Topic: Summer Of Rage

Public outrage over $165 million in bonuses paid to AIG executives despite government bailouts is highlighted. The hosts discuss the "Summer of Rage" meme, suggesting that the government may actually want to provoke rioting as a pretext for military intervention or the use of detention camps.

Polls in the UK suggest a "summer of rage" is expected as the recession deepens, with some voters believing the army may be deployed to maintain order. The hosts suggest this narrative is being used to precondition the public for a more robust domestic security response. A comparison is made to historical cycles of fascism and the intellectual class's past support for authoritarian efficiency.