Timcast IRL · November 18, 2020 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #168 - Michigan County REFUSES To Certify Election, ITS HAPPENING w/ Michael Malice
Featuring: Michael Malice
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 168 featured Tim Pool and Ian Crossland discussing the controversial refusal of a Michigan county to certify the 2020 election results. The conversation delved into concerns about vote machine manipulation and the integrity of the electoral process. Tim expressed skepticism about whether the Trump legal team was adequately prepared to catch evidence of voting irregularities or was simply reacting after the fact. The discussion explored the broader implications of election challenges and the concept of democracy versus populism. Special guest Michael Malice joined the show, providing his perspective on the intersection of politics, media, and cultural movements. The conversation also touched on the recent Amy Comey Barrett Supreme Court confirmation, with Tim noting it as Trump's biggest accomplishment. The hosts debated the strategic timing of her confirmation before the election and its potential impact on voter turnout. A legal discussion about the Heller decision and its implications for Second Amendment rights followed, with speculation about future Supreme Court rulings on gun laws. Malice discussed his work covering political movements and unconventional perspectives. The episode concluded with the usual banter and promotional segments.
TL;DR
- →Michigan county refuses to certify election results, sparking discussion about voting machine integrity and electoral process concerns
- →Tim Pool questions whether the Trump legal team was properly prepared to detect vote manipulation or is simply reacting post-election
- →Amy Comey Barrett Supreme Court confirmation timing is analyzed as a strategic move to galvanize conservative voters before the election
- →Discussion of the Heller decision and its potential implications for Second Amendment rights and challenging existing gun control laws
- →Guest Michael Malice discusses his books on North Korea and political movements, including his upcoming book 'The White Pill'
- →Closing segment features humor about underwear terminology and Michael Malice's promotional segment for Sheath Underwear
Key Moments
- 0:00OpeningIntroduction to the show and initial topic setup about Michigan election certification
- 30:00Election AnalysisDeep dive into vote machine manipulation concerns and Trump team's preparedness
- 60:00Supreme Court DiscussionAnalysis of Amy Comey Barrett confirmation timing and its strategic implications
- 90:00Guest Segment with Michael MaliceMichael Malice joins to discuss his perspective on elections, politics, and his writing work
- 120:00Legal DiscussionHeller decision analysis and Second Amendment implications
- 140:00ClosingFinal banter, book promotions, underwear jokes, and sign-off
Notable Quotes
“I have confidence that democracy is when the good guys win and a coup or populism is when the wrong people win.”
— Tim Pool · opening discussion on election certification
“Trump's biggest accomplishment was the Supreme Court.”
— Tim Pool · main discussion on Amy Comey Barrett confirmation
“The white pill is about why the good guys won and why they will win again.”
— Michael Malice · guest segment about his upcoming book
“If the Supreme Court regards [the Second Amendment] in the same context as the others, what's your legal argument for splitting these hairs?”
— Tim Pool · Heller decision discussion
“The Heller decision is what for the first time the supreme court adjudicated that the second amendment is in fact an individual right.”
— Ian Crossland · panel discussion on gun rights
Mentioned
Books
About the Guests
Michael Malice is an author, podcaster, and commentator known for his books on North Korea and covering unconventional political movements. He was featured on Timcast IRL to discuss his perspective on the 2020 election and promote his writing work including 'Dear Reader' about Kim Jong-il and his upcoming book 'The White Pill.'