Category Archives: Politics

Counting The Dead In Iraq

Posted on October 20, 2006 by Mash

Former President Bill Clinton was the keynote speaker on Wednesday at the "Securing the Common Good" event at Georgetown University. It is my opinion that his keynote address was one of the more remarkable and significant political speeches of recent … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Iraq, Politics | 15 Comments

Just Say No To Macaca

Posted on October 17, 2006 by Mash

  Jim Webb has pulled even with George "Macaca" Allen. It’s crunch time in Virginia. The key to this election is turnout in Northern Virginia. Help Jim Webb get his message out. Contribute if you can, volunteer if you can.

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Democracy At Risk

Posted on October 15, 2006 by Mash

Having failed to find any WMD in Iraq, George W Bush has resorted to his "freedom" agenda. Mr. Bush repeatedly claims that "democracies don’t go to war with each other." His prescription for lasting peace in the Middle East and … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Iraq, Politics, Society | 6 Comments

Toast

Posted on October 3, 2006 by Mash

Consider this an Open Thread for now. I plan to have a substantial post on this topic tomorrow. Do you think Dennis Hastert will resign before or after the elections? My gut says that there is no chance he weathers this … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 13 Comments

George W Bush’s War

Posted on October 2, 2006 by Mash

  Bob Woodward is wrong. Colin Powell is wrong. The National Intelligence Estimate is wrong. Brent Scowcroft is wrong. The retired generals are wrong. Richard Clarke is wrong. The International Atomic Energy Agency is wrong. The United Nations is wrong. … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Iraq, Politics | 17 Comments