Episode 230: So Much For...

Wow, "Sprummer" (spring/summer) is here and life has gotten a lot busier around here.  My sincere apologies for those that use the website to track the podcast, here is last week's episode!

There was a lot of fun to be had with the concept of applying the phrase, "so much for..." to each of the articles discussed in this episode.

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Articles for Episode 230: So Much For...

When the show notes get put together for an episode, normally there is a common theme. This time it's more of a common phrase applied. Tonight we've got a number of items to discuss that cover a wide range of topics.

 Here are the articles, like I said, the subject range is pretty broad tonight!

• That whole "being dead" thing: 'Dead' man wakes up at funeral that becomes celebration
• Cutting extra spending in Government: This Is Not a Joke: Government Issues Study of a Study About Studies
• Government regulating the banks: JPMorgan Sought Loophole on Risky Trading
• Taxing the rich: Facebook co-founder renounces citizenship ahead of IPO
• Scouting being good for kids: Catholic Bishops don't like the Girl Scouts? WTF?
• The Left being the bastion of Human Rights: US to resume arms sales to Bahrain despite human rights concerns
• Factual reporting: Family: Story about Romney prank on brother 'factually incorrect,' politically motivated
• The birth certificate being proof enough: Judge Wants Definition of ‘Natural Born Citizen’
• The end of the world: EXCAVATION OF MAYAN CALENDAR DEBUNKS 2012 MYTH

More interesting reads, just not enough time to cover them all!

Episode 195: This is Supposed to be Organized?

This was a fun episode to record and, as has been the case lately, we didn't get through all of the articles!  There's a lot to discuss beyond the items we managed to cover here.  Be sure to check out the show notes for the articles and video we reference in the show.

Two links I mentioned that I'd add when I posted the show; first was for an article written by one of our listeners and posted here in October of last year entitled The Tipping Point.  The second was for a sci-fi short I recently listed to over on EscapePod, entitled Union Dues – Sidekicks in Stockholm which I listened to and then heard about the September 17 stuff.


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Articles for Episode 195: This is Supposed to be Organized?

We often hear the President referred to as a, "community organizer." Unfortunately, I think he may have lost his skills in the organization department long ago, as the articles we have on tap for this episode point out a large amount of confusion and discontent, even within his own power base.

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Here are the articles for this episode:

• College placekicker a record-setter: He's 61
• ATF Director Reassigned; U.S. Attorney Out Amid 'Fast and Furious' Uproar
• Sept. 17, 2011: Day 1 of Anarchists' Attempt to Ignite America
• Margin Favoring Repeal Hits 20 Points
• Obama's three big mistakes
• Bank Of America, JPMorgan Foreclosures Criticized By Treasury Department
• Feds sue banks over mortgages
• Obama halts EPA air-quality regulations
• Greenjobs-Gate: House Probes Obama’s Connection to Failed Solar Company Solyndra’s Massive Federal Loan

And the runners-up are...

• U.S. Debt Held by Public Tops $10T for 1st Time—Up 59 Percent Under Obama
• Tsunami warning lifted after Alaskan islands quake
• Clinton: Libya must deal with Lockerbie bomber
• Santelli Predicted Right: No New Jobs in August
• Man Pays Fine for Killing Turtle with Golf Club
• Excluding prayer from 9/11 memorial compounds the tragedy of that day
• Onyango Obama, Uncle of President Obama and Illegal Alien, Arrested on DUI Charge
• Virginia City May Limit Confederate Flag Flying
• Officials: Bosses of Mexican Cartel Arrested in Utah
• Morning Jay: Obama has Failed by His Own Standards
• Israeli rabbi pairs gays to lesbians
• Top 10 Scary Things About Living in Washington, D.C.
• U.S. Taxpayers Subsidizing Education Costs for China, Congressman Says
• Pelsoi: GOP wants to ‘Destroy Government’, Wonders 'Do Their Children Breathe Air?’
• Sexual Anarchy
• Happy Hour: Obama's Top 10 Failures
• Michele Bachmann Says Hurricane Irene And Earthquake Are Divine Warnings To Washington (VIDEO auto-starts)

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Episode 128: Smoking, Voting, Spending and Judging

In this weekend's show we are joined Bob and Brandon, hosts of the Laid Off Podcast. For the subject, we've got some interesting Marijuana stories as well as a recap of the President's visit to Buffalo and where the elections seem to be headed.

This was a really fun show tonight! We actually had to drop the articles that we had about Buffalo and the Kagan nomination to stay close to our time limit. We also had a lot of interaction with the folks in SecondLife as well as in the Talkshoe chat room.

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• Plummeting Marijuana Prices Create A Panic In Calif.
• Wilson man corners teens trying to steal marijuana from his garage
• States: Let taxpayers cover your mortgage
• How strong is anti-incumbent fever?
• Pennsylvania Race May Show Democrats Which Way Midterm Winds Blow

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Episode 89: Angry Mob or Concerned Citizens?

