In this episode, the hosts delve into the fascinating and embellished life of a former showbiz player turned politician. They also discuss the uselessness of the Democrat and Republican nominating processes, the concept of unfunded liabilities in government spending, and the evolving landscape of podcasting. They explore an interview about changes in aircraft shootdown guidelines and the right-wing's desperation for pop culture acceptance.
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Aaron Russo's exaggerated claims about his past achievements and connections with liberal celebrities are debunked, impacting his credibility.
Aaron Russo's baseless assertion of knowing a Rockefeller fuels conspiracy theories and influences his documentary 'America: Freedom to Fascism.'
Alex Jones misrepresents an updated FAA document, falsely alleging it supports a 9/11 stand-down order, challenging the accuracy of this conspiracy theory.
Deep dives
Aaron Russo recalls his resume and Hollywood support
Aaron Russo boasts about his past accomplishments in the entertainment industry, claiming to have managed Bette Midler and produced well-known films. He also mentions receiving support from liberal celebrities like Jack Nicholson during his run for governor of Nevada. However, his claims are exaggerated and he ultimately did not secure the Libertarian Party nomination for president in 2004.
Aaron Russo's connection to the Rockefeller family
Aaron Russo falsely asserts that he knows a member of the Rockefeller family who confided in him about the New World Order. This claim is baseless, as the person he references is not a genuine Rockefeller family member. Russo's connection to this fabricated narrative becomes a cornerstone of conspiracy theories he promotes, impacting his later work in producing the documentary 'America: Freedom to Fascism.'
Aaron Russo's wrong predictions and fear-mongering
Aaron Russo's predictions and fear-mongering turn out to be unfounded. His assertions about a potential military draft, the Federal Reserve's power, and the idea of Bush and Kerry being the same person lack factual basis. His claims about unfunded liabilities ignore the nuances and are used as conservative talking points against government spending on social welfare.
Alex Jones misrepresents the 9/11 stand-down order
Alex Jones discusses a supposed 9/11 stand-down order discovered by Jim Hoffman. However, Hoffman is a discredited conspiracy theorist, and the document in question is an update to guidelines for dealing with aircraft piracy. The changes made are routine and do not support Alex's narrative of a stand-down order. He misrepresents the document to fit his conspiracy theories.
Misleading information about the responsibility for decision making
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses a document from 2001 that updates an earlier document from 1997. The speaker emphasizes that the updated document does not change the responsibility for decision making regarding the shooting down of civilian aircraft. The speaker clarifies that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for monitoring flights and requesting assistance from the Department of Defense. The speaker refutes the claim that the document grants immediate response authority to shoot down civilian aircraft and highlights that military power cannot be used on civilians. Overall, the podcast challenges the accuracy of certain claims regarding the updated document.
Misrepresentation of a bill and fear-mongering
Another topic discussed in the podcast is a bill, S742, which the speaker claims would put protesters in a forest labor camp for life. The speaker reads from the bill and points out various crimes that could result in life sentences if committed within the context of terrorism. However, the speaker misrepresents the bill by falsely claiming that blocking traffic is included as a crime. The bill is actually an Oregon State Senate bill that did not pass. Its intention is to supplement existing laws with additional offenses related to terrorism. The speaker's fear-mongering and exaggeration of the bill's implications is misleading and incorrect.
In this installment, Dan and Jordan take a trip to the past to take in the episode where Alex spoke to Libertarian political hopeful, alleged friend of someone who claimed to be a relative of the Rockefellers, and former showbiz player Aaron Russo for the first time.
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