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 211: Reflections and Predictions

We had a fun time talking about what was and what we're looking forward to in 2012.

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We did not get a chance to get to most of the articles on our reading list this week, so I encourage you to visit the show notes article and comment on them!

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Articles for Episode 211: Reflections and Predictions

It's our first episode after Christmas and New Years, what better time to reflect on 2011 and talk about what's to come in 2012? Here are the articles for this episode:

• Butt injections, angry 92-year-olds, free breast exams: Florida's strange 2011
• 2011, The Year Washington Lost
• Hope reigns as Americans prepare to ring in 2012
• Justice Department rejects S.C. voter-identification law
• First Thoughts: Three days to go
• Gingrich Floats Sarah Palin As Possible Vice President Pick
• The Company Ron Paul Keeps, Continued
• Santorum: GOP Voters Shouldn't Settle For Moderate Romney

Of course there are those stories that didn't make it to the list for the show but caught our eye. Here they are:

• Shot Marine Used Fingers To Plug Bullet Holes
• White House sets new obstacle to immigration enforcement
• Chief justice defends court's impartiality
• Iran says ready for nuclear talks as tensions mount
• NPR Station Promotes PETA's Claim Against Unconstitutional 'Animal Slavery' at Sea World
• NASA probe orbiting moon for New Year's
• Man found with explosives at Midland International Airport
• NYC, world ring in 2012, bid adieu to a tough 2011
• Obama strikes hopeful note in year-end address
• Occupy Protesters Arrested Outside Republican Presidential Candidates' Iowa Campaign Headquarters
• Butterball turkey farm raided after abuse claims
• Obama Signs Defense Bill, With 'Reservations'
• Sailors share US navy's first official gay kiss

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Episode 163: Learning from History

In today’s world, ignorance is never bliss. On tonight’s show we’re going to look at what I consider to be a few teachable moments. There are articles on civility, consumer censorship, common sense and current candidates.

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We had a bit of a late start tonight due to some family issues but after we got the ball rolling it was a laugh a minute! The list of articles actually had to be shortened quite a bit to keep from running well over our normal time!

Articles for tonight's episode

• Md. father uses robocall to get revenge on school officials
• College Unveils Plan for Mixed-Sex Dorm Rooms; No Possible Way This Could Go Wrong
• Who’s your date? Pairing off for the State of the Union
• So Meghan McCain And Rachel Maddow Walk Into A NRA Convention...
• State of the Union a 'fundamental moment' for Obama
• H&R Block joins GM, Wrigley, Taco Bell in pulling advertisements from racy MTV show 'Skins'
• 2012 Prospective Republican Candidates

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Episode 162: Inside and Out

This past week has been a busy time, both in the US and across the country. While political leaders call for civility here, other countries are in the middle of tearing themselves apart.

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No-frills show notes because I'm way late in posting this to the site, sorry! I also did not take the time to download and edit this episode, it's way too crazy in our house!

Articles for the show:

• Toddler calls 911 to report dad to Santa
• Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali forced to flee Tunisia as protesters claim victory
• Sudanese diaspora in Europe vote for secession
• Resignations Deepen Crisis for Lebanon
• Arizona enacts funeral protest legislation
• Blame Palin
• Political Discourse and the Tucson Shootings
• 45% Worry That Obama Opponents Will Turn To Violence

Episode 84: Patriotic Taxing & Spending

Happy Independence Day, folks! Tonight's show features comment conversation and MUPPETS! Tonight we covered an array of topics and even hit on a couple of things that we didn't plan on! There was also a LOT of very good audience participation including some comments from a new listener and a phone call from Warpig. If you have to skip any parts of the show, make sure you listen to the last 5 minutes of the show as we used a slightly different closing audio clip in honor of the national holiday. 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. Articles, blog entries and other links discussed in tonight's show:

• Statue of Liberty crown reopens to the public
• Even the Amish are feeling this recession
• Palin to Quit as Alaska Governor, Won't Seek Re-Election
• The Force is With Sarah Palin
• The Death to America Act
• Barack Obama Admits: Energy Prices Will Skyrocket Under Cap And Trade
• The Brevity Act: Time for a 28th Amendment
• President Obama delievers remarks at a LBGT reception at the White House

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Episode 51: Changing Course and Format but not Foundation

