Timcast IRL · September 17, 2021 · 2h 0m

Timcast IRL #373 - New Hampshire Rep Moves To Secede From The United States w/Bill Ottman & Libby Emmons

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Episode Recap

Timcast IRL episode 373 featured Tim Pool and co-hosts discussing the controversial proposal by New Hampshire State Rep Mike Sylvia to secede from the United States. The conversation explored the Free State Project, a movement encouraging libertarians to relocate to New Hampshire to influence state policy. Bill Ottman, co-founder of Minds.com, joined the discussion along with Libby Emmons, editor-in-chief of the Postmillennial. The panel examined the growing divide between red and blue states, referencing Joe Biden's comments about vaccination patience and vaccination rate disparities. The conversation also covered Texas's sanctuary gun laws and the ongoing dispute with the ATF over suppressor regulations. Additionally, the hosts discussed the Postmillennial's coverage of a VPN company controversy involving Andy and broader cancel culture issues.

TL;DR

  • →New Hampshire State Rep Mike Sylvia filed paperwork proposing a constitutional amendment for New Hampshire to secede and become an independent nation
  • →Bill Ottman appeared as guest to discuss Minds.com and alternative social media platforms
  • →Libby Emmons joined to discuss her work as editor-in-chief of the Postmillennial and VPN company controversy
  • →Panel analyzed the Free State Project and whether libertarian migration to New Hampshire could lead to successful secession
  • →Discussion of Texas sanctuary gun laws and conflict with ATF over suppressor regulations
  • →Analysis of Biden's red state vs blue state rhetoric regarding vaccination mandates

Key Moments

  • 0:00
    Opening and Free State Project Introduction
    Tim Pool introduces the Free State Project and New Hampshire secession proposal
  • 30:00
    Secession Proposal Analysis
    Deep dive into Mike Sylvia's proposal and what it means for the union
  • 60:00
    Country Dividing Discussion
    Analysis of red state vs blue state divide, Biden's comments, and sanctuary laws
  • 90:00
    Guest Segment with Bill Ottman
    Minds.com co-founder joins to discuss tech platforms and censorship
  • 120:00
    Libby Emmons and Cancel Culture
    Postmillennial editor discusses VPN company controversy and cancel culture
  • 150:00
    Closing and Member Call-to-Action
    Tim encourages viewers to join TimCast.com for exclusive content

Notable Quotes

“The Free State Project is in full swing, my friends. If you've not heard of it, you probably should be following our good friend Luke Rudkowski on Twitter or his YouTube channel.”

— Tim Pool · introduction to the Free State Project

“It's only a matter of time until you actually have a vote that passes and you have a state saying, we hereby secede.”

— Tim Pool · analysis of libertarian migration to New Hampshire

“I'm Bill, co-founder of Minds, Minds.com. Whatever you do, don't go to Minds.com.”

— Bill Ottman · guest introduction

“The federal government seems to be slowly fizzling in a lot of ways. Joe Biden comes out and gives his announcements where he's basically only speaking to blue states.”

— Tim Pool · federal government authority discussion

“I'm Libby Emmons. I'm the editor-in-chief of the Postmillennial.”

— Libby Emmons · guest introduction

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