Articles for Episode 276: Less than Ideal

Rather than be complacent in letting the crisis of the moment, whichever that may be, set the tone for the show, we're going to discuss some issues that have come up in the past week that point out that things are much less than ideal. Articles for this episode:

• PORK FOUND IN IKEA'S MOOSE LASAGNA
• Obama: Proposed budget not my 'ideal plan'
• Half of college grads can't find full-time work, study shows 
• Some 15% of U.S. Receives Food Stamps
• IS THE U.S. BECOMING A SHAM DEMOCRACY?
• Barack Obama blames US Navy for increased North Korean tensions.
• Carney: If You Like Your Gun You Can Keep It Under Obama’s Gun-Control Plan…
• White House Attacks the Drudge Report, as Obama Continues His Effort to Eliminate All Political Opposition
• Cringe-Inducing: MSNBC Host Uses Young Daughter to Push Gay Marriage, Asks Her If She’d ‘Marry a Girl’

Here are some other articles from the week that deserve your attention. If you have comments on these, post them!

• MICHELLE OBAMA, BUSY SINGLE MOTHER
• White House Fights Catholic Church Subpoena on Birth Control
• Fisker lays off 75% of workforce

Episode 267: But Will It Work?

This week we looked at a few different issues and proposals that are being discussed and asked the question, "but will it work?" It's a very lively discussion on immigration, health care and perceptions. We didn't make it through all the articles per-se so look for some topics to come up again in the future.

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Articles for Episode 267: But Will It Work?

As January ends we begin to see actions taking shape in a (sometime questionable) effort to handle a number of issues. The quesiton we have to as ourselves is, "will it work?" We discuss the issues, the proposed solutions and their effectiveness in this episode. Articles for this episode:

• (In Memorial) Ex-SEAL Chris Kyle remembered after shooting death
• (Human Interest) Boy writes letter to LEGO after losing minifigure, gets awesome response
• (Human Interest) New Port Richey man honored for saving Pasco deputy
• (Health Care) Some students may not enjoy Obamacare protections
• (Immigration) Legal immigrants: What about us?
• (Gun Control) Biden: Gun curbs can't end mass killings, but will reduce deaths
• (Women in Combat) Some Marines would leave if women in combat: Survey
• (Rumors and Whispers) Obama Litmus Test: Military Leaders Willing to Fire at US Citizens
• (Terrorism) Suicide Blast Kills U.S. Embassy Guard in Turkey
• (Economy) Obama decides not to extend term of jobs council

There are many other stories as well… not as many as last week, but they are still worth checking out!

• (Candidates) Fox's Geraldo Rivera weighing US Senate run in NJ
• (Candidates) Brown Decides Against Massachusetts Senate Bid

Episode 252: Internet and Foreign Policies

A lot of fun in this episode, with David Oatney as well as a round-table of Shorahmin, Toawa, Joesf and Tom from Secondlife.  David is a Tennessee State House Examiner, Western Religion and Elections examiner for Examiner.com. We didn't manage to get through all of the articles but rather jumped through two different sets of subjects.

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Articles for Episode 252: Internet and Foreign Policies

There have been a lot of claims that this election cycle is more polarized than ever. In this episode we're going to look at some of the things happening online and overseas. Here are the articles we're going to be talking about tonight:

• Electrical fire destroys Big Tex, State Fair’s folksy icon since 1952
• From binders to Benghazi, memes are killing politics
• #Romnesia: A Made for Social Media Attack Line
• THE 14 CREEPIEST THREATS TO KILL MITT ROMNEY…OVER FOOD STAMPS?
• In Florida, Mitt Romney Derides President Obama’s ‘Incredible Shrinking Campaign’
• MSNBC's Matthews claims it's unconstitutional for Romney to challenge Obama
• International monitors at US polling spots draw criticism from voter fraud groups
• UN WARNS AMERICANS: DO NOT ELECT MITT ROMNEY
• US Aircraft Carrier Cruises Disputed Asian Seas

There was a lot of news during the week, here are some other articles up for discussion:

• OBAMA DID NOT INHERIT A MESS, BUT A GREAT OPPORTUNITY--THAT HE WASTED
• China: Naval Exercises Begin in East China Sea
• The “non problem” of voter fraud

Episode 221: Where is Our Apology?

