Iraqi American antiwar activist Dahlia S. Wasfi discusses the Iraqi government's dearth of accomplishments and continued reliance on U.S. support, the U.S. actions that exacerbated sectarian violence, drawing attention to the humanity and suffering of Iraqis and the lingering toxic effects of war in Iraq and the U.S.
11/17/09 – Michael Hastings – The Scott Horton Show
Michael Hastings, author of the article 'Afghanistan: Does this make Obama a chickenhawk?' discusses MoveOn’s halfhearted criticism of Obama’s Afghanistan War escalation, how hawkish rhetoric fails to disassociate Democrats from their 'mommy party' image, jargon-filled war policy discussions that ignore real-life suffering and why the seemingly mysterious motivations of U.S. occupation are best understood as a convergence of self-interested parties.
11/17/09 – Jacob Hornberger – The Scott Horton Show
Jacob Hornberger, founder and president of the Future of Freedom Foundation, discusses the 1845 annexation of Texas and subsequent Mexican-American War, President James K. Polk's determination to acquire northern Mexico by conquest after his purchase offer was refused, the U.S. immigrants who defected from the army to fight on Mexico's side as the San Patricio battalion, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo land grab and the longstanding open-borders policy after the war's end.
Pacifica
Antiwar Radio is now on Pacifica, 90.7 KPFK in Los Angeles - at 114,000 watts, the most powerful station west of the Mississippi River. The first episode airs Tuesday, November 17th at 11 PM. Tons of gratitude to all of you who have listened, written, supported up until now - especially Shauna, Eric, Angela and Louis. If you live in Southern California and want to celebrate with us on Tuesday night contact Angela Keaton, angela-at-antiwar.com.
11/13/09 – Philip Giraldi – The Scott Horton Show
Philip Giraldi, contributing editor at The American Conservative magazine and columnist for Antiwar.com, discusses the collusion of Congress, AIPAC and the media in agitating for war with Iran, how the media’s repetition of a single false premise shapes public opinion toward war, a proposal for an 'X Street' lobby that advocates for U.S. national interests and why the CIA and the National Endowment for Democracy need curtailing.
11/13/09 – Eric Margolis – The Scott Horton Show
Internationally syndicated columnist Eric Margolis discusses the corrupt and unpopular 'Mr. 10 Percent' Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, his invasion — at Hillary’s insistence — of Waziristan, the possibility of a U.S. attempt to seize Pakistan’s nukes, and the ultimate stupidity of the Long War plan.
11/11/09 – Lew Rockwell – The Scott Horton Show
Lew Rockwell, chairman of the Ludwig von Mises Institute, discusses the transformation of Armistice Day into a pro-war paean to active duty troops, the incalculable disaster of U.S. entry into WWI, the historical whitewashing of the Wilson administration's fascistic actions and the government's casual approach to killing - from capital punishment to war to health care.
11/10/09 – Thomas E. Woods – The Scott Horton Show
Bestselling author Thomas E. Woods discusses the determined overestimation of Soviet economic strength by free-market ideologues who should have known better, shoddy Iraq War propaganda that may make Americans less credulous in the future, a reminder to conservatives that their beloved military is a prime example of government run amok, the misallocation of resources in centrally planned economies and the inevitable expansion of even strictly limited governments.
Job Postings
Hey guys, if any of you live near Maricopa, County AZ, I may know of a job opportunity. Looks like you gotta know how to work a computer. You know my email.
My UNH Speech
Okay, clearly I need some practice at public speaking, but I suppose I'm not toooo embarrassed by this... Thanks again to the Young Americans for Liberty at UNH for having me. Update: Oh, Joe already blogged. Thanks man! It sure was great to finally meet you in person.
Everything in the World is Woodrow Wilson’s Fault – Scott Horton to YAL at the University of New Hampshire 11/06/09
The voice of Antiwar.com Scott Horton introduces LVM Economist and author of "Meltdown" Tom Woods to the Young Americans for Liberty at University of New Hampshire in Durham NH November 6th, 2009.
YAL Speech in New Hampshire
I'm opening up for Tom Woods on Friday night at UNH in Durham. Details here.
10/30/09 – Gareth Porter – The Scott Horton Show
Gareth Porter, independent historian and journalist for Inter Press Service, discusses Iran’s counter-proposal to the IAEA enrichment deal, the ambiguous meaning and political sensitivity of nuclear 'breakout capability,' continued defense of the 2007 Iran NIE by U.S. intelligence agencies, a new generation of efficient uranium centrifuges intended for use at the Qom facility and how the ever-increasing sanctions imposed on Iran by Congress are tantamount to declaring war.
10/30/09 – Scott Horton – The Scott Horton Show
The Other Scott Horton (no relation), international human rights lawyer, professor and contributing editor at Harper’s magazine, discusses Bush administration torture documents just released to the ACLU, the DOJ’s embarrassing 8-30 losing record in Guantanamo habeas hearings, how Gitmo was filled up courtesy of Pakistan’s bogus 'terrorist' roundup after 9/11, Dick Cheney’s culpability in allowing Pakistan’s ISI to evacuate Taliban and al Qaeda leadership from Afghanistan, the Cheney family’s...
10/29/09 – John V. Walsh – The Scott Horton Show
John V. Walsh, frequent contributor to Counterpunch.org and Antiwar.com, discusses Democratic Left leaders' frequent visits to Kabul, the inability of a puppet government to be representative, China's preference for international trade over military confrontation and how the USSR was felled by an unworkable centrally planned economy.
