Timcast IRL · February 23, 2022 · 2h 0m

Timcast IRL #473 - National Guard To Deploy In DC Over US Freedom Convoy w/Steve Rene

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Episode Recap

In this Timcast IRL episode recorded on February 23, 2022, Tim Pool and co-host Ian Crossland discussed the US Freedom Convoy preparations in Washington D.C., with the National Guard reportedly being deployed in response to anticipated trucker protests similar to those occurring in Canada. The conversation opened with analysis of the Canadian Freedom Convoy, where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked extreme emergency powers, froze bank accounts of protesters including single mothers who donated as little as $50, and where police were accused of brutality against demonstrators. Tim referenced a Trafalgar Group poll showing 65% of likely Democrat voters supported Trudeau's actions, while 74% of unaffiliated voters and 87% of Republican voters disapproved. A separate Gallup poll was cited suggesting Democrats have largely tuned out news coverage, which Tim theorized might explain their support for authoritarian measures. The show also covered Kyle Rittenhouse's announcement of defamation lawsuits against critics including Cenk Uygur and Whoopi Goldberg. The conversation shifted to international affairs, with analysis of President Biden's sanctions against Russian officials and the potential closure of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline amid escalating tensions over Ukraine. Guest Steve Rene, COO of Fortitude Ranch, provided insights drawing on his military experience and time living in Belarus and visiting Ukraine, warning about the potential for conflict escalation in Eastern Europe reminiscent of how World War I began with seemingly minor triggers.

TL;DR

  • →DC officials requested National Guard deployment for the US Freedom Convoy, with troops reportedly set to deploy Tuesday through end of March
  • →A Trafalgar Group poll showed 65% of likely Democrat voters support Trudeau's emergency powers in Canada, while 74% of independents and 87% of Republicans disapproved
  • →Gallup poll cited showing Democrats have largely tuned out news consumption compared to other voter groups
  • →Biden announced sanctions against Russian officials amid Ukraine tensions, with Nord Stream 2 pipeline potentially being shut down
  • →Guest Steve Rene, COO of Fortitude Ranch, provided analysis on the Ukraine situation drawing from his military experience and time living in Belarus
  • →Kyle Rittenhouse announced plans to file defamation lawsuits against Cenk Uygur and Whoopi Goldberg for smearing his character

Key Moments

  • 0:00
    Opening and US Freedom Convoy Coverage
    Tim opened the show discussing Fox News reports that DC is preparing for the US Freedom Convoy with National Guard deployment requested, tow trucks spotted near the National Mall, and security perimeter fencing being installed ahead of the March 1st State of the Union address
  • 2:35
    Canadian Freedom Convoy Analysis
    Deep dive into Trudeau's emergency powers, frozen bank accounts, police brutality against protesters, and leaked messages of police mocking and injuring demonstrators including trampling a woman with horses
  • 6:03
    Democrat Voter Poll Analysis
    Tim analyzed the Trafalgar Group poll showing 65% of Democrats support Trudeau's actions, discussing implications for what might happen if similar protests occurred in the US under Democrat administration
  • 11:00
    Biden Sanctions and Ukraine Tensions
    Discussion of Biden's sanctions against Russian officials, potential Nord Stream 2 closure, and analysis of escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine with Steve Rene providing expert perspective
  • 20:00
    Steve Rene Guest Segment
    Interview with Fortitude Ranch COO Steve Rene about his background, military experience, time living in Belarus and visiting Ukraine, and analysis of the European security situation

Notable Quotes

“DC is preparing for the U.S. Freedom Convoy and is being reported by Fox that the National Guard will be deployed. So we can expect things to get, well, maybe not so much out of hand, but a bit more serious here in the U.S.”

— Tim Pool · opening segment discussing National Guard deployment for US Freedom Convoy

“That says a lot about where Democrat voters in this country are. Now, interestingly, in this poll, unaffiliated voters overwhelmingly disapprove, 74%. Republican voters, I believe it's 87, overwhelmingly disapprove what is going on in this country that Democrat voters are holding these extreme authoritarian views and supporting this kind of insanity.”

— Tim Pool · analyzing Trafalgar Group poll on Democrat support for Trudeau's emergency powers

“War is no joke. World War I began for much less than what we're looking at right now. It's just a bunch of defensive packs triggering and no one really knew what the hell was going on and all of a sudden everyone's fighting each other. Be ever vigilant if you want to prevent this stuff.”

— Steve Rene · warning about potential escalation of Ukraine conflict based on historical parallels

“A lot of people don't think there could be an expansion of conflict over some regional conflict in Europe. But you got gotta understand that if the conflict does escalate and Putin is putting peacekeepers military into eastern Ukraine it's just dominoes falling now.”

— Tim Pool · analysis of how escalation between Russia and Ukraine could lead to broader conflict

“This is going to be a great conversation. I'm really looking forward to hearing your insights.”

— Ian Crossland · welcoming Steve Rene and expressing anticipation for his expertise on Ukraine situation

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