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Episode 53: All U.S. Extremist Mass Shootings in 2022 Were Far Right: report

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 18:43


Surprise!  All mass shootings that were driven by ideology in 2022 were linked to the far right.Plus, what ever happened to left wing terrorism?Finally, what the linkage to extremist says about the modern right.

Episode 52: Can you be Pro Ukraine and Anti War? An Honest Reflection.

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2023 28:27


New episodes every Monday!Can you support Ukraine's war against the Russian invasion, but still be pro peace?An honest reflection, including three areas of concern for me.But yes, you can be.

Episode 51: 4 Reasons Why the Biden/Trump Classified Doc Stories are Different.

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 21:40


There are four main differences between the Biden document scandal and the Trump document scandal.2:22 Trump's conduct was likely illegal, Biden's conduct was likely not.  (Espionage Act)5:37 Quantity difference (Trump 322+, Biden 20) and Quality difference (top secret and nuclear at Trump, Biden is lower classified docs)10:15 Motive.  No clear motive for Biden, but Trump established motive by referring to them as "personal records."12:42 The Reaction.  Trump claimed both FBI planted docs + he "thought" them declassified, Biden's own AG is launching investigation and Biden cooperating fully after self-reporting infraction.BONUS 15:17 Refuting the "President" defense the right is currently using.

Episode 50: DAILY EPISODES UNTIL MIDTERMS (6 Mini Rants about Gas Prices)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 26:22


I quickly dispatch Republican talking points about the price of gasoline.  Are gas prices the key to understanding the midterm elections?  I discuss.

Episode 49: Republicans are Giving Up, & My New Outlook on Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 18:19


New data shows about half of Republicans believe mass shootings are a necessary byproduct of "living in a free society."Next, I talk about one of the Dakotas because it's a perfect example of Republicans screwing poor people, changing the rules mid game, and then losing anyway.Finally, are ballot initiatives the secret weapon to passing liberal ass shit?  I take a look.

Episode 48: BREAKING: THE END OF ROE

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022


Back from surgery just in time to discuss the end of Roe v Wade.  I give two takes, and read a nice quote.

Episode 47: Is Being a Republican...Exhausting?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 14:29


It must suck that you can't even tweet that you liked the Super Bowl Halftime Show without getting accused of being a RINO.  Why is everything a culture war?I give a somewhat related rant about not allowing politicians to take happiness from us.

Episode 47: 2015 Trump Would Be Killing It Right Now. What Happened?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 17:42


Trump used to be so on message with slogan-esque talking points (China, wall, nationalism, immigration, etc.)  These days, he has changed. I discuss how he has changed, and why that makes me less nervous about Trump in 2024.

Episode 46: Fox News Fights Too Many Battles (Durham Report).

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 14:48


Fox News overhypes a pretrial motion, but the bigger issue is this...does Fox fight too many battles?  I offer free advice to Fox, you're welcome!

Episode 45: Your History Can Hurt You (Biden Crack Pipes)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 13:19


A fake news story about Biden giving away crack pipes makes me think about the sterling record Republicans have on drug policy.

Episode 45: Right Wing Culture Wars No Longer Scare Me.

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 10:31


The Green M&M mascot is less sexy, and the right is outraged that they will now need to find new source material for self pleasuring.  I talk about how I used to fear culture wars from the right, but why I no longer feel that way.

Episode 46: Democratic Messaging on Inflation Sucks. Let Me Help.

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 12:54


Democrats are overly focused on supply chain and pandemic related defensive arguments for inflation.  They should go on offense and talk about corporate greed and lack of economic competition.

Episode 45: One Weird Diet Trick that Helped Me

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 8:23


I am not a doctor, don't listen to me.  This is just what worked for me.  Consult your doctor first before trying anything.  This is for educational purposes only.  Thanks.

Episode 45: Ask Yourself, "Are We the Bad Guys?"

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 8:53


Sometimes, politics is easy.  Today, I read some recent headlines and attempt a new thought exercise.

Episode 45: The Economy is Booming, and the Left is Afraid. Why?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 13:32


By almost any metric, the economy is roaring.  I discuss my displeasure in Democrats' refusal to go on offense, and instead voluntarily play defense to Republican talking points.

Episode 44: I Am Drunk. Here are my Joe Rogan Thoughts.

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 15:25


No sponsor today.  Three quick (drunk) thoughts about the Joe Rogan Controversy.

