Category Archives: Politics

Disintegration in Iraq – A Call For Withdrawal

Posted on April 2, 2006 by Mash

The New York Times is reporting today that Shia and Sunni Iraqis have begun to flee from mixed Shia-Sunni areas. This migration comes on the heels of increased sectarian strife, death squad activity; and bombings targeting political figures, businesses, ordinary … Continue reading →

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“Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed”

Posted on April 1, 2006 by Mash

There is much debate these days about the inherent powers of the President as Commander-in-Chief. This is the chief, and fallback, justification given by this Administration and its supporters for the continued warrant-less surveillance in contravention of the FISA Act. … Continue reading →

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More On Jill Carroll

Posted on March 31, 2006 by Mash

The Washington Post this morning carries an interview with Jill Carroll conducted shortly after her release. What we see in the article is a portrait of a courageous reporter caught up in an unspeakable ordeal. Her humanity comes through crystal … Continue reading →

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Morning In America

Posted on March 31, 2006 by Mash

Tucker Carlson capped off a day of hate in America on his show "The Situation" on MSNBC. Carlson interviewed terrorism expert Evan Kohlmann about the release of Jill Carroll. Carlson delivered the same tactic used all day by right wing … Continue reading →

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More On The Blame Game

Posted on March 30, 2006 by Mash

Dan Froomkin has more on the new Blame Game in today’s White House Briefing.

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