Ya know, it really helps when I actually post the podcast episode to the website in a timely manner!  Sorry for the delay in getting this one online folks!  We had some fun talking about a variety of things that officials (or public figures) apologized for and other things that will never get one.

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One interesting impact of not posting the episode until later is the fact that I get to include a comment thread I received via IM from one of our regular listeners:

D: I don't listen to Randi myself...I find her too harsh. but I don't think your comparison holds water. Rush is on what, 6,000 stations and is in the news virtually every day. Randi is on what, 6? She might talk a lot of trash, but if it's under the radar, nobody will ever pay attention to it.

ECC: That's akin to saying nobody's going to listen to the pastor of a small church that says he's going to have a Qua'ran BBQ, right?

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Articles for Episode 221: Where is Our Apology?

With all the apologies being thrown around lately, we figure there have to be a few coming our way as well! All sarcasm aside, in this episode we talk about some of the apologies issued and some things that will go unrepented. Here are those articles:

• Dick Van Dyke, 86, marries Arlene Silver, his 40-year-old makeup artist
• Navy's USS Enterprise embarks on final voyage
• Ohio: Gas-drilling injection well led to quakes
• Rush Limbaugh: Obama calls Sandra Fluke to express 'support'
• Liberal hate talker Randi Rhodes: 'Cut off' conservative women's ovaries
• TSA blogger apologizes for breast-feeding incident
• Obama 'deeply saddened' by 'shocking' Afghanistan shooting
• A bumpy road so far: Electric vehicles fail to generate sales
• High-speed trains; Going nowhere fast

Episode 218: It's What They Do

Once again, we didn't make it through the complete article list but we had fun doing it!

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Articles for Episode 218: It's What They Do

I can't really say I'm surpised at any of these stories. After all, it's what these people do, or what they want to do. No cover-ups in these articles! Join us for the conversation at 8:30pm eastern or listen any time at http://www.eastcoastconservative.com.

Here are the articles for this episode:

• Apparent heart attack at Heart Attack Grill
• SECRETIVE NAVY SEALS TAKE STARRING ROLE IN NEW FILM
• Holder Won't Defend Military Against Suit to Force Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages
• Obama’s budget cuts bacteria testing in produce
• Mormons apologize for baptism of Simon Wiesenthal's parents
• 1.8 million dead listed as active voters in US: study
• Aping Rush Limbaugh's 'Operation Chaos,' Daily Kos Announces 'Operation Hilarity' to Vote for Santorum
• Ron Paul: ‘I Think It’s A Losing Position’ For Republicans To Focus On Social Issues

Episode 212: Making Decisions

We made the decision to talk about... making decisions. Am I sounding repetitive? This was a very lively episode with good audience participation in both Second Life and in Talkshoe. If you want to join us for a recording session, put us on your calendar for Sunday nights at 8:30pm!

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Articles for Episode 212: Making Decisions

Life is about making decisions, whether they are mundane, life changing or political. In this episode we talk about some decisions that are being made and some that people are trying to make for others. Join the conversation during our live recording sessions on Sunday at 8:30pm Eastern. Here are the articles on tap for this episode:

• Widowed Teen Mom Shoots Intruder to Protect Infant Son
• US Navy: Iran Fishing Boat Rescued From Suspected Pirates
• U.S. to Iran: Warships to remain in Persian Gulf
• Unemployment Rate on Par With Obama’s Projection of Jobless Rate Without Stimulus Spending
• Holder v states
• Carville: Rick Perry is the worst presidential candidate in American history
• Iowa bounce unlikely as Rick Santorum moves on to New Hampshire
• Gingrich: Romney won't get GOP nomination
• Sarah Palin: Mainstream Media and Barack Obama Want Mitt Romney as Nominee

And of course, the other stories worth linking to:

Episode 176: Pressure Predictions

In this Easter episode, we had a few predictions to make and some scary signs of what progressives point to as progress for America.  We had a long list of articles and managed to get through all of them.  We even had time to include some bad jokes as well!

