The US and Taliban have reportedly arrived at a deal to begin drawing US troops down from the current 13,000 to 8,600 and then…well no one knows. The initial reduction of hostilities will begin on 22 February and if successful the drawdown will follow. Already neocons in Washington are warning Trump not to be “too hasty” about ending the 18 year war. Will the US finally come home from Afghanistan? Don’t count on it! Tune in to today’s Liberty Report:
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The Koch-Soros Foreign Policy Project: 'Restraint' Or Deception?
by Daniel McAdams | Feb 17, 2020 | The Liberty Report
The big news last year was that billionaire oligarchs Charles Koch and George Soros were “burying the hatchet” and teaming up to fund a new US foreign policy based on restraint rather than “endless wars.” From that cooperation came the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, as well as additional funding for other organizations working on “restraint.” Is this a game-changer or is it an attempt to re-brand old ideas and discredited individuals and institutions? Watch today’s Liberty Report:
Whistleblowers, Afghanistan & War Powers: A Conversation With Sen Rand Paul
by Daniel McAdams | Feb 13, 2020 | The Liberty Report
Sen. Rand Paul joins today’s Liberty Report with an exclusive report on recent Senate actions on War Powers and Iran. Plus – what’s happening on the Hill after the explosive “Afghanistan Papers” revealed the 18 year lie. Bonus: Rand on Snowden. Don’t miss this one! Watch today’s Liberty Report:
No Quid Pro Quo? Trump Cancels Palestine Security Funding
by Daniel McAdams | Feb 12, 2020 | The Liberty Report
President Trump’s State Department has for the first time cancelled US funding for Palestinian security forces who cooperate with their Israeli counterparts to reduce violence in the West Bank. As Israel appears poised to annex the West Bank, is this a pre-text for that action? Is there a quid pro quo for Trump in suspending this aid that no one wants to talk about? Watch today’s Liberty Report:
'Bring Our Troops Home' – With Idaho Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin
by Daniel McAdams | Feb 11, 2020 | The Liberty Report
There is a growing grassroots movement among conservatives across the United States to encourage US withdrawal from seemingly endless wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. State legislatures are getting in the game, passing legislation restricting state guard units from deploying overseas unless war has been declared by Congress. Idaho Lt. Governor Janice McGeachin has spearheaded efforts across the country to end endless wars. Watch today’s Liberty Report:
Trump's 2021 Budget: Big Gift For Military Spendthrifts
by Daniel McAdams | Feb 10, 2020 | The Liberty Report
The annual charade of the Executive branch presenting a budget proposal for the next year began today. President Trump presented a massive $4.8 trillion budget proposal that gives the impression of slashing domestic spending while boosting spending on militarism. Do we really need what the Pentagon is buying? Do military spending increases really make us safer…or less safe? Watch today’s Liberty Report:
A Progressive Appeal To New Hampshire Libertarians, With Tulsi Gabbard
by Daniel McAdams | Feb 7, 2020 | The Liberty Report
US Rep. and Democratic Party presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard joins today’s Liberty Report to discuss the real resonance of her antiwar message among New Hampshire voters. But why is the corporate media and even her own party doing its best to make sure that her voice is not heard? How did she come to turn against US foreign interventionism, after enlisting in the military early in the 2000s? Watch today’s Liberty Report:
Trump's State Of The Union – 'America First' or Neocon Foreign Policy?
by Daniel McAdams | Feb 6, 2020 | The Liberty Report
While Trump’s State of the Union speech did not overly focus on foreign policy, what he did say would have been music to neocon and pro-empire ears. Trillions for the US military machine and plenty of new enemies to gear up to fight. Plenty of elections to interfere with. Is this “America first”? Watch today’s Liberty Report:
Washington's Lonely Mr. No – With Rep Thomas Massie
by Daniel McAdams | Feb 5, 2020 | The Liberty Report
Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie walks the walk. He built his home with his own hands – totally off the grid. In today’s program we get his thoughts on the coronavirus, his colleagues on Capitol Hill, impeachment, his surprise Republican primary opponent…and much more. Today on the Liberty Report:
Iowa Caucus Fiasco: Something New, Or Deja Vu?
by Daniel McAdams | Feb 4, 2020 | The Liberty Report
Last night’s Iowa Democratic Caucus has devolved into a poster child for how NOT to conduct an election. This is nothing new. Conspiracy, incompetence, and group-think have perhaps all come together to deliver a huge political present to President Trump. Maybe democracy itself is the problem. Watch today’s Liberty Report:
Coronavirus – Are The Chinese Telling The Truth?
by Daniel McAdams | Feb 3, 2020 | The Liberty Report
The latest coronavirus outbreak, originating from the Wuhan Province, is causing increasing panic in the public health and the financial markets. The Chinese are building hospitals at the speed of light in attempt to contain the virus, while putting millions under quarantine. What do we know about the latest outbreak and about other previous outbreaks? How much is truth and what is propaganda? Watch today’s Liberty Report:
House Vote Today: Can Congress Prevent War On Iran?
by Daniel McAdams | Jan 30, 2020 | The Liberty Report
Today the US House of Representatives will take up two bills designed to head off war on Iran. Are the measures appropriate? Do they do as they are advertised? Should they be supported? Or is it more smoke and mirrors? Heavy legislative analysis in today’s Liberty Report:
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