Episode 247: Insert Policy Here

Oh whither will they wander?  The policies that is!  We had a good time discussing different policies and some of the articles surrounding them.  Where will the parties go next?

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Articles for Episode 247: Insert Policy Here

Seems like we've been looking at a roulette wheel of policy stances lately from some places and a concrete concept from others. We're going to be talking about a lot of different policies and their impacts tonight. Here are the articles on tap for this episode:

• Rule change could bar champion girl golfer from high school team
• Update: People always accusing us of banning things ban big sodas in NYC
• Occupy movement turns 1 year old, its effect still hard to define
• HOBBY LOBBY SUES OVER MORNING-AFTER PILL COVERAGE
• AP: Black Pastors Say 'Stay Home' Election Day
• LET’S BE HONEST: NO ONE IS CLOSING TAX LOOPHOLES
• House cancels October sessions
• Yard Sale for OBAMA

Yes, yes, there were a lot of things going on beyond this. Here are some other notable articles for your review:

• Universities in Texas, North Dakota Reopen after Bomb Threat

Episode 238: Personal Responsibility and Required Activities

We had a good time with this episode and were joined in the last 15 minutes or so by Dr. Paul Ibbetson to talk about the Tea Party (and specifically the Kansas Tea Party) and learn about the documentary he has produced about it.  You can learn more about Dr. Ibbetson at his website, http://ibbetsonusa.com/.  More details about the documentary can be found by going to THE KANSAS TEA PARTY: A HEARTLAND STORY.

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After the fiasco that was last week's attempt at recording, we decided to simply postpone and "redo" Episode 238.  This episode had some bumps as well, as is indicated as my referring to myself as "time addled"... seems I don't do too well with time zone changes and vacations!

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Articles for Episode 238: Personal Responsibility and Required Activities

Tonight the article count is lower than usual because of a special guest, Dr. Paul Ibbetson, award winning radio host, author and so much more. Dr. Ibbetson will be joining us to talk about his new documentary about the Tea Party in Kansas and more!

Here are the links and articles for this episode:

• Mass. man pays off mortgage with 800 pounds of pennies
• Home page of Dr. Paul Ibbetson
• Whatever Happened to Occupy Wall Street?
• U.N. Arms Trade Treaty Drafting Starts This Week
• SPEAKER BOEHNER: YOU DON'T NEED TO LOVE ROMNEY TO SUPPORT HIM
• WHITE HOUSE: DON’T “READ TOO MUCH” INTO UNEMPLOYMENT NUMBERS

We don't have an "overflow" list this week.  Join us for the recording session every Sunday night at 8:30pm Eastern if you can!

Episode 236: Poor Planning, Bad Ideas and Desperation

Well, this episode did run a bit off plan, however there was a lot of good conversation!  Instead of starting off right away with the normal flow of things, we began our show talking about the results of the Egyptian election.

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Articles for Episode 236: Poor Planning, Bad Ideas and Desperation

I know, I know, the subject is somewhat nebulous, but with the range of articles we had this week, it was the best way to summarize them! We've got Kerry, Obama, the military, Holder, MSNBC, Romney, the NSA and even a cheapskate moment. This episode may end up a bit chaotic but we'll have fun getting it there, join us if you can. Recording starts at 8:30pm Eastern or you can listen any time at http://www.eastcoastconservative.com. Articles are posted at Here are the articles for the episode.

• All hair this! Kerry to play Mitt in prez debate prep
• The Obama event registry
• Obama Orders Military 'Gay Pride' Celebrations
• Obama claims executive privilege; Holder held in contempt
• Obama In 2007: Vows To Respect Branches Of Government And Not Abuse Privilege Of Executive Power…
• MSNBC mischaracterizes Romney remarks
• NEW OBAMA JOBS PROGRAM: PAY ANTI-ROMNEY PROTESTERS
• NSA: It Would Violate Your Privacy to Say if We Spied on You
• Obama for America stiffing Durham, NH for… $30,000. Wait, WHAT?

There was a lot going on in the news this week. I'm pretty sure I missed some things, but here are some other articles ripe for the commenting:

Episode 207: Thanks or Governing?

We had to record this episode a little early because of the Thanksgiving holiday, and with the rush of getting back to work, posting it to the site was a bit delayed. There is much to be thankful for, especially the continued support we get from all of our listeners!
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Articles for Episode 207: Thanks or Governing?

It may be Thanksgiving, but that doesn't mean the news stops! In this episode we're looking at a selection of articles that covers everything from Black Friday to the next election.

