# Internet in a Suitcase > A shadow internet initiative emerges from the State Department as the White House uses Armageddon rhetoric to navigate a looming debt ceiling crisis and Social Security uncertainty. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 321 - **Published:** 2011-07-14 - **Length:** 2h 21m - **Topics:** Internet Suitcase, [Debt Ceiling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debt-ceiling.md), [News Corp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/news-corp.md), [Carbon Tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-tax.md), TSA Breaches, [Social Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-security.md), [Gold Standard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gold-standard.md) - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/321-internet-in-a-suitcase ## About this episode The State Department is funding a seventy-million-dollar Internet in a Suitcase project through the New America Foundation to help foreign activists bypass government firewalls. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton described the initiative as a venture capitalist approach to democracy, while critics point to the foundation's deep ties to the CIA and board members like Eric Schmidt and Fareed Zakaria. In Washington, Barack Obama warned that Social Security checks may not be issued if the debt ceiling remains unresolved, a claim Representative Dennis Kucinich refuted by citing laws separating the trust fund from national debt. Meanwhile, Moody's Investors Service is expected to downgrade the United States' AAA bond rating regardless of legislative outcomes. In the media world, News Corp withdrew its B Sky B takeover bid following the News of the World phone-hacking scandal, and Bill O'Reilly continues to lobby against drug decriminalization despite evidence from Portugal. Overseas, the assassination of Ahmed Wali Karzai in Afghanistan by his own bodyguard suggests a shift in CIA-backed power structures, and Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard faces backlash for a carbon tax that reverses her previous campaign promises. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak prepare for the Hot Pockets 2008 No Agenda Gitmo Nation Tour, planning to broadcast from an RV in Virginia via a 3G modem. The duo performs a knighthood ceremony for top donors AJ Reistad and Daniel Melanson, awarding them white gold ITM rings while mocking the repetitive climate rhetoric of Al Gore and the TSA's reliance on fear-based bureaucracy. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/321-internet-in-a-suitcase/transcript.md. ### 1. No Agenda Episode 321 Introduction and Hot Pockets Tour (0:00–2:18) Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 321 of No Agenda from their respective locations in Southern California and Northern Silicon Valley. The hosts discuss technical issues with wireless peripherals and prepare for the upcoming Hot Pockets 2008 No Agenda Gitmo Nation Tour. Curry mentions his plan to monitor C-Span 1, 2, and 3 via a jailbroken iPhone while traveling. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [gitmo nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md), [hot pockets tour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hot-pockets-tour.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/321-internet-in-a-suitcase/chapter/1.md) ### 2. Obama Debt Ceiling Press Conference and Economic Fear-Mongering (2:18–9:03) Barack Obama held a press conference regarding the federal debt ceiling, which the hosts characterize as a staged competition for public credit. The discussion critiques the administration's use of "Armageddon" rhetoric to justify raising the credit limit and questions the validity of "saved or created" job statistics from the Recovery Act. Curry highlights a CBS News poll showing public opposition to raising the debt limit despite warnings of economic catastrophe. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [debt ceiling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debt-ceiling.md), [moody's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moody-s.md), [recovery act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recovery-act.md), treasury auction [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/321-internet-in-a-suitcase/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Jay Carney Media Briefing and White House Video Ban (9:03–12:31) White House Press Secretary Jay Carney announced a ban on video cameras during specific debt negotiations, opting for a "still photo spray" instead. The hosts describe Carney's interaction with the press corps as insulting and patronizing after reporters shouted questions at the President. The segment notes the difficulty of archiving these interactions due to the streaming format on the official White House website. Keywords: [jay carney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-carney.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [press corps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/press-corps.md), debt talks, photo spray [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/321-internet-in-a-suitcase/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Moody's US Credit Rating Downgrade Prediction (12:31–18:30) Adam Curry predicts that Moody's Investors Service will downgrade the United States' AAA bond rating regardless of whether the debt ceiling is raised. He cites a regulatory filing regarding CEO Raymond W. McDaniel Jr.'s compensation and the recent "junk" status of European nations like Ireland and Portugal as evidence of a broader financial shift. Dvorak disagrees, betting that while government-backed entities like Fannie Mae may be downgraded, the sovereign rating will remain intact. Keywords: [moody's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moody-s.md), raymond w mcdaniel jr, [credit rating](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/credit-rating.md), [fannie mae](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fannie-mae.md), [freddie mac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freddie-mac.