Episode 283: Disagreeable Listeners

This was quite the interesting show, with an opening conversation about Memorial Day followed by a very good discussion on the subject. Some of the conversation got rather interesting and there were some good points brought up. There are also some examples where the group didn't agree, yet we managed to follow our own rule of disagreeing without being disagreeable.

As we discussed during that opening segment, I hope everyone has/had a safe and happy Memorial Day!

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Articles for Episode 283: Disagreeable Listeners

It's no secret that there are lots of things we hear in the news that we don't like. That's part of the basis and material for this podcast! In this episode, however, we're going to talk what some of the things that elected and public officials are saying they are hearing and don't like. It seems that the distaste for the goings-on in the beltway (and some places beyond) are hitting people from all political bents the wrong way.

Articles for this episode:

• 'Court' at Florida school acquits Wicked Witch
• MSNBC'S DYSON: BLACK REPUBLICAN E.W. JACKSON CARRIES WHITE SUPREMACIST MESSAGE
• EMPIRE STATE SHERIFFS, CUOMO SAFE ACT SHOWDOWN
• Apple CEO Tim Cook defends tax practices at Hill hearing
• ‘STUNNINGLY, BREATHTAKINGLY NAIVE’: NEWT GINGRICH REALLY DIDN’T LIKE OBAMA’S TERROR POLICY SPEECH
• Rand Paul Not Satisfied With President's Answer on Drones
• Is It Racist If Even The New York Times Thinks This Administration Is Getting Creepy?
• Lois Lerner Attorney: Purpose Of Hearing Is Just “To Embarrass Or Burden Her”
• British Police Arrest Citizens for Criticizing Islam on Social Media
• Your shiny, happy vacation on Facebook is a lie, and that's OK

Twitter was a little slow this week for us. It might have been the preparation for the Memorial Day weekend or just a slow news cycle. There are some other stories that should be read, here's what didn't make the episode this week:

• Virginia Lt. Gov. Candidate Fought Against Desegregation Efforts
• Mike unleashes a ‘hail’ storm

Video Comment 9: When is it Conspiracy?

So there are times when something sounds like a tinfoil-hat conspiracy, but what is that tipping point?  In this video I talk about the claim made by an attorney that police actions to confiscate his weapons weren't accidental, rather they were an attempt to see how far the NY SAFE Act could be pushed.


How much of this is real and how much is paranoia is something the general public may never know.  Here's a link to part of the story: http://www.wben.com/pages/16021389.php?contentType=4&contentId=12784239  I've tweeted other relevant articles as well.

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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 262: Lemmings or Thelma and Louise?

It's funny what happens when you plan out an episode like this one.  I wasn't sure what the call-in volume was going to be like and it turned out to be pretty big!  My co-worker Marshall joined us (he's the one that stated that, "know I know how Juan Willaims feels.") as well as just about the entire regular crew!  The show started off somber but when we started the political talk it turned into something else entirely!

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Articles for Episode 262: Lemmings or Thelma and Louise?

It's the end of 2012 and it looks like our pals inside the beltway are all auditioning for the role of Enigmatic Good/Bad Guy. It appears that the nation is going rumble past that dreaded deadline for sequestration. We're going to try and figure out if it's because the folks in DC are more like Thelma and Louise or lemmings.

 Here are the articles for the podcast:

• Two firefighters shot and killed after responding to fire in West Webster
• PIERS MORGAN: BOTH THE BIBLE AND U.S. CONSTITUTION ARE ‘INHERENTLY FLAWED’ AND NEED TO BE AMENDED
• Map: Where are the gun permits in your neighborhood?
• Merry Christmas: a (partial) list of Obamacare taxes, fees
• Conservative lawyer offers to defend NBC’s David Gregory on 2nd Amendment grounds
• Obama talks about 'worst day of my presidency,' goals for next term
• Obama Orders Pay Raise for Biden, Members of Congress, Federal Workers
• Congress in Sunday session as 'fiscal cliff' talks stall
• I Am A Democrat

And of course there's other stuff to read!

• Magnitsky case: Putin signs Russian ban on US adoptions
• Obama ups pressure on Republicans over 'fiscal cliff'
• Piers Morgan Threatens to Leave USA

Articles for Episode 256: Battle on the Homefront

Another interview with a Veteran, this time with author and SEAL Carl Higbie, author of Battle on the Homefront.

 Ex-Navy SEAL Carl Higbie gives notice--and delivers a blueprint for success--to those who want to join him in saving the American Dream. Battle on the Homefront lays out his personal mission of saving the American Dream.

His mission is reminds Americans of what is important: tight focus on their own personal responsibility and accountability to shift the tide of the “progressively collapsing society” of the United States. “We are at a fork in the road. I returned from my tours of duty in the Middle East to a country I loved, but no longer recognized.

We've become an entitlements-centric society, and we can no longer afford for those of us working hard to foot the bill for those who are too comfortable accepting free money from the government. Let’s be honest. We all know someone who didn't even start looking for a job until his or her two years of unemployment was coming to an end. This insanity has to stop."

 Read more about Carl and his book Battle on the Home Front at http://battleonthehomefront.com/

Posting by Request: Fighting the VA

The original subject of this message was The VAs abuse of the fiduciary program, and the denial of veterans 2nd Amendment Rights under the Constitution of the United States of America.  It is a personal appeal from a friend of mine, Tim Heald.  You can follow Tim at http://intolerable-acts.org/

As many of you know I have bee struggling with the VA over the fiduciary program and the 2nd Amendment. Specifically over the lies they are telling vets that are added to the fiduciary program. I have been unable to ascertain who is even responsible, much less have my grievances addressed.  As such I've decided to go outside the VA to attempt to rectify the situation. Today I contacted the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. This is what I sent them through Facebook, email and the form on their web site:

Gentlemen and woman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs,

My name is Timothy Heald. I am a 100% disabled veteran, a prior service Infantryman, Paratrooper and Long Range Surveillance Senior Scout Observer.  I served in the Army and the Army National Guard for a total of 8 years, with 2 deployments. I ETS'd from service in Feb. 2006.

