Topic: Media Double Standards

3 chapters across the catalog

Mental Defectives
Episode 788 17:24 - 24:52

788: Mental Defectives

Social Media Reactions and Double Standards in Oregon

Social media discourse surrounding the Oregon occupation has focused on perceived double standards regarding race and law enforcement response. Critics on platforms like Twitter and Facebook used hashtags like "Vanilla ISIS" and "Yeehawists" to mock the occupiers. Many users argued that if the protesters were black or Muslim, the federal response would have been immediate and violent, with some calling for drone strikes against the group.

All Juice & No Seeds
Episode 773 28:37 - 31:16

773: All Juice & No Seeds

Hillary Clinton, Dementia Signs and the Strangle Joke

A discussion regarding Hillary Clinton's health and her reaction to a supporter's comment about wanting to "strangle" Carly Fiorina. The hosts reference a BBC report suggesting a warped sense of humor can be a sign of dementia. They argue that Clinton's "crazy laugh" and her failure to condemn the violent imagery used against Fiorina highlight a double standard in political discourse.

Paraphilia
Episode 373 2:28:42 - 2:31:15

373: Paraphilia

Bahrain Double Standard and the October Surprise

The hosts highlight the media's silence on the uprising in Bahrain compared to the coverage of Syria. They note the massive arms deal between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, which helped clamp down on Bahraini protesters. They speculate that a major event or "October Surprise" is being planned to influence the upcoming U.S. election.