Timcast IRL · June 18, 2020 · 2h 0m

TimcastIRL #78 - Rumors That Atlanta Cops REFUSE To Answer Calls As Cop Charged With MURDER

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Episode Recap

Timcast IRL episode 78 from June 18, 2020 opened with Tim Pool and co-hosts Adam and Lady Lydia discussing the controversial charging of an Atlanta police officer with felony murder in the Rayshard Brooks case. The hosts expressed disbelief at the decision, noting that body camera footage appeared to show Brooks struggling with officers and allegedly stealing a taser before firing it at the officer. The discussion then shifted to unconfirmed rumors that Atlanta police were refusing to answer calls or potentially walking off the job in response to the charges. Tim Pool stated he wouldn't blame officers for walking out, observing bipartisan support for both defunding police on the left and police strikes on the right. The conversation explored how police had lost goodwill with the public due to aggressive COVID-related enforcement against small business owners. The show then pivoted to speculation about China potentially going to war with India over water rights near the Pakistan border. Tim suggested that mass exodus from cities during the COVID pandemic combined with civil unrest and riots could be preparations for an impending international conflict. The episode concluded with discussion of a Twitter poll showing nearly 77,000 respondents supported Trump pardoning all non-violent marijuana offenders, with the hosts agreeing such a move would be politically advantageous.

TL;DR

  • →Atlanta police officer charged with felony murder in Rayshard Brooks case, with hosts questioning the decision after reviewing body camera footage
  • →Rumors circulated that Atlanta cops were refusing to answer calls or walking off the job, with Tim Pool saying he wouldn't blame them for quitting
  • →Hosts discussed how police had lost public goodwill due to aggressive enforcement against small businesses during COVID lockdowns
  • →Tim Pool speculated that China-India tensions over water rights near the Pakistan border could escalate to international conflict
  • →Speculation that mass exodus from cities combined with riots and increased gun sales represented preparations for potential war
  • →Discussion of Twitter poll showing 77,000 people supported Trump pardoning all non-violent marijuana offenses, with hosts agreeing it would be politically beneficial

Key Moments

  • 0:00
    Opening and Rayshard Brooks Case
    Tim and co-hosts open the show and immediately dive into the controversial felony murder charge against Atlanta officer Garrett Rolfe in the Rayshard Brooks case
  • 30:00
    Police Walkout Discussion
    Detailed discussion of rumors that Atlanta police were refusing to answer calls, with Tim arguing officers had bipartisan reason to walk out
  • 60:00
    China-India War Speculation
    Hosts explore speculation about China potentially going to war with India over water rights near the Pakistan border
  • 90:00
    War Preparation Theory
    Tim proposes theory connecting mass exodus from cities, riots, and increased gun sales to potential war preparation
  • 120:00
    Marijuana Pardon Poll
    Discussion of Twitter poll showing overwhelming support for Trump pardoning non-violent marijuana offenders

Notable Quotes

“they charged the cop in Atlanta in the Rayshard Brooks case with felony murder and a collective brick was pooped”

— Tim Pool · opening segment on the main news story

“every single cop in Atlanta should walk out right now. I wouldn't blame them at all. You either got to stand up for yourself and walk out or they want you to leave anyway. Hey, we got bipartisan approval on this one. It's time for the cops to walk out.”

— Tim Pool · main discussion on police walkouts

“it's a really really crazy story and there's rumors going around right now that the police are refusing to answer calls or walking off the job”

— Ian Crossland · main discussion on Atlanta police rumors

“what if everything we're seeing from the riots in the streets to what China is doing is the pieces being lined up for an international war”

— Tim Pool · speculation about larger geopolitical implications

“70 nearly 77,000 people answered yes in the affirmative that Donald Trump should pardon every non-violent marijuana offense”

— Ian Crossland · closing discussion on marijuana pardons

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