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“Civil Libertarian” Obama’s Options on Surveillance

If, as his supporters contend, Obama is a good, caring man whose instincts are right, why has he not taken any of these modest steps to rein in surveillance excesses? A checklist of options.

Oh Thank God—Finally, War With Syria

As we have been reporting over the past 18 months, the Obama Administration has had a very frustrating time inventing reasons to invade Syria or otherwise topple the independent-minded Assad regime. It seemed Bush-style “Curveball” inventions were out of vogue. But good news: they’re back, under a Democrat. And the real motivations—why, those are none of your business.

RadioWHY: Lew Rockwell with Russ Baker on the Boston Bombing and the Security State

Radio host and noted Libertarian Lew Rockwell has a few questions for Russ Baker about the Boston Bombing—and the larger framework of militarism, propaganda, media failures, and other issues related to the security state and freedom. Russ has a few answers.

Why Obama Cannot Undo the Surveillance Society—But We Can

When a country is truly run by a handful, how can they ever let up on surveillance? They can’t, and won’t. But we can make them do it. However, not if we wait for instructions from the establishment.

Must-Watch Video: JFK Motorcade and Odd Secret Service Behavior

You will be riveted by this video, not even three minutes long, showing JFK’s Secret Service protection being waved away from his car, and the perplexed reaction of at least one Special Agent.

WHYTV — Russ on NSA Surveillance

RT Television interviews WhoWhatWhy editor-in-chief about breaking news on NSA internet surveillance.

FBI: Knew About Saudi 9/11 Hijacker Ties—But Lied to Protect “National Security”

In new court filings, the FBI has tacitly admitted that it knows about ties between members of the Saudi royal family and 9/11 hijackers, that it lied about not knowing, and that no one should learn more about this -- for reasons of “national security.”

New York Times Warning: Trust Authorities on Boston Bombing, or You’re Nuts

Like most of the corporate media, the New York Times has been largely AWOL from investigations of disturbing events like the Boston bombing, 9/11, and Bush’s misleading the public into war. But it’s right out there on the front lines fighting against those who ask questions.. And the fighting is dirty.

TVWHY: Russ Goes Deeper on Gov’t Monitoring of Associated Press

Everyone’s upset about the Obama-AP phone records scandal. Here’s WhoWhatWhy’s Russ Baker explaining to RT Television that things may run deeper.

Officer Collier Shooting: “Rosebud” Moment of the Boston Bombing? The Contradictions Keep Coming

Of all the things that don’t add up in the Boston Marathon bombing case, perhaps the strangest of them all is the killing of MIT police officer Sean Collier. It turns out that what we were told about that wasn’t true—and the actual circumstances look very strange indeed. So does the effort to turn the shooting into a major propaganda moment.
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