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We are gearing up for a special episode that will be recorded on May 11, 2011 at the Conservatives On the Move Inaugural Event!  The time of the live recording is still up in the air, so keep an eye out on the site for the exact schedule.  

Articles for this episode:

• Ku Klux Klan Says It Doesn't Condone Tea Party or Koran Burning
• Events meld Earth Day, Good Friday
• Who has right to tell Baby Joseph to die?
• Army, Navy add citizenship option to boot camp
• Arizona governor vetoes birther, campus gun bills
• Obama wants immigration reform a fact before presidency ends
• Obama talks immigration with officials -- but no members of Congress
• Obama Eyes Speculators for Rising Gas Prices, as Other Factors Play Role
• Republicans attack Donald Trump as he mulls 2012 run
• Gary Johnson declares for president: Is he the next Ron Paul?

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Episode 172: They Said It!

In this episode we repeated some things that other folks have said and discussed them.  Now, we do not necessarily going to agree with them, but what has been said deserves repeating, if nothing else so they can be taken as a warning of idiocy that can exist in the human mind!  

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This was a really fun episode that coined a new jibe, “We’ve got England, we’ve got France... we see Qaddafi’s underpants!” (or is that Kadafi... or maybe Gaddafi... I don’t know, neither do most editors, see this story for more examples).  Also, if you had problems listening to last week’s episode, please re-download.  There was a problem in the recording file for the first 24 hours or so.

Articles for this episode:

• Whoopie Pie: Maine, Pennsylvania Battle over Rights to Treat
• Transgender New Yorkers sue over birth certificates
• CWA Targets Grisanti
• Keep the "Millionaire Surcharge Tax"
• Dem Candidate Kathy Hochul (clip part on Libya)
• Biden Demands Impeachment
• Obama effectively continues Bush's Gitmo policy
• Miranda is Obama's latest victim

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Episode 165: Good and Bad Decisions

In tonight’s episode we have to talk about the decisions we make. After listening to the news of the week, it seems that there are some good, some bad... and some we can only guess the impact of.

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Articles for tonight's show:

• Navy Lends a Hand in Home Makeover
• ‘Makeover’ daughter faces charges in slashing
• Super Bowl: 400 sent home because seats unsafe
• Hassan testifies to night of his wife's murder
• Analysis: Cuomo tough-times budget a hit, so far
• Meant to Be Broken? Maybe Not This Time
• West Backs Gradual Egyptian Transition

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Episode 155: Pushing More Buttons

Tonight marks the beginning of our third year in the podcast! We celebrate by recording the show late and praying that everything comes together... which is how things started in the first place. Rather than ponder the past, we're looking at some current issues that are pushing more buttons with the general public.

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There is one slight logistical correction to what was said in the show. I invited folks to come back and join us for the first show in our third year. I'll blame it on being tired or just not paying attention - it will be the first episode in our fourth year!

The articles for tonight's show:

• Nancy Pelosi to fly commercial (hey, it was this or Foie gras burger blurs fast food and fine dining which we did mention as well)
• No Taxes For The Ground Zero Mosque
• Most Flyers Okay With Full-Body Scans, Pat Downs (and yes, somehow we managed to talk about Kilt etiquette and this article: Scottish Tartans Authority say a kilt need underwear... not sure exactly how!)
• The Left, supportive of Obama TSA, opposed all anti-terror measures under Bush
• Voices of the troops from the 'don't ask, don't tell' report
• Robert Gates issues implied warning to John McCain
• Leaked Cables Offer Raw Look at U.S. Diplomacy
• Did WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange commit a crime?

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Episode 143: Yeah, They're Losing It

Tonight's show was a LOT of fun!  You're getting the unedited, as recorded version.  There is some chatter at the beginning about editing but things turned out that it truly didn't need any.

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Something else that we didn't really have was specific questions for most of the articles. That's okay though - there was a lot of audience participation and an lot of interaction when it came to the different articles.

