Timcast IRL · July 14, 2022 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #571 - Democrat Infanticide Position Escalating Calls For Civil War w/ Kurt Schlichter
Featuring: Kurt Schlichter
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 571, titled 'Democrat Infanticide Position Escalating Calls For Civil War', aired on July 14, 2022. Tim Pool and co-hosts, including Ian Crossland and returning guest Libby Emmons, were joined by noted Los Angeles trial lawyer and retired Army infantry colonel Kurt Schlichter. The discussion centered on a House Oversight Committee hearing where pro-abortion witnesses refused to denounce infanticide, with Tim expressing alarm that witnesses would not simply say killing newborns is wrong. The hosts discussed Matt Walsh's viral Twitter thread declaring he cannot coexist with those who support abortion, and Tim referenced his own Newsweek op-ed addressing what he called lies from the January 6th committee. The panel connected these cultural flashpoints to broader concerns about hyperinflation, food shortages, and political division, with Kurt mentioning his new book on national divorce and civil conflict. Tim warned that when combined with economic pressures similar to Weimar Germany, these moral and political divisions create a dangerous situation. The conversation touched on Democrats calling for Biden to declare a health emergency to bypass state abortion rulings, with the hosts agreeing that rhetoric from both sides has escalated to levels suggesting civil conflict may be imminent.
TL;DR
- →House Oversight Committee hearing featured pro-abortion witnesses who refused to denounce infanticide when directly asked by Representative Ralph Norman
- →Matt Walsh's viral Twitter thread declaring 'I can't live with these people' and predicting civil war was discussed as representative of growing political divisions
- →Tim referenced his Newsweek op-ed addressing smears from the January 6th committee and Salon article calling for Trump to be charged with treason
- →Panel discussed economic concerns including hyperinflation, food shortages, and historical parallels to Weimar Germany as contributors to potential civil conflict
- →Kurt Schlichter introduced his new book on national divorce and civil conflict, noting he is a retired Army infantry colonel and Los Angeles trial lawyer
- →Democrats calling for Biden to declare health emergency to bypass state abortion rulings were discussed as another flashpoint escalating tensions
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and BetMGM Ad ReadIntroduction with BetMGM Casino advertisement and Tim launching into the main topic of the infanticide hearing
- 1:28Infanticide Hearing DiscussionTim discusses House Oversight Committee witnesses refusing to denounce infanticide and plays clips from the hearing
- 3:35Kurt Schlichter IntroductionTim introduces Kurt Schlichter, retired Army colonel and townhall.com columnist, who mentions his new book on civil conflict
- 4:29Economic and Political ParallelsTim and Kurt discuss Weimar Germany parallels, hyperinflation concerns, and how economic issues compound political tensions
- 5:21House Oversight Committee ClipsTim plays more clips from the hearing showing witnesses refusing to answer questions about infanticide
- 6:07Guest AnalysisProgressive guest who claimed late-term abortion doesn't happen is discussed, with Tim noting it may not happen because it's illegal
- 6:24Civil War DiscussionKurt Schlichter weighs in on the civil conflict discussions and his book's themes of national divorce
Notable Quotes
“So pro-abortion House Oversight Committee witnesses refused to denounce infanticide in what may be one of the weirdest hearings I've ever seen, they were just outright asked like how do you feel about it and they're like I'm not answering that, I refuse the premise... women are allowed to get abortions and it's like okay hold on a minute like it's not hard just to say no to this”
— Tim Pool · opening segment on hearing
“Matt Walsh is right. I don't understand how we can move forward as a country when you have people who outright will not just plainly say like, oh yeah, infanticide is bad. Come on. I think one witness did and three were like, I'm not answering that question. Why not? That's how divergent our worldviews are.”
— Tim Pool · main discussion on political division
“I am a noted Los Angeles trial lawyer. I am a senior columnist at townhall.com. I'm a retired United States Army infantry colonel. I want to emphasize I was not a judge advocate. And I am the author of a new book, which is conveniently placed behind me and discusses many of the topics that you've mentioned tonight, including national divorce, the possibility of civil conflict, and what we do about it.”
— Kurt Schlichter · guest introduction
“We've got hyperinflation, political chaos, bizarre perversions normalized. Yeah, I think you got a good... I think we ought to be on the lookout. I don't think that's crazy talk.”
— Tim Pool · economic concerns discussion
“I mean, if it wasn't for the economy, I don't think that the moral stuff would be such a big issue. But because of this inflation, I'm concerned. Smirks over Weimar Germany. I'm getting this 1928 vibe.”
— Ian Crossland · co-host commentary on economic factors
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About the Guests
Ian Crossland is a co-host on Timcast IRL, regularly appearing alongside Tim Pool to discuss current events, politics, and cultural issues.