3 chapters across the catalog
An activist group called "InDecline" installed naked statues of Donald Trump in several major U.S. cities, sparking a debate over "body shaming" within progressive circles. While some activists initially condemned the tactic, others argued that "fighting fire with fire" is necessary against the Trump campaign. In Seattle, a man was filmed taking one of the statues and driving off with it in his truck, presumably to keep it as a valuable art piece.
The release of the book "No Easy Day" by a former Navy SEAL is discussed as a potential "swift boating" operation or a scripted release by the Department of Defense. Discrepancies are noted regarding the fate of the SEALs involved in the Abbottabad raid, specifically referencing a previous Chinook crash in Afghanistan. The narrative surrounding the death of Osama bin Laden is questioned for its consistency and potential political motivations.
Neurolinguistic Programming, Political Word Association
During a lunch with colleagues, the host observed how political "word association" and neurolinguistic programming (NLP) affect public perception. He cites the use of terms like "hardline," "coctopus," and "astroturf" as tools to create negative connotations. He specifically addresses the false association being created between the Koch brothers and the "Swift Boat" campaign against John Kerry.
