Many of you are familiar with Andrew J. Bacevich, the retired Army Colonel and International Relations expert, who’s become one of the most insightful critics of contemporary American militarism. By most historical standards Bacevich is a conservative. But his criticism of America’s post-Cold War military posture, particularly the Iraq War, have made him an ally of many on the left. And in a tragic turn of events his son, First Lieutentant Andrew J. Bacevich, was killed last year in Iraq — a war his father had been making the case against for half a decade.
Bill Moyers is interviewing Bacevich tonight at 9 PM on PBS in about the Imperial Presidency, American militarism and their challenge to American democracy. We got some advanced excerpts of the show, which we’re going to be posting shortly.
Late Update: Here’s the video:
