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Lively Interview Online – Torture, Iran, Dictatorship, etc.

Antiwar.com columnist Scott Horton interviwed me today for an hour about Attention Deficit Democracy. We had a good ol’ time –  I hope folks get lots of laughs from the show.  Scott, who has done some excellent writing on the danger of war with Iran, had excellent observations on the latest developments in the Middle […]

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March on Washington this Saturday (Jan. 27)

This Saturday should see the biggest antiwar demonstration in Washington since September 2005. Details here. I will be heading down to the big show. When I go to these events, I tend to saunter more than march, savoring the circus elements of these festivities and spending lots of time on the periphery. Stopping Bush from expanding […]

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The Torturous Servility of Washington Think Tanks

The Globalist posted an article of mine today contrasting the courage of Washington vs. New York organizations.   Washington vs. New York: Wonks vs. Courage Washington has long had a reputation as being the place for serious political thinkers. By contrast, New York was seen as a place where people go to earn bushels of money. Yet, the reaction […]

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Radio LIVE ONLINE Wed. (11/15) 10:30 am Charles Goyette Show

Got a call this afternoon from Charles Goyette, who heard about my terrorist behavior on the Washington subway and wanted to get me on the air before they take me away. I will be on his show 10:30 AM Eastern time Wednesday (11/14).  Charles is one of the best libertarian hosts in the country; his political courage […]

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Anti-Torture Activism with a Smile

Neil Alexander, a New Hampshire activist is doing a great job of haunting the incumbents for voting for torture.   His signs are here. This haunting and taunting should continue long after Nov.7. And another hitch: malcontents could take the signs down. Maybe we need something more indelible. If these congressmen are going to brag about voting […]

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