Share your thoughts and answers in the comments for tonight's show! As I say in the podcast, if you like the show, blog about us and tell four friends and blog about us! If you didn't like tonight's show, we invite you back next week where you will hear different words in a different order.

Episode 138: Consideration

We're back with a new location in SecondLife and somewhat refreshed from the vacation! Tonight's episode was a bit bumpy but a whole lot of fun.

I'm not going to ask, "why did they do this," for the articles tonight. Instead I'm going to ask, "did they consider the consequences?" In most cases the answer is a resounding, "no."

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Articles discussed in tonight's show:

• Scientists Take Quantum Steps Toward Teleportation
• Chevy Volt: $41, 000 Electric Lemon
• Bass Pro Pulling out of Waterfront
• UAE to Ban BlackBerry Services, Saudi Follows Suit
• Blacklisting Done To Lt. Col. Allen West and wife Dr Angela Graham-West
• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Gives Apology to Allen West (but It's Not the One He Wanted)
• Cameron Joins the Gaza Flotilla
• Hamas leader says group considering Gaza draft
• Judge stops major parts of S1070 from taking effect
• Obama wants Rangel to end career with dignity
• Maxine Waters faces ethics charges

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Episode 125: Preferential Treatment

Some folks get it, some don't. This week's show features a series of articles showing examples of both. We've got firing squads, pirates, bankers and politicians all in on the act so you know it's going to be a fun time!

The show started a bit late but also ran a couple of minutes long - as anyone that has listened to the show for a while knows can happen any given Sunday!

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Links for this episode:

• Air Force launches X-37B space plane
• Roman Polanski's appeal rejected by California court
• Wilson Verdict Ends 15 Month Community Ordeal
• Utah killer to die by firing squad
• Newt Gingrich: 'Militant' tea partiers
• Pirate Suspects From Somalia Charged in U.S.
• South Korea: Torpedo probably sank warship
• Huge rescue for Greece in place by May: finance minister
• Arizona Immigration Enforcement Law Spurs Obama Criticism
• Despite Kennedy loss, Coakley has no GOP opponent
• Obama Issues Sharp Call for Reforms on Wall Street
• Goldman executives cheered housing market's decline, newly released e-mails show
• Dodd and Shelby Say No Deal yet on Financial Rules

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Episode 98: They'll Let Anyone In These Days

I think the title of this week's show says it all. This week has seen articles about suicide bomber attempts, co-ed sub crews, Taliban leadership in Afghanistan, the suggested removal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell and the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Obama. All of this is great discussion fodder! In tonight's show we were also joined by Caleb, owner of QuestionObama.com. He explains the purpose and direction that his site is going. We're going to be joining him in some of those efforts too! For those who normally listen to the show live in SecondLife or via the web, you'll already know that tonight was filled with technical issues. Talkshoe's recording system didn't work though it allowed us to call in so tonight's show had to be recorded a slightly different way. It all worked out in the end

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Articles for this week's show:

• In Failed Strike on Saudi Prince, A New Fear of Al-Qaeda's Tactics
• Senate leader wants help on DADT
• Navy Set to Crew Subs with Female Sailors
• Barack Obama: Taleban can be involved in Afghanistan future
• FRC: Hate Crimes Bill to be Slipped into Defense Budget
• Obama Says He's 'Surprised and Humbled' by Nobel Prize
• Obama: Nobel Peace Prize is 'call to action'

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Episode 88: Study Ships Stimulates Steins

Tonight's show turned out to be right on track, even with a very busy weekend by both hosts! We had good interaction with a smaller crowd than usual; It doesn't help when the usual invites don't get sent out in a timely manner - the downside of a couple of hosts with active summer schedules! We now have a discussion forum at RepublicanOperative.com that you 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. We did manage to have good time on tonight's show, though! Here are the articles we discussed:

• Warship honors Marine who died protecting comrades
• State study to analyze reuniting communities
• AP IMPACT: Little help in stimulus for bad bridges
• Harvard prof, arresting policeman to talk again
• Obama's revealing body language
• Finally, rich people start to pay their dues
• EXCLUSIVE: No. 3 at Justice OK'd Panther reversal

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