Topic: Constitutional Oath

12 chapters across the catalog

Boba Liberals
Episode 1329 2:05:49 - 2:09:24

1329: Boba Liberals

Biden's Oath of Office vs. Protecting the People

A comparison is made between Biden's constitutional oath to protect the Constitution and his recent statement that the government's most important function is "protecting the American people." The hosts also mock his promise of a new vaccine-finding website, recalling the billion-dollar failure of the original Obamacare website.

Dummy Placebo
Episode 1258 3:03:02 - 3:06:42

1258: Dummy Placebo

General Michael Flynn, QAnon Slogan Video

On July 4th, 2020, General Michael Flynn and his family posted a video of themselves taking an oath to the Constitution. The video concluded with Flynn reciting the phrase "Where we go one, we go all," a slogan associated with the QAnon movement. Observers debated whether the inclusion of the slogan was a sincere endorsement or a high-level "troll" of the media and political establishment.

Killer Crickets
Episode 1102 14:53 - 16:51

1102: Killer Crickets

Presidential Oath of Office, Constitutional Accuracy

A critique of President Donald Trump's Oval Office speech focuses on his claim that he swore an oath to "protect our country." The actual constitutional oath of office requires the president to "preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." The addition of the phrase "so help me God" is noted as a historical tradition rather than a legal requirement of the text.

Clip Job
Episode 985 1:48:47 - 1:50:23

985: Clip Job

Nancy Pelosi and the Oath of Office

The hosts criticize Nancy Pelosi for a speech claiming her commitment to "protect and defend the American people." They argue that the actual oath of office is to protect and uphold the Constitution, not the people. They contrast her rhetoric with the reality of young soldiers dying in Afghanistan for "no reason."

Bernie and the Breach
Episode 783 22:40 - 26:03

783: Bernie and the Breach

Presidential Oath of Office, Public Safety vs Constitution

Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are criticized for claiming the President's primary job is to keep the American people safe. The hosts argue that the actual constitutional oath of office requires the President to protect and uphold the Constitution, not prioritize safety over civil liberties. They reference a PBS NewsHour article that clarifies this distinction in the context of modern political rhetoric.

Kale Donuts
Episode 520 8:31 - 11:12

520: Kale Donuts

Constitutional Oath, Presidential Duties and Privacy Rights

The discussion focuses on President Obama's claim that his primary commitments are keeping people safe and upholding the Constitution. The hosts argue that the presidential oath actually mandates preserving, protecting, and defending the Constitution, rather than a specific duty to defend the American people. They further debate the legal definition of privacy rights versus government encroachment.

Episode 502 56:00 - 57:43

502: Nuevo Orden Mundial

Presidential Priorities and the Middle Class

President Obama's weekly address emphasized the middle class as his "top priority" and "guiding North Star." This rhetoric is criticized for diverging from the presidential oath of office, which mandates the protection and defense of the Constitution. The shift in language suggests a move toward economic populism over constitutional adherence.

Goys with Guns
Episode 485 13:54 - 17:08

485: Goys with Guns

Presidential Oath of Office, Constitution, and Article II Powers

An analysis of the Presidential oath of office highlights that the President swears to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution rather than individual citizens. The discussion enumerates the twelve specific constitutional powers granted to the executive branch under Article II. Arguments are made that drone strikes and targeted killings fall outside these explicitly defined roles.

War on Brains
Episode 480

480: War on Brains

Barack Obama, Second Inauguration and White House Blue Room

Barack Obama prepares for his second inauguration, tying Franklin D. Roosevelt's record for two double swearing-in ceremonies. The first ceremony is a private event held on Sunday, January 20, 2013, in the White House Blue Room, followed by a public ceremony on Monday. The Blue Room is noted for its French Empire style and historical furniture dating back to the Monroe administration.

Burka Bellyflop
Episode 430 6:49 - 9:30

430: Burka Bellyflop

Big-Ass Blonde, Military Intelligence Oath to the Constitution

A donor known as "Big-Ass Blonde" attended the Austin meetup and contributed $450, identifying herself as working in intelligence in San Antonio. She expressed that the show provides a sense of sanity for military and intelligence personnel who have taken an oath to the Constitution. She claimed that many in her circle, including her Special Forces boyfriend, carry copies of the Constitution and intend to refuse orders that involve domestic gun confiscation or policing American streets.