# The WOCU Show > The Lisbon Treaty births a centralized European state while gold surges and a new global reserve currency quietly integrates into the international banking system. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 145 - **Published:** 2009-11-05 - **Length:** 1h 44m - **Topics:** [Lisbon Treaty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lisbon-treaty.md), WOKU currency, Gold records, [Hamid Karzai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamid-karzai.md), ACTA secrecy, [Swine Flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swine-flu.md), [Al Gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md) - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show ## About this episode Czech President Václav Klaus signed the Lisbon Treaty, effectively finalizing the unification of the European Union into a centralized governing body. This historic shift establishes a federalized structure with unelected officials and plans for a unified European army, while British families face projected tax increases of 155 pounds annually to fund the new administration. The move signals a significant loss of national sovereignty as the EU transitions toward a United States of Europe model. Global financial markets reacted to gold hitting a record $1,088.50 per ounce following a massive 200 metric ton purchase by the Indian central bank from the IMF. Meanwhile, the WOKU World Currency Unit has been integrated into the SWIFT database for a scheduled January 1st launch. In Afghanistan, the UN confirmed Hamid Karzai as president despite allegations that NATO troops are taxing local opium production. Domestically, the Obama administration maintains secrecy over the ACTA trade agreement, while the New York 23rd district special election saw Democrat Bill Owens seize a Republican seat after conservative support split for third-party candidate Doug Hoffman. Adam Curry details a catastrophic MacBook Pro failure that forced an emergency transition to a new unibody system just before the Guy Fawkes Day broadcast. John C. Dvorak explains why free software advocate Richard Stallman remains banned from his programs due to rigid terminology demands. The show concludes with a look at the Philadelphia FBI's bizarre request for tattoo shops to report customers with strange odors or missing fingers. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show/transcript.md. ### 1. Guy Fawkes Day, Adam Curry's MacBook Pro Hardware Failure (0:01–4:05) Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the show on November 5th, 2009, referencing Guy Fawkes Day and the Gunpowder Plot. Curry describes a catastrophic hardware failure of his customized MacBook Pro, which required an emergency data transfer to a new unibody model to maintain the show's complex audio routing and streaming setup. The transition involved significant software updates and driver replacements to ensure compatibility with the new hardware and operating system. Keywords: guy fawkes day, [macbook pro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/macbook-pro.md), [core audio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/core-audio.md), unibody macbook, [apple store](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-store.md), [jeff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff.md), [tech support](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-support.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show/chapter/1.md) ### 2. Executive Producer Scott Rodriguez, Apple Dongle Pricing Criticism (4:06–7:30) Scott Rodriguez is named Executive Producer for episode 145 following a $250 donation, while Leonard Rinkema is recognized as an Associate Executive Producer. The discussion shifts to Apple's hardware ecosystem, specifically criticizing the requirement for expensive proprietary dongles to connect external monitors and peripherals. The hosts express frustration over the removal of standard ports in favor of the new viewport connector, which costs $29.95 per adapter. Keywords: [scott rodriguez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-rodriguez.md), [associate executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associate-executive-producer.md), [apple store](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-store.md), viewport dongle, firewire, dvi, hardware connectors [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Lisbon Treaty Ratification, United States of Europe Formation (7:34–11:47) Czech President Václav Klaus signed the Lisbon Treaty, finalizing the unification of the European Union under a centralized governing structure. This move is characterized as the birth of the "United States of Europe," featuring unelected officials and plans for a centralized European army. Reports suggest new European taxes could cost British families at least 155 pounds annually to fund these expanded federal powers. Keywords: [lisbon treaty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lisbon-treaty.md), vaclav klaus, [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [united states of europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-states-of-europe.md), [tony blair](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tony-blair.md), [european army](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-army.md), [taxation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxation.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Afghanistan Pipeline Interests, Hamid Karzai Election Victory (11:48–12:28) The United Nations congratulated Hamid Karzai on his re-election in Afghanistan following the withdrawal of his primary opponent. The strategic importance of Afghanistan is linked to the proposed Unocal pipeline, intended to transport oil while bypassing Russian territory. Karzai's previous professional ties to the oil industry are highlighted as a factor in Western support for his administration. Keywords: [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [hamid karzai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamid-karzai.md), [unocal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unocal.md), [pipeline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pipeline.md), oil transport, [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Afghan Opium Production, NATO Drug Tax Allegations (12:29–14:16) The Afghan Minister of Counter-Narcotics alleged that foreign NATO troops are profiting from drug production within the regions they control. The report claims that military forces are effectively taxing opium production rather than eradicating it. This behavior is compared to historical imperial strategies of resource extraction and local exploitation. Keywords: [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [opium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opium.