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Jon Queally talks about the war in Yemen and the seemingly futile efforts from a few to stop it. Scott and Queally discuss how perpetual war numbs the public to each new conflict, preventing most from feeling outraged—or in many cases even knowing—about a situation like Yemen.

Discussed on the show:

"Less Than 24 Hours After Senate Rejected Effort to Curb Slaughter, 26 More Children Killed by US-Backed Bombing in Yemen" (Common Dreams)

National Defense Authorization Act

"8/22/18 Bruce Fein on the American Empire" (Libertarian Institute)

"Yemen: United Nations Experts point to possible war crimes by parties to the conflict" (United Nations Human Rights Council)

"8/03/18 Iona Craig on US-Saudi Air War in Yemen" (Libertarian Institute)

Win Without War

Friends Committee

Jon Queally is managing editor and staff writer for Common Dreams. Read his work there and follow him on Twitter @jonqueally.

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Sheldon Richman comes back on the show to discuss the latest in his article series on anti-semitism in America. He explains the ways in which pro-Israel groups conflate any criticism of Israel's policies with genuine anti-semitism in order to make those views unpopular. Although often led by conservative groups, this attitude enjoys support from the left both in politics and on college campuses.

Discussed on the show:

"TGIF: Anti-Israelism and Anti-Semitism: The Invidious Conflation" (Libertarian Institute)

S.2940 - Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2018

International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance

Office for Civil Rights

Kenneth Marcus

Canary Mission

Sheldon Richman is the executive editor of the Libertarian Institute and the author of America’s Counter-Revolution: The Constitution Revisited. Follow him on Twitter @SheldonRichman.

This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Kesslyn Runs, by Charles Featherstone; NoDev NoOps NoIT, by Hussein Badakhchani; The War State, by Mike Swanson; WallStreetWindow.com; Roberts and Roberts Brokerage Inc.; Zen Cash; Tom Woods’ Liberty Classroom; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott; and TheBumperSticker.com.

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On FPF #241, I discuss the US role in continuing the Syrian Civil War. David Ignatius of the Washington Post reports that a Trump official said the US policy is to draw Syria and Russia into a quagmire in Idlib. Ignatius argues for the US to do more to assist the rebels. I explain the results of the US arming the Sunni resistance to Assad under Obama and why the policy will fail again. 

Links

David Ignatius Washington Post article 

WSJ on Myanmar

Eric Margolis, the veteran journalist, is interviewed on his obituary of the brilliant Uri Avnery, "The Lion of Judah's Last Roar". The life of Uri Avnery. Topics discussed range from Avnery's efforts in the Middle East peace process, the Iraq Wars, Afghanistan, Syria, and Trump. Avnery's legacy as a left wing journalist, politician, and peacenick is explored in a wide ranging interview.

Eric Margolis is a foreign affairs correspondent and author of “War at the Top of the World” and “American Raj.” Follow him on Twitter @EricMargolis and visit his website, ericmargolis.com.

This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Zen Cash; The War State, by Mike Swanson; WallStreetWindow.com; Roberts and Roberts Brokerage Inc.; NoDev NoOps NoIT, by Hussein Badakhchani; LibertyStickers.com; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott; and Kesslyn Runs, by Charles Featherstone.

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On FPF #240, I break down false and misleading information on Russiagate and North Korea. I discuss an article by Gareth Porter that debunks the claim that Russia hacked 21 state voter registration sites. Recent reporting on North Korea suggested that Donald Trump canceled a meeting with North Korea after reading a "belligerent" letter from Kim Jong Un. I review an article by Justin Raimondo that argues the truth is nuanced and the Trump/Un relationship is as bad as it may seem. 

Links

Gareth Porter on DHS Election Hacking Report

Ted Galen Carpenter on Macedonia

Justin Raimondo on North Korea 

38North.Org on the direction of Kim Jong Un

On FPF #239, I discuss how Turkey is a loser in the Syrian Civil War. I break down an article by Joost Hilterman on Turkey's role in the Syrian Civil War. Turkey's plan to back Sunni resistance to Assad failed as it looks like Assad will retain power in Syria. The US has backed and armed the Syrian Kurdish YPG, a group Turkey identifies as terrorists. 

I update Trump calling off Pompeo's visit for North Korea and Trump's push for military intervention in Venezuela. 

Links

Joost Hilterman on Turkey

Doug Bandow on Venezuela

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNUisEIAEuM

Brian Saady is a freelance journalist and author of four books, including a three-book series, entitled “Rackets,” which discusses the legalization of drugs, gambling, and prostitution, respectively. His writing has appeared in outlets such as: The American Conservative, Antiwar.com, Counterpunch, ActivistPost, and the Foundation for Economic Education. Additionally, he is the host of an excellent podcast entitled “Rackets.”

Follow Brian's work:

www.briansaady.com

https://www.briansaady.com/podcast/

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Show Notes:

"The War on Drugs is far Deadlier than Most People Realize" FEE

CITING TENTH AMENDMENT, SCOTUS STRIKES DOWN FEDERAL SPORTS GAMBLING LAW EP. 74

For more on the New Jersey gambling case, please refer to Episode Four of the "Rackets" Podcast on this page

“When Forensic Evidence Goes Bad” The American Conservative

"Throwing Children Away: The School-to-Prison Pipeline"

"School Resource Officers and the Criminalization of Student Behavior" by Matthew Theriot--University of Tennesee 

The Daubert Standard

Steven Teske, the chief judge at the Clayton County Juvenile Court in Georgia, testifies before Congress

FPF #133 "The Drug War with Brian Saady"

Sheldon Richman joins the show to talk about his new article for the Libertarian Institute, 'TGIF: Defining Anti-Semitism, Threatening Free Speech.' The nature of Anti-Semitism is explored, and how Israel and Israelis use it to deflect criticism. Additionally, Scott and Sheldon discuss how Israel claims to speak for all Jews, and the threats to Jewish identity according to Israel.

Sheldon Richman is the executive editor of the Libertarian Institute and the author of America’s Counter-Revolution: The Constitution Revisited. Follow him on Twitter @SheldonRichman.

This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Kesslyn Runs, by Charles Featherstone; NoDev NoOps NoIT, by Hussein Badakhchani; The War State, by Mike Swanson; WallStreetWindow.com; Roberts and Roberts Brokerage Inc.; Zen Cash; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott; and TheBumperSticker.com.

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Mason Tvert from the Marijuana Policy Project is on the show to update Scott about all the topics surrounding the Marijuana Policy Project's efforts to get marijuana legalized in Colorado. Tvert talks about how they tried to re-educate Coloradans about the true nature of the harms of marijuana, and the publicity fueled efforts around the ballot initiative to legalize pot in Colorado.

This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Zen Cash; The War State, by Mike Swanson; WallStreetWindow.com; Roberts and Roberts Brokerage Inc.; NoDev NoOps NoIT, by Hussein Badakhchani; LibertyStickers.com; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott; and Kesslyn Runs, by Charles Featherstone.

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On FPF #238, I discuss Russian President Putin's trip to Germany and Austria. I explore an article by Gilbert Doctorow on the importance of the trip and how Trump's foreign policy has impacted Russia's relationships with Europe. I update news on North Korea, Syria, and John McCain. 

Links

Zerohedge on John McCain

Gilbert Doctorow on Putin's trip to Germany and Austria