Tonight's show is going to have to center on a few things that we've talked about before but have to be touched on again. First off, some updates to things that we've talked about before. Also, the events of this past week cannot go without some discussion. We've been called an angry mob and been asked to snitch on our neighbors... and still people don't see the actions of the administration as dangerous. This episode is being released unedited - there are some distractions and one restart but to be honest that's one of the things you have to deal with when recording "live". Maybe it's part of that raw, angry mob mentality but I'm going to leave it in this week. We now have a discussion forum at RepublicanOperative.com thatyou can access it by going to http://www.republicanoperative.com/forums/ecc-podcast-episodes/. Also, our facebook page is up and running and of course we have our store at Printfection.com/eccstuff. Thank you for your continued support and participation with the show. We also have a voice comment line! You can use the "Call Me" button to leave a voice comment at any time. Articles discussed in tonight's show:

• Kincannon, two others arrested over fight
• Ex-Rep. Jefferson Convicted in Bribery Scheme
• New Twist in Countrywide Loan Probe
• Fla. senator to resign, clear path for Crist
• White House wants YOU to report "disinformation" about Obamacare.
• In pursuit of a silent majority
• THE INFLUENCE GAME: Chamber at odds with Obama

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Episode 65: Call me A Coward One More Time

I had to start the show tonight with a comment that I received via IM - that a friend of mine is getting more and more hostile when it comes to politics and where the Democrats are taking this country.

 My comment to her, and in general, is that while Thomas Jefferson did say "I hold it that a little rebellion now and then is a good thing, and as necessary in the political world as storms in the physical", he was also talking in a time when people did not have the right to express themselves. As with war and taxes, the way we must conduct ourselves in the return to Conservative principles must be thought about carefully. 

Tonight we paid special attention to the statement of Eric Holder, who called the American people "cowards" when it came to race issues. Ken and I discussed his comments and the absurdity of them at length. In addition we brought in the comments of Lawernce Fishbourne from The View to get another interesting take on the comments and the "state of the races" as he saw them. After that spirited conversation we decided to mention the slipping memory of Senator Burris, who admitted that he did try to raise money for Blagojevich and that now he's done with the media. Ken's only reaction to this - it's Chicago politics, why are people surprised? Finally we did have time to talk for a few minutes about the Mortgage Bailiout and try to understand the what's and why's of this plan.

We had to mention the 4 minute rant by Rick Santelli and talk about the concept of what the bill is proposing and how the "group A" foreclosures are affecting the "group B" home values. In order to close on a good note, the home owners in the neighborhood affected by the crash of flight 3407 are going to be allowed back into their homes soon. Also, the people in charge of the mainly volunteer recovery effort have been approached by organizations asking how they were able to so effectively organize resources! Thanks to all who joined in and listened in! If you want to send comments, please email them to conservativepodcast@gmail.com or post them on the web site.

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Episode 42: Disgruntled Bird Bails Capitol Speech

Lots of visitors tonight, including Jim from FreedomFighterRadio.net and a number of folks in the newly opened Second Life theater. Be sure to check out their shows! We welcome anyone to join us for the recording session which happens every Sunday night at 8:30pm EST. You can get more details at our Talkcast page. Want to help out with the show? We're looking for people to "introduce" the show for us... either live during the recording or pre-recorded. If you're interested in helping out, email us at conservativepodcast@gmail.com. Also email if you're interested in East Coast Conservative Podcast products. Links for the articles discussed in tonight's snow:

• Day Two Of The DNC Was For The Birds
• POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Disgruntled or disenfranchised?
• CERN fires up new atom smasher to near Big Bang
• U.S. Unveils Takeover of Two Mortgage Giants
• Capitol Police Arrest Man With Weapons Cache
• John McCain's Acceptance Speech

  A quote I found particularly important from McCain's speech:
  "If you find faults with our country, make it a better one. If you're disappointed with the mistakes of government, join its ranks and work to correct them. Enlist in our Armed Forces. Become a teacher. Enter the ministry. Run for public office. Feed a hungry child. Teach an illiterate adult to read. Comfort the afflicted. Defend the rights of the oppressed. Our country will be the better, and you will be the happier. Because nothing brings greater happiness in life than to serve a cause greater than yourself." - Sen. John McCain

• Transcript of Gov. Palin's speech

  She had a few stingers to deliver, here were my favorites:
  "I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a "community organizer," except that you have actual responsibilities."
  "We tend to prefer candidates who don't talk about us one way in Scranton and another way in San Francisco."
  "And there is much to like and admire about our opponent. But listening to him speak, it's easy to forget that this is a man who has authored two memoirs but not a single major law or reform - not even in the state senate." - Gov. Sarah Palin

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