LewRockell.com linked to an article of mine today on the servile atmosphere in DC think tanks. The piece is at the Globalist.com website but, since yesterday, the page with my article has been converted into a membership/registration required page.
Here’s the core:
Many think tanks have become as servile as military bases, as far as providing applause for lies from the highest level of government. Two decades ago, many people expected think tanks to revolutionize politics in Washington, bringing ideas and principles to sordid political clashes. Instead, some think tanks have become nothing more than props for politicians.
The article contrasts the courage of New York organizations fighting U.S. torture with the docility of Washington think tanks on the same issue.
The full text of the piece is at my blog, where comments and cavilings are welcome.