The Jason Stapleton Program

It should come as no surprise that comedian turned political hack Al Frankin is now advocating for government censorship of social media.

Apparently, he believes social media has gotten too big to be managed by the companies that run the platforms. His solution? The government should decide what gets posted and what doesn't.

Anyone else find it humorous that Frankin thinks government would do a better job of managing social media than the media companies themselves?

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We're also going to talk Venezuela. They have finally defaulted on their debt, and I want to take time and walk you through everything that's happened over the last decade that's lead to the demise of this once thriving country.

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Jason

I love days like today. We've got some interesting articles that allow for some great story and commentary.

I also go into a little rant about the 5 Principles of Liberty.

If you're listening to today's show and are looking for the link to my Trading Mastery Program here's the link:

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Talk soon,

Jason

In the last couple of weeks, I've been focused on taxes, the economy and the current social state of America.

Part of what we're dealing with is a highly partisan society that puts "team" politics ahead of good judgment and sound policy.

Take the current tax plan for example. Nobody in their right mind could look objectively at what Republicans have produced and thought its a good idea.

Then there's the controversy surrounding. Roy Moore and his alleged sexual misconduct with young women 30 years ago.

Finally, you've got the story of Rand Paul who now has six broken ribs thanks to his neighbor who attacked him for, as of yet, unknown reasons.

There's a breakdown happening in society. We've lost a sense of our own humanity, and if we don't get it back, if we don't teach it to our children we're going to end up going over the cliff.

Jason

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I always love listening to politicians talk about bills they're championing. You'd think everything they did was a monumental achievement that was changing the course of human existence and improving the lives of every American.

It's all B.S. Half the time the things they're taking credit for are just ideas and the other half of the time they're lying about what they're really doing.

Take the current tax bill the Senate is voting on. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is calling it an "extraordinary accomplishment."

Is it? Hardly. What the Republicans have created is a budget that ads 1.5 trillion dollars to the deficit, reduces the tax burden to corporations and high earners while doing nothing for the middle class.

You may think I sound like a Democrat, and maybe today I do, but this bill is garbage. Taxation is theft. If you're going to reduce the theft, I'm all for it, but do it equally so everyone benefits and don't cut taxes only to borrow the difference and lay it on our children and grandchildren.

Republicans produced a turd, and they're trying to convince you it's a diamond. Don't be fooled.

Jason

It seems like the last few months have been a blur. I've been traveling so much the show has had to take a back seat to other responsibilities.

That sucks because this show has always been a passion project for me and the passion is still there. But I've got some good news...

First, it would appear, at least for the rest of the month, I'm going to be behind the mic every day. It's back to the old routine, and that's going to feel good.

Second, As I look into next year, I've decided I want to make the show my primary focus. For three years I've done the show part-time as a labor of love, but if this show is ever going to have the impact, I want it's going to take a full-time effort.

Right now I'm working with advertisers and partners to help make this possible, and I could not be more excited. A move to a full-time show means not only do you get the show, five days a week, but it also means I'll have time for all the little things you've been asking for like short video clips, in-depth interviews, and live events. I may even hit a speaking event or two. :)

The bottom line is this; I just want to say thank you for your patience and commitment to this show and the ideas we promote. I know it might seem like my commitment has wained in the last few months but nothing could be further from the truth. I want to blow this show up into one of the most significant political and economic voices in America, and I could not do it without you.

Now, how about some news!
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Since I've been gone, I haven't had the chance to comment on the recent shooting in Texas. I've been watching a lot of coverage, and for some reason, the media wants to focus on bump stock legislation and mental health screenings.

You've got voices with varying political and social interests trying to spin the shooting to fit their agenda, and I don't feel like there are very many people having an honest discussion about gun violence and how we fix it.

So today I'll spend a chunk of the show giving you my thoughts on guns, background checks, mental health and how we solve the explosion in violence we see, not just here in America but around the world.

Jason