# First Buddy

> A damning congressional report exposes TSA technology failures while Ron Paul battles the media and the Republican establishment over the future of American non-interventionism.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 359
- **Published:** 2011-11-24
- **Length:** 2h 47m
- **Topics:** [Patriot Act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patriot-act.md), TSA Failures, [Ron Paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md), [Eurozone Crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eurozone-crisis.md), [UC Davis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uc-davis.md), [Goldman Sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md)
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy

## About this episode

President Barack Obama and Newt Gingrich face scrutiny for using fear-based rhetoric to justify the expansion of the Patriot Act and the erosion of civil liberties. During the CNN Republican presidential debate, Gingrich claimed 42 thwarted terrorist attacks necessitated a sharp divide between criminal law and national security, while the White House Thanksgiving address reframed the holiday as a war-centric call for mutual responsibility. These narratives are analyzed as tools for maintaining a state of perpetual emergency and legislative gridlock.

Texas Congressman Ron Paul challenged the pro-war consensus during a Face the Nation interview with Bob Schieffer, where he defended a non-interventionist foreign policy and questioned the lack of evidence regarding an Iranian nuclear bomb. The TSA faces similar criticism following a House Committee on Transportation report authored by Shant Boyajian, which revealed that $122 million imaging scanners failed to detect concealed firearms in covert tests. Meanwhile, the Eurozone crisis deepens as a leaked German Foreign Office memo suggests a plan for a political union that would effectively end the national sovereignty of member states like Greece and Italy.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak deconstruct the UC Davis pepper-spray incident and Megyn Kelly’s dismissal of the chemical as a food product. The hosts also explore the reptile theory regarding the President's preference for 80-degree car rides and celebrate a bizarre security lapse where a Chautauqua Airlines pilot became trapped in a bathroom. The episode concludes with a look at the Goldman Sachs freemasonry network allegedly installing bankers across European leadership positions.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/transcript.md.

### 1. Thanksgiving Holiday Banter and Camp MoFo Introduction (0:00–1:31)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 359 of the No Agenda show on November 24, 2011. Curry broadcasts from Camp MoFo in Austin, Texas, while Dvorak joins from Northern Silicon Valley. They exchange holiday greetings and discuss the "fake" nature of Thanksgiving, noting how conditioned they have become to deconstructing the holiday's origins.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [thanksgiving](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thanksgiving.md), [camp mofo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/camp-mofo.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Thanksgiving Origins, Abraham Lincoln, and War Holiday Proclamations (1:32–6:07)

The hosts analyze President Barack Obama's Thanksgiving message, arguing he has framed it as a "war holiday" focused on the military. Dvorak details the historical genesis of the holiday, citing his research on Sarah Hale and Abraham Lincoln's 1863 codification of the event to celebrate the Union victory at Gettysburg. They dismiss the traditional pilgrim narrative as "reverse-engineered sentimentalism" and note that Thomas Jefferson originally opposed the holiday.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [abraham lincoln](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abraham-lincoln.md), [sarah hale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarah-hale.md), battle of gettysburg, [pilgrims](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pilgrims.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Obama Thanksgiving Address and Mutual Responsibility Rhetoric (6:07–9:47)

President Obama's holiday address is critiqued for its emphasis on "mutual responsibility" and the concept of being "one's brother's keeper." The hosts mock the contrast between the First Family watching football and the call for citizens to serve in soup kitchens. They further deconstruct the President's attempt to link the holiday's history of hardship to current political gridlock and legislative goals in Washington.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [michelle obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michelle-obama.md), soup kitchens, mutual responsibility, [partisanship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/partisanship.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/3.md)

### 4. CNN Republican Presidential Debate and Heritage Foundation Sponsorship (9:47–14:33)

The hosts review the high-production value of the CNN Republican presidential debate, comparing its slick opening montage to reality shows like The X Factor. They highlight the sponsorship by The Heritage Foundation and the presence of former Attorney General Ed Meese. The discussion focuses on the aggressive "pro-war" tone of the candidates, with the exception of Ron Paul.

Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [heritage foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heritage-foundation.md), [wolf blitzer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wolf-blitzer.md), [rick perry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rick-perry.md), ed meese

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/4.md)

### 5. Newt Gingrich and the Patriot Act Debate (14:33–18:44)

Newt Gingrich's performance in the debate is analyzed, specifically his staunch defense of the Patriot Act and his claim that 42 terrorist attacks have been thwarted. Gingrich argues for a sharp distinction between criminal law and national security requirements, suggesting the government needs more tools to prevent nuclear threats. The hosts criticize the "fear-mongering" rhetoric used to justify the removal of civil liberties.

Keywords: [newt gingrich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newt-gingrich.md), [patriot act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patriot-act.md), [wolf blitzer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wolf-blitzer.md), [national security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security.md), [nuclear weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-weapons.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/5.md)

### 6. Ron Paul Timothy McVeigh Reference and Debate Rigging Allegations (18:46–21:58)

The hosts examine a specific exchange where Ron Paul referenced Timothy McVeigh, which allowed Newt Gingrich to deliver a prepared one-liner. They speculate that the debate was "rigged" or that there was a mole in the Paul camp, as the moderator, Wolf Blitzer, immediately returned to Gingrich for a rebuttal despite Paul not mentioning him by name. They suggest the script was designed to favor the "hawks" on stage.

Keywords: [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md), [timothy mcveigh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/timothy-mcveigh.md), [newt gingrich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newt-gingrich.md), [wolf blitzer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wolf-blitzer.md), [debate strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debate-strategy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/6.md)

### 7. Ron Paul Media Smear and Voter Registration (21:58–23:40)

The discussion shifts to the perceived media effort to discredit Ron Paul by labeling him a "nut." Despite this, the hosts note a surge in youth support and people re-registering as Republicans to vote for him in the primaries. Both hosts express their intention to re-register as Republicans specifically to support Paul's candidacy.

Keywords: [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md), [republican party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-party.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [primaries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/primaries.md), [voter registration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voter-registration.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Bob Schieffer Face the Nation Interview with Ron Paul (23:40–29:03)

The hosts deconstruct an interview on Face the Nation where Bob Schieffer questioned Ron Paul about his views on 9/11 and foreign policy. They criticize Schieffer for acting like a "district attorney" and attempting to frame Paul as blaming America for terrorist attacks. Paul's defense, citing the 9/11 Commission and Ronald Reagan's regrets regarding Lebanon, is highlighted as a sophisticated critique of flawed government policy.

Keywords: [bob schieffer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-schieffer.md), [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md), [face the nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/face-the-nation.md), [9/11 commission](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11-commission.md), [ronald reagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ronald-reagan.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/8.md)

### 9. Iran Sanctions and Diplomatic Overreaction Discussion (29:04–31:59)

Ron Paul and Bob Schieffer's debate over Iran is analyzed, with Paul arguing that there is no proof Iran has a nuclear bomb. Paul advocates for diplomacy similar to the Cuban Missile Crisis resolution, while Schieffer insists that the U.S. government is only considering sanctions, not bombing. The hosts side with Paul, noting that sanctions are often a precursor to war.

Keywords: [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [nuclear weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-weapons.md), [bob schieffer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-schieffer.md), [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md), [sanctions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanctions.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Occupy Movement Mic Check of Ron Paul and Barack Obama (32:00–34:56)

The "mic check" protest tactic used by the Occupy movement is discussed. The hosts compare Ron Paul's calm response to being mic-checked with President Obama's seemingly confused reaction during a separate event. They mock Obama's subsequent attempt to incorporate the protesters' chants into his teleprompter-led speech.

