Category Archives: Politics

“Welcome To America”

Posted on August 15, 2006 by Mash

  "This fellow here over here with the yellow shirt, Macaca, or whatever his name is. He’s with my opponent. He’s following us around everywhere. And it’s just great. We’re going to places all over Virginia, and he’s having it … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, Society | 17 Comments

Fear, Politics & Opportunity Costs

Posted on August 11, 2006 by Mash

    Late last night as I was preparing to make my nightly overseas call to my wife and daughter, CNN interrupted regular programming with "Breaking News" from London. The news that broke late last night has now reverberated across the … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Politics, Terrorism | 13 Comments

Conceit

Posted on August 9, 2006 by Mash

  "I could be well moved, if I were as you: If I could pray to move, prayers would move me: But I am constant as the northern star,Of whose true-fix’d and resting quality There is no fellow in the … Continue reading →

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Ned Lamont, The Next Democratic Senator From Connecticut

Posted on August 1, 2006 by Mash

    On August 8th, Democrats in Connecticut will go to the polls to choose who will represent them in the November election for U.S. Senator. They have two candidates to choose from: Ned Lamont and the incumbent, Joseph Lieberman. … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Politics | 13 Comments

“This Madness Must Stop”

Posted on July 31, 2006 by Mash

  [Click on image to play video]   [Via Taylor Marsh] With Republicans like these who needs Democrats. Let’s hope the Democrats can find some backbone by following Senator Hagel’s lead. Sadly, I doubt they will. CNN has the story.

Posted in Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Middle East Conflict, Politics | 9 Comments