The David Pakman Show BONUS FREEBIE: SCOTUS asked to overturn same sex marriage, Ken Paxton wants Beto O'Rourke in jail
Aug 16, 2025
Ken Paxton's political antics take center stage as he seeks to imprison Beto O'Rourke over alleged fundraising missteps. The Supreme Court's recent request to reconsider same-sex marriage rights raises eyebrows, amid ongoing legal challenges from unlikely opponents. Meanwhile, a proposed bill to criminalize porn sparks debate on morality and freedom of expression. The podcast also dissects strategic maneuvers by Texas Republicans in an evolving political landscape, balancing social issues against voter concerns leading into midterm elections.
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Origins Of The 'Jewish Space Lasers' Claim
- Marjorie Taylor Greene previously posted in 2018 speculating California wildfires were caused by space-based solar generators funded by the Rothschilds.
- She didn't use the exact phrase "Jewish space lasers," but that captures the gist of her conspiratorial post.
Paxton's Legal Threat Against Beto
- Texas AG Ken Paxton sued Beto O'Rourke alleging deceptive fundraising that illegally supported Democratic lawmakers' walkout.
- David Pakman questions imprisoning O'Rourke for rally remarks and urges careful legal evaluation.
When Law Replaces Persuasion
- Republicans rely on legal and procedural pressure when policy arguments fail to win public support.
- Pakman suggests if a policy is popular, it shouldn't need legal force to enforce it.