Hillary Clinton, the Podesta Group and the Saudi Regime: A Fatal Ménage à Trois

If I told you that Democratic Party lobbyist Tony Podesta, whose brother John Podesta chairs Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, is a registered foreign agent on the Saudi government’s payroll, you’d probably think I was a Trump-thumping, conspiratorial nutcase. But it’s true. The lobby firm created by both Tony and John Podesta in 1988 receives $140,000 … Continue reading “Hillary Clinton, the Podesta Group and the Saudi Regime: A Fatal Ménage à Trois”

Activism’ and Its Consequences: Syrian Refugees Are Not Subjects for a Social Media Gallery

The Italian “activist” was keen on that photo, as if her social media activism career was dependent on it. As if the misery of the poor Syrian child was not palpable enough in his dejected face and his rash-infested skin, she wanted to define a point of absolute misery for a perfect Instagram photo. So … Continue reading “Activism’ and Its Consequences: Syrian Refugees Are Not Subjects for a Social Media Gallery”

When Putin Bailed Out Obama

Three years ago, when a reluctant President Barack Obama was about to launch an attack on Syria, supposedly in retaliation for President Bashar al-Assad crossing a “red line” against using chemical weapons, Obama smelled a rat – or rather he sensed a mousetrap. Advised by some of his intelligence advisers that the evidence blaming the … Continue reading “When Putin Bailed Out Obama”

4,312 Killed in Iraq During August

Updated at 1:20 a.m. EDT, on September 4, 2016 Antiwar. Com found that 4,312 people were killed and 1,136 were wounded during August. In comparison, July’s figures were 2,695 killed and 1,352 wounded. These figures are only estimates. Due to the nature of the conflict, precise numbers are unavailable, and the true numbers may never … Continue reading “4,312 Killed in Iraq During August”

The Campaign to Blame Putin for Everything

Hardly a day goes by without some “news” about the Russian “threat,” and in the past twenty-four hours the hate-on-Russia campaign seems to have picked up speed. After learning from Hillary Clinton that Vladimir Putin is not only responsible for the Trump campaign, but also for the “global nationalist movement” that yanked the British out … Continue reading “The Campaign to Blame Putin for Everything”

The Real US Syria Scandal: Supporting Sectarian War

The main criticism of US policy in Syria has long been that President Barack Obama should have used US military force or more aggressive arms aid to strengthen the armed opposition to Assad. The easy answer is that the whole idea that there was a viable non-extremist force to be strengthened is a myth – … Continue reading “The Real US Syria Scandal: Supporting Sectarian War”

Clinton’s Crazy Conspiracy Theory

Hillary Clinton’s recent “alt right” speech marks a new and dangerous low in what has become race to the bottom – and, should she be elected, it has ominous foreign policy implications as well. Alarmed that Trump is reaching out to the African-American community, Mrs. Clinton tried to make the case that the GOP candidate … Continue reading “Clinton’s Crazy Conspiracy Theory”