Timcast IRL · September 2, 2020 · 2h 0m

Timcast IRL #125 - Trump SLAMS Kenosha Riots As Domestic Terror Amid Tour Of City, Elijah Schaffer Joins

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Episode Recap

Timcast IRL episode 125, recorded on September 2, 2020, featured Tim Pool and guest Elijah Schaffer discussing Trump's visit to Kenosha where the President called the violence domestic terrorism. The conversation opened with Pool agreeing with Trump's assessment, citing examples of protesters threatening diners, vandalizing homes, and throwing flaming garbage into buildings. Schaffer, who covers events on the ground, joined to provide firsthand perspective. The discussion then shifted to documenting instances of Democratic officials violating their own lockdown restrictions, including Nancy Pelosi getting her hair done at a closed salon, Philadelphia's mayor traveling to Maryland for indoor dining, and de Blasio being photographed without a mask despite his mandates. Pool criticized the media narrative portraying Trump as encouraging violence when he had been calling for law and order. The hosts also discussed the contradictions in mask messaging, pointing out how early conservative voices like Cassandra Fairbanks championed masks while Fauci advised against them, and how Herman Cain's death was framed inconsistently with the claim that masks protect others rather than the wearer. The episode concluded with observations about how average Americans are growing suspicious of the mixed messaging from officials and media.

TL;DR

  • →Trump visited Kenosha and called the violence domestic terrorism, with Pool agreeing and citing examples of threats to businesses and residents
  • →Elijah Schaffer joined the show to provide ground-level coverage of ongoing events
  • →Democratic officials were called out for hypocrisy, including Pelosi's hair salon visit, Philadelphia mayor's Maryland dining trip, and de Blasio's maskless dog walk
  • →The media narrative claiming Trump encourages violence was contrasted with his months of calling for law and order
  • →Mask mandate contradictions were discussed, including shifting messaging from early COVID guidance and inconsistent framing about who masks protect
  • →Joe Biden campaign staff paying bail funds and Kamala Harris soliciting such contributions were contrasted with claims about Trump's rhetoric

Key Moments

  • 0:00
    Opening - Kenosha Violence
    Tim Pool opens by discussing Trump's Kenosha visit and his call for law and order amid violent protests
  • 0:42
    Guest Introduction
    Elijah Schaffer joins the show, with Tim discussing his reputation for on-the-ground reporting and his nickname 'Slightly'
  • 1:17
    Democratic Hypocrisy Segment
    Hosts discuss Nancy Pelosi's hair salon visit, Philadelphia mayor traveling to Maryland for indoor dining, and de Blasio's maskless appearance
  • 2:19
    Media and Political Narratives
    Pool criticizes media coverage claiming Trump encourages violence despite his consistent law and order messaging
  • 3:51
    Mask Debate
    Hosts analyze contradictions in mask messaging, referencing Herman Cain's death and shifting guidance from officials
  • 4:29
    Continued Mask Discussion
    Pool explains the logical inconsistency in how masks are framed as protecting others while also being blamed for individual deaths
  • 5:44
    AMC Theater Experience
    Pool mentions visiting an AMC theater that prohibited N95 masks, though the thought was cut off

Notable Quotes

“Donald Trump went to Kenosha and he called the violence there domestic terrorism. And I think he's right, just based on everything we've seen across this country.”

— Tim Pool · opening statement on the main topic

“We do we all know that the media is lying and the democrats are lying i mean like you can criticize trump i say it all the time, but they're like Trump is encouraging violence. Like what Trump Trump has been calling for law and order nonstop for months.”

— Tim Pool · critique of media narrative

“I think people see through the BS at this point. If you talk to the average person it actually gives me hope if you if you just kind of casually in a grocery store bring up with someone like oh hey yeah you know these masks i mean are they really working the way they're saying people are like man i i mean i'm just wearing them because i've got to wear one and and i when you talk to the average person though for the most part they don't really know what's going on but they know something fishy is going on.”

— Elijah Schaffer · guest perspective on public perception

“If you wear a mask, you won't spit on somebody. It's like to reduce you spitting on people. That's just like very obvious.”

— Tim Pool · analysis of mask effectiveness

“Nobody seems to have any idea what the mask thing is about it's the weirdest thing to me.”

— Tim Pool · closing remarks on the mask debate

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