The Pete Quiñones Show 10/23/2025 - Old Glory Club Livestream - 'No Kangs' w/ Guest Harvey Wallbanger
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Oct 24, 2025 Harvey Wallbanger, President of the Vitas Dominium chapter of the Old Glory Club, joins to dissect pressing political issues. They delve into Trump's lavish East Wing ballroom renovation, defending its high-culture appeal. The conversation shifts to the underwhelming No Kings protests and the left's attempts to co-opt colonial symbols. Wallbanger warns about the perils of weak trust in organizing after discussing group-chat leaks. Lastly, they highlight the opaque political funding from Democracy Engine and its implications on democracy.
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Privately Funded Renovation As Cultural Statement
- Paul argues Trump's privately funded White House ballroom reflects a defense of European-derived high culture.
- He says critics reveal a broader leftist hostility to cultural symbols outside their vision.
Left's Tactical Appropriation Of Americana
- Paul and Pete note the No Kangs protests flopped and reveal attempts to appropriate Americana symbols.
- They warn the left is tactically rebranding American imagery to recruit supporters.
Radical Core Within Largely Harmless Protests
- Hosts note the left tolerates radical groups within broad protests while hiding organizers.
- They caution a small radical core can convert larger, older protest crowds into serious threats.