Timcast IRL · August 18, 2020 · 2h 0m

Timcast IRL #115 - Virginia Democrat Hit With Felonies Over Tearing Down Statue, The Hammer Hath Fallen

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Episode Recap

Timcast IRL episode 115, recorded on August 18, 2020, opened with technical difficulties as Tim Pool had upgraded to 4K cameras, causing audio and video issues throughout the show. The main discussion centered on Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas being charged with two felonies for her alleged role in conspiring to tear down the Portsmouth Confederate monument on June 10, 2020. Tim expressed skepticism about prosecuting a 76-year-old elected official, questioning the practical implications of such charges. The show also covered six arrests made in connection with tearing down a George Washington statue, highlighting a wave of monument destruction and subsequent law enforcement responses. The episode featured an extensive discussion on censorship with guest Bill Ottman, co-founder and CEO of Mines, a decentralized social media platform positioned as a solution to Big Tech censorship. Tim and Bill discussed multiple high-profile account suspensions, including Babylon Bee (quickly restored), conservative commentator Bill Mitchell, and Andrew Doyle, creator of the satirical Titania McGrath account. Tim compared the censorship environment to Fahrenheit 451, noting that comedy and anything potentially offensive is being eliminated from platforms. The show also touched on DC Comics' declining sales attributed to becoming "woke," before closing with a preview of upcoming guests including the redheaded libertarian Josie, Carrie Smith, and Jack Murphy, with this week's theme apparently being liberals voting for Trump.

TL;DR

  • →Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas, a 76-year-old Democrat, was charged with two felonies for conspiring to tear down a Confederate monument in Portsmouth on June 10, 2020
  • →Six arrests were made for tearing down a statue of George Washington, marking continued enforcement against monument destruction
  • →Multiple conservative and parody accounts were suspended including Babylon Bee, Bill Mitchell, and Andrew Doyle (Titania McGrath creator)
  • →Bill Ottman, CEO of Mines, appeared as guest to discuss decentralized social media as a solution to Big Tech censorship
  • →Tim compared the current censorship climate to 'Fahrenheit 451,' stating 'No comedy. No comedy allowed' and 'If it's offensive, we've got to go'
  • →DC Comics was discussed as another example of a company 'getting woke and going broke' amid cultural debates

Key Moments

  • 0:00
    Opening and Technical Issues
    Tim addressed camera and audio problems from upgrading to 4K equipment and introduced the main story about Senator Louise Lucas
  • 6:29
    Louise Lucas Felony Charges
    Detailed discussion of the Virginia Democrat charged with conspiracy and injury to a monument for tearing down Confederate statue
  • 11:51
    Censorship Segment Begins
    Introduction of guest Bill Ottman and discussion of Babylon Bee, Bill Mitchell, and Titania McGrath account suspensions
  • 14:49
    Bill Ottman Interview
    Mines CEO discussed decentralized social media alternatives to mainstream platforms engaging in censorship
  • 17:20
    DC Comics Woke Discussion
    Brief segment mocking DC Comics for becoming politically correct and losing readership
  • 18:50
    Upcoming Guests Preview
    Tim announced upcoming shows with Josie, Carrie Smith, and Jack Murphy, noting this week's theme of liberals voting for Trump

Notable Quotes

“They charged a Virginia Democrat with two felonies for tearing down, conspiring to tear down a statue Confederate monument. The only thing is she's 76. So I'm not quite sure like how you actually, what do you do? You lock up a 76-year-old.”

— Tim Pool · opening story about Louise Lucas charges

“And the censorship plays a huge role in why everything seems to be going nuts. Because if the people who challenge the status quo aren't allowed to speak, then it just runs off the rails.”

— Tim Pool · main discussion on censorship importance

“Yeah, it's like Fahrenheit 451. If it's offensive, we've got to go.”

— Bill Ottman · censorship discussion response

“No comedy. No comedy allowed.”

— Tim Pool · censorship discussion on Babylon Bee suspension

“It's really cool because we're just gonna have fun with it at the end, you've got some aliens and we've got a house that's kind of going viral.”

— Ian Crossland · lighter segment about viral content

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