# Unconstitutional Botox

> A $33 billion asset seizure and a triple-teleprompter address signal a new era of intervention as the executive branch bypasses Congress to reshape the Middle East.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 291
- **Published:** 2011-03-31
- **Length:** 2h 19m
- **Topics:** Libyan Assets, [Wesley Clark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wesley-clark.md), Moussa Koussa, Botox Elites, NPR Scam, SeanHannity.com
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox

## About this episode

President Barack Obama authorized military intervention in Libya while seizing $33 billion in sovereign assets, a move signaling a shift toward controlling the nation's wealth. During a televised address from the Pentagon, the President utilized a complex triple-teleprompter setup to justify the humanitarian mission, comparing a potential massacre in Benghazi to the population of Charlotte, North Carolina. This specific rhetorical choice has sparked theories regarding coded messaging directed at Bank of America and the financial sector.

Secondary developments include Senator John McCain’s pivot from a 2009 weapons deal with Muammar Gaddafi to calling for his immediate removal. In London, Prime Minister David Cameron and Nicolas Sarkozy coordinated civilian protection efforts while Qatar secured rights to sell Libyan oil, potentially acting as a front for MI6. Meanwhile, Libyan Foreign Minister Moussa Koussa defected to the UK, drawing historical parallels to Rudolph Hess. Domestically, the Supreme Court ordered the Federal Reserve to disclose secret emergency loans, and the RIAA lobbyist Beryl Howell secured a federal judgeship to oversee file-sharing litigation.

Segment oddities include a deep dive into the Botoxed expressions of Donald Rumsfeld and the hospitalizations of media figures like Judge Judy following on-air incoherence. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak analyze the recurring appearance of the number 33 across global news, from HIV vaccine trials to California’s renewable mandates. The duo also explores the acquisition of the domain SeanHannity.com and the Belgian shoe-throwing protests against Prime Minister Yves Leterme.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/transcript.md.

### 1. No Agenda Episode 291 Introduction (0:00–1:34)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 291 of the No Agenda show on Thursday, March 31, 2011. The hosts discuss their global network of listeners, referred to as "boots on the ground," including reports coming from Libya. Dvorak mentions reading Agenda 21 as they prepare to analyze the week's news.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [media assassination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-assassination.md), [agenda 21](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agenda-21.md), [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/1.md)

### 2. President Obama's Libya Speech and Teleprompter Usage (1:34–5:08)

President Barack Obama delivered a televised address on Monday regarding military intervention in Libya. The hosts critique the C-SPAN broadcast, noting a specific camera angle that revealed a "triple prompter" setup including two glass panels and a large rear screen. Observations are made regarding the President's physical stage presence and the seemingly bored audience composed of Pentagon personnel.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [teleprompter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teleprompter.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Libyan Asset Seizure and Humanitarian Justifications (5:09–7:55)

President Obama announced the seizure of $33 billion in Libyan assets, which the hosts interpret as a signal regarding control of the country's wealth. The discussion covers the administration's justification for force based on interests and values. Historical claims regarding Muammar Gaddafi's violence against his own people are questioned, specifically regarding the timeline of revolutionary events.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), [muammar gaddafi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muammar-gaddafi.md), [asset seizure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asset-seizure.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Bank of America and the Charlotte Massacre Reference (7:56–12:07)

During his speech, President Obama compared the potential massacre in Benghazi to the size of Charlotte, North Carolina. The hosts speculate this was a coded message directed at Bank of America, which is headquartered in Charlotte. They link this rhetoric to a recent incident where a US Airways jetliner was found with a bullet hole after landing in Charlotte.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [bank of america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-of-america.md), [charlotte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlotte.md), [benghazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benghazi.md), [us airways](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/us-airways.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/4.md)

### 5. Constitutional Authority and Hillary Clinton's "Imagine" Rhetoric (12:08–15:10)

The hosts express outrage over the executive branch bypassing Congressional approval for the Libyan intervention, citing Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is criticized for using hypothetical "imagine" scenarios to justify military action. The segment notes that Representative Ron Paul has been hesitant to join Dennis Kucinich's calls for impeachment.

Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md), [dennis kucinich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dennis-kucinich.md), [impeachment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impeachment.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/5.md)

### 6. John McCain's 2009 Weapons Deal with Gaddafi (15:10–18:49)

Senator John McCain is criticized for his shifting stance on Libya, having visited Muammar Gaddafi in 2009 to negotiate a $40 billion weapons deal. The hosts contrast this past business relationship with McCain's current rhetoric calling for Gaddafi's removal. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates is also noted for making arrogant quips about Gaddafi's future.

