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Talking the Jeffrey Epstein Scandal on the FFF Podcast

Jacob Hornberger, Richard Ebeling, and I had fun thrashing out the Jeffrey Epstein scandal on the FFF podcast. Will a coverup save the reputation of Donald Trump? Or will the coverup unraveling ravage his presidency? This continues to be a glorious time for cynics. "Trump has sprinkled his holy water on the official storyline on […]

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Did Trump Expose the D.C. Sham on Waste and Fraud?

Did Trump Expose the D.C. Sham on Waste and Fraud? by James Bovard, FFF On January 24, President Trump fired 17 inspector generals working for a wide array of federal agencies. Trump’s action jolted Washington because most of those officials could supposedly only be removed for cause — specific misconduct or other abuses. Trump also […]

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Smacking Presidential Crime Waves on the Parallax Podcast

So many presidents, so little time.  J.G. Michael and I had fun on his Parallax Podcast thumping Trump’s bombing of Iran, George W. Bush’s bombing of Iraq, and Obama’s bombing of 7 nations – plus his assassination program for American citizens.  These are hard times for faith in the Rule of Law. You can listen […]

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The Good Intentions Road to Tyranny

Counterpunch, July 2, 2025 The Good Intentions Road to Tyranny James Bovard   Facebook Twitter Reddit Bluesky Email “He who saves his country violates no law,” tweeted President Trump in February. He was echoing a line often attributed to Napoleon. His supporters were electrified by Trump’s tacit invocation of a right to boundless power. The Trump […]

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The Good Intentions License for Tyranny

The Good Intentions License for Tyranny by James Bovard “He who saves his country violates no law,” tweeted President Trump in February. He was echoing a line often attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte. His supporters were electrified by Trump’s tacit invocation of a right to boundless power. The Trump presidency is already spurring legal battles across […]

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Trump’s Iran Bombing Is the Latest in Presidential Absolutism

Trump’s Iran Bombing Is the Latest in Presidential Absolutism by James Bovard, American Conservative     June 26, 2025 Does President Trump have any legal basis for his foreign policy actions aside from his personal entitlement to absolute power? Presidents have been scorning congressional leashes on their foreign interventions since at least the Korean War. But […]

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