Like I always said, Obama could have told Robert Gates to quit if he don't like it and order all the troops home from Afghanistan back in 2009. Admittedly though this is easier for a Republican, even one with as many political enemies as Trump. You can see the...
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12/20/18 Mark Perry on Trump’s Decision to Withdraw from Syria
Mark Perry joins the show to talk about President Trump's bombshell news that he plans to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria. Perry says most people in the military think this is absolutely the right move, despite many loud claims to the contrary from pundits on both...
News Roundup 12/19/18
The judge in Lt Gen Mike Flynn’s trial delays his sentencing to give him more time to assist the Mueller Probe. The judge attacked Flynn for betraying his country to Turkey. [Link] The White House is stonewalling Senators asking for the memo explaining Trump’s legal...
FPF #286 – The Russia Conspiracy Won’t Die
On FPF #286, I update the claims of the Russiagate conspiracy. The Mueller probe has continued to indict and get plea agreements. However, no proof has been produced to prove any Russiagate claims. I examine the case of Maria Butina and what crimes she actually...
12/18/18 William Hartung on the American Bombs Killing Yemeni Civilians
William Hartung comes on the show to discuss the latest in Yemen, particularly with respect to the political relationship between Saudi Arabia and the U.S. He explains that the Saudis finally have an opportunity to use all the American weapons they've been buying for...
12/17/18 Reese Erlich on All Trump’s Wars
Reese Erlich talks to Scott about the war in Yemen and about his latest article on the Russiagate controversy. Erlich thinks we can be cautiously optimistic about Yemen now that public pressure against the war is mounting (a recent poll found that 75% of Americans...
12/17/18 Nasser Arrabyee on the Ceasefire in Hodeidah
Nasser Arrabyee gives the latest on the war in Yemen, following the recent peace talks in Sweden where the UN negotiated a ceasefire in Hodeidah. Despite only moderate political pressure from the United States to end the war, Arrabyee thinks that increased media...
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...
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