Investigative journalist Gareth Porter discusses the murderous rampage carried out by unknown Afghan forces (possibly CIA-backed) in Wardak province; Afghan President Karzai’s belief that the US is backing the Taliban and intentionally creating “security concerns” to destabilize the country; how US foreign policy decisions were influenced by petty infighting between the White House and State Department; and why antiwar Leftists don’t have a clue about power politics and the national security apparatus. <br />Check out the interview page here: <a href="https://scotthorton.org/31213-gareth-porter/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://scotthorton.org/31213-gareth-porter/</a> <br /> <br />For more on Scott's work: <br />Check out The Libertarian Institute: <a href="https://www.libertarianinstitute.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.libertarianinstitute.org</a> <br />Read Scott's book, Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan: <a href="https://foolserrand.us" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://foolserrand.us</a> <br />Follow Scott on Twitter using the handle @scotthortonshow: <a href="https://twitter.com/scotthortonshow" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/scotthortonshow</a> <br />Like Scott's Facebook Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/scotthortonshow/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/scotthortonshow/</a> <br />And check out Scott's full interview archives: <a href="https://scotthorton.org/all-interviews-2/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://scotthorton.org/all-interviews-2/</a> <br /> <br />You can also support Scott's work by making a one-time or recurring donation at <a href="https://scotthorton.org/donate/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://scotthorton.org/donate/</a> <br />Or you can donate per interview at Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/scotthortonshow" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/scotthortonshow</a><br />...<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrYYzcG7CBE" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrYYzcG7CBE</a>