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/321-internet-in-a-suitcase/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Social Security Payment Guarantees and Kucinich Legal Citations (18:30–20:15) Barack Obama stated he cannot guarantee Social Security checks will be issued on August 3rd if the debt crisis remains unresolved. Representative Dennis Kucinich challenged this narrative on C-Span by citing a 15-year-old law that separates Social Security from the national debt. The hosts argue the administration's stance is political posturing, noting the Social Security trust fund contains trillions of dollars intended for these payments. Keywords: [social security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-security.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [dennis kucinich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dennis-kucinich.md), [national debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-debt.md), august 3rd [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/321-internet-in-a-suitcase/chapter/5.md) ### 6. Ron Paul Questions Ben Bernanke on Gold and Money (20:16–25:32) Representative Ron Paul questioned Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke regarding the definition of money and the rising price of gold. Bernanke characterized gold as a "tradition" and a protection against "tail risk" rather than a currency, leading to a debate between the hosts on the intrinsic value of precious metals. Paul also suggested the U.S. government should simply refuse to pay interest on the debt held by the Federal Reserve. Keywords: [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md), [ben bernanke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-bernanke.md), [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [gold](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gold.md), [quantitative easing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quantitative-easing.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/321-internet-in-a-suitcase/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Pastor James Manning Claims Regarding Michelle Obama and Frank Marshall Davis (25:33–32:00) Pastor James Manning of ATLAH World Missionary Church made a public offer to anchor an 8:00 PM slot on CNN to compete with Bill O'Reilly. Manning also propagated claims that Michelle Obama was disbarred in 1991 and suggested that communist activist Frank Marshall Davis is the biological father of Barack Obama. The hosts examine these claims, noting that Michelle Obama voluntarily vacated her law license rather than being forcibly disbarred. Keywords: [james manning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-manning.md), [michelle obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michelle-obama.md), [frank marshall davis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/frank-marshall-davis.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/321-internet-in-a-suitcase/chapter/7.md) ### 8. No Agenda 321 Club Donations and Executive Producers (32:02–35:50) The hosts acknowledge the executive producers and donors for the "321 Club" special episode. Contributors including Joe Travis, Dwayne Melanson, and Sir Lawrence Royke are thanked for their financial support, which helps fund the upcoming tour. The segment includes a discussion of a melted wax seal on a knight ring sent to Canada during a postal strike and mentions the "value for value" funding model. Keywords: 321 club, joe travis, [dwayne melanson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dwayne-melanson.md), lawrence royke, [executive producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producers.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/321-internet-in-a-suitcase/chapter/8.md) ### 9. Hot Pockets Tour Logistics and Virginia Meetup (35:49–38:19) Adam Curry details the start of the Hot Pockets tour, beginning with a flight to Virginia to meet Baroness Maggie Vincent. A listener-organized meetup is planned in Virginia, and the show will be broadcast from an RV parked in Vincent's driveway using a USB 3G modem. The hosts discuss the high fuel costs of the mobile studio and the "value for value" model that keeps the show commercial-free. Keywords: [maggie vincent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maggie-vincent.md), [virginia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/virginia.md), [meetup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetup.md), hot pockets mobile, 3g modem [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/321-internet-in-a-suitcase/chapter/9.md) ### 10. No Agenda Domain Name Project and Producer Remixes (38:19–45:56) Producer Simon Reed reports that the No Agenda community has registered over 500 domain names related to the show's themes and memes. Notable registrations include shamnewsnetwork.com, prozaccausesautism.com, and itsbullcrap.com. Additionally, the hosts promote a "podcast license" for donors and highlight a nine-minute show remix produced by Lone Squirrel. Keywords: [simon reed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/simon-reed.md), [domain names](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domain-names.md), sham news network, [lone squirrel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lone-squirrel.md), [podcast license](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-license.