Episode 43: 11 Years with Anxiety, 11 Things I've Learned.

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 52:14


Thank you today's sponsor, No Games Just Gains.Follow them!  NoGamesJustGains.comInstagram.com/nogames_justgainsTwitter.com/torrbian_ngjgTook a break from the usual political stuff to talk about my history with anxiety.While I'm not fully over it, I'm doing a lot recently.  I took a week to reflect on these last 11 years, and I came up with some techniques, thoughts, etc. that have helped me.Full disclaimer: I am not a doctor.  Nothing I say is intended to cure, diagnose, or treat a medical condition.  Don't follow anything I say before first consulting with a licensed medical official.  If you are in danger please call 911.

Episode 42: Covid, Redistricting, Biden Report Card

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 23:49


Thanks to today's podcast sponsor, No Games Just Gains!  Visit them:NoGamesJustGains.comInstagram.com/NoGames_JustGainstwitter.com/torrbian_ngjgThree topics on today's episode:1) Where I'm at with Covid (and why I don't talk about it much on this podcast)2) A surprisingly good showing for the blue team at the redistricting table3) A George Bush speech writer says Biden is "winning big with a bad hand," and I must agree

Episode 41: Asymmetrical Warfare

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 23:02


Do the left and right play by the same rules?  (No).  Lol.

asymmetrical warfare
Episode 40: Reading the News with Uncle Petey

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 27:13


A listener suggested I do this type of episode.  Let me know if you like it.I read five or so news stories and give my instant reaction.

Episode 40: Why Trump's Media Company Will Fail

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 28:27


Plus, two differences between Democrats and Republicans.Three reasons why Trump's media company will fail.New episodes every day this week (hopefully) (you don't pay for this shit) (so relax).

Episode 39: Some Personal News...

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 35:13


0:00-3:08: I am exploring the possibility of converting my basement to a podcast studio because this shit continues to put up big numbers.3:09-6:48: Trump debated Biden while Covid positive, and I use this revelation to flash my lib card.6:53-23:05: Abortion.  I don't really talk abortion, but the recent SCOTUS briefing has me feeling rant-y.  Also, the best pro choice argument was made by....a pro lifer? I explain.23:16-29:55.  Another mass shooting at a school.  I discuss one of my political theories, the "No Bending Leads to Breaking" way of thinking.  The right has fought against common sense gun safety laws for so long that increasingly people want to just outright ban them.30:00-end.  Good news on gas prices, at home Covid Tests, and unemployment.  Immigration is falling and no one knows why.  And why the right would rather dunk on "the media" than celebrate victories.

Episode 38: The (Real) Media Bias

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2021 17:29


I give three takeaways from the Rittenhouse trial.  Then, I discuss the real media bias, and it isn't liberal!  Finally, the difference between Democrats and Republicans.

Episode 37: I'm Back Stop Emailing Me (Election Results, Economics Rant, and a Game)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 28:06


Politics Mostly is back, stop emailing me.  First, I dissect the election results, and discuss how the GOP underperformed last week based on how they should have done.  Next, a rant about the insatiability of the political minority (using economics as an example), and lastly, Paul Gossar makes me play a game called "What Would Happen If I Did This?" as in "What would happen if Peter Ramirez tweeted a video of killing my coworker?"  The results may shock you!

Episode 36: Funny Surgery Story, Politics as Teams, International Rant, Trump

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 24:59


A life update on getting a new job, a funny surgery story, and being sick.Then, why some news stories catch my attention and reaffirm "politics as teams."Republicans lie about American prestige abroad.Finally, disputing the "Trump is being targeted for political reasons" narrative.

Episode 35: With Guest Host Ryan! Covid Reflections & More

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 59:31


Special guest host Ryan joins Peter to discuss some lingering thoughts about Covid. Plus, media biases, political engagement, and some personal news.

Episode 34: Trump Believes He Will Be "Reinstated" This August

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 22:51


1) Pride Month! How corporations make money off liberal marketing campaigns, then donate it to Republican candidates. 2) Donald Trump is telling associates he will be reinstated in a few months. 3) Democrats are accused of being friendly with China even though it's really the Republicans who are (plus the Chinese child policy) 4) The Greater Idaho, and why the right loses its mind when they are defeated at the polls.

