Topic: Vigilance

Lisa Gilbert, co-president of Public Citizen, reported that over 1,000 peaceful vigils were organized within 48 hours to protest recent shootings by federal agents. She described the turnout as a demonstration of the magnitude of public outrage regarding the incidents in Minneapolis and Portland.

The "thoughts and prayers" phrase has become a target of online mockery and memes following the Parkland shooting. However, the hosts point out the hypocrisy of the media criticizing the phrase while simultaneously broadcasting religious vigils and prayer circles in Florida. They also discuss the dangers of creating "mental health lists" for gun ownership, which could lead to a system similar to sex offender registries.

Nine sailors on the British nuclear submarine HMS Vigilant were fired after testing positive for cocaine following "drug-fueled parties." The incidents allegedly occurred while the sub was docked in the US to pick up nuclear weapons. The report includes claims of a sailor having sex with a prostitute in a swimming pool.

A vigil for the Orlando victims at the University of Missouri was reportedly "hijacked" by a speaker who criticized the crowd for its lack of support for Black Lives Matter. The speaker expressed nervousness about the number of "white people" in attendance. The incident is cited as an example of racial politics overshadowing a moment of collective mourning.

The hosts critique the Western media's immediate blame of Vladimir Putin for the death of Boris Nemtsov. They review RT footage of a march in Moscow, noting that the event was pre-planned as a spring march but reframed as a funeral vigil. The segment highlights the "unanimous chorus" of condemnation from Western leaders before investigations were complete.

Former CIA officer Bob Baer appeared on CNN to discuss the threat of "rudimentary" bombs in airport security lines, a scenario the hosts claim has been discussed for years without actually occurring. The media narrative is currently focused on a "heightened state of vigilance" following the release of a new Inspire Magazine. The hosts mock the use of vague terms like "heightened concern" by reporters like Pamela Brown.

President Obama is criticized for using the Paris attacks to instill fear in Americans by stating such events can happen anywhere. The hosts mock the administration's call for "vigilance" among Americans living abroad, comparing the rhetoric to a fictional "Ministry of Fear" broadcast. They argue the messaging is designed to keep the public in a state of constant anxiety.

A recording from the Chicago Metra rail system reminds passengers to remain "vigilant" on the anniversary of September 11th. The hosts mock the "if you see something, say something" mantra as a tool for maintaining a state of fear.

On the one-year anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting, Vice President Joe Biden announced $100 million in new mental health funding, sourced from the Affordable Care Act. Newtown officials requested that the media and public stay away from the town during the anniversary. Families of the victims have launched mysandyhookfamily.org to coordinate various non-profit funds and memorial activities.

The current climate of global terror is contrasted with the era of IRA bombings in London during the 1980s and 90s. While the IRA threat involved frequent physical bombings and required public vigilance, modern intelligence agencies now emphasize a "global threat" from regions like Pakistan and Indonesia to justify expanded digital surveillance.

The hosts process a large volume of listener donations and birthday requests, including a discussion on Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) as a future currency. Several listeners are "de-douched" after making their first contributions. They mention Project Vigilant and various international supporters from Canada, Germany, and the United States.