Troy Nehlms discusses stolen valor. Topics include anticipation for political debates, controversies in society, American history, pronoun usage, critique of modern society, and political blame for issues like the migrant crisis in Denver. Criticism of closure of recreation centers, false representation of military achievements, upcoming Trump-Biden debate strategies, and concerns about hosts of presidential debates.
Local services impacted by migrant crisis in Denver leading to criticism of Mayor's mismanagement.
Controversy over stolen valor involving Republican Representative Troy Nells raises concerns in military and political circles.
Criticism of CNN's presidential debate format changes and Interior Department's language guide for inclusivity.
Deep dives
Mayor of Denver slashes services due to migrant surge impact
Reduced services in Denver due to migrant crisis include shorter hours at recreation centers and closure of spring flower beds. While blaming Republicans amidst stalled bills to address the crisis, the impact on local communities and children is profound, with overrun capacities in schools and limited resources for new students.
Political analyst criticizes liberal handling of migrant crisis in Denver
Criticism is directed at the emotional response and mismanagement by the Mayor of Denver towards the migrant crisis. The failed bills and emotional reactions have led to detrimental effects on city services and local communities, showcasing the disparity between liberal ideology and governing reality.
Republican Congressman faces scrutiny over wearing Combat Infantryman's Badge
Republican Representative Troy Nells faces backlash for wearing the Combat Infantryman's Badge, a military honor reserved for infantry combatants, even though he was never part of the infantry. The controversy has stirred concerns of stolen valor and disrespect for military traditions within the veteran and political communities.
A veteran shares his experience of having his Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) rescinded by the Department of the Army, questioning the decision and highlighting the significance and importance of the badge. He criticizes the individual's dishonesty and emphasizes the sacredness of military awards, highlighting the impact of false representations in the veteran community.
Debate Format Criticized, Interior Department Language Guidelines, and Presidential Debate Commission
The podcast delves into criticisms of CNN's upcoming presidential debate format, including changes such as shorter response times, lack of a live audience, and potential bias. It also addresses the Interior Department's inclusive language guide, which advises against using gender-specific terms. Furthermore, it discusses the Presidential Debate Commission's involvement in the debate setup and the impact of news outlets operating debates for the first time in over 30 years.