Pentagon whistleblower and libertarian writer Karen Kwiatkowski discusses the importance of radicalism and principle in American life as the empire collapses, the modern American secession movements in the Lakota Nation, Hawaii and Vermont, the costs of empire, the growing police state, how the neoconservative cabal in the Pentagon lied this country into war in 2002 and 2003 and the sickness of Dick Cheney. Her best articles on the OSP are here, here, here, here, and here. See also this, this,...
Where the Hell is Scott?
I'm taking the day off to get my shit together for the Restoring the Republic conference this weekend. Starts early tomorrow morning in Reston, Virginia. Be there or remain uneducated. : )
Being a War Criminal is a Crime
"Kick ass! If somebody tries to stop the march to democracy, we will seek them out and kill them! We must be tougher than hell! This Vietnam stuff, this is not even close. It is a mind-set. We can't send that message. It's an excuse to prepare us for withdrawal. "There is a series of moments and this is one of them. Our will is being tested, but we are resolute. We have a better way. Stay strong! Stay the course! Kill them! Be confident! Prevail! We are going to wipe them out! We are not...
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for today: Gareth Porter, Jacob Hornberger. Listen live from 11-1pm on 92.7 FM in Austin, KAOSRadioAustin.org.
06/03/08 – Gareth Porter – The Scott Horton Show
Gareth Porter discusses his newest article: 'How Cheney Outfoxed His Foes On Iran And EFP’s,' about how Cheney used General Patraeus to circumvent the intelligence agency’s disagreement with the War Party about supposed Iranian provided EFP’s to Shi’ite militias in Iraq.
06/03/08 – Jim Lobe – The Scott Horton Show
IPS’s Jim Lobe discusses the role of the Israel Lobby in American politics, why groups like AIPAC lean so far right compared to most American Jews, AIPAC’s immense influence, how the Christian-right’s support of Israel is simply an 'instrumentalist' means to an apocalyptic end and the Lobby’s role in U.S. Iran policy.
New Gareth Porter Article!
Go read it! It'll help make you smart. Update: Remember, Petraeus is Obama's man too.
I’ve Got A Problem
I now officially enjoy smashing 9/11 truther idiots as much as flies on my windowsill.
06/02/08 – Christopher Ketcham – The Scott Horton Show
Freelance reporter Christopher Ketcham, author of a new piece called 'The Last Roundup' for Radar magazine, discusses the 'Continuity Of Government' (COG) plan to keep government operating after a national emergency such as a nuclear strike, effectively suspending the Constitution and turning the country into a fascist military dictatorship, the history of COG going back to the Cold War and it’s partial implementation after 9/11, DHS’s 'Main Core' and other databases and lists of dissidents...
06/02/08 – Matthis Chiroux – The Scott Horton Show
Sgt. Matthis Chiroux discusses his refusal to redeploy to Iraq because of the illegality of the invasion, his role as an Army propagandist, how the Iraq Veterans Against the War helped him realize he wasn't alone in opposing the illegal occupation and the widespread and neglected PTSD suffered by so many vets.
My Speech to the Texas LP
I've been invited to give a talk at the Texas Libertarian Party convention in Fort Worth. Ya'll help me choose. Should it be: 1: The Case Against the Case for War With Iran 2: Why America is an Evil Empire Which Picked a Fight With the Terrorists, Who Are But a Small Band of Pirates, Allied Only With America's Foreign Policy 3: This is All Theodore Roosevelt's Fault 4: It's Wrong to Kidnap and Torture and Murder People 5: Bob Barr and Wayne Allyn Root Aren't Good Enough 6: Any other topics you...
Wayne Allyn Root is an Idiot
Nevermind his not being fit to be an LP candidate of any description, this guy is as dumb as a post. Thanks to Troy for the link. Jeez...
05/30/08 – Gordon Prather – The Scott Horton Show
Dr. Gordon Prather, nuclear physicist and regular contributor to Antiwar.com, discusses the Bush administration’s hegemonic aspirations and the obstacle posed by the Nuclear Non-Proliferation regime, he details the NPT and IAEA procedures and mechanics, the recent confirmation from former White House spokesman Scott McClellan of the White House Iraq Group and their propaganda blitz to convict Iraq during the lead-up to the invasion, the pentagon’s ex-general cheerleading squad hired to promote...
05/30/08 – Victor Navasky – The Scott Horton Show
Victor Navasky discusses his new book Mission Accomplished: Or How We Won the War in Iraq, how all of the 'experts,' including John McCain, got it all wrong on the Iraq invasion, the war’s dozens of 'turning points' according to the White House and it’s pundits and how the same propaganda tactics are being used against Iran.
