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A Swedish appeals court has rejected Julian Assange's request to withdraw an arrest warrant, maintaining that he remains a flight risk. Assange's legal team argues that Swedish prosecutors should question him at the Ecuadorian embassy in London to move the investigation forward.
The show concludes with a mention of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot and a critique of a "fabulous" London shopping segment on NBC. The hosts prepare for their next broadcast from Colorado, reminding listeners to support the show's travel expenses and mechanical repairs.
UK Riots, Bestiality Repeal, and Police Funding
A BBC Newsnight report suggests the London riots were primarily anti-police, with citizens frustrated by aggressive law enforcement. The hosts also discuss a provision in the NDAA that reportedly repeals prohibitions on sodomy and bestiality to comply with the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" repeal. They joke about the inclusion of farm animals as a "bonus" in the legislation.
Kroll Associates, William Bratton, UK Riot Provocateurs
Adam Curry analyzes recent comments by Nigel Farage regarding the London riots, suggesting they were a "false flag" operation involving agent provocateurs. The discussion focuses on the appointment of William Bratton, Chairman of Kroll Associates, as an advisor to the British government. Curry links Kroll to security at the World Trade Center on September 11 and presents a whistleblower account from Richard Andrew Grove regarding financial fraud and insider trading involving AIG and Marsh & McLennan.
United Kingdom Riots, Social Structure Collapse
Civil unrest and riots across the United Kingdom dominate the news cycle, though the hosts note a lack of depth in New York Times coverage. The discussion attributes the violence to a broken social family structure, austerity measures, and a pervasive police state characterized by constant stop-and-search tactics. Prime Minister David Cameron authorizes the use of plastic bullets while reports surface of rioters using Blackberry Messenger to coordinate and avoid police "kettling" maneuvers.
Riots broke out in Tottenham, London, following the police shooting of a 29-year-old man. The unrest involved arson and Molotov cocktails, which the hosts predict will eventually be blamed on economic austerity measures. They also discuss the media's negative portrayal of the American Tea Party movement.
European Student Riots, Silvio Berlusconi Confidence Vote
Massive student riots broke out in Rome and London following political developments, including Silvio Berlusconi narrowly surviving a vote of no confidence in Italy. The hosts discuss the necessity of youth-led protests and contrast the active civil unrest in Europe with the perceived complacency of the American public.
London Student Riots Over Tuition Fee Increases
Thousands of students in London protest against a government plan to triple university tuition fees from £3,000 to £9,000. Protesters broke into the Treasury building on Whitehall while MPs voted on the measure, which passed with a narrow majority. The hosts discuss the privatization of student loans and the increasing financial burden placed on the "human resources" of the United Kingdom.
