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Things I Think About

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  • #96 - Guns don't kill. People kill.

    If you have any interest at all in the 2nd amendment and your rights as an American citizen then, this is the episode for you! I spoke with Cam Edwards of BearingArms.com and... wow! This guy knows guns! In our too-short-should-have-been-an-hour-conversation, we discussed the following:

    • I want to buy a gun. What do I do?
    • Are gun laws in conflict with the US Constitution?
    • Do kids playing with guns encourage violence among children?
    • Why do the left hate guns so much? 
    • Democrats, gun laws and high crime rates
    • Why does the media condemn citizens defending their lives and property? (i.e. McCloskeys)
    • Does the government track every legally owned gun? 
    • And so much more... 
    • Listen to this one NOW and pass it on. 


      ABOUT MY GUEST

      Cam Edwards is the editor at Bearing Arms and host of the long-running Cam & Co podcast, which focuses on Second Amendment news and information from around the nation. A veteran reporter, anchor, talk show host, author, and 2A advocate, Cam has covered the gun control debate on a daily basis since 2004, when he was named host of NRA News. A member of the board of directors for the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, Cam lives in central Virginia with his family, and is currently squirreling away ammunition whenever he can find some in stock.  

      Website: https://bearingarms.com/

      Videos: https://rumble.com/c/CamCompany
      Twitter: https://twitter.com/CamEdwards
      Podcast: https://townhall.com/podcasts/camandco/

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      • #95 - Lamenting the Left with Cedric and Brian
        Another episode of "The Things I Think About" has slipped past the censors! Today I chat with Cedric and Brian who join me in lamenting the left and the after effects of their opinions and policies. In no particular order, we discussed the following:
        California politics and the hopeful win of Larry Elder
        Racist liberals who champion diversity
        Afghanistan and "America Last" 
        The Accountability Deficit in the White House
        President Harris? Better off with Biden.
        Will our allies ever trust us again? 
        FDA Approvals mean everything is fine? Right? Um... not so much. 
        Tune in for a very entertaining and thought provoking chat that will make you think. 
        ABOUT MY GUESTS
        Cedric and Brian are just two average guys with a lot on their mind. Join them every Tuesday and Thursday on YouTube as they tackle heavy hitting issues like, "Do you hang your toilet paper under or over?" or the controversial, "Cultural Appropriation", video. They also have a Monday series called, "Music Monday", where they interview and have musical talent perform on the show. Friday's brings, "Fitness Friday", where they discuss health and fitness tips. 
        Website:  https://cedricandbrian.com
        YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cedricandbrian
        Twitter: https://twitter.com/cedricandbrian
        Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedricandbrian/
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        32 min
      • #94 - The Cold and Sobering Truth about Afghanistan with LTC Sargis Sangari USA (Ret.)
        Today I had a cold and sobering truth explained to me via Lt Colonel (R) Sargis Sangari. We spoke at length on many topics related to the crisis in Afghanistan and how it affects the USA, our allies and the world at large. In our discussion:
        The likely emergence of Afghanistan as a terrorist state.
        Afghanistan and The Drug Trade
        How an unstable Afghanistan affects Israel
        Stories about Afghanistan that the media is suppressing
        Israel's relationship with the United States under Biden vs under Trump
        What will Israel do in the era of a weaker America?
        How will the world operate if China dominates over America?
        And so much more...
        ABOUT MY GUEST
        Lt Colonel (R) Sargis Sangari was born and raised in Iran. He is U.S. Army Retired. A bit more about him:
        CEO and Founder, Near East Center for Strategic Engagement
        Retired US Army Colonel who saw extensive combat in the Middle East as a Special Operations Forces soldier.
        Expertise in Middle East Military Strategies
        Please visit his website: https://votesangari.com
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        42 min
      • #93 - Mario Fratto makes his case for America
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        IN THIS EPISODE
        This conversation with Mario Fratto was different from other podcast I've produced before. It was plagued with so many technical glitches that Mario and I suspected that I was being hacked. We joked that the CCP via Zoom were listening in after their AI detected the topics we were discussing. Whether true or not, this is what we discussed. 
        What are the chances of President Biden being impeached? Not so good. 
        Is a President Harris a good thing or a bad thing?
        Only in California could an African American [Larry Elder] be called the face of white supremacy.
        The psychic injury of potentially losing California will unleash a whole new level of cheating 
        The politicization of Covid-19 vaccines
        And the fate of America's January 6th political prisoners
        Hmm... Is there anything in this episode THEY don't want you to hear? Tune in and hear for yourself.
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        ABOUT MY GUEST
        Mario Fratto is an attorney and businessman from Geneva, New York, turned YouTuber ( Host of “Making the Case with Mario Fratto”) during Covid lockdowns. He is a lifelong conservative with "no regard for any political correctness."
        Find Mario Fratto online:
        Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarioFratto
        Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariojfratto/
        YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/makingthecasewithmariofratto 
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        32 min
      • #92 - Amy Phan West Equals Wow
        The last best hope for California and indeed - the United States of America itself, is Americans with the passion and patriotism of Amy Phan West. West's courageous fire is contagious and desperately needed to save America from the destructive WOKE ideology of the left. In our chat we began discussing her political ambitions and why recalling Governor Newsom is a moral imperative. Afterwards, we explored diverse topics that made it clear that she was very much the solution for California and not a future problem to avoid. 
        Topics discussed in this podcast:
        Who is Gavin Newsom supporting? It does not appear to be California. 
        California has become a gangsters paradise
        Democrats, election Integrity and printing ballots from home (as many as you like) 
        The psychological effect of flipping California
        Afghanistan, Afghanistan... Afghanistan
        Impeach, impeach, Impeach!!! Treason. 
        The Second Amendment
        The Southern Border is a National Security Issue
        Critical Racist Theory (...because it is racist)
        The Chinese Communist Party
        Saigon and Escaping Vietnam 
        Agenda item #1: Get our people out! 
        Biden: It ain't my fault
        And more... 
        Tune in NOW! Prepare to be inspired. You do not want to miss a single word Amy Phan West has to say.
        ABOUT MY GUEST
        Amy Phan West is running as a Republican for election to the U.S. House to represent California's 45th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the nonpartisan primary in 2022. She ran in 2020 as well. She was born in Da Nang Vietnam, and she and her entire family escaped the Vietnamese Communist regime in 1985 by stowing away in an old fishing boat. They spent more than two years in refugee camps, first in Thailand and then the Philippines, as they sought asylum in the United States. Finally, the United States State Department granted the family’s asylum request and the Phans arrived in Huntington Beach to begin their “American Dream.” Amy’s parents worked very hard to provide for the family. Generous support offered by local Vietnamese church organizations played an instrumental role in their successfully integrating into American society. Knowing the important value of education, all seven children attended school, graduated high school, got their higher education, and are living their American Dream.
        Amy has been married to Jeremy West since 2009, they have three young sons, ages 9, 7, and 5. Their adventurous family enjoys sporting activities, including camping, BMX, snowboarding, and other seasonal extreme sports.
        Website: https://www.amyphanwest.com/
        Twitter: https://twitter.com/amyphanwest 
        Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyphanwest/ 
        Launch video: https://youtu.be/hUi75mqyvPg 
        Donation link: https://secure.anedot.com/amy-phan-west/donate and www.VictorMarx.com/urgent
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        32 min
      • Lessons Learned from Afghanistan with Amy Forsythe

