The Scott Horton Show from The Libertarian Institute

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.

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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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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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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Journalist and documentary filmmaker Max Blumenthal joins the show to talk about the National Endowment for Democracy and other NGOs that supposedly fight for freedom abroad, but in practice promote American corporate interests, regime change, and dependence on U.S. foreign aid. Supporters of these organizations believe that sanctions and bellicose rhetoric lead to diplomacy, when in reality, Blumenthal argues, they do precisely the opposite.

Discussed on the show:

"Inside America's Meddling Machine: The US Funded Group that Interferes in Elections Around the Globe" (YouTube)

National Endowment for Democracy

"No, the UN Did Not Report China Has ‘Massive Internment Camps’ for Uighur Muslims" (Grayzone Project)

https://twitter.com/joshrogin/status/1006453531530932225

Social Democrats, USA

AFL–CIO

1973 Chilean coup d'état

2011–2013 Russian protests

Michael McFaul

OTPOR! Bringing Down a Dictator

Atlas Network

Nicaragua debate

Director and writer of “Killing Gaza,” Max Blumenthal is a senior editor of the Grayzone Project and the author Goliath, Republican Gomorrah, and The 51 Day War. Follow Max on Twitter @MaxBlumenthal.

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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Gilbert Doctorow makes the case that President Trump's seemingly clumsy diplomacy has actually had a positive effect on the international order, sometimes by accident, but largely through Trump's own efforts to disguise his machinations as ham-handedness. Doctorow explains that had President Trump openly moved for a disruption of our alliances and a greater focus on his "America first" policies, he would have been met with greater opposition and perhaps even "removal". As it stands, however, what appear to be souring relationships in Europe may actually be exactly what Trump wanted in the first place.

Discussed on the show:

"Reordering Power in Europe: The Putin-Merkel Meeting" (Antiwar.com)

Gilbert Doctorow is an independent political analyst and was the European Coordinator of The American Committee for East-West Accord. He writes regularly for Consortium News. His latest book is “Does the United States Have a Future?”

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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Bruce Fein joins Scott to talk about U.S. complicity in war crimes by supporting brutal regimes oversees. He points out that according to international law, if the United States supports a country that's at war, it becomes a co-belligerent and can legitimately be attacked, just like the original country. Unfortunately, despite some rhetoric to the contrary, President Trump seems just as willing as his predecessors to engage in unconstitutional wars and executive overreach.

Discussed on the show:

"Trump Wields Signing Statements, Carves Up Defense Bill" (The American Conservative)

"U.S.-backed Saudi Airstrike On Family With Nine Children Shows “Clear Violations” Of The Laws Of War" (The Intercept)

James Clapper testimony

1973 Chilean coup d'état

"Inside Yemen’s secret prisons" (news.com.au)

"The Houthis Are Not Hezbollah" (foreignpolicy.com)

"Forget Trump: The Military-Industrial Complex is Still Running the Show With Russia" (The American Conservative)

Bruce Fein is an attorney and former Associate Deputy Attorney General for the FCC. He writes regularly for The American Conservative, and you can follow him on Twitter @BruceFeinEsq.

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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Danny Sjursen is interviewed on his service in the Terror Wars, how he became antiwar, and how he wants his service and the service of others to be honored.

Sjursen is a major in the U.S. army and former history instructor at West Point. He writes regularly for TomDispatch.com and he’s the author of “Ghost Riders of Baghdad: Soldiers, Civilians, and the Myth of the Surge.” Follow him on Twitter @SkepticalVet.

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.; LibertyStickers.com; TheBumperSticker.com; and ExpandDesigns.com/Scott.

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Mark Thornton, Senior Fellow of the Ludwig von Mises institute and Book Review Editor of the Quarterly Journal of Austrian Economics, is interviewed on the so called "Skyscraper Theory", and his new book "The Skyscraper Curse", about the correlation of new tall Skyscrapers being built around the time of economic downturns.

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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Simone Chun comes on the show for an update on the Korean peace process. As usual, bipartisan opposition to Trump looms large, even with respect to policies that should have universal popularity, like peace on the Korean Peninsula. Chun explains how the media continue to ignore the fact that the negotiations are really led by Korean leaders, and the Trump mostly just refuses to put the kibosh on the talks, the way previous American presidents have. They probably want to do this so that they can stir up opposition to peace, with the ultimate goal of keeping our troops there (forever). Chun also discusses the tragic family separation that's a byproduct of a divided Korea.

Discussed on the show:

"Toward A Truly Indigenous Peace in The Korean Peninsula" (Common Dreams)

Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty

Camp Humphreys

"Sea of Tears: The Tragedy of Families Split by the Korean War" (Common Dreams)

Simone Chun is a member of the Korea Policy Institute and the Korea Peace Network, and is on the steering committee for the Alliance of Scholars Concerned about Korea. Read her work at Common Dreams.

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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