Timcast IRL · October 19, 2023 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #885 Far Left STORM CAPITOL In Support Of Gaza, Hospital Strike WAS A HOAX w/Angela McArdle
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 885 aired on October 19, 2023, with Tim Pool leading a panel discussion on several major news stories. The primary focus was on far-left protesters who stormed the Capitol building in support of Gaza, with over 300 demonstrators arrested after staging a sit-in in the rotunda of the Congress complex. Tim Pool and his co-hosts discussed the apparent double standard in how these protesters would likely be treated compared to January 6th participants, noting that they would likely receive minimal consequences rather than lengthy prosecutions. The show also covered the debunking of the hospital strike story in Gaza, which emerged as likely being a parking lot fire from a misfired Hamas rocket rather than an Israeli airstrike that killed hundreds. Tim Pool criticized President Biden's response, including the cancellation of a peace mission to Jordan and the announcement of $100 million in aid to Gaza. Angela McArdle, Chair of the National Libertarian Party, joined the discussion to provide updates on the party and the upcoming presidential race. Co-hosts Hannah Claire Brimelow and Brett from Pop Culture Crisis contributed their perspectives on the double standards and media coverage of these events.
TL;DR
- →Over 300 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested after storming the Capitol building in support of Gaza, prompting discussion about treatment compared to January 6th participants
- →The hospital strike story in Gaza was debunked as likely being a parking lot fire from a misfired Hamas rocket, not an Israeli airstrike killing hundreds
- →President Biden's peace mission to Jordan was canceled due to the false hospital narrative, and he subsequently announced $100 million in aid to Gaza
- →Tim Pool highlighted the double standard in how Capitol rioters from January 6th were prosecuted versus how the Gaza protesters will likely be treated
- →Angela McArdle joined to discuss Libertarian Party updates and the 2024 presidential race
- →Co-hosts discussed media coverage and the Q Shaman comparisons made by some on social media regarding the protests
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Ad ReadsTim Pool opens with BetMGM Casino ad read and introduces the major story of far-left protesters storming the Capitol
- 1:29Hospital Strike Hoax DiscussionTim explains how the hospital bombing story was debunked as likely being a parking lot fire from a misfired Hamas rocket
- 2:11Biden Response CriticismTim criticizes Biden canceling his peace mission and announcing $100 million to Gaza
- 3:19Angela McArdle IntroductionTim introduces Angela McArdle, Chair of the National Libertarian Party, and she briefly explains her role
- 4:29Capitol Protest CoveragePanel begins discussing the Daily Mail story about 300+ pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at the Capitol
- 6:09Double Standard AnalysisTim and co-hosts discuss the double standard in treatment of these protesters versus January 6th participants
Notable Quotes
“There was an insurrection at the Capitol. Far-left extremists in support of Gaza stormed the Cannon Building, and they were subsequently arrested.”
— Tim Pool · opening segment discussing the main story
“It turns out that whole story was a hoax. I mean, technically it was likely Hamas, but it was a parking lot fire. No joke. Video emerging after the fact in daylight shows the hospital is still intact.”
— Tim Pool · explaining the hospital strike debunking
“I am the chair of the national libertarian party.”
— Angela McArdle · guest introduction
“These lies caused the peace mission of Joe Biden to get canceled in Jordan. And now Joe Biden says he's going to give $100 million to Gaza.”
— Tim Pool · criticizing Biden's response
“We can see the double standard right in front of our eyes. None of these people should go to jail for a long period of time, but we can see the double standard.”
— Tim Pool · comparing treatment to January 6th participants