, 2007 by Mash

In May of this year Congressman Jim McDermott made a speech in the House of Representatives. It was entitled "The Terrorist We Caught But Won’t Prosecute". In it he demanded that the Bush Administration hand over a terrorist caught on … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangladesh, Foreign Policy, Immigration, Politics, Terrorism | 2 Comments

Taking Out The Trash On A Friday Evening

Posted on May 18, 2007 by Mash

"I know it was you Fredo. You broke my heart. You broke my heart!" – Michael Corleane, The Godfather: Part II Washington DC is all abuzz with the rumor that Alberto Gonzales will resign this evening. Normally I don’t do … Continue reading →

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Deputy Attorney General Resigns For Performance Reasons

Posted on May 14, 2007 by Mash

Paul McNulty resigned: The No. 2 official at the Justice Department, Deputy Attorney General Paul McNulty, submitted his resignation to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, the Justice Department announced Monday. McNulty cited personal reasons for his resignation. "The financial realities of … Continue reading →

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The American Failure In Iraq

Posted on May 6, 2007 by Mash

    The conversation in Washington is about the consequences of withdrawal. The Surgin’ General, David Petraeus, warns that an early withdrawal would lead to an "increase in sectarian violence". Small businessman and House Minority Leader John Boehner pleads for … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Iraq, Politics, Terrorism | 4 Comments

Watch This Space

Posted on April 24, 2007 by Mash
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