Keywords: [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [occupy wall street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/occupy-wall-street.md), [mic check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mic-check.md), [sasha obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sasha-obama.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/10.md)

### 11. Obama Resignation Rumors and Mitt Romney Appearance (35:01–36:22)

The hosts revisit their long-standing prediction that President Obama might quit his office, noting a similar sentiment recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal. They also mock Mitt Romney's appearance in the recent debate, specifically his "vain" look and the allegation that he dyed his hair black.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [mitt romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md), [wall street journal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street-journal.md), [mormonism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mormonism.md), hair dye

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/11.md)

### 12. Lawrence O'Donnell Romney Liar Montage (36:22–39:23)

MSNBC host Lawrence O'Donnell is criticized for a segment in which he repeatedly called Mitt Romney and his staff "liars" over a deceptive campaign ad. The hosts play a condensed "liars medley" of O'Donnell's broadcast, mocking his repetitive and aggressive delivery. They argue that while the ad was deceptive, O'Donnell's reaction was unhinged.

Keywords: [lawrence o'donnell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawrence-o-donnell.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [mitt romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md), [deceptive advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deceptive-advertising.md), campaign press

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Mitt Romney First Name Confusion (39:23–41:00)

A humorous segment focuses on Mitt Romney's clarification during the debate that "Mitt" is his first name, despite his legal first name being Willard. The hosts mock the candidate's "fake" persona and compare the name change to the movie character Gaylord Focker changing his name to Greg.

Keywords: [mitt romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md), willard romney, [wolf blitzer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wolf-blitzer.md), [names](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/names.md), [mormonism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mormonism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/13.md)

### 14. Executive Producer Credits and Karma Grants (41:01–45:03)

The hosts thank their high-tier donors for episode 359, including Executive Producers Gerald Denski, Robert Goshko, and Adam Johnson. They read notes from donors who attribute their professional success to "No Agenda Karma" and grant "karma shots" to various listeners and their colleagues. Jonathan Dalrymple of Float-Write Limited is also acknowledged for his support while traveling in Malaysia.

Keywords: gerald denski, robert goshko, [adam johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-johnson.md), float-write limited, [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/14.md)

### 15. No Agenda PR Initiatives and Merchandise Updates (45:03–48:16)

Adam Curry announces new domain names for the show, including "Drone Kill Nation" and "White Al Qaeda." They provide an update on the No Agenda store, mentioning a 15% discount code "BOGATIV" and discussing new merchandise like lanyards. A tangent follows regarding a blinking lanyard seen at a trade show.

Keywords: drone kill nation, white al qaeda, no agenda store, [lanyards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lanyards.md), bogativ

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/15.md)

### 16. UC Davis Pepper Spray Incident and Megyn Kelly Comments (48:18–50:27)

The hosts discuss the viral video of Lt. John Pike pepper-spraying students at UC Davis. They mock Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly for her comment that pepper spray is "a food product, essentially." They describe the nonchalant attitude of the officer and the resulting internet memes featuring the "casually peppering cop."

Keywords: [uc davis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uc-davis.md), [pepper spray](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pepper-spray.md), [megyn kelly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/megyn-kelly.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [john pike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-pike.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/16.md)

### 17. UC Davis Chancellor Linda Katehi and University Business Models (50:27–52:42)

The hosts criticize UC Davis Chancellor Linda Katehi, alleging that a confrontation with a student regarding the 1973 Greek protests was a "shill" setup. They discuss the University of California's business model, arguing that the system prioritizes high-tuition international students over Californians and that the pepper-spray scandal is a major blow to their "brand."

Keywords: linda katehi, [uc davis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uc-davis.md), [greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md), [tuition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tuition.md), [international students](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/international-students.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Reggie Love White House Departure and Obama Reptile Theory (52:43–58:54)

The departure of Obama's "body man" Reggie Love is examined. After reviewing an ESPN interview with Love, the hosts focus on a detail where Love mentions the President enjoys riding in a car with the air conditioning off in 80-degree heat. Adam Curry jokingly concludes this is "proof positive" that Obama is a reptile, referencing David Icke's theories.

Keywords: [reggie love](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reggie-love.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [george stephanopoulos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-stephanopoulos.md), [espn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/espn.md), [david icke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-icke.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/18.md)

### 19. California DMV and Traffic Fine Grievances (58:55–1:03:56)

A personal anecdote is shared regarding "Miss Mickey" receiving a condescending letter from the California DMV after minor traffic violations. The hosts rail against the "despicable" tone of the letter and describe a bureaucratic nightmare where a $600 fine was paid twice due to a system error, with no way to contact a human for a refund.

