The Mad Centrist

By The Mad Centrist

"A sane person to an insane society must appear insane." ― Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

Not Mad as in Angry, Mad as in Insane.

And in an insane world, the sane are simply Mad. I am T

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October 31, 2024 TMC Episode 32 - Fascism
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It seems everyone is calling Donald Trump a fascist. But, what exactly is a fascist? And is it fair to call Trump a fascist? Join in on a stroll through history and compare the characteristics of fascism to the MAGA leader.

Also discover where Trump gets his "big men, tough men, with tears in their eyes" from!

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The MAD Centrist – named after the Kurt Vonnegut quote from The Monkey House, “A sane person to an insane society must appear insane.”

Show Notes:
The works most of this episode is based on: The 14 Characteristics of Fascism, by Lawrence Britt, Spring 2003

24 times Trump claimed to be the best at something: 24 Things Nobody Does Better Than Trump (According To Trump)

The list of pardons, from his own Justice Department: Office of the Pardon Attorney | Pardons Granted by President Donald J. Trump (2017-2021)

That Rally at Madison Square Garden, the one in 1939, not Trump's: Americans hold a Nazi rally in Madison Square Garden | February 20, 1939 | HISTORY

Tulsa Race Massacre: Tulsa Race Massacre ‑ Facts, Photos, Coverup | HISTORY

Waco Siege: Waco Siege ‑ Texas, Deaths & Survivors | HISTORY

Jan 6th Documentary 'Fight Like Hell': Fight Like Hell — FULL MOVIE

BONUS: David Bautista's commentary - warning GRAPHIC - wear he speaks about Taylor Swift: Dave Bautista on X: ". #LoveAmericaAgain #Vote https://t.co/yMHKp4DPXc" / X
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October 22, 2024 TMC Episode 31 - The Endorsement Episode
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Welcome to the first ever Endorsement Episode!

Who exactly does an avowed centrist independent endorse for president of the United States of America in 2024? And Why?!? That is what this episode is all about. The answer is both predictable, and shocking. The reasons given are very well researched, well thought out, and with a little luck presented fairly well - but I suppose that depends on me - so your mileage may vary, heh.

The Mad Centrist - The political podcast for the rest of us.

The MAD Centrist – named after the Kurt Vonnegut quote from The Monkey House, “A sane person to an insane society must appear insane.”

Show Notes:
Episode 27 (on the Russian influence on right-wing media)
Episode 6 & Episode 7 (they share parts of primary information in the beginning)
Axios list of Presidential rankings (Trump is dead last)

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October 14, 2024 TMC - Episode 30 - Trump's election Supreme nightmare
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Jack Smith had no choice - the Supreme Court forced his hand. They declared all evidence must be reviewed before trial to make the determination if a trial should even happen, due to the new immunity of kings, um, I mean presidents.

So, Jack Smith and the Department of Justice released their evidence, and Judge Chutkan made it public. That Supreme Court ruling backfired spectacularly.

In the evidence I found something no one is talking about, and it is very bad for Donald Trump. Listen in to see if you agree!

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The MAD Centrist – named after the Kurt Vonnegut quote from The Monkey House, “A sane person to an insane society must appear insane.”

Notes for this episode really only use the court document, which I retrieved from Politico:
politico.com/f/?id=00000192-4ed8-d086-a1fe-7edb0e150000
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October 06, 2024 TMC - Episode 29 Crime-ing Shame
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The MAD Centrist – named after the Kurt Vonnegut quote from The Monkey House, “A sane person to an insane society must appear insane.”

Crime - we keep hearing it is going up. We also keep hearing it is going down. That doesn't work. Are Democrats and Republicans playing with the numbers? Let's dig in and find out.

Shout outs to The Marshall Project, The Wichita Eagle, and the UCLA Blue Print.

Show Notes:
Statewide crime stats for Ohio: Crime in Ohio | Office of Criminal Justice Services

Local crime stats for Columbus: Columbus Crime Statistics - All Columbus Data

A place to check sources for bias: Media Bias/Fact Check

The Marshall report about the FBI UCR: What's the U.S. Crime Rate? FBI Missing Data from Florida, New York and More | The Marshall Project

The FBI's own announcement about the 2023 UCR: FBI Releases 2023 Crime in the Nation Statistics — FBI

UCLA's Blue Print article I speak about The economy and crime | UCLA Blueprint

The Economist piece referenced The stark relationship between income inequality and crime (economist.com)

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September 23, 2024 TMC Episode 28 - What you missed in the debate
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The MAD Centrist – named after the Kurt Vonnegut quote from The Monkey House, “A sane person to an insane society must appear insane.”

Yeah, it was 2 weeks ago, and everyone covered it. But no one covered it like this. Aren't you curious what you missed? I found a bunch of things I have heard no one else talk about, and some things we all should have been talking about.

I know you are curious...

