Shady California Vote Counting, and Dems' Platner Hypocrisy,w/ Sohrab & Sean, Plus James Patterson
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Summary
Takeaways
- ❖California's primary vote count is unusually slow, with Republican leads consistently evaporating as mail-in ballots from 'blue areas' are tabulated.
- ❖The host and guests express deep distrust in California's election system, particularly concerning undated dropbox ballots and the 'jungle primary' rules.
- ❖Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is embroiled in multiple scandals, including a Nazi tattoo, sexually explicit messages to six women, and allegations of physical abuse from former partners.
- ❖Accusers of Platner claim the New York Times 'whitewashed' their stories, failing to include corroborating evidence from friends.
- ❖Democrats, including Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, are accused of rank hypocrisy for dismissing allegations against Platner after aggressively pursuing uncorroborated claims against Brett Kavanaugh.
- ❖The defense in the Carmelo Anthony murder trial is attempting to racialize the case, despite black jurors being excluded for explicitly stating they couldn't convict a 'brother' or being educators.
- ❖James Patterson and Matt Eversman's new book, 'Rockets Red Glare,' explores themes of national security and homeland vulnerabilities, resonating with current concerns about border security and internal divisions.
Insights
1California's Vote Counting System Undermines Trust
The host and guests argue that California's prolonged vote counting, especially with mail-in ballots and undated dropbox votes, is intentionally designed to allow for manipulation. They point to the consistent pattern of Republican leads shrinking as later votes are counted, contrasting it with states like Florida and countries like India that count millions of votes in hours.
Megyn Kelly states, 'The updates are uniformly bad for Spencer Pratt and Steve Hilton. What a shock. And no one's going to trust this.' Shawn Davis adds, 'There is only one reason to design an election in this way and it's to control the outcome.' He notes the lack of postmarks on dropbox ballots allows for weeks of collection without clear dating. (, )
2Democratic Hypocrisy in Addressing Allegations
The podcast details numerous serious allegations against Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner, including a Nazi tattoo, online posts diminishing women, a sexting scandal, and physical abuse. The host and guests accuse Democrats, particularly Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, of applying a double standard by dismissing these claims while having aggressively pursued less substantiated allegations against Republicans like Brett Kavanaugh and Pete Hegseth.
Megyn Kelly highlights, 'The Democrats who ran for a year, calling Trump a Nazi... now they're like, 'Nazi tattoo? It's not a big deal. Get over yourself.'' Shawn Davis states, 'Under the standard that Senate Democrats created for Brett Kavanaugh, we are required to say that Platner is guilty and cannot be a candidate.' (, )
3Racialization of the Carmelo Anthony Murder Trial
The defense in the trial of Carmelo Anthony, accused of stabbing Austin Metaf, is attempting to inject race into the proceedings by complaining about the all-white jury. However, the host explains that black jurors were excluded for legitimate, non-racial reasons, such as explicitly stating they could not convict a 'brother' or being educators, which prosecutors often avoid.
Megyn Kelly states, 'The reason there are no black jurors is because several of the black jurors in Voadier explicitly said they could never put a brother in jail.' She adds that the remaining black potential jurors were educators, often bounced by prosecutors. (, )
4Decline in American National Pride
A recent New York Post headline indicates a significant drop in national pride, with fewer than one in five Democrats feeling proud to be American and Republican pride also lower than historical levels. This decline is discussed in the context of national unity and vulnerability.
Megyn Kelly cites a New York Post headline: 'Fewer than one in five Democrats feel proud to be American... compared to two in three Republicans.' James Patterson comments on the need for leadership where people are 'nodding their head as opposed to shaking their heads.' (, )
Lessons
- Scrutinize election processes, especially prolonged vote counts and systems lacking clear ballot dating, to ensure transparency and accountability.
- Be aware of potential partisan bias in media reporting of political scandals, particularly when comparing coverage of different political figures.
- Understand the legal principles of self-defense, including proportionality and provocation, to critically evaluate claims made in criminal trials.
Notable Moments
Megyn Kelly's strong condemnation of California's election system and the perceived manipulation of vote counts.
It sets a highly critical tone for the discussion on election integrity and reflects a common sentiment of distrust among a segment of the population regarding modern voting methods.
The detailed recounting of Graham Platner's scandals and the direct comparison to the Brett Kavanaugh hearings.
This segment directly addresses the theme of political hypocrisy and double standards, a central point of contention in contemporary political discourse.
The emotional bodycam footage description from the Carmelo Anthony trial, capturing the victim's twin brother's anguish.
It humanizes the tragic outcome of the event and provides a stark contrast to the legal arguments, emphasizing the real-world impact of the crime.
James Patterson sharing his personal background, including growing up in a 'poor house' and meeting James Taylor at a psychiatric hospital.
It offers a rare glimpse into the personal history of a highly successful author, highlighting his humble beginnings and unusual path to fame, which can be inspiring.
Quotes
"No one is going to trust this outcome if those two are eliminated from the general election given the leads that we've seen."
"There is only one reason to design an election in this way and it's to control the outcome."
"The Democrats who ran for a year, calling Trump a Nazi... now they're like, 'Nazi tattoo? It's not a big deal. Get over yourself.'"
"Under the standard that Senate Democrats created for Brett Kavanaugh, we are required to say that Platner is guilty and cannot be a candidate."
"I believe Dr. Ford. I may be wrong, but I believed her. And I believe Kavanaugh dodged and dissembled, ranted and raved, filibustered and proaricated. I did not find him credible."
"The reason there are no black jurors is because several of the black jurors in Voadier explicitly said they could never put a brother in jail."
"If you are walking around as like a a gun owner or a concealed carry holder and you have a firearm on you and someone comes up to you and says, 'Hey, I'm going to punch you in the face.' You're not allowed to shoot that person."
"I don't work for a living. I play for a living because I I I love writing stories."
"Fewer than one in five Democrats feel proud to be American ahead of the birthday, the 250th, compared to two in three Republicans."
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