Tonight's show marks a change in the direction of the podcast. We are moving away from discussing news articles and leaving the campaigns alone. With the Obama victory, we as conservatives need to identify what we need to do to bring the Republican party back into power! In addition, we are going to examine the statements that are being made at change.gov and hold them up to the light. Tonight we brought in our new show format - we have decided based on traffic analysis and download counts that our audience wants to hear about conservative stances on issues! Our most popular shows by far have been those where we were talking about the issues, not when we were waxing eloquently about the failures or successes that were identified in the news. Each week, we will be taking about two or three main things. Tonight, we talked about the following things:

• Conservatism and it's place in the Republican Party - McCain and the "moderates" have done a wonderful job screwing up the GOP, now it's time to rebuild it. I agree with Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council when he says, that conservatives need to take back control of the GOP if the party is to return to its winning ways..
• We reviewed the statement made by Mr. Obama regarding "National Service" and how he used this platform to sway many young Americans to support him by promising them a college education. We also mentioned the quote by Mr. Emanuel (Mr. Obama's Chief of Staff) in his new book, which identified that "Anyone between the ages of 18 and 25 would be compelled into public service". Where does this make things stand when we then look at the text of the 13th Amendment?

Tonight we wish Happy Birthday to Silverblade Dagger, one of our most dependable listeners in Second Life!

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Episode 50: No Rally Card Passes Deficit Menifesto

A really good show tonight - a technical glitch with Ken's phone dying out that prompted for some ad-libbing. We were also joined by Richard and Jayspari for parts of the call. Articles discussed in tonight's show:

• No combat deaths in Baghdad this month
• Blog of Sgt. Bruce Sorge
• Sarah Palin Rally in Pasco County
• HSBC passes on federal program
• School Clams Up on Gay Pledge Cards Given to Kindergartners
• State deficit will rise to $47B
• The Liberal and Conservative Manifestos

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Episode 49: Obama Yanks Virtual Card Charges for Real Green Days

Really fun night tonight, despite the threat of internet and power problems for Hatton. We covered a large range of topics and had a lot of fun doing it. We are still having problems with the mixer connecting so the opening was missing yet again. I have to mention our sponsor! Blockbuster's Total Access package give you access to over 85,000 titles that can arrive in your mailbox in as little as a day! You can even exchange movies in any Blockbuster store... all this for $19.99 a month! East Coast Conservative listeners can save $10 off their first month's payment by clicking on the green "Sign Up Now" button on the right-hand side of this page. Here are the links for tonight's show:

• Sarah Palin Look-Alike Contest goes Full Monty with 10k prize and a trip to the inaguration
• Obama Campaign Cuts Off Interviews With Florida TV Station
• Video Game Yanked for Being Offensive to Muslims
• Obama campaign to charge media election night fees
• Get real! Virtual campaign draws followers
• Tarot for Obama, "It's In the Cards" (click on number 4)
• McCain Set To Win by Landslide! The Polls vs. Reality in Presidential Elections
• Green machine rolls into N.F.
• 7 Things That Could Go Wrong on Election Day

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Also, look for a special episode coming on Wednesday night (that's October 29th) when Ken and I will be discussing the ACORN issues and "Preaching from the Pulpit". It will be in Second Life and on Talkshoe, starting some time between 8:30pm and 9:00pm EST (5:30pm - 6:00pm SLT).

Episode 48: Whales Suit Sweeden's Trip to Powell's Racist Rainbow Suit

A very well attended show tonight, with Ron Skytower of the Conservative Matters Blog stopping in and Silverblade Dagger and Jayspari (both from Second Life) calling in and adding their opinions! As always we thank everyone for joining in the discussion on SecondLife as well as the Talkshoe chat room. We did have a small technical glitch - the mixer could not connect, so the normal intro isn't there! Also, we have to mention our sponsor! Blockbuster's Total Access package give you access to over 85,000 titles that can arrive in your mailbox in as little as a day! You can even exchange movies in any Blockbuster store... all this for $19.99 a month! East Coast Conservative listeners can save $10 off their first month's payment by clicking on the green "Sign Up Now" button on the right-hand side of this page. Articles discussed in tonight's show:

• Suit against God tossed over lack of address
• Swedish Farm Animals Get a Bill of Rights
• Court Weighs Concerns on Whales and Military
• Barack Obama courts military vote after Colin Powell endorsement
• School Field Trip to Teacher's Lesbian Wedding Sparks Controversy
• Chicago may get 'gay-friendly' high school
• Central Florida 7th grader called racist for wearing Palin t-shirt

