Reprinted from The Grayzone with the author’s permission. Following the Taliban’s victory over the US military, US corporate media has churned out a new narrative about the imminent threat of terrorism from Afghanistan that sets the stage for future military interventions.
Leaks to the media from Bob Woodward and Robert Costa’s new book, Peril, generated widespread anger about the alleged behavior of Gen. Mark A. Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. One revelation – that Milley communicated secretly with Gen. Li Zuocheng, the head of China’s military – has generated charges of malfeasance, if … Continue reading "Gen. Milley’s ‘Assurances’ to China: Reckless Endangerment, not Prudent Precaution"
With the recent withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, a disheartening push has been made by the mainstream media to criticize and oppose it. Many mainstream media outlets, which at the beginning of 2021, were speaking negatively about George W. Bush and his hasty rush to war in Iraq and Afghanistan after 9/11, are now … Continue reading "How the Media Brainwashes You"
The Future of Freedom Foundation is presenting an online video conference, “Restoring Our Civil Liberties.” Each Tuesday through the Fall, speakers will discuss one aspect of the deteriorating condition of American freedom for 45 minutes, followed by questions from online viewers. On Tuesday, 9/28, I will speak at 7 pm. (EDT) on “The Twenty Year […]
Ukrainian military fire Buk-M1 missiles during joint drills with NATO forces The Ukrainian military launched Buk-M1 guided air defense missiles during the Joint Efforts 2021 strategic military exercise with participation of NATO countries, Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff announced Monday. “With the framework of the Joint Efforts 2021 strategic military exercise, Buk-M1 crews of the […]
The media’s latest ahistorical freak-out over Afghanistan is further evidence of its de facto merger with the U.S. national security state Following the Taliban’s victory over the U.S. military, U.S. corporate media has churned out a new narrative about the imminent threat of terrorism from Afghanistan that sets the stage for future military interventions. Blasted out in a stunningly disciplined fashion, the media has demonstrated as clearly as ever its coordination with the national security state and advancements of its […]
President Joe Biden began his presidency with a promise to confront Saudi Arabia and treat the murderous regime as a "pariah." In particular, he pledged to end "all American support for offensive operations in the war in Yemen, including relevant arms sales." Yet nearly eight months later little has changed.
Michael Isikoff is at it again – this time with co-authors Zack Dorfan, and Sean Naylor – in a long, pot-holed piece posted Sunday on Yahoo where Isikoff is "chief investigative correspondent." Seeing the title, wouldn’t you dip in? "Kidnapping, assassination and a London shoot-out: Inside the CIA’s secret war plans against WikiLeaks." I sent … Continue reading "Isikoff’s Cops and Robbers Camouflage the Big Lie"
Originally posted at TomDispatch. In the wake of the American withdrawal from Afghanistan, among the many things barely mentioned or already long forgotten (if ever even noticed), were the wedding parties U.S. air power took out there. Since the World Trade Center and the Pentagon were attacked by al-Qaeda’s four-plane air force in September 2001, … Continue reading "A Forever Wall for Our Forever Wars"
On September 21, President Biden addressed the United Nations General Assembly for the first time. His speech was a confusing combination of boasts followed by lines that refuted those boasts. Here is an attempt to decode some of the biggest confusions. We Are Not Seeking a New Cold War Biden made the claim that America … Continue reading "Decoding Biden’s UN Speech"