        I had a very informative conversation with Amy Forsythe who served nearly 18 years in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Combat Correspondent and currently serving in the U.S. Navy Reserve since 2010 as a Public Affairs Officer with multiple deployments, including two deployments to Iraq and three to Afghanistan. After saluting her as a Veteran, I barraged her with questions that she patiently answered. Among the questions:

        How will the recent events in Afghanistan effect America's standing in the world?

        We have seen hard news and propaganda but, what do you suspect is really happening?
        Is what happened a result of incompetence or treasonous intent?

        And so much more! Tune in for a very informative conversation with insights you likely will not hear the mainstream media.  

        ABOUT MY GUEST

        Amy Forsythe is an award-winning multimedia journalist and military veteran with more than 25 years of experience in storytelling, public speaking and multimedia content creation. She has worked as a TV anchor and host and spokesperson for military operations around the world in various locations. Amy served five combat tours, both in Iraq and Afghanistan, and is publishing a book titled "Heroes Live Here" as a tribute to the Marines and Sailors based at Camp Pendleton who were lost in combat since 9/11. She resides in San Diego and continues to serve in the U.S. Navy Reserve as a Public Affairs Officer. 

        Amy can be reached via -  

        LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyforsythe/ 

        Twitter: https://twitter.com/amy_forsythe
        Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyforsythe760/
        YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AmyForsythe


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        • 30 min
        • Who killed MLK?: An Interview with Gary Revel

          In this episode of "The Things I Think About Podcast," I have a very interesting conversation with Gary Revel. Who is that? Read on. 

