In this episode, Craig digs deep with Scott Horton about the US government’s direct involvement with the war of genocide occurring in Yemen and the general stirring of the pot by the US in the Middle East. In addition to being the editorial director at antiwar.com, Scott, a self-proclaimed Ron Paul libertarian, is also the founder of The Libertarian Institute and author of the book, Fool’s Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan. Scott shares his insights regarding the culture war aspect in partisan politics and how every president since George H. W. Bush has been the same product with a different brand name.
Is the war in Yemen designed to create famine? And if so, how did we get there, why, and what should a Christian’s response be to their government’s involvement in such heinous atrocities?
Timestamps for further exploration:
1:22 Scott Horton’s background
Fool’s Errand
6:20 The Culture War Aspect
Importance of Ron Paul
Micheal Moore and Jane Fonda - stereotypes of being antiwar
Conservatives, Libertarians, and patriots
abandoning the world empire
11:45 Craig’s transition, beginning in 2000
13:00 Bill Clinton’s role in the hate for the US found in the Middle East
Are we required to defend Clinton because of patriotism?
Bush’s blue blood
23:00 Trump’s relationship with Wall Street
25:45 Exploring the problems US involvement causes in the Middle East
the effect of sanctions
27:30 What would it take for a libertarian to become president?
32:20 Biden: Zionist agent of a foreign power
36:50 Yemen: Why are we there?
the effects of US involvement
Do people have to decide where their priorities lie? God? Or the state?
Additional links:
The Great Ron Paul, Interview Transcripts