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), counter-narcotics, drug production, [taxation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxation.md), [corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corruption.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show/chapter/5.md) ### 6. WOKU World Currency Unit, SWIFT Database Integration (14:17–16:54) A new global reserve currency known as the WOKU (World Currency Unit) is reportedly scheduled for launch on January 1st, 2010. The currency is described as a basket of existing currencies and has already been entered into the SWIFT international transfer system database. This integration allows the currency to be tracked and utilized within the global financial infrastructure monitored by intelligence agencies. Keywords: woku, world currency unit, [swift](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swift.md), [reserve currency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reserve-currency.md), [financial system](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-system.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), basket of currencies [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Gold Price Records, Indian Central Bank Purchase (16:55–19:29) Gold prices reached a record high of $1,088.50 per ounce after the Indian central bank purchased 200 metric tons from the IMF. The hosts discuss the merits of physical gold ownership, with Dvorak suggesting it may be time to sell while Curry remains bullish. An anecdote about a Russian dental assistant admiring gold inlays provides a humorous aside to the financial discussion. Keywords: [gold](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gold.md), [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), [central bank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/central-bank.md), record high, [investment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/investment.md), dental gold [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show/chapter/7.md) ### 8. New York 23rd District Election, Doug Hoffman Third-Party Split (19:30–24:55) The special election for New York's 23rd congressional district resulted in a Democratic victory after conservative media figures, including Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin, backed third-party candidate Doug Hoffman. This support split the Republican vote, leading to the defeat of moderate Republican Dede Scozafava. The outcome is analyzed as a failure of "principled" conservatism that inadvertently handed a long-held Republican seat to the Democratic Party. Keywords: doug hoffman, dede scozafava, new york 23rd, [glenn beck](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-beck.md), [republican party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-party.md), [tea party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tea-party.md), bill owens [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show/chapter/8.md) ### 9. Glenn Beck Appendicitis, Assassination Rumors (24:58–25:48) Glenn Beck was hospitalized with acute appendicitis, leading to his temporary absence from his radio and television programs. Unverified rumors circulated online suggesting the medical emergency was a cover for an attempted assassination. The hosts acknowledge the intense animosity directed toward Beck by his political opponents. Keywords: [glenn beck](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-beck.md), appendicitis, [assassination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/assassination.md), [hospital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hospital.md), [rumors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rumors.md), media figures [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show/chapter/9.md) ### 10. UN Nuclear Expert Death, Pallemans Investigation (25:48–27:59) The death of a British nuclear expert at the United Nations building, originally ruled a suicide, is being re-examined following a private autopsy. Evidence suggests the victim was killed on the sixth floor before being moved to the seventeenth floor and thrown down a stairwell. The case is compared to the death of whistleblower David Kelly, prompting a discussion on the necessity of "dead man's switches" for individuals possessing sensitive information. Keywords: [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), nuclear expert, death plunge, pallemans, [david kelly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-kelly.md), [whistleblower](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whistleblower.md), [dead man's switch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dead-man-s-switch.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show/chapter/10.md) ### 11. ACTA Trade Agreement, Obama Administration Secrecy (28:01–29:47) The Obama administration has refused to disclose the full text of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), citing national security concerns. Leaked documents suggest the agreement focuses heavily on digital rights management (DRM) and "three strikes" policies for internet service providers. Critics argue the treaty is being negotiated in secret to bypass public debate on copyright enforcement. Keywords: [acta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/acta.md), [trade agreement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trade-agreement.md), [obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obama.md), boingboing, [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), [drm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drm.md), [isp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isp.