Topic: Politicians

Adam Curry notes that Dr. Douglas Frank sounds remarkably like journalist Matt Taibbi. The discussion focuses on Frank's message that "politicians don't start parades, they join them," urging citizens to reclaim their role in government.

The hosts discuss the potential fallout from the Ashley Madison data breach, speculating that the user list contains numerous high-profile politicians. They suggest the hack functions as a massive blackmail operation, comparing it to the seizure of the "D.C. Madam" phone records. The segment questions why more information from the breach has not yet been made public.

UK police are investigating over 1,400 prominent men, including 76 politicians and 135 TV personalities, for historic child sex abuse. The investigation follows the 2012 Jimmy Savile scandal and involves over 350 institutions, including schools and prisons. The hosts characterize the epidemic of abuse as a "health crisis" rooted in the British class structure.

Richard Martinez, the father of victim Christopher Martinez, delivered a passionate public statement blaming "craven, irresponsible politicians" and the NRA for his son's death. The hosts compare the emotional delivery and rhetoric to the aftermath of the Sandy Hook shooting.

A major data breach at Corporate Car Online has exposed the credit card information and personal profiles of millions of customers, including high-profile politicians and celebrities. The stolen data reportedly includes detailed notes on passenger behavior, such as drug use and sexual activity in the vehicles. This information is viewed as a "gold mine" for potential blackmail or surveillance.

On C-SPAN, policy experts discussed the necessity of manufacturing crises to force politicians to address long-term economic issues like the balanced budget. Because politicians struggle with present-value issues, they require an immediate "crisis in the here and now" to enact significant rule changes. This candid admission highlights the strategic use of alarmism in national governance.

The hosts attempt to verify a specific quote from President Obama's gun control speech regarding "pundits and politicians" who warn of tyranny to "gin up fear." They express embarrassment for potentially missing the nuance of the quote during their initial analysis and emphasize the importance of their listeners acting as "producers" to help fact-check the show.

An examination of Barack Obama's biography reveals a career primarily in academia and politics, leading to questions about his "real-world" work experience. After graduating from Harvard Law School, Obama worked as a civil rights attorney and taught constitutional law before entering the Illinois State Senate. Critics argue that his background as a community organizer lacks the executive experience required to lead the United States.