Category Archives: Society

In Memoriam: Peter Norman

Posted on October 7, 2006 by Mash

I miss watching the Olympic Games. I lost interest in them sometime in the 1980s after Peter Ueberroth turned the games into a corporate feeding trough. Soon after the Olympics became more about professional athletes and their egos and less … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Rights, Society | 6 Comments

The End Of An Era

Posted on September 24, 2006 by Mash

      "Of one thing we may be sure. The future will never have to ask, with misgiving, what could the Nazis have said in their favor. History will know that whatever could be said, they were allowed to … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Politics, Society, Terrorism, Torture | 27 Comments

On A Sunny Tuesday Morning

Posted on September 10, 2006 by Mash

    The first time I went to New York City was in 1979. My parents took us to all the famous landmarks on that trip. The three highlights of my trip were visiting the Empire State Building, riding the … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal, Society, Terrorism | 9 Comments

“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

Meet The Enemy

Posted on August 13, 2006 by Mash

Since September the 11th, 2001 President Bush has been telling us that they hate us for our freedoms. However, he has never really been able to define who "they" are. He has never been able to go beyond his talking … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangladesh, Foreign Policy, International, Islam, Society, Terrorism | 6 Comments