Timcast IRL · June 1, 2021 · 2h 0m

Timcast IRL #298 - America First Candidate And Retired Green Beret Joe Kent Joins To Discuss His Run

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Episode Recap

Timcast IRL episode 298 featured a Memorial Day conversation with retired Green Beret Joe Kent, who is running as an America First Republican candidate in Washington's 3rd Congressional District. The discussion opened with analysis of Michael Flynn's controversial comments suggesting a Myanmar-style military coup could happen in America. Host Tim Pool expressed concern about political fractures and factional beliefs that cannot be easily bridged. Joe Kent shared his military background, having served over 20 years in the Army including time in Special Forces, with deployments in Iraq, Yemen, and Africa following the 9/11 attacks. He discussed the tragic loss of his late wife, a Navy cryptological officer killed in Syria, which propelled him into political activism supporting Trump's America First foreign policy. The conversation then focused on Kent's primary challenge against incumbent Jamie Herra Butler, highlighting her votes for Trump's impeachment, withdrawal of border wall funding, support for Obamacare, and advocacy for keeping troops in Syria. Co-hosts Ian Crossland and Lydia participated throughout the episode, with Tim Pool emphasizing the importance of sharing the conversation and supporting independent media.

TL;DR

  • →Tim Pool and co-hosts discussed Michael Flynn's controversial comments about a potential Myanmar-style military coup occurring in America
  • →Retired Green Beret Joe Kent joined to discuss his candidacy as an America First Republican challenging incumbent Jamie Herra Butler in Washington's 3rd District
  • →Joe Kent shared his 20+ year military career including Special Forces operations in Iraq, Yemen, and Africa following 9/11
  • →The episode marked Memorial Day with tributes to Kent and his late wife who was killed in Syria while serving in the military
  • →Analysis of Butler's voting record including Trump impeachment, border wall funding withdrawal, and support for keeping troops in Syria
  • →Discussion of America's political fractures and the inability to persuade those with fundamentally different factional beliefs

Key Moments

  • 0:00
    Opening/News Analysis
    Tim Pool opens with analysis of Michael Flynn's controversial Myanmar coup comments and concerns about political fractures
  • 0:29
    Memorial Day Tribute
    Transition to Memorial Day tribute and introduction of guest Joe Kent
  • 1:10
    Military Background
    Joe Kent shares his 20+ year Army career, Green Beret service, and combat deployments in Iraq, Yemen, and Africa
  • 2:04
    Personal Story
    Kent discusses his late wife's death in Syria and how it propelled him toward political activism
  • 4:44
    Campaign Discussion
    Deep dive into Kent's America First campaign against Jamie Herra Butler and her voting record
  • 5:52
    Election Analysis
    Discussion of why a self-described Democrat would run as a Republican and the nature of career politicians

Notable Quotes

“It doesn't matter what you personally, what I personally believe or what anyone really personally believes. It matters what the factions believe and how many there are.”

— Tim Pool · Opening discussion about political divisions and factions

“Why couldn't it happen? He says there's nothing stopping it, and it should happen, which the best way I can see it is him calling for a military coup, saying it should happen here in the United States.”

— Tim Pool · Analysis of Michael Flynn's controversial Myanmar coup comments

“I was in the Army for a little bit over 20 years. I was a Green Beret. Started out as enlisted guy in Ranger Regiment. Worked my way into Special Forces. I joined just before 9-11.”

— Joe Kent · Introduction of military background and service

“Good to see you, Joe. Thank you. I'm looking forward to hearing more about your experience the last couple decades.”

— Ian Crossland · Co-host greeting and introduction of guest interview segment

“We've got to do something about this, man. We've got to stop this stuff. But sincerely, man, on Memorial Day, I mean, thanks for being here.”

— Tim Pool · Memorial Day tribute and transition to political discussion

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