Keywords: [john mccain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-mccain.md), [muammar gaddafi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muammar-gaddafi.md), [robert gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-gates.md), [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), weapons deal

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/6.md)

### 7. London Conference on Libya and David Cameron's Claims (18:50–22:42)

The London Conference on Libya featured leaders like David Cameron and Nicolas Sarkozy discussing the protection of civilians. Prime Minister Cameron claimed that military action averted a massacre in Benghazi and accused Gaddafi of using snipers in Misrata. The hosts dispute Cameron's reports of naval attacks, noting that the coalition has the ports sealed off.

Keywords: [david cameron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-cameron.md), [william hague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/william-hague.md), [nicolas sarkozy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicolas-sarkozy.md), [benghazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benghazi.md), [london conference](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london-conference.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Qatar's Role in Libyan Oil and Central Banking (22:42–25:02)

Qatar has been granted the rights to sell Libyan oil on behalf of the rebels, who have also reportedly established a central bank. The hosts suggest Qatar's involvement is a reward for their support, linking it to their successful 2022 World Cup bid and the influence of Al Jazeera. They speculate that Qatar may be acting as a front for MI6 interests.

Keywords: [qatar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qatar.md), [al jazeera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-jazeera.md), [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), [central bank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/central-bank.md), [world cup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-cup.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/8.md)

### 9. Barack Obama's 2002 Anti-War Campaign Video (25:02–28:21)

A 2002 campaign video of then-Senator Barack Obama shows him denouncing the Iraq War as a "dumb war" based on passion rather than principle. The hosts highlight the hypocrisy of his current actions in Libya, which Secretary Robert Gates admitted did not pose an imminent threat to the United States. Curry argues that Obama is now acting as "George W. Obama."

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [iraq war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq-war.md), [saddam hussein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saddam-hussein.md), [robert gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-gates.md), [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Executive Producer Credits and No Agenda Donations (28:24–34:21)

The hosts read donations from executive producers, including Gary Lehner, who requested karma for his daughter at James Madison University. A donor from Mat Depot discusses the durability of No Agenda floor mats. Other contributors include Chuck Martin, James Sutton, and Matiush Berezeki, with the hosts encouraging listeners to use the mail to bypass PayPal.

Keywords: gary lehner, chuck martin, james sutton, mat depot, [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/10.md)

### 11. Domain Name Forwards and SeanHannity.com (34:23–37:36)

Several new domain names are now forwarding to the No Agenda website, including crackpotcommandcenter.com and gitmoradio.com. Most notably, listener Jason Butler donated the domain SeanHannity.com to the show. The hosts anticipate a cease and desist letter but celebrate the acquisition as a way to propagate the show's formula.

Keywords: [sean hannity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sean-hannity.md), [domain names](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domain-names.md), gitmo radio, [argentina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentina.md), jason butler

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/11.md)

### 12. C-SPAN Feed Cut and Dick Durbin's Senate Rant (37:38–40:48)

During a Senate floor debate, C-SPAN cut away from Senator Dick Durbin as he was responding to Rand Paul. Durbin claimed Muammar Gaddafi threatened to go "house to house" to kill people in Benghazi, a quote the hosts find no evidence for. Durbin also referenced the Pan Am 103 bombing to justify the current military intervention.

Keywords: [dick durbin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dick-durbin.md), [rand paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rand-paul.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [benghazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benghazi.md), [pan am 103](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pan-am-103.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Pan Am 103 Bombing and CIA Drug Smuggling Claims (40:49–42:20)

The hosts discuss alternative theories regarding the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing over Lockerbie. They suggest the event was a cover-up for a CIA heroin smuggling operation and that Muammar Gaddafi was framed. They mention the release of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi was likely intended to prevent the truth about the investigation from surfacing in court.

Keywords: [pan am 103](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pan-am-103.md), [lockerbie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockerbie.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [heroin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heroin.md), [muammar gaddafi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muammar-gaddafi.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/13.md)

### 14. Moussa Koussa's Defection and the Rudolph Hess Parallel (42:20–47:25)

Libyan Foreign Minister Moussa Koussa arrived at Farnborough Airport in the UK, leading to comparisons with Hitler's lieutenant Rudolph Hess. The hosts debate the historical fate of Hess and the Duke of Kent. They speculate Koussa may be carrying documentation about the Pan Am 103 bombing or Nicolas Sarkozy's election funding to use as leverage.