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/321-internet-in-a-suitcase/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Rupert Murdoch News Corp Scandal and B Sky B Deal (45:57–54:45) The closure of News of the World and the subsequent withdrawal of the B Sky B takeover bid by News Corp are analyzed following phone-hacking allegations. Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown accused the Sunday Times of using criminals to access his private records. The hosts speculate that Murdoch's influence is waning due to a lack of cash flow from failed ventures like The Daily and MySpace, comparing the situation to the collapse of Robert Maxwell's empire. Keywords: [rupert murdoch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rupert-murdoch.md), [news of the world](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/news-of-the-world.md), [gordon brown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gordon-brown.md), b sky b, [news corp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/news-corp.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/321-internet-in-a-suitcase/chapter/11.md) ### 12. High-Speed Rail Failures in China and US Media (54:46–56:31) A report on a $33 billion high-speed rail line between Shanghai and Beijing highlights a major power failure that halted service shortly after its opening. The hosts compare this to the "National Treasure" (NPR) coverage of rail infrastructure, noting the repetitive use of the "33 billion" figure. They argue that such projects are often promoted by media despite significant operational risks and costs. Keywords: [high-speed rail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-speed-rail.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [amtrak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amtrak.md), [national treasure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-treasure.md), [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/321-internet-in-a-suitcase/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Barack Obama 2008 Campaign Promise Retrospective (56:32–1:02:24) The hosts review archival clips from Barack Obama's 2008 campaign, focusing on promises of government transparency and ending the war in Iraq. Obama pledged to put all meetings with lobbyists online and eliminate "pork barrel" projects, commitments the hosts argue have been largely ignored. The segment also revisits a controversial claim by Obama regarding his father's service in World War II. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [transparency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transparency.md), [lobbyists](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lobbyists.md), [iraq war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq-war.md), [campaign promises](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-promises.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/321-internet-in-a-suitcase/chapter/13.md) ### 14. CIA DNA Collection via Fake Vaccination Campaign (1:02:27–1:05:20) A CIA-led plot in Pakistan reportedly used a fake hepatitis vaccination campaign to collect DNA samples from children in Abbottabad to confirm Osama bin Laden's location. The hosts express concern that such tactics undermine public trust in medical programs and suggest the story may be a "cover your assets" (CYA) narrative to explain how the U.S. located the compound. Keywords: [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [dna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dna.md), [pakistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pakistan.md), [abbottabad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abbottabad.md), [osama bin laden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/osama-bin-laden.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/321-internet-in-a-suitcase/chapter/14.md) ### 15. TSA Security Breaches and Dana Perino's Defense (1:05:23–1:09:14) A report detailing 25,000 security breaches at U.S. airports since 9/11 is used by the TSA to argue for more funding and personnel. Former White House Press Secretary Dana Perino defended the agency on Fox News, propagating the meme that "it only takes one" terrorist to succeed. The hosts criticize this rhetoric as fear-mongering designed to protect a non-risk-based bureaucracy. Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [security breach](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security-breach.md), [dana perino](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dana-perino.md), [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), boob bombs [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/321-internet-in-a-suitcase/chapter/15.md) ### 16. John Mica Criticizes TSA Bureaucracy in Congressional Hearings (1:09:14–1:14:13) Representative John Mica, a founding architect of the TSA, criticized the agency during congressional hearings for becoming an "unthinking, non-risk-based bureaucracy." Mica expressed frustration over the TSA's refusal to send senior leadership to testify, threatening to subpoena appropriate personnel. The discussion highlights the agency's reliance on expensive body scanners over more effective methods like security dogs. Keywords: [john mica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-mica.md), [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [congressional hearing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congressional-hearing.md), john pistol, [subpoena](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subpoena.