Any time a Washington politician starts out by announcing that he is “humbled,” hip boots become mandatory attire for listeners. To hear Bush invoke the Rule of Law is like hearing Stalin talk of his devotion for peace. Bush talked of his friendship for the Iranian people. This will likely sharply boost the number of Iranians […]
Archive | January, 2006
On northern California Public Radio this morning (1 31)
Jeff Schechtman of KVON public radio (Napa Valley/northern Bay area) interviewed me this morning; the tape will broadcast around 10 a.m. Pacific time. Unfortunately, there is no “Listen Live” link.
Iowa Radio Show now Online
The audio tape of Jan Mickleson’s interview on WHO this morning is now online at http://www.whoradio.com/cc-common/podcast.html (It is a long download – the entire 3 hour show in one file – so only those with high-speed lines might want to consider it). I was flattered to hear how Jan much liked my new book compared […]
The Farce at the Heart of the War on Terrorism
The Future of Freedom Foundation posted my essay today on “The Farcical Definition at the Heart of the War on Terrorism.” Here is how the piece wraps up: The United States has long insisted that government agents cannot be terrorists. The FBI defines terrorism as “the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or […]
Thanks to Steve Greenhut and the Orange Co. Register
Columnist Steve Greenhut wrote a kind review of Attention Deficit Democracy which the Orange County Register published. Steve especially liked the chapter on the danger of trusting government. Steve commented, “Bovard explains how supposedly free citizens have bought into the lies and frauds offered by the political class…. Bovard offers wise counsel and sage advice. But […]
On New England Public Radio Monday (1/30) Morning
WAMC, Northeast Public Radio, will broadcast a lively interview that Joe Donahue taped with me on Monday morning (1/30). According to their website, it will apparently be featured sometime between 10:25 am and noon Eastern time. If anyone has more specific information on when the interview will play, please let me know and I will revise this […]
On the Doug Basham Radio Show – 1 a.m. Saturday (1/28) morning
I will be on the Doug Basham radio show tonight (Friday night, Sat. morn, whatever) at 1 a.m. Eastern time – 11 pm out in Vegas where Doug broadcasts. Doug does cutting edge progressive radio commentary and has been one of the foremost talk show hosts opposed to the Iraq wear. You can listen live […]
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