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Trump and the Iran War
Trump and the Iranian government reportedly agreed to a temporary cease fire. Hopefully more carnage can be averted. Here’s my takes on the conflict over the past month.
1983 Beirut Barracks Bombing Proves U.S. Policymakers Are Incorrigible
Also posted on Zero Hedge (33,000 views, 200+ comments), Scott Adams Show, etc. The Full Story of 1983 Beirut Barracks Bombing (That Pete Hegseth Won’t Tell You) by James Bovard, March 6, 2026 In his recent comments justifying a preventive war against Iran, President Donald Trump declared, “In 1983, Iran’s proxies carried out the Marine […]
2016: The Year American Democracy Became “Post-Truth”
2016: The Year American Democracy Became “Post-Truth”by James Bovard Was the 2016 election a turning point for American democracy? Did political shenanigans and the election destroy so much credibility and legitimacy that the system will never fully recover? In 2016, ignorant voters were reviled like never before. However, the entire political-media system floundered badly. […]
A Covid Vaccine Reckoning Under Trump?
A Covid Vaccine Reckoning Under Trump? by James Bovard, March 31, 2025 Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. forced Peter Marks, the Food and Drug Administration’s top vaccine official, to resign on Friday. Good Washingtonians were horrified, especially since Marks had played a key role in enabling federal dictates during the COVID pandemic. […]
My N.Y. Post-YouTube Video on Hillary Clinton’s Censorship Crusade
I did a spiel for the New York Post video team on Hillary Clinton’s Censorship crusade. If we can’t trust Hillary to destroy the First Amendment, who can we trust?
Biding Biden Farewell on the Brian Wilson Podcast
Brian Wilson and I tossed a parting bouquet to Biden after his 11 minute exit speech. You can hear the podcast on Brian’s Substack page by clicking here I commented that Biden’s exit speech was a no-win situation for Democrats. If Biden looked coherent, it made no sense for him to cancel his reelection campaign. […]