Keywords: california dmv, [traffic violations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/traffic-violations.md), tinted windows, [fines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fines.md), government fraud

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/19.md)

### 20. Shooting The Judge Revolver in Texas (1:03:57–1:08:21)

Adam Curry describes a recent shooting trip in Texas where he used a Taurus "The Judge" revolver, which fires both .45 Colt cartridges and .410 shotshells. He praises the weapon's intimidation factor and home defense utility. The hosts discuss various calibers and the "fireball" effect of high-powered handguns.

Keywords: taurus the judge, 45 colt, 410 shotgun, [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [firearms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/firearms.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Congressional Report on TSA Failures and Puffer Machines (1:08:22–1:13:05)

The hosts analyze a joint minority staff report titled "A Decade Later: A Call for TSA Reform." The report details the agency's massive bureaucracy and the failure of expensive technologies, such as the $39 million "puffer" machines and the $122 million advanced imaging scanners, which failed to detect concealed firearms in covert tests.

Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [department of homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-homeland-security.md), puffer machines, advanced imaging technology, [darrell issa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darrell-issa.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/21.md)

### 22. TSA Health Concerns and SPOT Behavioral Profiling (1:13:05–1:16:38)

The discussion continues with Senator Susan Collins' call for independent health studies on TSA x-ray scanners following reports of miscarriages. They also deconstruct the "SPOT" (Screening of Passengers by Observation Techniques) program, which the GAO found to be scientifically unvalidated and a failure in identifying threats.

Keywords: [susan collins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/susan-collins.md), [radiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radiation.md), [x-ray scanners](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/x-ray-scanners.md), [spot program](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spot-program.md), [behavioral detection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/behavioral-detection.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/22.md)

### 23. TSA Bureaucracy and Report Author Shant Boyajian (1:16:38–1:19:09)

The hosts mock the "meaningless interviews" conducted by TSA personnel as part of their behavioral profiling. They identify the author of the damning TSA report as Shant Boyajian, a staff member for the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and briefly look up his professional background.

Keywords: shant boyajian, house committee on transportation, [john mica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-mica.md), [darrell issa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darrell-issa.md), [bureaucracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bureaucracy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/23.md)

### 24. Ron Paul Des Moines Register Editorial Board Interview (1:19:10–1:23:27)

Ron Paul's interview with the Des Moines Register editorial board is reviewed. Paul argues against drone assassinations and the suspension of habeas corpus, comparing the lack of due process for modern targets to the trials given to Nazi war criminals like Adolf Eichmann. The hosts praise Paul for challenging the "war atmosphere" used to undermine civil liberties.

Keywords: [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md), [des moines register](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/des-moines-register.md), [drone strikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drone-strikes.md), adolf eichmann, [habeas corpus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/habeas-corpus.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Ron Paul on Third Party Runs and Republican Platform (1:23:27–1:25:42)

Ron Paul addresses questions about a potential third-party run, calling it a "losing adventure." He asserts that his positions on personal liberty, balanced budgets, and limited government make him the most "Republican" candidate on stage, suggesting his opponents are "Republicans in name only" (RINOs) for not following the party platform.

Keywords: [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md), [third party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/third-party.md), [republican platform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-platform.md), [balanced budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/balanced-budget.md), [rino](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rino.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/25.md)

### 26. New York Lone Wolf Arrest and Pipe Bomb Propaganda (1:25:42–1:30:52)

The hosts deconstruct the arrest of a "lone wolf" terror suspect in New York City. They criticize Mayor Bloomberg's press conference, which featured a video of a simulated explosion created by the police. They argue the case is a "fake" setup involving an informant and question how a single person can be charged under "conspiracy" laws.