As mentioned in the announcement, the recording for this episode will be on Saturday, November 26th at 10:30am Eastern time. Articles for the conversation:

• J.R. Martinez's audacious story of survival
• Obama’s First President, Who Left Christian ‘GOD’ out of Thanksgiving Speech
• Occupy Protests: Shop Mom-and-Pop on Black Friday
• From pepper spray to elbows, Black Friday turns rough nationwide
• Judge dismisses Harrisburg, PA, bankruptcy filing
• Analysis: Gingrich gambles in bid to catch Romney
• Judge allows Occupy back onto S.C. Capitol grounds; governor sued
• Lieberman Wants Google To Let Users Flag ‘Terrorist Content’ On Blogging Platform
• Italians want to cut debt but without sacrifices

Of course there were other stories that caught our eye. The list is a bit shorter this week but still has a lot to digest!

• Utah to deploy electric bus that needs no plug
• "Happy Feet Two" flop leads to 600 layoffs: report
• Hackers attack US water system – new age of cyber terror begins
• Feds open probe into post-crash fires in Chevrolet Volt
• Paparazzi reluctant to have the media focus turned on them
• Yemen's President Agrees To Relinquish Power
• Gingrich risk: Will the GOP cast its lot with him?
• Occupy Protests Discourage Black Friday Shopping
• Russia may target U.S. missile defense sites

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Episode 206: So Many Bad Ideas, So Little Time

Well folks, this time the show definitely did not go where it was originally planned!  Oh sure, we got through the opening article with all of its puns and groans, but after that, a completely different topic took center stage.  Luckily, it still falls in line with the "Bad idea" theme of the episode so the title didn't change.  Most everything else did.

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We talked about Internet Censorship, specifically, HR 3261, otherwise known as the "Stop Online Piracy Act" which is currently before the House Judiciary Committee and is expected to pass Congress as written.

Here are the links to other sites that we referenced in the podcast:

Articles for Episode 206: So Many Bad Ideas, So Little Time

For some reason, when presented with a number of choices, it seems that people lately have been taking the worst option available. In this episode we talk about a number of different articles were bad decisions seem to be the flavor of the day. Here are the articles we've lined up to discuss:

• Fake Doctor Injected Cement Into Woman's Rear, Police Say
• Officers in University Pepper Spray Incident Placed on Leave
• Tens of thousands of Egyptians protest army 'dictatorship'
• Governor: Mitt Romney making 'big mistake' by neglecting Iowa
• Rick Perry Town Hall Attendees Asked To Prove Citizenship
• National Debt Hits $15 Trillion as Congress Strains to Cut $1.2 Trillion From Deficits
• Super Committee Deadline Looms: Failure Would Pose Crummy Choice
• John Kerry Equates Increasing Taxes to Men and Women Dying in Iraq and Afghanistan
• Tom Coburn Decries 'Welfare' For Millionaires In New Report

Of course, there was more going on in the news this week. Here are the articles that didn't make the list:

• Angry over spying, Muslims say: 'Don't call NYPD'
• Controversial Benetton Pope-imam kiss ad pulled
• Lawmakers Confront Executives Over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Bonuses
• US police arrest White House drive-by shooting suspect
• Hill Probe Focuses on Energy Secretary's Solyndra Emails
• Rethink PAC, Anti-Scott Brown Super PAC, Launches First Attack Ads
• The Supreme Court Cannot Have Its Own Conflict of Interest -- Justices Thomas and Scalia Must Recuse Themselves
• MILITARY: Spec-Ops Command: SEAL raid book 'a lie'
• Chelsea Clinton To Become NBC Correspondent
• New York court upholds eviction of Occupy protesters
• Mark Kelly: Won't run for Giffords' House seat
• Florida Mom Complains After Hooters Waitress Speaks at Son’s School
• More police departments look to tune public out

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Episode 205: What Ever Happened to Common Sense?

There are many things going on in the news lately that just don't seem to make any sense.  In this episode we talk about some of them.


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Articles for Episode 205: What Ever Happened to Common Sense?

In this episode we see that while some people and organizations have lots of money, they can be sadly lacking in the common sense department. Here are the articles for this episode:

• Florida Dog Eats $1000
• Can Tyra Banks Get Kids To School? Seattle Says Yes
• Swapping chicken pox-infected lollipops illegal
• 'Debt crisis like fat people blaming bakers' (by Gene Simmons)
• After Deaths, Occupy Protesters Ordered to Decamp in Oakland, Salt Lake
• Occupy Salt Lake camp ordered shut down after man found dead
• As Deadline Nears, Debt Reduction Panel Weighs Undoing Its Own Rules
• Democrats Offer $1-Trillion Tax Increase in Super Committee Deal
• DOJ Refuses Judiciary Committee’s Request for Kagan-Obamacare Documents; Holder Then Testifies He Was Unaware of Request

Other articles we found this week:

Episode 204: Gone Too Far

This episode includes an interview with Raymond V. Davis III, independent candidate for US Congress for West Virginia's 1st district.  You can find out more about Raymond at his website, http://raymondvdavisiiiforuscongress.webs.com/.