Keywords: moussa koussa, rudolph hess, [nicolas sarkozy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicolas-sarkozy.md), [pan am 103](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pan-am-103.md), farnborough

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Media Reporters and On-Air Incoherence Incidents (47:25–51:17)

A series of incidents involving television reporters speaking incoherently on air is discussed, including Serene Branson and a reporter from Toronto. The hosts also note that Judge Judy (Judith Sheindlin) was recently hospitalized after becoming incoherent during a taping. While officially described as medical issues, the hosts explore alternative explanations.

Keywords: [serene branson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/serene-branson.md), judge judy, [mkultra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mkultra.md), [stroke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stroke.md), [medical emergency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-emergency.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Microwave Auditory Effect and Mind Control Research (51:17–57:12)

The hosts examine government papers regarding the use of modulated low-power microwaves to create intelligible speech within a subject's head. Citing a Freedom of Information Act request from Brooks Air Force Base and NASA, they discuss the potential for electromagnetic radiation to control sleep patterns or inject words into the brain. They suggest these technologies might be tested on low-level media figures.

Keywords: [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), brooks air force base, [microwaves](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microwaves.md), [mkultra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mkultra.md), [electromagnetic radiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electromagnetic-radiation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/16.md)

### 17. Wesley Clark's Seven Countries Memo Revisit (57:12–1:01:10)

The hosts replay a 2007 clip of General Wesley Clark describing a 2001 Pentagon memo. The memo detailed a plan to "take out" seven countries in five years, including Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Iran. This is used to frame the current events in Libya as part of a long-standing geopolitical strategy.

Keywords: [wesley clark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wesley-clark.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [iraq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Al Jazeera Reporter on the Egyptian Revolution (1:01:11–1:05:07)

An Al Jazeera reporter speaking at the Council on Foreign Relations admits he was initially skeptical that protests in Egypt would become significant. He describes how the "rules of the game" changed on January 25th. The hosts argue this suggests the revolutions were not organic but were part of the broader strategy previously mentioned by Wesley Clark.

Keywords: [al jazeera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-jazeera.md), [egypt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egypt.md), [tunisia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tunisia.md), [council on foreign relations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/council-on-foreign-relations.md), [revolution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/revolution.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Media's Role in Middle East Revolutions (1:05:07–1:07:44)

The hosts critique the media's self-congratulatory attitude regarding the role of Facebook and Twitter in Middle East revolutions. They argue that Al Jazeera has shifted from an anti-American outlet to a tool for Western interests. The reporting from Tripoli is characterized as "theater" reminiscent of the film Wag the Dog.

Keywords: [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [al jazeera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-jazeera.md), [tripoli](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tripoli.md), [wag the dog](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wag-the-dog.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/19.md)

### 20. Hillary Clinton's London Conference Press Briefing (1:07:44–1:10:50)

Hillary Clinton provided a "book report" style update on her meetings at the London Conference on Libya. She discussed the Transitional National Council and the implementation of UN Resolution 1973. The hosts mock her delivery and her mention of meeting with Dr. Mahmoud Jibril, emphasizing the lack of transparency regarding the rebel leadership.

Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), [transitional national council](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transitional-national-council.md), [resolution 1973](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/resolution-1973.md), [london](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Arms Transfers and the $33 Billion Asset Question (1:10:50–1:12:48)

During a Q&A, Hillary Clinton addressed questions about using the $33 billion in seized assets to fund the Libyan rebels. She stated that no decision had been made regarding arming the rebels, focusing instead on nonlethal assistance. The hosts note the mention of "flickers" of Al-Qaeda within the opposition forces.

Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), arms transfers, [al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), nonlethal assistance

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Legal Interpretations of the Libyan Arms Embargo (1:12:49–1:16:29)

Hillary Clinton suggested that UN Resolution 1973 might "override" previous prohibitions on arms transfers to Libya. The hosts point out that the resolution explicitly forbids the transport of arms into the country. Clinton defended the lack of transparency regarding rebel leaders by citing security concerns in central and western Libya.

Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [resolution 1973](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/resolution-1973.md), [arms embargo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arms-embargo.md), [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), [daily telegraph](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daily-telegraph.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/22.md)

### 23. Covert Authorization and Potential False Flag Scenarios (1:16:29–1:19:25)

Reports indicate President Obama has signed a presidential finding authorizing covert action in Libya, potentially involving arms transfers through Saudi Arabia or Qatar. Adam Curry predicts a "false flag" terrorist attack attributed to Gaddafi will be used to justify putting boots on the ground. He suggests this event could happen imminently to distract from financial news.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [false flag](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/false-flag.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [covert action](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covert-action.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/23.md)

### 24. Federal Reserve Transparency and DHS Public Service Announcements (1:19:25–1:22:42)

The Supreme Court has ordered the Federal Reserve to release a list of banks that received secret emergency loans. The hosts link this to the need for a media distraction. They also play a public service announcement featuring Janet Napolitano and the NCAA, encouraging citizens to report suspicious activity at sporting events.

Keywords: [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [janet napolitano](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/janet-napolitano.md), [ncaa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ncaa.md), [bloomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bloomberg.md), [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/24.md)

### 25. NPR's Funding Model and the Audience as Product (1:22:43–1:26:53)

The hosts analyze a segment from NPR's Planet Money that admits commercial media treats the audience as the product sold to advertisers. John Dvorak shares his experience at PC Magazine, where the audience was curated specifically for high-end tech advertisers. They contrast this with the No Agenda value-for-value model which avoids outside influence.

Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [planet money](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/planet-money.md), [bill ziff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-ziff.md), [pc magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-magazine.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/25.md)

### 26. The Scam of Public Radio Underwriting (1:26:53–1:31:02)

The hosts argue that NPR operates a "scam" by collecting revenue from three sources: corporate underwriters, government subsidies, and listener donations. They dispute claims that NPR does not use traditional advertising metrics, noting that the NPR Foundation uses commercial media brokers like Media America to sell inventory based on listener numbers.

Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [underwriting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/underwriting.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), media america, [government subsidies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-subsidies.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Value-for-Value Donations and Listener Karma (1:31:04–1:39:25)

The hosts acknowledge various donations, including 3,333 Russian rubles from Patrick McCurnan. Andrew Bump shares a "post-karmic" story involving high fructose corn syrup and exit 333. Other donors include Massimo Cattaneo and Zoran Ivanovici. The hosts remind listeners to check their PayPal subscriptions as people are frequently dropped from the system.

Keywords: patrick mcurnan, andrew bump, massimo cattaneo, zoran ivanovici, [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Knighthoods of the No Agenda Roundtable (1:39:26–1:42:05)

Gary Lehner and Pei Snakus are knighted into the No Agenda Roundtable for reaching the $1,000 donation level. The hosts announce that the custom rings for new knights have been ordered. They thank the producers for their long-term support and for "producing" the show through their contributions.

Keywords: gary lehner, pei snakus, [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [challenge coins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/challenge-coins.md), [roundtable](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roundtable.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/28.md)

### 29. No Agenda Nation RV Tour and Sock Hops (1:42:06–1:45:08)

Adam Curry discusses plans for a "Hot Pockets Across America" RV tour and seeks a rental sponsorship in Illinois. He recounts his travels to all 50 states, including a brief trip to Anchorage, Alaska. The hosts explain the history of "sock hops," which were created in the 1950s to protect gymnasium floors from being scratched by shoes.

Keywords: [anchorage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anchorage.md), [alaska](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alaska.md), [illinois](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illinois.md), [rv tour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rv-tour.md), [sock hop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sock-hop.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Belgian Shoe Protests and Haiku Herman (1:45:08–1:47:58)

Protesters in Belgium have been throwing thousands of shoes at a dummy of Prime Minister Yves Leterme to protest the lack of a functioning government. Meanwhile, EU President Herman Van Rompuy, known as "Haiku Herman," released a new poem about Italian unity. The hosts mock the absurdity of European leadership and the shoe-throwing tradition.

Keywords: [belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), [brussels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brussels.md), [herman van rompuy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/herman-van-rompuy.md), eve leterme, [shoe throwing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shoe-throwing.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Silvio Berlusconi's Trial and George Clooney (1:47:59–1:50:19)

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has reportedly named actor George Clooney as a witness in his ongoing "hooker trial." The hosts joke that Clooney is acting as a "fixer" for the political elite. They suggest Berlusconi is using the actor's fame as a desperate measure to influence the court's perception.

Keywords: [silvio berlusconi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silvio-berlusconi.md), [george clooney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-clooney.md), [italy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/italy.md), hooker trial, [fixer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fixer.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/31.md)

### 32. Donald Rumsfeld and the Botoxed Elite Theory (1:50:20–1:53:14)

A theory is presented that Donald Rumsfeld uses Botox to mask his facial expressions during interviews, making it harder to detect lies. The hosts compare this to Nicole Kidman's lack of expression and speculate that other elites, like Hillary Clinton or Janet Napolitano, may also use the procedure. They revisit Rumsfeld's claim of not knowing what WTC Building 7 was.

