Scott talks to Independent Middle East correspondent Patrick Cockburn about ISIS, who, despite claims of their defeat, are back waging a guerrilla campaign in Iraq. Discussed on the show: We Can Finish ISIS - but Only if the West Winds Down Its Proxy Wars...
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I Get Letters
John, See below in bold. Best, Scott On 4/19/2019 11:43 PM, John wrote: Mr. Horton, I have several questions for you if you’ve got a few minutes to help share your knowledge: I’m curious if you can recommend a good introductory book or documentary on Middle Eastern...
Bin Laden Won
Fool’s Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan by Scott Horton (Chicago: The Libertarian Institute, 2017); 317 pages. According to official U.S. government accounts, the body of Osama bin Laden slid off the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson into his...
Good Rand Paul vs. Mike Pompeo on Iran and Al Qaeda
Senator Paul to Sec. Mike Pompeo: "Only Congress can declare war." - April 10, 2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezSUVXcf0Q8&feature=youtu.be&ytbChannel=null Rand is absolutely right that Iran is opposed to al Qaeda and ISIS. Bin Ladenite terrorists target...
Trump Names the IRGC ‘Terrorists’
On FPF #334, I discuss the Trump admin naming Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a terror organization. I explain the false arguments used by the Trump admin to claim the IRGC supports terror groups. The move makes a conflict with Iran more likely. Links Eric...
News Roundup 4/9/19
US News California Rep Eric Swalwell announces a 2020 run. [Link] Secret Service head Rex Allen has been fired. James Murray will take over as head. [Link] A Navy vet and Wyoming state lawmaker calls on WY Rep Liz Cheney to disavow regime change. [Link] A district...
News Roundup 3/25/19
Russiagate Robert Mueller ends his investigation into the Russiagate conspiracy. He has sent his report to the Attorney General to be reviewed. There will be no future indictments from the Mueller investigation. There is still no public evidence of any illegal...
Gun Background Checks: How the State Came To Decide Who Can and Cannot Buy a Firearm
Prior to 1968, most adults in the United States could purchase a firearm without state interference. Guns were available in local retail stores, as well as mail-order catalogs, and as long as you hadn’t been convicted of a felony and you had the funds, there weren’t...
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