Timcast IRL · December 23, 2020 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #190 - Conservative Protesters BEAR MACE COPS, COVID Bill Has People PISSED w/ Sean Parnell
Featuring: Sean Parnell
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 190 featured Tim Pool and co-host Ian Crossland discussing two major stories from late 2020. The first involved conservative protesters bear macing police officers in Oregon—an unprecedented event that signaled a potential shift in the relationship between right-wing groups and law enforcement. Tim argued this marked a dangerous escalation, noting that even during Antifa protests, such attacks on police were rare. The second major topic was the controversial $900 billion COVID relief bill, which was part of a larger $2.3 trillion omnibus spending package. Tim criticized provisions including $10 million in funding for gender programs in Pakistan while American small businesses suffered during lockdowns. Guest Sean Parnell, a military veteran and former Republican candidate, argued for civil disobedience against what he called unconstitutional lockdown orders, urging both small business owners and police officers to refuse enforcement. He drew parallels to military rules about disobeying unlawful orders, suggesting that if police simply refused to enforce unconstitutional restrictions, the lockdowns would end. The conversation also touched on COVID hypocrisy, referencing Dr. Birx's retirement amid reports she violated her own lockdown guidelines. Parnell emphasized respecting individual rights and trusting people to assess their own risk tolerance while still following CDC guidelines.
TL;DR
- →Tim Pool and Ian Crossland discussed conservative protesters bear macing police in Oregon, calling it a significant escalation showing conservatives' patience with law enforcement is wearing thin
- →The $900 billion COVID relief bill and $2.3 trillion omnibus spending package were criticized for including $10 million for Pakistan gender programs while small businesses suffered
- →Guest Sean Parnell, Army veteran and former Republican candidate, argued for civil disobedience against unconstitutional lockdowns, urging police to refuse enforcement
- →Parnell compared refusing unlawful orders to military doctrine, saying if businesses stayed open and police refused to enforce, lockdowns would end
- →Discussion of COVID hypocrisy focused on Dr. Birx retiring after reports she violated her own lockdown guidelines
- →The conversation emphasized individual rights, trust in people to assess their own risk, and protecting vulnerable populations while keeping society open
Key Moments
- 0:00OpeningTim introduces the two main stories: conservative protesters bear macing cops and the COVID spending bill controversy
- 30:00Protest AnalysisTim discusses the significance of right-wing protesters attacking police and what it signals about societal tensions
- 60:00Spending Bill CriticismCritique of the $900 billion COVID bill and $2.3 trillion omnibus, particularly funding for Pakistan
- 90:00Guest InterviewSean Parnell joins to discuss civil disobedience, his military background, and unconstitutional lockdowns
- 120:00Individual RightsDiscussion of trusting individuals to assess risk and respect for constitutional principles
Notable Quotes
“To see right wing groups attack police in any capacity tells you that the line of powder leading to that powder keg has been lit and conservatives aren't going to be taking all that much longer.”
— Tim Pool · opening discussion on significance of protest violence
“That's $10 million to Pakistan for gender programs. That's exactly what the American people have been begging for with where their tax dollars would go.”
— Tim Pool · criticizing COVID bill provisions
“We simply need to disobey these unconstitutional lockdowns. Keep your small business open. Nonviolent civil disobedience.”
— Sean Parnell · advocating civil disobedience
“If you're a cop and you're put in a tough position to shut down a small business or close a restaurant, simply don't obey an unconstitutional order.”
— Sean Parnell · urging police to refuse enforcement
“I feel bad for the police because I feel like they've been put in an impossible situation.”
— Ian Crossland · co-host commentary on police dilemma
About the Guests
Sean Parnell is an Army veteran who served as an infantryman and completed multiple combat deployments to Afghanistan, including the longest combat deployment in the Global War on Terror. He was medically retired from the military, ran for political office at President Trump's encouragement, and previously worked in Hollywood writing screenplays while also doing charity work providing service dogs to veterans with PTSD.