Timcast IRL · June 22, 2022 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #556 - Leftist Group Jane's Revenge Calls For Terror Campaign Over Roe v. Wade w/Larry Sharpe
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL Episode 556 aired on June 22, 2022, with Tim Pool and co-hosts Ian Crossland and Seamus Coghlan welcoming guest Larry Sharpe. The episode opened with discussion of the Supreme Court's pending decisions on Roe v. Wade, Planned Parenthood v. Casey, and the Bruin gun rights case. Tim Pool criticized the court's delay in issuing rulings, suggesting they were attempting to desensitize the public. The main segment focused on the leftist group Jane's Revenge, which had distributed flyers in Washington D.C. threatening a 'night of rage' should Roe be overturned. Tim Pool noted the group had already claimed responsibility for vandalism and firebombings at over 20 pro-life centers and politician offices. He highlighted that a man had attempted to kill Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh. The panel discussed how the GOP had called on DHS and the FBI to designate Jane's Revenge as a domestic terror organization. Tim Pool reflected on the dramatic political changes since 2018, noting the unprecedented nature of threats against Supreme Court justices and pro-life facilities. The show also previewed upcoming coverage including gun control, the Federal Reserve, and other documentary projects. Larry Sharpe, a libertarian gubernatorial candidate from New York, provided commentary throughout the broadcast, offering his characteristic optimistic yet realistic perspective on the political landscape.
TL;DR
- →Supreme Court expected to overturn Roe v. Wade and issue rulings on gun rights with the Bruin case
- →Leftist group Jane's Revenge threatens 'night of rage' with flyers in DC calling for violence
- →Over 20 pro-life centers and politician offices vandalized or firebombed, with Jane's Revenge claiming responsibility
- →Man arrested for attempting to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh
- →Tim Pool reflects on how political violence has escalated dramatically since 2018
- →Panel discusses potential for gun rights expansion in Democrat-controlled states requiring concealed carry permits
Key Moments
- 0:00OpeningTim Pool introduces the episode discussing delayed Supreme Court rulings on Roe v. Wade, Casey, and Bruin case
- 0:59Jane's Revenge CoverageMain story on leftist group threatening terrorism and violence over potential Roe overturning
- 3:40Larry Sharpe IntroducedLibertarian gubernatorial candidate joins the broadcast for discussion
- 5:32Independent Article DiscussionTim reads from left-leaning Independent article covering Jane's Revenge threats
- 9:00Political Violence AnalysisPanel discusses escalating political violence and threats against Supreme Court justices
Notable Quotes
“It is violence as a threat to sway political opinion.”
— Tim Pool · defining the tactics of Jane's Revenge
“If I were to tell you four years ago that in four years, the Supreme Court would be on the verge of overturning Roe v. Wade and Casey, and a far left group will be threatening to burn down pregnancy centers, commit acts of violence against people, and someone would try to kill a sitting Supreme Court justice. You'd have told me I was nuts.”
— Tim Pool · reflecting on political changes since 2018
“I am a very handsome man who- All right. And humble. And also humble of all my traits. My modesty is second to none.”
— Larry Sharpe · self-introduction with humor
“The GOP has called on the federal government, the DHS, and the FBI to label this group a domestic terror organization. I don't think the federal government actually does that.”
— Tim Pool · critiquing federal response to threats
“realistically optimistic, but I'm sweating spiritually right now.”
— Ian Crossland · co-host reaction to political situation