Ricochet Podcast #96: Sixty Minute Man
You folks thought last week's show was anger inducing? On today's installment of Mad As Hell, Paul Rahe stops by, fresh from a close encounter with Herman Cain. It's not a glowing report. We then pause as Rob, James, and Peter respond to some of the comments from last week's interview with Pat Caddell. Not pretty. Finally, author Peter Schweizer spills the beans (see his recent 60 Minutes profile here) on the outrageous yet perfectly legal Congressional insider trading scam. Infuriating!
Feel the pain here:
Music from this week's episode:
- This Is Why We Fight by The Decemberists
- Sixty Minute Man by Billy Ward & The Dominoes
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Dec '10
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I agree with Rob. Barack Obama is a political moron.
Aug '10
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Canuckistani federal officer-holders (ministers, parliamentary secretaries, etc) are required to put all their investments into a blind trust.
Jan '11
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I found use of the term "Negro Spiritual" by Dr Rahe somewhat clanging - but I do note there's an official entity entitled "The 'Negro Spiritual' Scholarship Foundation".
Sep '10
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Great podcast! Peter Schweizer's participation was amazing! I did not see the Sixty Minutes program, which is probably good because I just might have destroyed my wonderful 32" Vizio by throwing a glass right through it! By the by, I loved the previous podcast's interview with Pat Caddell, and I definitely think that Hillary would have been much better than Obama for two reasons: one, she would have acted like a president and not like an African prince who studied abroad; and, two, though she's very leftist, you can tell she loves her country; Obama seems completely indifferent to America except in relationship to him.
Jan '11
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Leslie Watkins - re indifference, paraphrased, "Ask not how much you can love your country, ask how much your country can love you"
Sep '10
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Indeed!
Jan '11
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Interestingly, I thought for a moment Rob was positing a HRC/John McCain ticket for 2012 rather than a what if 2008 matchup
Feb '11
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When I tried listening to this Podcast directly by clicking on the link, my computer went nuts. The mouse jumped around to crazy places and the sound was crazy as well. I rebooted and downloaded the podcast and all was well. Don't know if anyone else is having this problem or whether source of problem is on your end or mine. Thought I would mention it though.
Jan '11
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"Give each member of Congress a million dollar bonus when they pass a balanced budget."
Is this what passes for "center-right"?
Do not those members of congress claim they are in "public service"? Perhaps instead they are only eligible for their current retirement package while the budget remains balanced? Give them a bonus for doing their job...?
It is only a "public service" if no one else will do the job. Hell, these clowns spend their own money to get these gigs.
Didn't someone of some note once suggest that the first 535 people in the phone book would be no worse than the ivy league talent currently residing in congress? That would seem to suggest that no financial incentives are needed.
Jun '10
Re: Ricochet Podcast #96: Sixty Minute Man
Yeah...ok.: "Give each member of Congress a million dollar bonus when they pass a balanced budget."
Is this what passes for "center-right"?
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I have to say I'm conflicted:
[back] It could conceivably save trillions of dollars -- something with the right incentives in it. It sounds pretty cheap to me.
[and forth] But, you are right -- in the end, we need other people not other incentives. How to do that?
[and back] I would certainly go with whatever works, though. How about until we figure out how to get other people we go with the million dollar bonus? Then, at least we can keep our heads above water and still live to fight another day.
[and forth] Peter Schweitzer says throw the bums out -- all of 'em. I will if you will.
Jan '11
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Larry Koler
Yeah...ok.: "Give each member of Congress a million dollar bonus when they pass a balanced budget."
Is this what passes for "center-right"?
...
I have to say I'm conflicted:
[and forth] But, you are right -- in the end, we need other people not other incentives. How to do that?
[and forth] Peter Schweitzer says throw the bums out -- all of 'em. I will if you will. · Nov 30 at 6:17pm
My bad. I realize the $million was just a convenient example of a tangible incentive, not necessarily the stated center-right policy.
I do not know why they have a better retirement than mine.
My pitch-folk is ready. When the prospect of HRC as president sparks such interest I think the bums should go.
Feb '11
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No top story next week?
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Ran out of time...
Feb '11
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Blue Yeti
Ran out of time... · Nov 30 at 11:12pm
Just so you know we are paying attention out here.
Jun '11
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LOVED this podcast. :)
A few things:
For Paul Rahe - Do you ever listen to Paul Ryan speak these days and find yourself despondent and nearly weeping because he isn't running for President? Or is that just me?
For Rob - Did I detect a split-second hesitation when considering HRC vs. McCain? When in doubt, think of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and David Souter, and what might succeed them. Not that we have to worry about this choice, but in case of emergency decisions, this should be your guide.
For Peter Schweizer - you are a hero, seriously. Thank you for what you're doing. :)
Aug '10
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Peter Schweizer paints a very bleak picture of our seat of government. He is correct that it is largely a problem of human nature and that replacing all 535 congressmen would do little to solve the problem.
His tale should give those of you considering supporting Newt Gingrich a pause as Newt was hip deep in this stuff while in congress and has continued to sell access via his lobbying group since he left congress.
Newt is definitely part of the problem on this one and I think you would have to be naive to think otherwise. Of course you could take the position that you support him even though he has his hand in the till and I guess that's okay - as long as you acknowledge his cupability.
Mar '11
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Two things. First, this is the second podcast in a row where HRC has been mentioned in less-than-nefarious terms. I understand that the left re-writes history regarding their heroes. We conservatives shouldn't assist them in their efforts. HRC can never be trusted anywhere at any time. Saying she would've been better than Obama is like saying the Black Plague is better than malaria: One way or another, they're both hazardous to your health.
Second, I appreciate Mr. Schweizer's efforts. It can't be easy work he's doing. But, I'm a little surprised why any of this is startling. The next politician who leaves his office poorer than when he entered it will be the first one. We--the citizens--don't really believe these guys and gals are just good at saving their pennies, do we? Why has it taken this long for someone to get to the bottom of this insider trading? That's the story I'd like to hear.
May '11
Re: Ricochet Podcast #96: Sixty Minute Man
Yeah...ok.: "Give each member of Congress a million dollar bonus when they pass a balanced budget."
Is this what passes for "center-right"?
Do not those members of congress claim they are in "public service"? Perhaps instead they are only eligible for their current retirement package while the budget remains balanced? Give them a bonus for doing their job...?
It is only a "public service" if no one else will do the job. Hell, these clowns spend their own money to get these gigs.
Didn't someone of some note once suggest that the first 535 people in the phone book would be no worse than the ivy league talent currently residing in congress? That would seem to suggest that no financial incentives are needed. · Nov 30 at 5:04pm
Don't pay them unless they balance the budget. How is that for an incentive?
Jan '11
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thelonious
Don't pay them unless they balance the budget. How is that for an incentive? · Dec 1 at 8:27am
Also retired legislators do not receive their pensions any year we run a deficit of more than, say 10%. I suspect they will cook the books to show a balanced budget. We need a Sarbanes-Oxley (sp?) for congress.
Nov '11
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You guys should have Paul Rahe on every week.
I loved that phrase "managerial progressives." That's really the perfect phrase. I didn't have a term for it before. Thank you, sir.