Alan MacLeod

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Sat, 05/08/2023 - 01:27

It has already been called “the most successful counter-narcotics effort in human history.” Armed with little more than sticks, teams of counter-narcotics brigades travel the country, doing something the US military never could, cutting down Afghanistan’s poppy fields.

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Created
Fri, 04/08/2023 - 23:23

Democrat-aligned media are already decrying Cornel West’s run as a sideshow and as something that will ensure a Republican will be elected in 2024. “The Democrats absolutely do fear [West]. And they should!” -Dr. Jill Stein

The post Shaking Up the Two-Party System: Cornel West’s 2024 Presidential Bid, with Jill Stein appeared first on MintPress News.

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Tue, 25/07/2023 - 07:30

Fresh from a recent trip to Ukraine, veteran anti-war activist Medea Benjamin speaks on the Biden administration’s controversial move to send cluster munitions to the country and more in this revealing interview with Alan Macleod.

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Wed, 05/07/2023 - 23:24

Alan MacLeod speaks with YouTube and podcast star JT Chapman (First Thought, Second Thought, The Deprogram) about what everyone should know about environmentalism, about why a recession is definitely coming (and how we could stop it) and about what progressives and radicals could learn about the economy from WalMart.

The post The Problem with Environmentalism, and Why a Recession is Definitely Coming, with Second Thought’s JT Chapman appeared first on MintPress News.

Created
Thu, 06/07/2023 - 04:56

In spite of undergoing several name changes and employing shrewd repackaging strategies under the pretext of human rights advocacy, the notorious School of the Americas remains actively committed to training foreign fighters, steadfastly advancing the cause of the American empire.

The post How a Notorious Georgia Army School Became America’s Training Ground for Global Torture appeared first on MintPress News.

Created
Tue, 27/06/2023 - 00:52

Uncover the hidden truths behind America's empire as historian Aaron Good delves into the history of US dominance, the role of the CIA and NATO, and the looming challenge posed by China, revealing the fragile nature of America's military might and the power dynamics shaping our world.

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Created
Tue, 06/06/2023 - 01:38

MintCast co-host Alan MacLeod reveals how the military exploits teens' horniness, exposing the military's influence in video games, movies, and partnerships with influencers. Unveiling a hidden agenda in this eye-opening discussion.

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