We also had time to talk about a few news articles in the episode!  As I said in the show notes, some things have gone too far.  We had a fun discussion about some of those items.


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Articles for Episode 204: Gone Too Far

I think it's fair to say that some things have gone too far - whether you are talking about spending, campaiging or protesting. In this episode we talk about some stories pointing out where politicians, preachers and pizza guys have taken things a bit too far. Join us for the conversation every Sunday night at 8:30pm Eastern.

Here are the articles for this episode:

• Police: Pizza workers burned down rival store
• Church wants food delivered to pastor's wife —by limo
• Obama administration opposes FDR prayer at WWII Memorial
• Management relents: 70-year-old Navy vet can hang US flag
• Peter Fuller Fired: Senior U.S. Officer In Afghanistan Relieved From Duty
• Attorney: Multiple instances of sexual harassment by Herman Cain
• Rape, Gropes, and Assaults, Oh My: Mayor Bloomberg, Shut Down Zuccotti Park!
• Pakistan to normalize trade ties with archenemy India

There were, of course, other stories we could have talked about">here are more than a few:

• The Problem With Flat-Tax Fever
• Unable to pay $4 million electric bill, Michigan city turns off and removes many streetlights
• Education Vs. Bureaucracy
• Washington state government cuts cell phones, car fleets
• George Papandreou, Greek Prime Minister, Survives Critical Confidence Vote
• It's the Policy, Stupid!
• HUFFPOST HILL">White House Shocking Response To Solyndra Subpoena..
• Israel's Navy Intercepts Boats Bound For Gaza
• Jesse Ventura, miffed by court, says he's off to Mexico
• Giuliani: OWS Is Millstone Around Obama's Neck That Will Take Presidency Down
• Romney Proposes Voucher Option for Medicare Plan
• Will the GOP Field Ignore Another Pastor Who Says God Sent Hitler to 'Hunt' Jews?
• Iran nuke fears may stir attack plans
• Part-time nanny helps end Bank of America fee
• AP Exclusive: CIA Tracks Revolt by Tweet, Facebook
• Rick Perry Drunk At New Hampshire Speech? No Way, Says Event Host
• Obama Targets Prescription Drug Shortage
• Crew ends isolation in completing 520-day simulated flight to Mars
• New York County Has No Money to Pay Store Santa

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Episode 203: The Scary Truth

Sorry for the delay in posting this episode to the website, there have been quite a few things going on this week that have kept me otherwise occupied - and not any kind of occupation movement!

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Articles for Episode 203: The Scary Truth

Okay, so the truth can sometimes be scary, especially when it reveals something other than what is considered politically correct or popular. Here we have a group of articles that point out the truth that some people would rather have avoided.

• TSA to ax worker who left note in bag with sex toy
• Alligator Found in Wilson Creek
• Video: Nancy Pelosi Supports NLRB Decision Telling Boeing Where to Build Factories
• Bill Gates Laughs At Buffett Rule: 'You Can't Raise the Taxes We Need Just By Going After That One Percent'
• Tax The Poor: Forget Occupy Wall Street, Conservatives Have A Different Idea
• #OWS Occupy London Stock Exchange not showing up on standard thermal scans.
• Catholic University is sued over Muslim students’ rights
• Studies challenge wisdom of GOP candidates' plans
• Watchdog: Obama stretches truth on accomplishments

There were a lot of other articles that came up, including some interesting slants on the Occupy activities and official reactions and actions to them. They didn't make the list but of course we link to them in case you want to read them.

• Popular tattooed Barbie causes controversy
• Woman guilty of trying to burn husband to death during nap
• A skinhead’s journey from racism to redemption
• Ore. Police Arrest About 30 Wall Street Protesters
• Proposal for 2nd oil pipeline sparks opposition
• Occupy Wall Street, Occupy Christianity?
• TO: Shoppers, FROM: Walmart -- A Christmas Price Guarantee
• Gaza militants agree to truce after nine killed in Israeli air strikes
• A Conservative Poet in Cambridge
• Panel: Boys should get vaccine for HPV, too
• Judge says case against John Edwards can proceed
• Gay Service Members Sue Federal Government Over Gay Marriage
• Generation Y's Wall Street SPO
• Ron Paul in the Center Seat
• Protesters’ corporate pals CEOs clapping loudly for OWS
• Teen on Way to Driver's License Test Crashes Into Exam Building
• Obama's team banks on his `regular guy' appeal
• Police fire mace at Denver protesters, 20 arrested
• Herman Cain Connection: Art Laffer Brings Reality to 9-9-9 Discussion
• Super Committee Democrats Unveil Budget Proposal
• Chaz Bono eliminated from ‘Dancing With the Stars’

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