Timcast IRL · February 5, 2021 · 2h 0m

Timcast IRL #217 - Pentagon Orders FULL Stand Down To Loyalty Test Military, The PURGE Is Here w/Gavin Wax

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Episode Recap

Timcast IRL episode 217 featured a heated discussion about the Pentagon's order for a full military stand-down to purge white nationalism and extremism from the armed forces. Tim Pool opened the show expressing concerns that the initiative, while sounding reasonable in principle, could be used as a loyalty test targeting those displaying symbols like the Gadsden flag or Declaration of Independence, which some on the left have labeled as signs of white supremacy. The discussion connected this military purge to the aftermath of the Capitol riot, where National Guard members were investigated for having patriotic symbols on social media. Co-host Luke Rudkowski joined from New York City, sharing his experiences as an independent journalist with WeAreChange.org. The show was joined by Gavin Wax, President of the New York Young Republicans, who discussed the political climate and his organization's work supporting conservatives in liberal New York. The panel also discussed Democrats removing Marjorie Taylor Greene from congressional committees and the broader push for truth and reconciliation commissions. Ian Crossland, the show's technical producer, shared his homemade kombucha brewing project. The episode touched on additional stories including a violent crime captured on security camera and UFO discussions planned for later segments.

TL;DR

  • →Pentagon orders full 60-day military stand-down to identify and purge personnel with extremist views
  • →Tim Pool expresses concern that patriotic symbols like the Gadsden flag are being labeled as white supremacist
  • →National Guard members investigated for displaying flags on social media following Capitol events
  • →Democrats remove Marjorie Taylor Greene from all congressional committees
  • →Gavin Wax discusses his role as President of New York Young Republicans and challenges facing conservatives in NYC
  • →Co-hosts share personal updates including Luke Rudkowski's departure from NYC and Ian's kombucha brewing hobby

Key Moments

  • 0:00
    Opening
    Tim Pool introduces the Pentagon military stand-down story and expresses concern about loyalty testing
  • 1:32
    Analysis
    Deep dive into what symbols are being labeled extremist and who is being targeted
  • 2:24
    Guest Introduction
    Gavin Wax introduced as President of New York Young Republicans
  • 3:13
    Co-host Segment
    Luke Rudkowski joins, Tim Pool welcomes him back from leaving NYC
  • 5:12
    Personal Updates
    Ian Crossland shares his homemade kombucha project
  • 5:48
    Future Segments
    Preview of violent crime story on security camera and UFO discussion

Notable Quotes

“The problem is this is stemming from what we saw in Washington, D.C., where there were National Guardsmen who had like the Gadsden flag on their Facebook page and got removed”

— Tim Pool · opening segment discussing military purge

“The left refers to people who have the Gadsden flag, a sign of the deck of American independence and revolution as a symbol of white supremacy. So who do you think they will be targeting with someone like this?”

— Tim Pool · main discussion about extremism definitions

“We're basically a support network for people who are to the right of Ruth Bader Ginsburg in the five boroughs. So we do counseling. We give people food, shelter, whatever they may need to survive in liberal land.”

— Gavin Wax · guest introduction and organization description

“My name is Luke Rudkowski of WeAreChange.org. I'm an independent journalist.”

— Luke Rudkowski · co-host introduction

“When many of these people were befuddled or bewildered, walking into open doors, open for them by police.”

— Tim Pool · discussion about Capitol riot participants

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