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Swine Flu Patent, WHO Bioengineering Allegations (29:48–32:58) Researchers affiliated with the World Health Organization reportedly filed a patent for a bioengineered swine flu virus in 2006, years before the H1N1 pandemic. The patent holders, Robert Webster and Richard Webby, operate the world's only laboratory designed to study influenza at the animal-human interface. This discovery fuels claims that the pandemic may have been manufactured to create a market for patented vaccines. Keywords: [swine flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swine-flu.md), [h1n1](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h1n1.md), [patent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patent.md), [world health organization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-health-organization.md), robert webster, [vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine.md), [bioengineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bioengineering.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Richard Stallman, Cranky Geeks Booking Conflict (32:59–34:35) John C. Dvorak explains why free software advocate Richard Stallman has not appeared on his show, Cranky Geeks. Stallman reportedly demands that hosts use the term "GNU/Linux" exclusively and refuses to compromise on specific terminology. The hosts debate whether accommodating such requests is worth the effort to secure an interview with the controversial figure. Keywords: [richard stallman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-stallman.md), [gnu linux](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gnu-linux.md), [cranky geeks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cranky-geeks.md), [open source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md), free software foundation, absolutism [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Recovery.gov Platform Switch, Drupal to SharePoint (34:36–38:45) The federal government's Recovery.gov website transitioned from the open-source Drupal platform to Microsoft SharePoint, costing millions in licensing and implementation. Officials claimed the switch was necessary to improve data visualization and tracking of stimulus funds. Critics argue that Drupal was capable of the same tasks and that the move was an unnecessary payout to Microsoft. Keywords: [recovery.gov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recovery-gov.md), [drupal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drupal.md), [sharepoint](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sharepoint.md), [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obama.md), [open source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md), [government spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-spending.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Calgary Flames Flu Shot Scandal, Canadian H1N1 Panic (38:47–42:37) A scandal erupted in Canada after members of the Calgary Flames hockey team were accused of "jumping the queue" to receive H1N1 vaccinations while citizens waited in long lines. The incident led to the firing of a government doctor and widespread public outrage. Additionally, the BC Lions football team banned high-fives to prevent the spread of the virus, despite the physical nature of the sport. Keywords: calgary flames, [h1n1](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h1n1.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [flu shot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flu-shot.md), queue jumping, bc lions, high fives [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Vaccine Shortage Marketing, Nanoparticles in Adjuvants (42:38–45:27) Leaked footage from a Council on Foreign Relations meeting suggests that creating a perceived shortage of vaccines is an effective marketing tactic to increase public demand. Meanwhile, French researchers published findings in Nature Biotechnologie regarding the use of untested nanoparticles in European vaccine adjuvants. The hosts compare the mass distribution of these substances to historical medical experiments on marginalized populations. Keywords: [vaccine shortage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-shortage.md), [marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketing.md), [nintendo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nintendo.md), [nanoparticles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nanoparticles.md), [asbestos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asbestos.md), [adjuvant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adjuvant.md), nature biotechnologie [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Swine Flu Statistics, Infected Pets and Grapes (45:28–47:53) A CBS News investigation found that only a small percentage of suspected swine flu cases are actually H1N1, contradicting higher official estimates in the Netherlands. Reports of cats and dogs contracting the virus are dismissed as fear-mongering tactics. Dvorak recalls a 1980s scare involving cyanide-laced Chilean grapes, suggesting such stories are often manufactured for commercial or political leverage. Keywords: [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [swine flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swine-flu.md), infected cat, [chilean grapes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chilean-grapes.md), [cyanide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyanide.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show/chapter/17.md) ### 18. Ukraine Hemorrhagic Flu, Baxter International Allegations (47:53–50:55) A virulent respiratory illness in Ukraine has resulted in hundreds of thousands of infections and dozens of deaths, with some reports describing it as a hemorrhagic flu. Suspicions are raised regarding a Baxter International plant in the region, given the company's past accidental release of live viruses. The World Health Organization maintains the outbreak is likely a mutated strain of the pandemic H1N1 virus. Keywords: [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), hemorrhagic flu, [baxter international](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baxter-international.md), [h1n1](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h1n1.md), [mutation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mutation.md), [world health organization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-health-organization.md), virus