Episode 273: It's About Control

Wow! This turned into quite the heated conversation, with the whole crew including Naj and our long-lost friend TriSec joining in. While there's no question about the control aspect of the items raised, there were some about the source and drivers.

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Articles for Episode 273: It's About Control

A common phrase in the gun control debate is, "it's not about guns, it's about control." That rings true there, but it's true in almost every area the government is taking special interest in these days. In this episode we're going to talk about a number of different areas where this is starting to be more plain.

Articles for this episode:

• (International Justice) A Lack of Swordsmen May Lead Saudis to Abolish Beheadings
• (Still Campaigning) Obama to Group: Activate People for My Agenda
• (Religion) Catholics: 5 ways for Francis to move forward
• (Education) The truth about Common Core
• (Still Campaigning) Another term, another 'Vogue' cover for Michelle Obama
• (Economy) Cyprus parliament delays vote on deposit levy to Monday
• (Health Care) Americans will Curse Obama for Obamacare
• (Gun Control) El Paso sheriff releases e-mails he says show gun politics killed pay raises
• (Gun Control) Obama Signals He Will Support UN Treaty To Restrict Arms

The extras list is much shorter this time but no less important. If you have comments on these, post them!

• (Big Government) Why it's become clear that Obama's White House is open to the rich and closed to the poor
• (Education) Common Core: Orwellian Lessons in Florida

Episode 208: Talking Money

Back to our regularly scheduled recording times! This episode was a lot of fun!

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Articles for Episode 208: Talking Money

Our founding documents afford the individal many protections, including concepts like free expression, religious worship and, "the pursit of happiness." In this episode we've got some interesting articles talking about the concepts of free speech and spending money. Join us for the recording session Sundays at 8:30pm on TalkShoe! Here are the articles for this episode:

• Saudi report: Women driving could end virginity
• School district bans Merry Christmas
• Confederate flag hung by black college student causes outrage
• Air Force Academy adapts to pagans, druids, witches and Wiccans
• America's Next TARP Model
• $662B defense bill approved
• House Votes To End Public Funding Of Presidential Campaigns
• GM offers to buy back Volts from owners
• Experts Suggest Fixes to STOCK Act at Hearing

Many of the "extra" articles actually fit the subject for the show. Unfortunately we can't fit them all in every week. Here are the other stories that caught our eye:

Episode 161: Meaningful Dialog

Even before the shooting in Arizona, this episode was gearing towards a discussion on the concept of meaningful dialog. That shooting changed the tone but not the concept of the discussion.

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Articles for the podcast:

• Saudi Arabia 'detains' Israeli vulture for spying
• Will GOP chairmen conduct meaningful oversight?
• States in fiscal mess: N.Y. governor cuts his pay
• Andrew Cuomo's State of the State: What's He Proposing, Exactly?
• Assault Weapons and the Truth
• Police 'actively pursuing' second person in Tucson shooting
• Exploding Packages Prompt Security Precautions At University of Maryland

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Episode 144: Turning the Fold

Well, we ended up changing some of the articles around, so I'll give you the "revised" list, including some audio included from Dave Ross on CBS.

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It was a good show tonight even though the "live" turnout was not quite as big.  We still had a lot of good interaction and comments.  We invite you to join us for any show recording, live every Sunday night at 8:30pm Eastern time!

Here is the updated list of articles for the show.  No questions tonight, they just flowed.

• Working for Wilson
• Proposed FAA regulations would enable pilots to get more sleep
• Cool new Voting Tech
• Ruling on military's 'don't ask, don't tell' policy adds to gay rights momentum
• Iran delays release of detained American
• My lips are sealed
• Why aren't more peaceful Islamic voices decrying violence?
• Obama walks the talk in new Muslim outreach
• End of Ramadan Celebrations Canceled, Downgraded

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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 134: This is Called Fixing Things

Okay, so maybe the title is a bit sarcastic. In this week's episode we're going to discuss some of the things that have been put out to "fix" problems. Regardless of the circumstance, the solution is highly suspect!

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Articles for tonight's show (in something of the right order)

• SAUDI ARABIA: Women threaten to breastfeed drivers if they aren't allowed to drive
• Changing Tastes Drive Shift In Beer Sales
• In Rolling Stone feature, McChrystal mocks Biden while aides slam Obama
• Thursday: Containment Cap Replaced; Gen. Petraeus Returns to Spotlight
• Democrats Already Discrediting Upcoming Petraeus Report
• The widening rift between Obama and the military
• No good info on bin Laden for years: CIA's Panetta
• Analysis: What’s in the financial reform agreement?
• Wall Street reform: What's in the bill
• High court confirmations an 'absurd' exercise?

I'll repeat my call for articles and comments on either the website or via email.

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Episode 102: Are Ya Angry Yet?

The thought would be that with the positive election results in Virginia and New Jersey it'd be time to celebrate, right? Well, not willing to take anything lying down the Democrats and their allies are still at it - doing things that are getting the rest of America more and more angry. Tonight we're going to touch on a handful of different items, starting with a few things that don't make us angry and moving on from there. Might want to have a paramedic on standby for tonight's show!

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Articles for tonight's show:

• Metal detectorist on first trip finds iron-age treasure
• Saudi court upholds child rapist crucifixion ruling
• Italy Convicts 23 Americans for C.I.A. Renditions
• Suspect Could Face Death Penalty in Fort Hood Shooting
• D.C. Sniper Asks Supreme Court To Block Execution
• State Accuses Intel in an Antitrust Suit
• Rep Murtha's Counting Method Suspect
• House passes historic health bill
• 13 Major Tax Hikes In The Health Care Bill
• Morning Bell: The Pelosi Blueprint for Government Run Health Care
• MoveOn Threatens to Push Primary Opponents to Dems Voting Against Health Plan

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Episode 99: Friends in Low Places

In tonight's episode we're going to cover, among other things, those people that our President has seen fit to surround himself with. That they are democrats is expected. That they are liberals is no big surprise either. Some of the things that have come out about them, especially now, is astounding.

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• 'Balloon boy' bumps Barack Obama's New Orleans visit from national news
• U.S. Alters Disputed Immigration Rules for Police
• Al-Qaida could attack from within U.S.
• Saudis Seek Payments for Any Drop in Oil Revenues
• Meet Your Czars
• Obama appointee lauded NAMBLA figure
• Barack Obama adviser says Sharia Law is misunderstood
• Bipartisanship Proves Elusive in US Health Care Debate
• WTF: US To Allow Russia Inspectors At US Nuke Sites

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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