Timcast IRL · September 24, 2021 · 2h 0m

Timcast IRL #378 - AOC Cries When Almost EVERY Rep Votes Against Her w/Malcolm FleX

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Episode Recap

Timcast IRL episode 378 featured Tim Pool and his co-hosts discussing the recent controversy surrounding Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's attempt to defund Israel's Iron Dome defense system. The discussion centered on a congressional vote where an overwhelming 420 representatives voted to approve $1 billion in funding for the Iron Dome, while only 9 voted against it. Tim Pool expressed his belief that this vote demonstrated AOC's disconnect from mainstream American politics, noting that despite her massive social media following of 12 million Twitter users, her political positions represent a fringe minority rather than the average American voter. The co-hosts were joined by Malcolm Flex, a political activist with background in biological research, who provided commentary on the political landscape. Tim argued that AOC's tears during the aftermath of the vote illustrated how progressive political views are disconnected from congressional reality. The discussion also touched on broader themes of political dysfunction, questioning why the U.S. continues to fund various international military and defense programs, while also exploring the dynamics of how fringe political movements can funnel money and support to candidates in seemingly unwinnable districts. The episode highlighted the bipartisan nature of the Iron Dome vote as evidence that even within Congress, AOC's progressive stance was widely rejected.

TL;DR

  • →420 congressional representatives voted to fund Israel's Iron Dome defense system while only 9 voted against it, with AOC and Rashida Tlaib among those opposing funding
  • →Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reportedly cried following the overwhelming rejection of her attempt to defund the Iron Dome
  • →Tim Pool argued that AOC's defeat demonstrates she represents a fringe minority rather than mainstream American political views
  • →The discussion explored how external funding from fringe political groups can enable politicians like AOC to win districts without broad local support
  • →Malcolm Flex joined as a guest to discuss political activism and scientific research in the context of current events
  • →Tim discussed broader questions about U.S. foreign policy funding, questioning why America funds Iron Dome, South Korea, Germany, and other international programs

Key Moments

  • 0:00
    Opening and Iron Dome Introduction
    Tim introduces the main story about AOC's failed attempt to defund Israel's Iron Dome defense system and the congressional vote that followed
  • 1:20
    AOC Analysis
    Tim provides analysis of AOC's political position and why her crying demonstrates her disconnect from average Americans
  • 1:47
    Guest Introduction
    Malcolm Flex joins the show and introduces himself as a political activist with background in biological research
  • 3:49
    News Reading
    Tim reads from Daily Mail article about AOC bursting into tears and the 420-9 vote, further discussing Rashida Tlaib being accused of anti-Semitism
  • 5:33
    Foreign Policy Debate
    Tim discusses broader questions about U.S. funding of allies including Israel, while acknowledging some validity to arguments about reducing foreign aid

Notable Quotes

“AOC began crying. I think this is important because it shows you, look, I know a lot of people are probably like, oh, Tim's just ragging on AOC. No, it really does show you that this progressive world or whatever it is, this worldview is fake.”

— Tim Pool · opening analysis

“She is nowhere near the average American. She represents a fringe minority. And this is the perfect example. And her behavior is a perfect example.”

— Tim Pool · main discussion

“I actually go by Malcolm Flex. And pretty much I am what you would call a mishmash of a bunch of different recurring tropes and themes all rolled into one package but one of the most salient themes that a lot of people see on my social media is that yes i do work in research and biological of the sort.”

— Malcolm Flex · guest introduction

“AOC does not represent her district. AOC represents fringe political individuals across the country who funnel money into her district, which she uses as a vehicle to sit in Congress.”

— Tim Pool · analysis

“Actor, musician, social media entrepreneur coming at you. What's up? Talent stack, baby.”

— Ian Crossland · co-host introduction

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