I recently received a letter from the DVA informing me that I had been found incompetent to handle my funds, and had been assigned a fiduciary. While I disagree with this decision, that is not the primary cause of my decision to write to you today.

My motivation for instigating this discussion is located in the 4th paragraph of the letter I received notifying me of this decision. That paragraph states:

"As we advised you previously , the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act prohibits you from purchasing, possessing, receiving or transporting a firearm or ammunition based upon our determination that you are incompetent to handle your VA funds. You may be fined and/or imprisoned if you knowingly violate this law."

Episode 241: More Spaghetti

It was another round-table week, picking up the conversation with the group from last weekend as well as adding Shorahmin's thoughts to the fray.

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Articles for Episode 241: More Spaghetti

Just as we did last week, we're going to continue talking about news and the impact on the campaign. This time we're going to look at Romney's campaign and how news might drive voters to his camp. Here are the stories we're going to talk about tonight:

• Irate Vermont farmer uses tractor to crush 7 sheriff's vehicles
• Bloomberg's Breastfeeding Program, 'Latch On NYC,' Wants Hospitals To Change Baby Formula Protocol 
• Mitt Romney Tells Harry Reid to ‘Put Up or Shut Up’ on Tax Return Accusation
• OBAMA’S SIGNATURE MOVE: UNSEALING PRIVATE RECORDS
• Democratic senators offer gun control amendment for cybersecurity bill
• GOP: White House pressuring defense industry not to warn of layoffs
• Researchers trace Obama’s family back to first U.S. slave
• OBAMA CAMPAIGN SUES TO RESTRICT MILITARY VOTING
• Economy isn’t helping Romney in swing states

Here are those stories that didn't make the main list. There's still a ton to talk about here, so if you want to broach a subject hit the comments!

Episode 237: Follow-Up, Decisions and Beyond

I purposefully did not want to make the Supreme Court ruling on the Health Care mandate the primary topic of the evening... for a number of reasons.  First, there are other news items out there that need to be discussed and second because it's been talked to death.

While Ken and I are in agreement on our opinions of the ruling, not everyone that participated in the call was.  You know what, that's just fine.  We'll continue to watch the situation because I think it's universally accepted that this is not the end of the line for the fight against the left on this front.

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Articles for Episode 237: Follow-Up, Decisions and Beyond

Yes, folks, there have been some very important actions that have come up and we'll give our opinions on those. There are also other stories that need to be discussed. Here's the line-up for this episode:

• 11-Year-Old Boy Heroically Stabs Mom's Abusive Boyfriend as He Chokes Her
• Anonymous donor agrees to foot the bill for Obama visit to NH college town
• Students That Bullied Upstate Bus Monitor Karen Klein Suspended For 1 Year
• ROBERTS FORCES US TO DEAL WITH HEALTH CARE POLITICALLY
• Congress passes student loans, highway jobs bill
• Contempt vote puts Eric Holder, US Attorney in uncharted territory
• Pedestrian thrown in jail for 12 hours for holding up sign warning drivers about police speed trap
• Iran to Equip Gulf Ships With Missiles
• Jimmy Carter Accuses U.S. of 'Widespread Abuse of Human Rights'

And of course, there were more stories than time. Here's the others:

Episode 235: Inspiring or Depressing

Another episode with a lot of audience participation!  We did deviate from our show notes somewhat, thanks to Joesf from Second Life for providing a news story that gives an example of the extremes that a father must go to in order to protect their children.

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Articles for Episode 235: Inspiring or Depressing

Use whatever words you want, inspiring, encouraging, uplifting... or the opposite, depressing, callous, negative. Tonight we're going to talk about stores that have one impact or the other on all of us, mainly based on your political ideas. Here are the articles for this episode:

• Nik Wallenda's Niagara tightrope triumph
• Study suggests risks from same-sex parenting
• On eve of health ruling, Ruth Bader Ginsburg predicts 'sharp disagreement'
• Family Net Worth Drops to Level of Early ’90s, Fed Says
• Bloomberg: It's our job to improve your health
• OBAMA PLUGS QUIETLY PULLED FROM PRESIDENTIAL BIOS
• Obama Celebrates Anti-Police Riot Started at Mafia-Owned Bar for Transvestites
• Israeli Mossad Agents: We Developed Stuxnet Computer Virus, Obama Trying To Take Credit For It To Bolster Election Chances…

And yes, this week there are more articles that didn't make the list:

Episode 233: Throwing Out Bad Decisions

Another late posting of the episode, life rolls on!

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Articles for Episode 233: Throwing Out Bad Decisions

Lots of bad decsions happen every day. In this episode we're going to talk about some that have had some seriously bad impacts.
Here are the articles for this episode:

• Texas judge dismisses contempt charges against honor student jailed for truancy
• Advocates rally for a law to ban shock treatment at Canton special-needs school
• Obama’s Memorial Day Photo-Op Blocks Families, Vets From D.C. Vietnam Memorial Wall For 7 Hours
• Phony Halo is no Helmet
• CEO: Lawuit could kill Internet TV startup
• Small Businesses Say No To Health Care Tax Credit
• Escape From New York? High-Taxing Empire State Loses 3.4 Million Residents in 10 Years
• Mexico left in the dark on Fast and Furious, ambassador says
• SWATting the Ericksons

There was much more in the news, but there's only so much time. Here are the other articles to look at:

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 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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