

Ep. 2672 A Scott Horton Strategy Against the War Machine
18 snips Jul 25, 2025
Scott Horton, Director of the Libertarian Institute and host of the Scott Horton Show, delves into the vital 'Defend the Guard' movement that seeks to curb presidential war powers. He offers insights into the recent Israeli strikes in Damascus and discusses shifting American attitudes towards foreign policy, particularly regarding Israel and Palestine. Horton also shares exciting plans for the upcoming Scott Horton Academy, aimed at promoting anti-establishment education and increasing awareness of global policy issues. Tune in for a passionate discussion on anti-war activism!
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Veteran Dan McKnight's Call to Governor
- Dan McKnight, a National Guard sergeant, called his governor from Afghanistan for urgent equipment support.
- He later founded BringOurTroopsHome.us to oppose unconstitutional use of the National Guard.
State Resistance to Federal War Powers
- Defend the Guard aims to force governors to uphold the Constitution by withholding National Guard deployment without Congressional war declaration.
- This state-level approach challenges federal overreach and revitalizes checks and balances from the ground up.
Get Involved with Defend the Guard
- Veterans and supporters should actively phone bank state legislators to push Defend the Guard legislation.
- Coordinated campaigns use targeted messaging and intimidation to influence state politics effectively.