The Pete Quiñones Show

09/25/2025 - Old Glory Club Livestream - Open Season on Right Wingers ft. John Esten Cooke

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Sep 26, 2025
Join John Esten Cooke, a Congressional staffer offering a behind-the-scenes look at Capitol Hill, alongside Raging Mandrill, the witty 'chimping correspondent'. They dive into the recent surge of political violence, analyzing the Dallas ICE shooting and criticizing the media's responses. Cooke breaks down how congressional investigations work, highlighting the challenges of subpoena processes. With insights on local organizing and the need to confront left-wing extremism, the conversation sparks a call to action for civic engagement.
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INSIGHT

Sustained Wave Of Targeted Violence

  • The hosts argue there has been a sustained six-week wave of left-wing violence targeting conservative figures and institutions.
  • They claim this pattern shows increasing targeting and coordination rather than random isolated incidents.
ANECDOTE

Dallas ICE Facility Shooting Recount

  • Red Hawk recounts a Dallas shooter who fired at an ICE facility, killing two detainees and then fled to Canada.
  • The hosts use the incident to illustrate the supposed real-world consequences of left-wing rhetoric and inaction.
INSIGHT

Left Violence Becoming Networked

  • Raging Mandrill describes left-wing violence evolving from random acts to more targeted, networked operations.
  • He frames two possible outcomes: sustained success for attackers or attrition and disruption by authorities.
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