Episode 33: 4 Things Right Wingers Do That Annoy Me

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 37:49


A look into some of my future guests (and nonpolitical discussions!) plus the four things the right wingers do that generally piss me off.

Episode 32: Covid Origins Theories, Was the Right Correct All Along? (No.)

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 14:36


The right claims they were right all along over the origins of Covid-19. That would be correct, if it weren't wrong. Come on kids, it's revisionist history power hour, hop on in.

Episode 31: BREAKING: TRUMP GRAND JURY CONVENED

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 17:05


IT'S HAPPENING

Episode 30: Where I've Been, Census Lies, & Why I Don't Care About The Trump Inquiry

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 30:44


There's no description, read the title. It's all there.

Episode 29: Trump Fraud, Covid and Suicide, Taxes, etc.

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 19:59


Odds and ends! Trump campaign responsible for 3% of all credit card fraud (NYT), suicides decreased despite lockdown measures, Jewish Space Laser Lady distances herself from Gaetz, Trump calls for Coke boycott then is photographed with one, and a mini rant on corporate taxes.

Episode 28: Gaetzgate

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 15:39


My thoughts on the controversy surrounding Matt Gaetz. The parting shot is Trump boycotting companies for political reasons, aka cancel culture.

Episode 27: 7 Thoughts about Georgia

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 23:57


Georgia wages war on the right to vote.

Episode 26: Everything, Something, or Nothing?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 23:30


The future of this pod. Mitch wants to get involved in primaries. The Colorado shooting. Trump wants to start a social media company.

Episode 25: Ryan Returns! Political Correctness, Biden, China Policy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 79:48


A wide ranging discussion with friend of the pod Ryan. No script!

Episode 24: Foreign Policy, Asian Hate Crimes, the Name Game

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 25:52


Why is Biden so progressive domestically but reeks of centrist establishment when it comes to foreign policy? Plus, three thoughts on the tragedy in Georgia (words matter!) Lastly, the right is playing the name game.

Episode 23: Vaccines, Woke Corporations, and Voter Fraud

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 18:06


Based on the title alone, you'd think this is a right wing pod. Fear not! I am still your friend. I go into a few small thoughts on the vaccine (mainly, that Trump should be pushing it.) Also, Tom Cotton thinks corporations are woke (lol) and a massive effort to find voter fraud in Texas turned up empty. Sad!

Episode 22: Dr. Seuss and Potato Head

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 23:00


A complete breakdown of the two biggest scandals of my lifetime.

Episode 21: Some Thoughts on Biden's Covid Relief Plan

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 19:10


He has a bill. I have thoughts.

Episode 20: The GOP is Post Policy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 5:29


Once the "party of ideas," the GOP is now intellectually depleted.

Episode 19: The Twilight of Corporate Trust?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 11:10


I was recently puzzled by an Amazon ad blitz. I investigate and report my findings.

Episode 18: What is the GOP Doing?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 14:47


Running political campaigns on nonpolitical issues, and why they're against the Covid relief bill. Plus, a great anti-Arkansas rant.

Episode 17: Trump CPAC Speech (with Guest Host Ryan)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 43:08


Peter and Ryan break down Trump's CPAC speech, what he said (and didn't say), and his role in the party moving forward.

Episode 16: Personal Update, Motivation, Writing Tips

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 29:01


A little personal update on achieving some goals, scientifically backed ways to motivate yourself, and writing tips I learned the hard way.

Episode 15: Victimhood, Noble Quests, & Pardons

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 17:23


MEGA EPISODE!!!!

Episode 14: "The Post-Trump Malaise"

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2020 6:47


Electoral burnout as a real idea.

Episode 13: A New Emotion + Will Trump Go To Jail?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 10:00


Trump has me "pre-mad," an emotion I've never before experienced. I explain why. Plus, I look at the possibility of Trump's incarceration. It's more likely than you think. Finally, some jokes about Rudy Giuliani, because why not? It's low hanging fruit.

Trump Fatigue Syndrome

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 18:07


1:03 Trump Fatigue Syndrome 5:15 Rating Trump's new jokes 10:39 Censorship in Big Tech?

Congrats! (Trump's Taxes)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 10:00


A YYYUUUGGEEE congrats to my listeners, and a rant about Trump's taxes (or lack thereof).

Summer Recap

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2020 11:41


A (political) recap of the summer's news. I'm back!!!!!!!!!!

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