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Episode 47: Sudan Investigates Bradley's Episcopal Rainbow Cub Comments

Tonight was another case where we had a lot of news to cover and not enough time to cover it! Some of that might have to do with the fact that we took the time to discuss the issues to a greater extent than usual - but that's a good thing in this case, as it appears that the Mainstream Media doesn't have the time in the 24 hour news cycle to discuss anything other than campaign styles and the financial crisis! Thankfully there were quite a few folks in the SecondLife chat room that helped Ken and I discuss things that I haven't heard about elsewhere. Tonight we introduce our first sponsor! Blockbuster's Total Access package give you access to over 85,000 titles that can arrive in your mailbox in as little as a day! You can even exchange movies in any Blockbuster store... all this for $19.99 a month! East Coast Conservative listeners can save $10 off their first month's payment by clicking on the green "Sign Up Now" button on the right-hand side of this page. Articles discussed in tonight's show:

• Crackdown on tight trousers canceled
• Palin: Probe Cleared Me Of Any Wrongdoing
• Russia's Putin gets tiger cub for his birthday
• Gay Marriage Is Ruled Legal in Connecticut
• THE RACE TO THE WHITE HOUSE: The Bradley effect
• Rep. Lewis clarifies controversial remarks about McCain, Palin
• St. Bartholomew's pulls away from Episcopal Church

There were some articles that were slated for discussion that we had to cut.

• Economy, Television and the American Family
• North Korea Is Off Terror List After Deal With U.S.
• Congress Plans Second Stimulus Debate
• All That Money You Lost - Where Did It Go?

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Episode 44 Out-Take Ending

We normally don't edit the show, as TalkShoe does a great job. Tonight, however, we fell victim to some technical difficulties and decided to find a way to kill the time. Here's what you didn't hear in Episode 44 at the end.

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Episode 44: Oily Ballots Volt Common Credit Faith

A fun show tonight! We had a lot of people in SecondLife and were joined by a few in the chat room as well! We're still looking for help with guest openers and possible designers. If you're interested, email me at conservativepodcast@gmail.com! On tonight's show:

• PBC official: Missing ballots found and then some!
• What do the top ten cities with the highest poverty rate all have in common?
• McCain: Wall Street woes point to regulation need
• Whose policies led to the credit crisis?
• Christian Activist: Palin Energizes Some 'Faith Moms'
• General Motors' first plug-in hybrid, the Chevrolet Volt concept, introduces GM's new family of electric-drive propulsion systems
• Heads May Roll After Sex-For-Oil Scandal
• Issues guide Find out the positions of US presidential candidates Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain on key election issues.

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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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Episode 41a: Don't Paint Palin with Obama's Messianic Brush

A short comment that I wanted to put out this morning - Sarah Palin is great for this ticket and great for the McCain campaign, but let's be careful not to paint her as some kind of messiah like the Dems have done with Obama!

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Episode 41: Obama's Baby Fears Iraq's English Teen Acceptance

Quite the show tonight! Good turn-out in Second Life and in the chat room as well! We had a good commentary from Guest 4 until I started talking about the Obama acceptance speech. 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:

• Baby pronounced dead lives after hours in cooler
• Clayton schools' fears are realized
• U.S. troops to hand back Iraq's Anbar province
• Forcing English on LPGA is un-American
• Charges against Wilson teens reduced
• Obama's acceptance speech
• Sarah Palin's Acceptance Speech

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Oh, and for those who want text versions of the items quoted from Obama's speech: Here are the quotes that I agreed with:

"... go through the federal budget line by line, eliminating programs that no longer work and making the ones we do need work better and cost less, because we cannot meet 21st-century challenges with a 20th-century bureaucracy."

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"Yes, we must provide more ladders to success for young men who fall into lives of crime and despair. But we must also admit that programs alone can't replace parents, that government can't turn off the television and make a child do her homework, that fathers must take more responsibility to provide love and guidance to their children."

And the ones that I took special issue with:

"We are the party of Roosevelt. We are the party of Kennedy. So don't tell me that Democrats won't defend this country. Don't tell me that Democrats won't keep us safe."

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"[We are more compassionate than a government] that sits on its hands while a major American city drowns before our eyes."

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"If you don't have a record to run on, then you paint your opponent as someone people should run from."

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