release [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show/chapter/18.md) ### 19. IBM Pandemic Planning Document, Fist Bump Safety (50:56–53:36) A 2006 internal IBM document from France reportedly predicted a 100% chance of a global pandemic within five years and outlined quarantine procedures for employees. The hosts speculate that the Obama family's preference for "fist bumps" over handshakes may be a calculated safety measure based on foreknowledge of viral risks. The discussion also notes the continued existence of the bubonic plague in the United States. Keywords: [ibm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ibm.md), [pandemic planning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandemic-planning.md), [quarantine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quarantine.md), 2006 document, [fist bump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fist-bump.md), [plague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plague.md), [immunization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immunization.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Marie McCormick, Vaccine Safety Review Controversy (53:36–55:19) Professor Marie McCormick, chair of a federal vaccine safety advisory committee, is criticized for her past work with the Institute of Medicine. Her previous reports concluded there was no link between the MMR vaccine and autism, leading to accusations that she is a "shill" for the pharmaceutical industry. The hosts argue that such panels lack true independence due to deep ties between researchers and drug companies. Keywords: marie mccormick, institute of medicine, [autism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autism.md), [mmr vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mmr-vaccine.md), immunization safety, [shill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shill.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show/chapter/20.md) ### 21. Cocoa Krispies Immunity Claims, FDA Herbal Crackdown (55:19–57:46) Kellogg's has added "immunity" branding to Cocoa Krispies cereal boxes, claiming the product supports children's health through added vitamins. This marketing occurs while the FDA is actively threatening herbal medicine providers who claim their products, such as Vitamin D3, can combat H1N1. The hosts highlight the hypocrisy of allowing sugary cereals to make health claims while suppressing natural alternatives. Keywords: cocoa krispies, [kellogg's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kellogg-s.md), [immunity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immunity.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [vitamin d3](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vitamin-d3.md), herbal medicine, [marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketing.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Donation Segment, No Agenda Knights and Producers (57:46–1:09:57) The hosts review recent donations, noting that while total amounts were high, the number of individual donors decreased. They thank various "producers" and "knights," including Sterling Ellsworth and Scott Rodriguez, for their financial support. The segment includes a discussion of the movie *Australia* and a listener's comment about the relevance of Ayn Rand's *Atlas Shrugged* to current events. Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), [sterling ellsworth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sterling-ellsworth.md), [scott rodriguez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-rodriguez.md), [atlas shrugged](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atlas-shrugged.md), australia movie, [knights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knights.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Lexafem and Female Sexual Dysfunction, Horny Goat Weed (1:10:00–1:15:52) A new herbal supplement called Lexafem is being marketed to treat Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD), which the hosts jokingly refer to as "restless vagina syndrome." The product contains horny goat weed and is promoted using statistics from the Journal of the American Medical Association. The discussion critiques the medicalization of low libido and the evolving definitions of sexual disorders by the FDA and AMA. Keywords: lexafem, female sexual dysfunction, fsd, horny goat weed, [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [ama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ama.md), restless vagina syndrome [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Al Gore's Green Cathedral, Our Choice Book Launch (1:15:54–1:20:01) Al Gore appeared on British television to promote his new book, *Our Choice: A Plan to Solve the Climate Crisis*, ahead of the Copenhagen climate conference. Gore described the effort to combat climate change as building a "metaphorical green cathedral." He has reportedly launched religious training programs for Christian, Muslim, and Jewish leaders to incorporate environmentalism into their teachings. Keywords: [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [jeremy paxman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeremy-paxman.md), our choice, [climate crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-crisis.md), green cathedral, religious training, [copenhagen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copenhagen.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Jeremy Paxman Interviews Al Gore, Personal Carbon Footprint (1:20:02–1:24:37) Journalist Jeremy Paxman questioned Al Gore regarding his personal energy consumption and high utility bills. Gore defended his lifestyle by citing home renovations like geothermal wells and solar panels, though he avoided disclosing his current electricity costs. The interview also touched on Gore's financial investments in green technology, which critics view as a conflict of interest. Keywords: [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [jeremy paxman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeremy-paxman.md), [carbon footprint](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-footprint.md), [utility bills](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/utility-bills.md), [renewable energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/renewable-energy.md), [suv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suv.md), [sulfur dioxide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sulfur-dioxide.