5 chapters across the catalog
Clips detail Sarah Palin's struggle to avoid calling Joe Biden "O'Biden" during the 2008 campaign, a verbal tic attributed to subconscious pressure from Tina Fey parodies. The discussion shifts to the rise of the Tea Party movement, debating whether figures like Dick Armey are leaders or merely figureheads for a genuine grassroots phenomenon.
Tea Party Movement Origins, Social Conservative Co-opting
The hosts discuss the evolution of the Tea Party movement, noting its origins in Ron Paul's libertarian "money bombs" and its subsequent co-opting by social conservatives. They identify figures like Sarah Palin, Dick Armey, and Brian Fisher of the American Family Association as leaders pushing the movement away from fiscal issues toward social agendas.
New York 23rd District, Doug Hoffman and GOP Infighting
The discussion turns to the 2009 special election in New York's 23rd congressional district, where Tea Party support for Doug Hoffman led to a Democratic victory in a traditionally Republican seat. The hosts criticize Dick Armey and Sarah Palin for ousting a "moderate" Republican (RINO) only to lose the seat, a move later criticized by Karl Rove.
Christine O'Donnell Delaware Senate Race, Dick Armey Interview
The hosts discuss Christine O'Donnell's Senate primary win in Delaware, labeling her a "religious crazy person" for her past comments on masturbation. They also critique an interview between Dick Armey and Jon Stewart, where Armey appeared confused about his own book, "The Tea Party Manifesto," and its alleged similarities to Karl Marx's writings.
The Army Curve, Tea Party Express and Iraq War
Dick Armey's "Army Curve" is mocked as a derivative of the Laffer Curve during his slurred interview with Jon Stewart. The hosts also link the Tea Party Express to a pro-war operation in Sacramento, suggesting the entire movement is being manipulated to keep the political establishment in power regardless of party.