Keywords: [donald rumsfeld](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-rumsfeld.md), [botox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/botox.md), [nicole kidman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicole-kidman.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [building 7](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/building-7.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/32.md)

### 33. RIAA Lobbyist Judge and Robert Gibbs at Facebook (1:53:15–1:55:52)

Beryl Howell, a former lobbyist for the RIAA, has been appointed as a federal judge to rule on file-sharing cases. Additionally, former White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs is in talks to join Facebook's communications team. The hosts argue that Gibbs is being hired as an "input device" to facilitate government communication with the social media giant.

Keywords: beryl howell, [riaa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/riaa.md), [robert gibbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-gibbs.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [mark zuckerberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-zuckerberg.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Obama's Transparency Award and EU Clone Meat (1:55:52–1:59:53)

President Obama accepted a transparency award in a closed, undisclosed meeting at the White House. In Europe, officials have ruled that meat from cloned animals does not need to be labeled, despite consumer opposition. The hosts mock the "science is in" justification and the reversal of previous European stances on genetically modified foods.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [transparency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transparency.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), cloned meat, [hot pockets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hot-pockets.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/34.md)

### 35. Electric Vehicle Rebates and Michigan's Economy (1:59:54–2:02:01)

Senator Debbie Stabenow of Michigan introduced a bill to turn the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit into an immediate point-of-sale rebate. The hosts point out that this primarily benefits the Chevrolet Volt, manufactured in Stabenow's home state. They criticize the government for subsidizing vehicles produced by companies it partially owns.

Keywords: [debbie stabenow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debbie-stabenow.md), [michigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michigan.md), [electric vehicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-vehicles.md), chevrolet volt, [tax credit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tax-credit.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/35.md)

### 36. Vodka Tampons and Eating Disorder Study Scams (2:02:01–2:04:51)

Police in Germany issued a warning about teenagers using vodka-soaked tampons to get drunk without having alcohol on their breath. The hosts suspect this may be a "copycat" trend inspired by a recent Law & Order episode. They also critique a study claiming women would trade a year of life for a perfect body, labeling it a marketing scam for a new charity.

Keywords: [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), vodka tampons, [law and order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/law-and-order.md), [eating disorders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eating-disorders.md), [marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketing.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/36.md)

### 37. HIV Vaccine Trials and 33% Magic Numbers (2:04:51–2:08:32)

Geneticist Betty Korber is preparing for human trials of a new HIV vaccine. The hosts then list several news items featuring the number 33, including a 33% renewable mandate in California, a 33% drop in spam, and a stink bug epidemic affecting 33 states. They also note Obama's goal to cut oil imports by 33% by 2025.

Keywords: [hiv vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hiv-vaccine.md), betty korber, [spam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spam.md), avon, [stink bugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stink-bugs.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Homeland Security FOIA Scrutiny and Three Wars (2:08:32–2:11:51)

Emails reveal that Homeland Security officials have been submitting sensitive files to political advisors for review before releasing them to the public, contradicting the administration's transparency claims. The hosts reflect on the current state of the world, noting that the U.S. is now engaged in "three wars," which they jokingly refer to as World War III.

Keywords: [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [foia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foia.md), [transparency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transparency.md), [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), [world war iii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-war-iii.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/38.md)

### 39. Snopes as a Propaganda Tool (2:11:51–2:15:27)

The hosts discuss the credibility of the fact-checking website Snopes, specifically its defense of Al Gore's "invented the internet" comments. They explore theories that Snopes is a propaganda tool with ties to intelligence agencies. The discussion touches on Snopes' debunking of claims regarding Elena Kagan's role in defending the President's birth certificate.

Keywords: [snopes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snopes.md), [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [elena kagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elena-kagan.md), [birth certificate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birth-certificate.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/39.md)

### 40. Contrails and Climate Disruption Journal (2:15:27–2:19:52)

A study in the journal Nature Climate Change suggests that clouds generated by air travel have a larger impact on the climate than aircraft emissions. The hosts recall that during the 9/11 flight grounding, scientists observed temperatures rising without contrails. They predict the government will eventually use artificial cloud generation as a "protection" against global warming.

Keywords: [contrails](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/contrails.md), [chemtrails](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chemtrails.md), [nature climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nature-climate-change.md), [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/40.md)

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