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[...] Putin’s Warning to America Justin Raimondo interviewed by Scott Horton [...]

By: Michael

Michael — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 21:09:49 +0000

I think I was overly harsh on Scott but I still can not believe that he does not understand the consequences of a dollar sell off. I’m not sure of his exact position but I think he believes the US will maintain a first world standard of living. Sadly the US will become a 3rd world state if the dollar is dropped and the US undergoes hyperinflation.

In nearly every major category the US is closer to Latin American statistical categories than Western Europe. Any decline in the US will take the US down to Latin American style development. We already have the oligarchy. Will BlackWater become a private death squad? Doubtful but the dynamics are there.

I of course can be 100% wrong. It happens.

By: C. Cathey

C. Cathey — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 03:51:03 +0000

How many of those complaining about Scott have ever watched a TV interview or listened to a radio interview? Scott out shines everyone in the MSM – better read, more challenging questions, more on topic, and gives the interviewee a chance to talk.

By: Glen Litsinger

Glen Litsinger — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 22:52:09 +0000

Personally, I love Scott’s interviewing style. He is bright and unpretentious, with a good sense of humor, in contrast to the stilted self-importance of many interviewers. Lew Rockwell is also a great interviewer, although he leads his subjects too much and never seems to disagree with anything they say. Scott is better at questioning his subjects, not just fawning over them.

By: Ali

Ali — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 19:36:02 +0000

Good call godra….I like Scott’s articles, but as you said, Lew is one of the best interviewers, and I think the message comes across to the listener more effectively. No – we’re not neocon friends….healthy criticism only improves us.

By: godra

godra — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:53:31 +0000

I am Scott’s loyal listener, and I do respect his work a lot. But, Ali has a valid point. Substance has always been there, but style could be improved. IMO, the best interviewer is Lew Rockwell, a real pro, somebody who could be looked up to.

By: Rodrigo

Rodrigo — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 02:25:41 +0000

They don’t seem to me to “agree completely”. I noted at least three disagreements.

This is a good program, overall very useful. Many good insights and plausible speculations.

I don’t understand the sudden bashing of Scott—are some of the bashers friends of that neocon he defeated in debate a few months ago?

By: Ali

Ali — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:38:09 +0000

Look, there was no intention to “slam” Scott. Obviously, he’s well intentioned and has a insights to contribute.

It’s just that if you’re going to interview someone, you need to do it with some sort of independence, where it doesn’t sound like two speakers “ganging up” on the listener.

Sure, the interviewer and interviewee may agree completely, but you have to be professional. It just sounds silly when an interviewer is giggling like a school girl in agreement with what the interviewee is saying.

You can’t take it seriously.

By: Mike Johnson

Mike Johnson — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:13:20 +0000

I agree with David Spero regarding all the hating on Scott. I appreciate his refreshing lack of pretension. Also, as someone with a leftist (not liberal) viewpoint, I value his efforts as a bridge between the libertarian and left anti war factions. It counts for much more than the armchair warriors with their pedantic put downs.

By: David Spero

David Spero — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:38:50 +0000

I don’t get all this slamming of Scott. He certainly sounds more knowledgeable and serious than Justin.