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Al Gore on Vegetarianism, COP15 Sovereignty Concerns (1:24:38–1:27:46) Al Gore addressed the impact of meat consumption on the climate, stating that while he has reduced his meat intake, he has not become a full vegetarian. The discussion shifts to the upcoming COP15 conference in Copenhagen, where critics fear a new international treaty could compromise U.S. sovereignty. The hosts note Gore's refusal to debate climate skeptics like Czech President Václav Klaus. Keywords: [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [vegetarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vegetarianism.md), [meat consumption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meat-consumption.md), [cop15](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cop15.md), [copenhagen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copenhagen.md), [sovereignty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sovereignty.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show/chapter/26.md) ### 27. No Agenda Proclamation, Listener Beliefs Survey (1:27:49–1:30:17) John C. Dvorak expresses interest in compiling a "litany" or proclamation of the core beliefs held by the show and its listeners. He asks the audience to provide a list of what they perceive the show's stance to be on various issues. Adam Curry summarizes the show's ethos as skepticism toward government, rejection of global warming narratives, and a preference for personal freedom. Keywords: [proclamation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/proclamation.md), [book](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/book.md), [listener feedback](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/listener-feedback.md), government corruption, [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [skepticism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skepticism.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show/chapter/27.md) ### 28. Hillary Clinton Pakistan Remarks, Sneak Taxes Admission (1:30:19–1:32:53) During a visit to Lahore, Pakistan, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton reportedly told business leaders that the U.S. "taxes everything that moves and doesn't move." The hosts interpret this as a rare admission of the heavy tax burden placed on American citizens. They discuss the prevalence of "sneak taxes" in the U.S., such as hotel and travel fees, which they claim result in an effective 70% tax rate. Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [pakistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pakistan.md), [lahore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lahore.md), [taxation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxation.md), sneak taxes, [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [taxpayers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxpayers.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show/chapter/28.md) ### 29. UK Science Museum Climate Advocacy, Prove It Campaign (1:32:54–1:35:07) The Science Museum in the United Kingdom has launched a "Prove It" campaign, urging visitors to sign a statement supporting man-made climate change theories. The campaign aims to present a unified front to the government ahead of the Copenhagen summit. However, the museum's own online poll showed a significant majority of participants (over 6,000) voting against the climate change evidence presented. Keywords: science museum, [uk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uk.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), prove it, [copenhagen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copenhagen.md), [advocacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advocacy.md), [data collection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-collection.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show/chapter/29.md) ### 30. UK Domestic Extremist Database, Police Surveillance Units (1:35:08–1:36:47) UK police have established a new central database to track thousands of individuals labeled as "domestic extremists." The system utilizes automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) and "Forward Intelligence Teams" to monitor and photograph protesters at public meetings. Critics argue these measures infringe upon the basic right to protest and create a climate of state-sponsored intimidation. Keywords: domestic extremist, [uk police](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uk-police.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), anpr, forward intelligence teams, [protesters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protesters.md), [database](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/database.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show/chapter/30.md) ### 31. FBI Tattoo Shop Memo, Suspicious Activity Reporting (1:36:48–1:39:59) The Philadelphia FBI office issued a memorandum to tattoo parlors instructing them to report customers who exhibit suspicious behavior, such as paying in cash or having "strange odors." The list of red flags includes missing fingers, chemical burns, and requests for tattoos that could conceal extremist symbols. The hosts mock the memo, noting that many of the "suspicious" traits are common among typical tattoo shop clientele. Keywords: [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [philadelphia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/philadelphia.md), tattoo shops, [suspicious activity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suspicious-activity.md), [domestic terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domestic-terrorism.md), [rahm emanuel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rahm-emanuel.md), extremist symbols [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show/chapter/31.md) ### 32. UK Train Conductor Abuse, Sinclair Lewis Outro (1:40:00–1:43:57) Adam Curry shares an anecdote about a UK train conductor attempting to confiscate his daughter's ATM card over a minor ID dispute, illustrating the "petty authority" prevalent in modern society. 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