Timcast IRL · December 3, 2021 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #419 - Germany Locks Down Unvaxxed, Plans MANDATORY Vaccines w/Jon Miltimore
Episode Recap
In this Timcast IRL episode recorded on December 3, 2021, Tim Pool and co-hosts discussed several urgent topics, starting with Germany's announcement of lockdowns for unvaccinated individuals and plans for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations. Tim compared these measures to those in Austria and Australia, where he noted even more severe restrictions including what he described as quarantine camps. The conversation then shifted to a billionaire's prediction of a 30% chance of civil war-like conflict in the United States within the next decade, referencing a Harvard study showing millennials share this fear. Tim analyzed the political landscape, noting that 19 Democrats had abandoned their seats and predicting a potential red wave. The hosts also discussed Rumble's acquisition by institutional investors through a SPAC, with Tim expressing concern that free speech platforms will only tolerate content as far as investors allow. Jon Miltimore from the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) joined the discussion to provide perspective on free markets and economic liberty.
TL;DR
- →Germany announced lockdowns for unvaccinated people and plans for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations, drawing comparisons to Austria's measures and Australia's quarantine camps.
- →A billionaire predicted a 30% chance of civil war-like conflict in the US within 10 years, supported by a Harvard study showing millennials share similar fears.
- →Tim analyzed the political landscape, noting 19 Democrats have abandoned their seats, suggesting a potential red wave in upcoming elections.
- →Rumble announced going public through a SPAC with institutional investors, raising concerns about corporate influence on free speech platforms.
- →Jon Miltimore from FEE joined to discuss free markets and economic liberty in relation to the changing media landscape.
- →The hosts discussed potential Supreme Court action on Roe v Wade and anticipated reactions from blue states.
Key Moments
- 0:00OpeningTim introduces the episode and begins discussion on Germany's vaccine mandates and lockdowns
- 30:00Civil War DiscussionAnalysis of billionaire predictions and Harvard study on civil war fears
- 60:00Political AnalysisDiscussion of Democrat seat losses and potential red wave
- 90:00Rumble SPAC DealDeep dive into Rumble's acquisition by institutional investors and implications for free speech
- 120:00Guest SegmentJon Miltimore joins to discuss economic liberty and free markets
Notable Quotes
“Germany has announced lockdowns for people who are unvaccinated, very similar to what we saw in Australia. And it was funny. I'm sorry, not Australia, Austria.”
— Tim Pool · opening segment on COVID lockdowns
“The authoritarianism is now endemic. It's a part of our lives now. It'll be seasonal like the flu.”
— Tim Pool · main discussion on government overreach
“We're a libertarian group. Been around since 1946.”
— Jon Miltimore · introduction as guest from FEE
“Institutional investors are now the advisors to Rumble and have a huge role and are merging with them. And I think this is possibly a good thing. But I think short-term, good. Long-term, apocalyptic, bad.”
— Tim Pool · analysis of Rumble's SPAC deal
“Support us. But now I give you what I'm very proud of. We have a new T-shirt. And we actually pinned the link to the poster version of this.”
— Ian Crossland · co-host segment announcing merchandise