Timcast IRL · August 18, 2022 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #596 - Liz Cheney Thinking About Presidential Run After BLOWOUT w/Greg Price & Libby Emmons
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 596 featured Tim Pool and co-hosts discussing the stunning defeat of Liz Cheney in her Wyoming primary, where she lost by a decisive 38 points. The panel, including guests Greg Price and Libby Emmons, celebrated the defeat of what they described as a neocon dynasty that had championed pointless foreign wars. Greg Price toasted the end of the Cheney dynasty, calling it one of the worst neocon warmongers in Washington history. The conversation quickly turned to Cheney's apparent contemplation of a 2024 presidential run, with Tim Pool mocking her immediate pivot to comparing herself to Abraham Lincoln just minutes after her loss. The discussion then shifted to international affairs, particularly China's military posturing, including the deployment of troops to Russia for joint military exercises with Belarus, India, and Tajikistan. The hosts discussed China's escalating aggression toward Taiwan, including missile tests and what they characterized as a blockade of the island, as well as a second US congressional delegation visiting Taiwan. Tim Pool criticized Liz Cheney's opposition to Trump as anything but brave, noting she received massive media praise and opportunities for such stances, contrasting it with actual political courage. The episode closed with calls for viewers to support Timcast through memberships and merchandise.
TL;DR
- →Liz Cheney suffered a devastating primary defeat in Wyoming, losing by 38 points to a Trump-backed challenger, prompting immediate speculation about a 2024 presidential run
- →Greg Price and Libby Emmons joined to celebrate the defeat of the Cheney dynasty, calling it a victory against neocon warmongering
- →China deployed troops to Russia for joint military exercises while simultaneously escalating tensions with Taiwan through missile tests and naval blockades
- →A second US congressional delegation visited Taiwan, further antagonizing China and intensifying regional tensions
- →Tim Pool criticized the media narrative portraying Cheney's Trump opposition as brave, arguing it was the easiest path to media acclaim and Democrat funding
- →The panel discussed the political implications of Trump's destruction of the Bush, Clinton, and Cheney political dynasties
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Ad ReadIntro with BetMGM Casino ad read followed by breaking news of Liz Cheney's primary loss
- 0:51Liz Cheney DefeatedTim Pool reacts to the 38-point loss and announces Cheney is already considering a presidential run
- 1:26Guest Introduction and CelebrationGreg Price joins and celebrates the defeat of the Cheney dynasty as one of the worst neocon warmongers
- 4:12Presidential Run MockeryTim Pool mocks Cheney's immediate pivot to comparing herself to Abraham Lincoln after losing
- 5:22Neocon CritiqueGreg Price explains why opposing Trump was not brave but the easiest path to media praise and Democrat support
- 6:20China Military EscalationDiscussion shifts to China deploying troops to Russia and escalating tensions with Taiwan
Notable Quotes
“One of the worst neocon warmongers in the history of D.C. has been defeated. And not just her, but her entire family, the dynasty of the Cheneys that have spent years just, you know, sending people to die in pointless wars overseas.”
— Greg Price · celebrating Cheney's primary defeat
“The least brave thing any human being in Washington DC can do is claim to be a republican and come out against Trump. You will get showered with praise from the media. You'll get your own show. You'll be picked for The View. It's the easiest thing to do ever.”
— Tim Pool · criticizing media narrative that Cheney was brave
“We are purging our government and the Republican Party of neocons, rhinos, and globalists. We are replacing them with people who are America first and will actually fight for the people who elected them.”
— Greg Price · discussing the political shift
“Trump was one of the first major Republican candidates for president who came out and called out Bush and Cheney for the Iraq War. That's the only reason Liz Cheney hates him. It has nothing to do with January 6th.”
— Tim Pool · explaining the real source of Cheney's opposition to Trump
“China has deployed its troops to Russia for joint military exercises with Belarus and India and Tajikistan and other countries. And they say it's nothing to do with what's going on in this regional, international conflict, technically, because you got China doing military drills with Russia. Obviously, Ukraine and Taiwan play a huge role in this.”
— Tim Pool · discussing China's military moves