While the United states Armed Forces (private mercenaries) are stationed at 737 bases, in 130 nations around the world, defending “all freedom-loving people everywhere in the world,” the ninth circuit court of appeals hands down al-Haramain Islamic Foundation v. Obama, declaring the executive branch is above the Law and may not be prosecuted for illegal wiretapping of electronic communications.

       [added 5/25/2022] Thanks to G. Edward Griffin for this entry.