Author: Scott Horton

Saturday on the Weekend Interview Show, civil rights attorney Elaine Cassel will return to discuss the legal status of Ahmed Omar Abu Ali and Ali Saleh Kahlah al-Marri, Greg Palast will be back to discuss his Harper’s piece about the conflict between the oilmen and the neocons over how to treat Iraq’s resources, and former CIA analyst Chalmers Johnson will discuss his book, The Sorrows of Empire: Militarism, Secrecy and the End of the Republic.

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Update: Show’s over. Elaine couldn’t make it, Greg explained the neocon-oilman wars, and Chalmers expressed his sorrow.
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Today on the Weekend Interview Show I’ll be discussing the red-state fascists and liberventionists with LRC‘s Anthony Gregory in the first hour.
Second hour, the guest will be Tom Barry of the International Relations Center to talk about the neocons and war-monger democrat types.

Update: Show’s over, archives here.

Americans Shocked to learn from the The New York Times,

“WASHINGTON Despite an immense investment in security, the U.S. aviation system remains vulnerable to attack by Al Qaeda and other jihadist groups, with noncommercial planes and helicopters offering terrorists a particularly tempting target, a confidential U.S. government report concludes.

“Intelligence indicates that Al Qaeda may have already discussed plans to hijack charter planes, helicopters and other general aviation aircraft for attacks because they are less guarded than commercial airliners, according to a previously undisclosed “special assessment” on aviation security by the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security…

“A separate report issued last month by the Department of Homeland Security concluded that developing a clear framework for setting possible targets in order is critical because “it is impossible to protect all of the infrastructure sectors equally across the entire United States.” Many Democrats say the administration has lagged in this area”

Amazing to think that people can think of ways to commit crimes where cops aren’t around.
Leaving the world alone and allowing Americans to defend themselves are apparently not being considered as options.

Saturday 4-6 pm Eastern time on the Weekend Interview Show, I’ll be talking with Future of Freedom Foundation founder Jacob Hornberger about the border, Padilla, and the warfare state’s effect on our currency.
In the second hour, I’ll be talking with Scott Kohlhaas about the prospect of military conscription.

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Update: Show’s over, archives here

Today on the Weekend Interview Show (4 to 6 Eastern): In the first hour I’ll be speaking with William Norman Grigg, senior editor of The New American magazine about Russia, China, Just War, Cowboys, Yankees, and Neocons. More info here
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From an ACLU press release: Members From Both Sides of the Aisle Promise to Investigate Problems at FBI After Hearing Wednesday

“WASHINGTON – Two Members of Congress promised to investigate whistleblower Sibel Edmonds’ allegations against the FBI and raised concerns over the government’s response to her case after she testified Wednesday for the first time before Congress.

Edmonds, who was fired after exposing national security concerns at the FBI, received support from Representatives Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) and Christopher Shays, (R-Conn.) after testifying at a subcommittee hearing of the House Committee on Government Reform.”…

This is a step in the right direction, maybe. If we have any power at all, it’s in the House of Representatives. Does your congressman support Mrs. Edmonds?
Click here for her March 2nd testimony to the House Committee on Government Reform (and more).
Click here for video of her press conference
Sibel Edmonds’ website: justacitizen.com
Sign her petition here
My interview of her here(mp3)
For the rest of the press release click Continue reading “Congress Members Vow Support for Sibel Edmonds”