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/321-internet-in-a-suitcase/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Zudi Jasser and the "Doctors of Death" Narrative (1:14:13–1:21:25) Dr. Zudi Jasser appeared on Fox News to discuss the threat of "lone wolf" terrorists who use medical or scientific education as a cover for extremist ideologies. Jasser compared modern radicalized physicians to Dr. Mengele, warning that sophisticated individuals are developing new ways to attack the West. The hosts analyze the interview as a masterclass in obfuscation and the propagation of fear regarding professional immigrants. Keywords: zudi jasser, [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), islamic supremacism, [nidal hassan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nidal-hassan.md), [obfuscation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obfuscation.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/321-internet-in-a-suitcase/chapter/17.md) ### 18. Chertoff Group and the .Secure Domain Proposal (1:21:25–1:26:30) The Chertoff Group is promoting a new ".secure" internet domain that would require users to forfeit anonymity in exchange for enhanced cybersecurity. Managing Director Larry Castro explained that users would undergo rigorous authentication, potentially using dedicated machines for banking. The hosts warn that this initiative, while framed as voluntary, is a step toward total government tracking of online activity. Keywords: [michael chertoff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-chertoff.md), larry castro, .secure, [fourth amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fourth-amendment.md), [anonymity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anonymity.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/321-internet-in-a-suitcase/chapter/18.md) ### 19. No Agenda Karma Requests and Podcast Licenses (1:26:31–1:34:17) The hosts process various "karma" requests from listeners, including a man seeking employment to support his family and twins on the way. They also acknowledge donations for "podcast licenses," a symbolic certificate for listeners. The segment features a "karma swap" story involving two listeners in the DC metro area and thanks donors from Singapore, Canada, and the UK. Keywords: [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), stephen taft, lawrence yin, [podcast license](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-license.md), john davis jr [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/321-internet-in-a-suitcase/chapter/19.md) ### 20. No Agenda Knighthood Ceremony and ITM Rings (1:34:18–1:37:24) Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak perform a knighthood ceremony for four listeners who donated $1,000 or more: AJ Reistad, Daniel Melanson, Don Bean, and Cecil Norris. The new knights are granted the title "Knight of the No Agenda Roundtable" and are eligible to receive white gold "In The Morning" (ITM) rings. The hosts emphasize the importance of listener support to avoid returning to corporate media jobs. Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [aj reistad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aj-reistad.md), daniel melanson, don bean, cecil norris [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/321-internet-in-a-suitcase/chapter/20.md) ### 21. Julia Gillard and the Australian Carbon Tax (1:37:28–1:40:15) Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced a new carbon tax, reversing a previous campaign promise. Gillard repeatedly used the phrase "the science is in" to justify the policy as a necessary response to climate change and extreme weather events. The hosts mock the repetitive nature of her rhetoric and its similarity to global climate memes. Keywords: [julia gillard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/julia-gillard.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [carbon tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-tax.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), science is in [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/321-internet-in-a-suitcase/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Al Gore's "Climate Reality" Campaign and Denier Threats (1:40:15–1:42:16) Al Gore launched the "Climate Reality Project," a campaign intended to "reveal the deniers" and link cataclysmic weather events directly to climate change. The hosts criticize Gore for conflating weather with climate—a practice he previously discouraged—and characterize his rhetoric as a sleazy threat against scientific dissenters. Keywords: [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [climate reality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-reality.md), [big oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-oil.md), weather vs climate, deniers [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/321-internet-in-a-suitcase/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Professor Richard Lindzen Critiques IPCC Climate Models (1:42:16–1:48:02) MIT Professor Richard Lindzen, a lead author on previous IPCC reports, criticized current climate models as being reliant on "fudge factors" like aerosols to match observed temperatures. In an interview on the Australian show *The Bolt*, Lindzen argued that natural variability like El Niño is as significant as human activity and that an Australian carbon tax would have no detectable impact on global temperatures. Keywords: richard lindzen, [mit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mit.md), [ipcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipcc.md), [climate models](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-models.md), [aerosols](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aerosols.