We tried a different sound set-up today, but we still we had a few issues. After Special Days, we talk about the upcoming elections. The Republicans could take control of the US House, and that would be a disaster. Arthur is sick of the mainstream media allowing the rightwing to get away with their nonsense, and that leads to a wider discussion.
From there, we talk about another lunatic, a Republican panderer from the South. Hypocrisy comes to mind, along with stupidity. These leads us to speculate on what’s wrong with the mainstream newsmedia in the US. We talk about the “fear factors” that the Republicans keep pushing. Arthur says Republicans are actively working to make things worse for ordinary Americans, working only for the rich and corporate elites. He then moves it back to his pet peeve. Jason points out a reason for hope.
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July 15 – St. Swithin’s Day (and also here)
July 16 – First Atomic explosion, Alamogordo NM, 1945
Confidence in Obama reaches new low, Washington Post-ABC News poll finds
Sharron Angle: Utah Sen. Bob Bennett ‘outlived usefulness’
Republican senator says he backs birther lawsuits
Gingrich says he’s considering presidential run
Billboard linking Obama, Hitler draws complaints
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After special days, we talk first about the oil spill. What could be done differently? After that, we move on the antics of some teabaggers. Traitors? We present our case to say some are. Neither of us thinks much of the teabaggers.
We also talk about the Arkansas primary, and that leads into a discussion of the antics of the Left of the Democratic Party. Arthur talks a bit about GetEqual as an example of self-defeating behaviour. Neither of us is impressed with the self-righteousness of either end of the spectrum, but with Democrats it could prove disastrous for everything Democrats believe in.
Toward the end, we even consider at a match-up between Senators Durbin and Schumer for Democratic Leader in the US Senate.
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Watermelon Thump – Luling, TX
Washboard Music Festival – Logan, OH
Juneteenth
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We had a lot of things come up that kept us from podcasting sooner. It happens. After a basketful of Special Days, we talk about the teabagger and gun-nut rallies in and near Washington, DC. That leads to a general discussion of the intellectual bankruptcy of the teabagger right and the Republican Party in particular, including their “chickens for checkups” candidate. We also talk a bit about presidential appointments, with a Supreme Court nominee to be announced soon. A phone comment and written comment let us expand on topics a bit more.
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Militia movement will be packing heat at gun rally on the Potomac.
When education is missing – Arthur’s blog post that he mentioned, on the New Left Media video on teabaggers.
Cow Chip Festival.
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The passage of the healthcare reform bill starts us off today, and we then move on to the politics that swirled around Washington, DC that weekend. The teabaggers are a topic. That movement was co-opted by corporate elites, turning it into a mostly aggressive fascist movement. So, what do we call the original Tea Party folks, the ones who aren’t crazy? Republicans don’t get off lightly this episode, either, especially the “Tenthers” and other extremists. Comments let us talk a bit about more, including that infamous recent Supreme Court decision. Arthur screwed up the end of the podcast, but fixed it (mostly) in editing. That’s why there’s so much giggling.
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Special Days are back, and there’s an international aspect today. Then, we talk about passing healthcare reform through reconciliation, and that means talking about Republican hypocrisy Arthur names names, calling out the liars. Then we talk about America’s new McCarthy, Liz Cheney. We then talk a bit about John McCain’s re-election troubles, which leads to a larger discussion of the fringe taking over the Republican mainstream. Arthur says the 24-hour drumbeat on the right can’t end well, and we talk about that and some of the reasons things are as they are. Even the mainstream newsmedia isn’t immune from our gaze.
Comments let us talk a bit about snow, cognitive dissonance, the Canadian “dictatorship” and teabaggers—we have great listeners! As a matter of fact, almost half this episode is a discussion of a comment—which is the whole point in having comments, to foster a conversation. Keep those comments coming!
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8 Hour Day
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We didn’t INTEND to be away so long, but life happens, you know? Today we start by talking about the Massachusetts special election before going into a discussion of how President Obama and the Democrats are doing. That means looking at the lack of a Republican alternative. This includes some talk about the coming Midterm Elections. The left even gets a bit of a serve this week. We also talk about the US Supreme Court making corporations equal to real people who are citizens of the United States.
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Bubble wrap!
FiveThirtyEight.com – we recommend this political site.
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Today we wrap up the year and the decade. We talk about some big issues, some little ones, and we kid around. Pretty much the sort of thing we’ve done all year, in other words!
Thanks for listening this year—have a great New Year!!
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After Special Days, we talk a bit about the Nobel Peace Prize, then Alan Grayson. That leads eventually into talk about the newsmedia, left v. right, and in general. It’s another wide-ranging talk.
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Back in about ten days!
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Columbus Day, October 12.
Dia De La Raza, October 12.
Thanksgiving Day (Canada) October 12.
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This episode was delayed by several days because Arthur was busy. After special days, and Jason’s unusual experience on the Washington Metro, we talk a bit about healthcare reform. Then, Bill Clinton’s comments on “Meet the Press” let’s us talk about rightwing nonsense. Arthur thinks both the left and the right got it wrong in talking about it. That leads us into comments, which are extensive. Arthur minces no words, and Jason takes exception to some of what Arthur says. Feel free to disagree with either of us!
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Back in about ten days (more or less…)!
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Hobbit Day, September 22.
Goose Day (no link), Lewiston, PA, September 29.
Jason’s post on Protesters.
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A few more housekeeping bits start us out today—including that we’re now recording roughly every ten days instead of two weeks. Then, after Jason’s Special Days, it’s on to today’s topic, healthcare. We begin with the president’s speech, then move on to the state of the debate. Along the way, Arthur delivers a small rant about healthcare, the debate and distractions; after that, you’ll understand where he’s coming from.
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California Prune Festival, Yuba City, CA, September 13.
Mexican Independence Day, September 16.
September is “Blue September” for prostate cancer awareness.
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