James Bovard, author of Public Policy Hooligan, discusses the police freak-out and virtual house arrest of millions of Bostonians after the marathon bombing; the not-too-subtle threats of violence directed at anyone who dared point a camera at a militarized cop/soldier; why the government gives an overwhelming response to terrorist attacks but hardly cares about multiple (ordinary) daily murders in large cities; and the neoconservatives' fondness for Chechen jihadists.
The FLIR Project
Mike McNulty's 3rd Waco film, and the final, beyond a shadow of a doubt proof:
Waco: A New Revelation
Waco: The Rules of Engagement
https://youtu.be/7i1rW-iW554
04/19/13 – Anthony Gregory – The Scott Horton Show
Anthony Gregory, author of The Power of Habeas Corpus in America: From the King's Prerogative to the War on Terror, discusses the 20 years of state terror since the FBI/ATF massacre of Branch Davidians at Waco; the precedent of killing rather than capturing criminal suspects; and why blood-lusting Americans are eager to accept the lies and propaganda told by the government and media.
04/19/13 – Philip Giraldi – The Scott Horton Show
Philip Giraldi, Executive Director of The Council for the National Interest, discusses the Boston Marathon bombing; the "surgical strikes" legal justification for drone attacks; the war in Syria; and the US empire's messy and ugly decline.
04/19/13 – John Feffer – The Scott Horton Show
John Feffer, co-director of Foreign Policy In Focus at the Institute for Policy Studies, discusses the lessons learned from recent US brinksmanship with North Korea; the entangling alliances that still threaten a WWI-type conflagration on the Korean Peninsula; and the terrible famines in China and Korea that have lead to cannibalism.
04/17/13 – Jeff Kaye – The Scott Horton Show
Psychologist and blogger Jeff Kaye discusses his article on Ahmed Abu Ali, who was tortured by the Saudis and the FBI into confessing a plot to assassinate George W. Bush and carry out a 9/11-type terrorist attack.
04/17/13 – David Enders – The Scott Horton Show
McClatchy journalist David Enders discusses his recent abduction in Syria by Jabhat al Nusra.
04/16/13 – Grant F. Smith – The Scott Horton Show
Grant F. Smith, director of the Institute for Research: Middle Eastern Policy in Washington DC, discusses Scott Horton's appointment to IRMEP's board; using FOIA to piece together the US-aided origins of Israel's nuclear weapons program; how the neocons created an Israeli "Sparta" by exaggerating the Soviet threat during the Cold War; AIPAC's interpretation of the "peace process;" the DOJ's hands-off approach to decades of Israeli lobby crimes; and the Iranian nukes "conspiracy theory."
The Antiwar Comic: Corruption is Universal
This strip was inspired with the protests in Mexico. Roberto had a lot of input and helped me with the Spanish translation as well. For more comics visit:
04/12/13 – M.J. Rosenberg – The Scott Horton Show
M.J. Rosenberg, a special correspondent for The Washington Spectator, discusses his article on the history of Israel's bad-faith negotiating with the US and PLO, and the responses of US administrations from Carter to Obama.
04/10/13 – Sheldon Richman – The Scott Horton Show
Sheldon Richman, vice president and editor at The Future of Freedom Foundation, discusses his article "The Absurdity of 'Universal' Background Checks;" what the "gunshow loophole" really means; the reactionary lawmakers who fret that "they have to do something;" the very real threats of gun registration and confiscation; individual rights and the mentally ill; and why the press doesn't run stories on guns being used to save lives.
04/10/13 – Yochai Benkler – The Scott Horton Show
Yochai Benkler, Professor for Entrepreneurial Legal Studies at Harvard Law School, discusses his article "The Dangerous Logic of the Bradley Manning Case;" his upcoming expert testimony in Manning's court martial; why government whistleblowers/leakers are all but extinct; the government's unprecedented interpretation of "aiding the enemy;" and the threats against our First Amendment protections. Scott Horton Interviews Yochai Benkler April 10, 2013 Transcript (page down for the audio) Scott...
04/09/13 – Muhammad Sahimi – The Scott Horton Show
Muhammad Sahimi, political columnist and professor of chemical engineering, discusses his article "The Long History of Lies about Iran;" why the P5+1 talks won't produce a compromise on Iran's nuclear enrichment program and sanctions; how the US and European nations flaunt international law by withholding parts for Iran's civilian airliners (offering them as "concessions" in nuclear talks); keeping Israel happy so they don't drag us into a war; and why Americans generally have a very distorted...