Sources and Links:
Inflation episode: TMC Episode 18 - Inflated Pressures (buzzsprout.com)

Parody songs for eating the pets: They're EATING the DOGS! - REMIX! 🎶🎶 (youtube.com) | EAT THE CAT (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) (youtube.com)

The Episode with my logistics of deporting millions of illegal aliens: TMC Episode 22 - Supremes, Debates, and why (buzzsprout.com)

The fan-favorite Classified Documents Episode: TMC Episode 8 - Its Classified (buzzsprout.com)

In case you want to watch the debate again, or check out Trump's face at 41:20ish minutes in: DEBATE REPLAY: VP Harris and former President Trump l ABC News Presidential Debate (youtube.com)

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September 08, 2024 TMC Episode 27 - Russian Influence
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The MAD Centrist – named after the Kurt Vonnegut quote from The Monkey House, “A sane person to an insane society must appear insane.”

A social media production company, with 2,000 videos watched by 16 million pairs of eyeballs, has been indicted for being a Russian Influence campaign operation! The right-wing media operation was putting out 'news' and opinion with a Russian-directed slant, with some big names in the right-wing ecosystem being caught up in the mess.

How did it happen? And is this the only Russian influence operation? Tune in and learn more about the Department of Justice indictment that was unsealed September 4th, 2024.

Sources and links:
Vladimir Putin's formative German years - BBC News
Vladimir Putin’s Early Career As a KGB Spy - Business Insider

Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse: Moscow Tools (FULL SPECIAL) | The Daily Show - YouTube
MAGA-Putin alliance? The Daily Show's Jordan Klepper decodes and roasts the Putin crush (youtube.com)

Indictment itself: dl (justice.gov)
Office of Public Affairs | Justice Department Disrupts Covert Russian Government-Sponsored Foreign Malign Influence Operation Targeting Audiences in the United States and Elsewhere | United States Department of Justice
DOJ uncovers Russian plot to influence Jews in US elections – The Forward

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August 28, 2024 TMC Episode 26 - The VeepStakes, Part 2: Tim Walz
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The MAD Centrist – named after the Kurt Vonnegut quote from The Monkey House, “A sane person to an insane society must appear insane.”

Every 4 years at least one new Vice Presidential hopeful is introduced to the nation. Every 4 years a pretty horrible job is usually done with that as well.

In 2024 we have the pleasure of meeting two new VP candidates.

This is a Mad Centrist introduction to Governor Tim Walz. Hold on tight, let's dig in!

Resources:
Stolen Valor explanations: Minnesota National Guard officials weigh in on Walz service (msn.com)

Gun Control 180: Tim Walz's Gun Control Evolution: From NRA Ally to Reform Advocate - Newsweek

Neat Library of Congression recording of Tim Walz' military time: Timothy James
Walz Collection | Library of Congress (loc.gov)

Tim Walz' time in Nebraska: Tim Walz’s upbringing in rural Nebraska seemed idyllic. Then came tragedy. (msn.com)

Politic information: Who is Tim Walz? What to know about Kamala Harris' VP pick. (usatoday.com)

And this, just because it was a neat list of facts: 55 Things to Know About Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’ Pick for VP - POLITICO
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August 19, 2024 TMC Episode 25 - The VeepStakes, Part 1: JD Vance
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The Mad Centrist - The political podcast for the rest of us.

The MAD Centrist – named after the Kurt Vonnegut quote from The Monkey House, “A sane person to an insane society must appear insane.”

Every 4 years at least one new Vice Presidential hopeful is introduced to the nation. Every 4 years a pretty horrible job is usually done with that as well.

In 2024 we have the pleasure of meeting two new VP candidates.

This is a Mad Centrist introduction to Senator JD Vance. Hold on tight, let's dig in!

Sources:
* Why JD Vance has had so many names | AP News
* Ex-Employees Accuse Vance of Betraying Them - The Intellectualist
* Workers allege ‘nightmare’ conditions at Kentucky startup JD Vance helped fund (msn.com)
* J.D. Vance’s First Attempt to Renew Ohio Crumbled Quickly - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
* JD Vance’s former classmate and close friend says he is a chameleon, changes his views constantly (msn.com)

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August 12, 2024 TMC Episode 24 - National Embarrassment, ah, I mean Debt
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It took the United States well over 200 years to reach the staggering level of National Debt we collectively hold. Embarrassment begins to describe it. Most Americans still don't really get what it means though. This episode attempts to correct that. Buckle up, and let's go!

Links:
Nations holding US Debt: Countries With The Largest Budget Surplus - WorldAtlas
The Mad Centrist, episode #14: https://www.the-madcentrist.com/2079783/14889527-tmc-episode-14-the-deficit-explained
Information about government debt (bills, notes, bonds): About Treasury Marketable Securities — TreasuryDirect
Lincoln and other presidential debt numbers: U.S. Debt by President: Dollar and Percentage 2024 | ConsumerAffairs®
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July 28, 2024 TMC Episode 23 - Biden, Harris, Trump, & Vance - Oh My!
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The Mad Centrist - The political podcast for the rest of us.

The MAD Centrist – named after the Kurt Vonnegut quote from The Monkey House, “A sane person to an insane society must appear insane.”

Welcome to a special 'stream of consciousness' episode! Going over the recent political happenings in the United States, and where it leaves us little people.

Biden's out, Harris is in! Trumps picks Vance, and now... what exactly? I frame some of this out for you, and we can watch it unfold together in the coming 100 days.
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The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.