Timcast IRL · January 29, 2022 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #457 - PA Court Rules Mail In Voting UNCONSTITUTIONAL Sparking Electoral Chaos w/Tom Garrett
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode #457 opened with host Tim Pool and co-hosts discussing a Pennsylvania court ruling that struck down the state's universal mail-in voting law as unconstitutional. The panel examined how both Democrats and Republicans had previously passed the law despite constitutional concerns, and how both parties are now attempting to amend the constitution to make such voting legal. The discussion highlighted the potential chaos this could cause for upcoming elections. Tom Garrett was introduced as a guest, sharing his background as a military veteran, former prosecutor, Virginia State Senator, and former Congressman who now focuses on human rights advocacy. He discussed working on a documentary series called ExileSeries.com covering human rights abuses in conflict zones, mentioning difficulties getting networks to pick up the project due to criticism of China. The panel also addressed the Joe Rogan and Spotify controversy, Black Lives Matter organizational issues, and broader concerns about identity politics dividing Americans.
TL;DR
- →Pennsylvania court ruled universal mail-in voting law unconstitutional, creating potential chaos for future elections
- →Both parties are now attempting to amend the state constitution to legitimize mail-in voting they previously passed illegally
- →Tom Garrett discussed his documentary work in Syria and conflict zones highlighting human rights abuses
- →Networks refusing to pick up his documentary because of critical content about China
- →Panel addressed Joe Rogan/Spotify controversy and Black Lives Matter organizational issues
- →Discussion on how identity politics and wokeness are dangerous and divisive for Americans
Key Moments
- 0:00OpeningIntro and discussion of PA court ruling on mail-in voting unconstitutionality
- 6:05Guest IntroductionTom Garrett introduced, shares background as military veteran, lawyer, and former Congressman
- 7:00Human Rights WorkTom Garrett discusses documentary series on human rights in conflict zones and challenges with networks
- 12:00Identity PoliticsPanel discusses dangers of wokeness and identity politics dividing Americans
- 15:00Other StoriesJoe Rogan/Spotify controversy and Black Lives Matter organizational issues addressed
- 18:00Panel ReactionsSeamus and Ian Crossland provide additional commentary on topics discussed
Notable Quotes
“This country is in some deep ish, if you know what I mean. This story is absolutely off the wall and saying so.”
— Tim Pool · opening discussion of PA court ruling
“I don't think this means anything for 2020, other than it'll make Trump supporters pissed off. But for moving forward, the midterms and potentially 2024, this could have a very serious impact.”
— Tim Pool · analysis of ruling's implications
“The odds of being born in this country are one in 26. But while we speak, there are people who are being raped and murdered and tortured and displaced because of who they love, because of how they worship, because they choose not to worship.”
— Tom Garrett · human rights discussion
“If you dissect everything into my hair color is this, or my skin color is that, then you've lost the real essence of what's important, right? And that's humanity itself.”
— Tim Pool · identity politics criticism
“Can you do this series without talking bad about China? And I'm like, we could do a Beatles doc without talking about John. It would suck.”
— Tom Garrett · documentary network difficulties