          The deaths of JFK, his brother Bobby and the formidable, iconic, Martin Luther King Jr. are open-and-shut cases, right? Lee Harvey Oswald, Sirhan Sirhan and James Earl Ray did it … right? 

          "Not so!" writes acclaimed author Gary Revel in his new book, To Live or Maybe Not, and theme song, “They Slew the Dreamer,” adding that his work is “historically accurate, and an often edge of your seat, first-person, up-close account that sets the record straight.” 

          Revel offers a behind the scenes look at the dramatic yet terrifying walls of the infamous Brushy Mountain Prison of East Tennessee, where he walked and talked with the much written about (“alleged”) assassin of Martin Luther King Jr., James Earl Ray. 

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          MORE ABOUT MY GUEST

          The humble beginnings of Gary Revel doesn't prepare one for the fascinating, and for most, unbelievable adventures his life has endured. From Florala, Alabama, a small town, on the Florida-Alabama line, to Hollywood, New York City, Memphis, Nashville and more, the excitement, danger and intrigue of his life spills forth. His new memoir, To Live or Maybe Not, gives the reader an insider's introduction, to the legendary details, related to his song, "They Slew the Dreamer", his movie in development, THEY SLEW THE DREAMER: MLK: The Gary Revel Story, and the many other true stories of investigations, books, music and filmmaking he speaks of.

          For more information, please visit http://garyrevel.com/. To hear or to download the song, “They Slew the Dreamer,” please visit https://garyrevel.com/theyslewthedreamer.html.

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          53 min
        • Bad Leadership is a Curse

          I had the absolute pleasure today of talking with a young and up and coming conservative leader today - Token Black Guy. With humor, wit and a touch of snark, he made my chat with him intriguing and a joy to participate in. For the most part, we discussed the fall of Afghanistan, the failure of leadership from the White House and the long-term consequences of America last policies. Tune in to hear a future leader with an infectious and patriotic passion for the future of America. 

          ABOUT MY GUEST


          TokenBlackGuyUSA is an African born Immigrant adopted into a military white family. He moved to the United States at 14 years old and now goes by TOKENBLACKGUYUSA on all socials as an influencer.

          • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokenblackguyusa/ 
          • Twitter: https://twitter.com/tokenBG_USA 
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            • 29 min
            • I blame the school system and the media but, mostly the schools.

              Derek O'Shea and I were looking at the landscape of neoliberalism and wondering to ourselves, "What is going on?!" After evaluating recent news stories involving racism, conservative persecution, critical race theory and liberal hypocrisy, we decided to blame the school system. We also blamed the media. Actually, we blame the media for a lot of it. However, our focus tended to hover around the school system and what kids are learning and the real-life consequences of indoctrination of cultural marxism. I'm so glad I do not have any kids in public school these days! Tune in to hear a long chat that will make you think, especially if you have children in grade school and you worry about their future in America. 


              ABOUT MY GUEST

              Politically Homeless Daily Comedy News Show (Conservative, Libertarian, with some tiny sprinkles of Liberal thrown in), Cultural Breakdowns, Interviews, and MORE! Be sure to follow me on Youtube, Instagram, Tiktok, Parler, Gab, Pocketnet, Minds, Telegram, Twitter, and Facebook. Or, don't and never see my face! Be sure to tell your friends about this podcast! It's the only way we will grow!

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                • 32 min
                • The Browning of America with Donald Wayne

                  Census data suggests that in the near future, whites will no longer be the American majority. In this episode, Jim Stroud speculates the significance of this development with podcast guest - Donald Wayne. The conversation flows effortlessly as the modern culture is dissected and debated on several fronts. Among them: the alarming increase of anti-white racism, black appeals for segregation and (ironically) defending America as a non-racist country. The conversation later shifts to address medical tyranny, the dissolution of academic standards, Universal Basic Income, the nobility of work and everything else I forgot to mention. 

                  The chat could have been had on a country porch, in the cool of the day with beers in hand. It was that kind of vibe and I liked it. I think you will too. Tune in to see what I mean. 

                  ABOUT MY GUEST

                  Donald Wayne is the co-host of Trice Talk, a podcast that focuses on topics that dominate the news as well as some stories that are often ignored by “mainstream” outlets. Trice Talk, while treating serious issues in a respectful manner is known for their humorous takes on the absurd.  

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                    • 46 min

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                    Speaking freely and questioning everything, Jim Stroud opines and interviews experts on curious and controversial topics that impact our society and culture.