Episode 127 • • 53:42 - 58:29
127: Poppy Futures Blooming
Afghanistan Embassy Misconduct, War on Terror Rhetoric
Reports from Mother Jones detail "Lord of the Flies" style misconduct by private security guards at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, including allegations of hazing and abuse of Afghan nationals. Meanwhile, White House spokesperson Robert Gibbs has revived the "War on Terror" phrasing in press briefings. The hosts criticize the continued military presence in Afghanistan and the lack of accountability for contractors.