From an interview with Press TV: James Bovard, policy advisor for The Future of Freedom Foundation says the U.S. currency “has lost 90 percent of its value” since the early 1900s when the Federal Reserve was created. It is understandable that foreign nations are now “leery” of the dollar and are shifting away from the […]
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Federal Training Flops
From the December issue of the Future of Freedom Foundation’s Freedom Daily Federal Training Flops by James Bovard Barack Obama recently proposed new programs to provide job training for youth and the long-term unemployed. For half a century, federal programs have provided trainees with little more than false hope. There is no reason to permit […]
New York Times Op-ed Taps Advisor to Murderous Bahrain Regime to Criticize FLA Law
TRIPLE HOOT! New York Times Op-Ed page has an advisor to murderous Bahrain Interior Ministry criticize Florida laws on use of force. Reasonable folks can disagree on the “stand your ground” law – but…… Bahrain????? This is like having a Taliban spokesman comment on Rick Santorum’s views on contraception. twitter @jimbovard James Bovard
“Great Sugar Shaft” Now a YouTube Video
Stefan Molyneux, the host of Freedomainradio, kindly recorded an article I wrote for the Future of Freedom Foundation on the “Great Sugar Shaft.” You can see his video on Youtube. Stefan and Freedomainradio have a gift for marketing – the video has gotten almost 5000 hits in the first day.
Whacking Drones and Congressmen with Brian Wilson
WSPD‘s Brian Wilson and I had fun whacking drones, Congress, and other dastardly subjects this afternoon. My hopes are dimming that 2012 will provide a great resurgence of American idealism. You can download or listen to the @ 15 minute show by clicking on bovard-brian-wilson-show-3-01-2012
MP3 of my interview on the Peace Corps with the Overseas Radio Network
Fergus Hodgson, the host of the “Stateless Man” show on the Overseas Radio Network, recently interviewed me regarding an article I’d written on the Peace Corps. We had fun kicking the subject around, though I don’t expect it will generate any speaking invitations from the Returned Peace Corps Volunteer association. You can download or listen […]
Great Antiwar Song & Video from Old Crow Medicine Show
As so many politicians and pundits try to whip up enthusiasm for attacking Iran, we’d be wise to recall the ravages of war on those who actually have to fight and bleed. I’ve long enjoyed the Old Crow Medicine Show song, “Big Time in the Jungle.” I came across this YouTube video that makes its […]