Episodes
Saturday Feb 29, 2020
Ep. 2.28.20: Who Will Save Us From The Coronavirus?
Saturday Feb 29, 2020
Saturday Feb 29, 2020
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This Week’s Discussion:
The latest on the coronavirus and its spread across the globe into a global pandemic. The Trump administration shows us why competent government matters, by showing we don't have it right now. Maybe Americans will start believing that "I'm from the government and I'm here to help" aren't such terrifying words after all; unless they are uttered by a member of the Trump administration. Mike Pence is put in charge of protecting the American public, so get ready to pray.
Dave also gives his take on the state of the Democratic race to succeed Donald Trump and remind us what competent government can do. Before the Dems can take on Trump, however, they first take on Bernie Sanders and Mike Bloomberg. Dave gives part 1 of his analysis of the issues raised in the most recent Democratic debates.
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Friday Feb 21, 2020
Ep. 2.21.20: Putin For President! (Better than "President for Putin"?)
Friday Feb 21, 2020
Friday Feb 21, 2020
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This Week’s Discussion:
Trump continues his march to totalitarianism.
To what must be the shock, shock, of his Republican enablers who argued that impeachment would rein-in Trump's lawlessness when they would not (talking to you, Susan Collins), Trump has already made it crystal clear that his lawlessness will not be curtailed. We talk about some of the events of the past week that show Trump's march to totalitarianism, with the help of a complicit criminal organization.
Dave discusses the latest on Russia's efforts to help him and his co-conspirators steal the 2020 elections, and Trump's anger at his intelligence agencies' efforts to stop it. If Dems are really serious about beating Trump, maybe they should nominate Vladimir Putin; who better to beat him than the one who puts him there? Also, Trump clemency and pardons indicate that he believes he is now the law. White collar crime is not a crime, and nothing is a crime if it is carried out by someone willing to say nice things about him. AG William Barr tries to cover his ass (kissing) and the media laps it up.
Plus, a little of the latest on the corruption and criminality in the White House, and the latest on the coronavirus and why it shows we might want to start liking the idea of competent government again.
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Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
Ep. 2.12.20: Civil War
Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
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This Week’s Discussion:
Events of the past week demonstrate that this country is at civil war. Fortunately, it is a cold war, for now, but it does not help things that one political party--the one that isn't a criminal organization--seems not to realize it. Our final words on impeachment as the cover-up is completed. Dave also opines on Trump's State of the Union and other recent speeches and actions and how they all promote the GOP's civil war. Those GOP members trying to make excuses for their treasonous behavior have their talking points refuted in real time by a President who doesn't understand the concept of learning. Trump's purges and rhetoric demonstrate that one thing he does understand is totalitarianism.
We also note, in a humorous way, that the President of the United States still seems to know very little about the country he is supposed to be leading.
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Sunday Feb 02, 2020
Ep. 2.2.20: Shocked And Not The Least Bit Surprised
Sunday Feb 02, 2020
Sunday Feb 02, 2020
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This Week’s Discussion:
Dave focuses on the tragedy that is the impeachment hearings, where Republicans show there is no level to which they will not sink to protect their criminal president. Even with shocking recent revelations further nailing down the open-and-shut case against Trump, the GOP refuses to call witnesses or conduct an actual trial, and one of the greatest cover-ups in US history nears completion.
The mind just cannot contemplate what is plainly in front of us; that this country is descending into totalitarianism. To those who are not afraid, we point out that you should be. A criminal organization as one of our two political parties is scary; that same criminal organization with the levers of democracy is the stuff of nightmares. With blatant criminal conduct thus rewarded, there will be no constraints on Republicans' assault on democracy.
Also, the coronavirus coming out of China gives us more reason to be afraid. The tragic irony is that however devastating this is, and however much fear it instills in people around the world, it is really the solution we are contemplating to our climate and population crises.
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