Either the censors of the New York Times, also known as the "editors," were taking a long weekend, or the Times felt that it had to issue a warning to the ruling elite last Sunday. They are in danger of losing their Empire, both domestic and foreign. All...
The Progressive Antiwar Movement: RIP?
Ralph Nader wrote a very perceptive essay in the wake of the edifying defeat of the despicable arch-imperialist, Israel Firster and reliable servant of Wall St. Banksters, Eric Cantor, at the capable hands of the libertarian leaning Professor David Brat. It was titled...
Antidote to Misinformation on Ukraine: A Primer by Stephen Cohen interviewed by John Batchelor
If you are an Antiwar.com reader like me, you are no doubt fed up with the lies, both of commission and omission, that pour out of the NYT, NPR and lesser mainstream media outlets, when it comes to Ukraine.And if you are like me, you are worried over the political...
Battle of the Titans: China Haters versus Israel Firsters, as John V. Walsh sees it.
Today the NYT runs a front page article headlined "(Susan) Rice Offers A More Modest Strategy for the Middle East." It should be headlined "Battle of the Titans: Israel Firsters versus China Haters." It tells of a policy review of the U.S. Empire's bloody strategy in...
Impeachment: Congress Fires Opening Shot Across Obama’s Bow.
“Mr. President, in the case of military operations in Libya you stated that authorization from Congress was not required because our military was not engaged in “hostilities.” In addition, an April 1, 2011, memorandum to you from your Office of Legal Counsel...
Join Libertarians & Leftists for Panel at Left Forum, NYC, Sat. (June 8). Bypassing Partisan Gatekeepers to End Wars.
The sharpest minds and most dedicated activists in the progressive mold will gather under a single roof for the annual Left Forum this coming weekend (June 7-9) at Pace University in NYC. But even amongst this select assemblage, one panel will stand out. For it...
National Pentagon Radio (NPR) Watch
Friday brought another report of the civil war in Syria by Kelly McEvers of NPR’s Morning Edition. The opening summary tells us that rebels “captured a third major border crossing between Syria and Turkey. The rebels are trying to restore services to a recently...
Starving the Syrians for Human Rights -Physicians for Human Rights Supports Tougher U.S. Sanctions on Syria.
The wing of the U.S. human rights movement which targets foreign countries can wind up as a cruel business, aiding the ruthless and violent actions of the U.S. Empire, wittingly or not. For the U.S. all too often uses human rights as a cover for taking action...
Obomney Takes a Hit in Massachusetts. Caucuses Give Majority of GOP Delegates to Ron Paul in Mitt’s “Home” State.
In the age of Obomba, there is nary a peacenik to be found among the Democrats. They are eagerly following Obama into the dark and odious swamp of “humanitarian” imperialism. So what’s an anti-interventionist (and civil libertarian) to do in this electoral season? Not...
NPR Propaganda Watch. Faux Debate on U.S. Role in Syria.
Yesterday (3/14) NPR’s “All Things Considered” ran a “discussion” about Syria and the U.S. All options were not on the table – at least not the anti-interventionist option. Melissa Block hosted three guests seriatim: the aptly named Anne-Marie Slaughter, former...
