How can any actual human -- that is, non-government employees -- support this evil drug war? Or the state at all at this point? You think it's "sending the 'right message'" to children that you'd let the government destroy the society in the name of drugs when they can't get rid of them anyway, even if they wanted to which they don't because they're corrupt and in on it? Possibly, you're a idiot.
Surge
Episode 238: Maj. Danny Sjursen (ret.) on the Iraq/Afghan ‘Surges’
52 Minutes Some Strong Language Retired Maj. Danny Sjursen (U.S. Army) is one of the most prominent veteran, anti-war voices of our era. Pete asked Danny to come on to talk about his life before the military, his time at West Point, but more importantly his time on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan for both of the government ordered "surges." Danny shares information that you can only get from someone who experienced it as one of the ones giving orders. Ghost Riders of Baghdad Danny at Antiwar.com Danny at The Nation Danny at Truthdig Danny's Podcast Danny on Twitter Pete's Patreon...
FPF #285 – Crossing the DMZ in Peace
On FPF #285, I discuss Korean troops crossing the DMZ in peace. The Korean peace process continues to progress with Trump dragging his feet. I explain how in Syria, the US is trying to balance its relationship with the Syrian Kurds and NATO ally Turkey. The US is also facing a growing insurgency. I update the movements to bring peace to Yemen. Links BBC - Tear Gas Trucking company scams...
Democrats Lead Surge in Belief U.S. Should Be World Leader
You know, since the president is a foreign spy. All good liberals must rally around the national security state to protect America!
The Antiwar Comic: Your War Senator
I never liked this guy and here's why. You're so wrong my sweet little NeoCon. For more comics, visit The Webcomic Factory.
Help Daniel Davis Help South Sudanese
The great Daniel L. Davis, Afghan "surge" whistleblower of 2012, is traveling to Uganda to help the South Sudanese refugees from the horrible civil war being waged in the aftermath of the U.S.-engineered secession from the government in the north. Help support his effort here.
6/17/17 Gareth Porter on the Next Big ‘Surge’ Into Afghanistan
Historian and journalist Gareth Porter, author of Manufactured Crisis, discusses Trump, Mattis and McMaster's coming escalation of the Afghan war and why it cannot be won.
5/12/17 Retired Lt. Col. Daniel L. Davis on a new US troop ‘surge’ in Afghanistan
Retired Lt. Col. Daniel L Davis discusses why previous US troop increases didn't help win any battles for the hearts and minds of Afghans, and why this newest mini-surge being considered by the Trump administration won't either. Over 15 years after the US occupation of Afghanistan, the Taliban is still a dominant force in much of the country, the US has no idea what conditions would constitute "victory" and merit withdrawal, and the rationale that further intervention is critical to the American national interest isn't remotely believable - yet America's longest war continues anyway....
4/21/17 Eric Margolis on Trump’s foreign policy for Afghanistan and North Korea
Eric Margolis, a journalist and author of American Raj, discusses the signs of an impending US troop surge in Afghanistan to finally "win" the war after 16 years; and the potentially disastrous consequences if Trump's bellicosity on North Korea ever turns into military action. Check out my Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/scotthortonshow
1/11/17 Hope Hodge Seck on the deployment of 300 Marines to Afghanistan
Hope Hodge Seck, a writer for Military.com, discusses the Obama administration's last-minute deployment of a 300-Marine team of advisors to Helmand province in Afghanistan, where the Taliban is resurgent and no reliable opposition exists.
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