Category Archives: Politics

The Talented Dr. Richard Benkin

Posted on March 12, 2007 by Mash

[Hat tip to Shafiur via his comment and another hat tip to Salam Dhaka and Shuchinta] It turns out that Dr. Richard Benkin, the "reporter" who is the source of stories about Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury and Mr. Choudhury’s supporter, is registered … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangladesh, Foreign Policy, Politics | 16 Comments

Profiting From Chaos

Posted on March 11, 2007 by Mash

Now that the warlords are back in control in Somalia, it is probably not surprising that the country is devolving into chaos again. After America’s Ethiopian allies drove the Islamic Courts Union out of power a few months ago, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, International, Politics | 4 Comments

A Misguided Koran Distribution Project

Posted on February 26, 2007 by Mash

I am always wary when religion and politics are mixed. I am especially wary when the politics of religion is disguised as charity. As a Muslim in America, and as a blogger, I have always attempted to raise the warning … Continue reading →

Posted in Islam, Politics | 15 Comments

Bush Vs. Cheney

Posted on February 20, 2007 by Mash

The New York Times today puts Mr. Cheney at the center of Plame-gate. This bit of news will not come as a surprise to anyone. The real "news" in the article is buried deep.  The article portrays Mr. Bush as … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Iraq, Politics | 2 Comments

Showing Him The Way

Posted on January 24, 2007 by Mash

Senator Jim Webb of Virginia delivered the Democratic response to President Bush’s State of the Union speech tonight. I think I can safely say that in eight minutes Senator Webb laid waste to President Bush’s "surge" fantasies. There was confusion … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Iraq, Politics | 8 Comments