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/321-internet-in-a-suitcase/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Internet in a Suitcase and the New America Foundation (1:48:03–1:59:49) The State Department is funding an "Internet in a Suitcase" project through the New America Foundation to help activists bypass government firewalls. The hosts highlight the foundation's ties to the CIA, noting that its logo shares the same star as the agency's seal and that board members include Fareed Zakaria and Eric Schmidt. Hillary Clinton described the $70 million initiative as a "venture capitalist approach" to promoting democracy abroad. Keywords: [internet in a suitcase](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-in-a-suitcase.md), [new america foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-america-foundation.md), steve coll, [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/321-internet-in-a-suitcase/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Hillary Clinton and Catherine Ashton on Syrian Regime Change (1:59:50–2:06:02) Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and EU High Representative Catherine Ashton held a joint press conference condemning the Syrian government's failure to protect embassies in Damascus. Clinton explicitly stated that President Bashar al-Assad is "not indispensable" and that the U.S. has "nothing invested" in his remaining in power. The hosts interpret this as a direct threat of regime change and speculate on potential backroom deals with Russia. Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [catherine ashton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catherine-ashton.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [bashar al-assad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bashar-al-assad.md), [damascus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/damascus.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/321-internet-in-a-suitcase/chapter/25.md) ### 26. South Sudan Independence and the EU Office in Benghazi (2:06:03–2:11:50) The hosts review Susan Rice's speech in Juba celebrating South Sudan's independence, mocking Catherine Ashton's claim of an "enormous cheer" from the crowd. The discussion shifts to Libya, where the EU has opened an office in Benghazi. The hosts argue that the conflict is effectively over because the rebels and their international backers have secured the oil, the central bank, and the eastern half of the country. Keywords: [south sudan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-sudan.md), [juba](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/juba.md), [susan rice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/susan-rice.md), [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), [benghazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benghazi.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/321-internet-in-a-suitcase/chapter/26.md) ### 27. CFL Light Bulb Health Risks and Government Mandates (2:11:51–2:13:33) A congressional rant highlights health concerns regarding mandated Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) light bulbs, including mercury content and potential links to blindness and cancer. The speaker argues that the federal government is forcing hazardous products on consumers by removing the choice of traditional incandescent bulbs. Keywords: cfl bulbs, [mercury](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mercury.md), [cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancer.md), [blindness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blindness.md), government mandate [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/321-internet-in-a-suitcase/chapter/27.md) ### 28. Clinton Foundation Haiti Reconstruction Failures (2:13:34–2:16:41) An investigation by *The Nation* reveals that the Clinton Foundation provided poor-quality, unsafe prefab trailers for use as schools and hurricane shelters in Haiti. The buildings are reportedly moldy, unventilated, and contain elevated levels of formaldehyde, causing children to suffer from headaches and vision problems. The hosts compare the situation to the FEMA trailer scandal following Hurricane Katrina. Keywords: [clinton foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinton-foundation.md), [haiti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haiti.md), [formaldehyde](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/formaldehyde.md), hurricane shelters, [the nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-nation.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/321-internet-in-a-suitcase/chapter/28.md) ### 29. Bill O'Reilly on Drug Decriminalization and Border Wars (2:16:42–2:18:38) Bill O'Reilly argued against drug decriminalization on Fox News, claiming it would lead to a massive increase in drugged driving fatalities. The hosts criticize O'Reilly for ignoring the success of decriminalization in countries like Portugal and suggest his stance is intended to maintain the status quo of profitable border wars. Keywords: [bill o'reilly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-o-reilly.md), [drug decriminalization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-decriminalization.md), [narcotics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/narcotics.md), [portugal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/portugal.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/321-internet-in-a-suitcase/chapter/29.md) ### 30. Assassination of Ahmed Wali Karzai in Afghanistan (2:18:38–2:21:30) Ahmed Wali Karzai, the brother of Afghan President Hamid Karzai and a suspected major drug trafficker, was assassinated by his own bodyguard in Kandahar. The hosts speculate that the CIA orchestrated the killing because Karzai had become too powerful or outspoken. They note the symbolic message sent by having a trusted bodyguard perform the execution. 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