Keywords: [michael bloomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-bloomberg.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [lone wolf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lone-wolf.md), [pipe bombs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pipe-bombs.md), conspiracy laws

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Secret Squirrel Hacker and Emergency Alert System Hijacking (1:30:52–1:36:30)

An ABC 7 News report featuring a hacker named "Jake" (screen name "Secret Squirrel") is mocked. The report claims that activists could hijack the Emergency Alert System (EAS) to create a "War of the Worlds" style panic. The hosts suggest the hacker is a federal informant and that the entire report is "fed propaganda" designed to create fear of the internet and the Occupy movement.

Keywords: [emergency alert system](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emergency-alert-system.md), secret squirrel, abc 7 news, [hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hacking.md), [anonymous](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anonymous.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Pilot Stuck in Bathroom Flight Security Incident (1:36:31–1:39:22)

A bizarre security incident on a Chautauqua Airlines flight is discussed, where the captain got stuck in the bathroom and a passenger tried to relay the cockpit password to the first officer. The hosts question why fighter jets weren't scrambled and criticize the breakdown of security protocols when the first officer refused to open the door despite the correct password being provided.

Keywords: chautauqua airlines, [cockpit security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cockpit-security.md), [air traffic control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-traffic-control.md), [passwords](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/passwords.md), [security protocol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security-protocol.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Donor Thank Yous and Uninteresting Numbers (1:39:23–1:43:21)

The hosts continue thanking donors, including Sir Michael Miller and Bradley Carrier. They discuss the "most uninteresting number in the world" (12407) mentioned by a donor and grant more "karma shots" for health and business success. The "value for value" model is reinforced as the primary way the show is sustained.

Keywords: sir michael miller, bradley carrier, uninteresting numbers, [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/29.md)

### 30. New Listeners and Call of Duty No Agenda Group (1:43:21–1:46:34)

New listener Julie Langlois is welcomed, and a matching donation from a couple in Emeryville is acknowledged. Sir Patrick Coble (Joe Cool Designs) is thanked for his graphic design work and for creating a "No Agenda" group in the video game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 to help with "SEO juice."

Keywords: covina, [belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), joe cool designs, [call of duty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/call-of-duty.md), modern warfare 3

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/30.md)

### 31. International Donors and Japanese Generic Medicine Laws (1:46:36–1:51:07)

A donor from Osaka, Japan, provides a numerological breakdown of the word "turkey" equaling 100. This leads to a discussion about new laws in Japan that reportedly restrict patients from buying generic medicines if a doctor signs a specific requirement, which the hosts attribute to "Big Pharma" influence.

Keywords: [osaka](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/osaka.md), [japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md), [big pharma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-pharma.md), generic medicine, turkey numerology

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/31.md)

### 32. 1000 Bodies Project and Artistic Nude Photography (1:51:08–1:54:46)

Kenneth Mikkelbust from Norway is thanked for his donation and for promoting his "1000 Bodies Project," an artistic nude photography initiative in London. The hosts briefly discuss the rules of the project, where participants take their own photos in a studio while wearing masks.

Keywords: kenneth mikkelbust, [norway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/norway.md), 1000 bodies project, [london](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london.md), nude photography

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/32.md)

### 33. Canadian Donors and No Agenda Street Signs (1:54:49–1:58:18)

Donations from Rick Barkhaus in Ontario and Sir David Dolson in Houston are read. A donor from Pennsylvania mentions skipping Black Friday to donate to the show and asks for karma for Ron Paul. The hosts also discuss a suggestion to create "No Agenda" or "Bogative Drive" street signs.

Keywords: [ontario](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ontario.md), [houston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/houston.md), [black friday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-friday.md), [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md), street signs

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Semper New Hollow and Black Knight Promotions (1:58:19–2:01:31)

The hosts discuss the "Semper New Hollow" period (the slow work time between Halloween and New Year's). Stephen Taft is promoted to a "Black Knight" for his cumulative donations, and the hosts joke about him being the first drone-flying ham radio operator in the No Agenda Round Table.

Keywords: semper new hollow, [virginia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/virginia.md), [marine corps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marine-corps.md), [black knight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-knight.md), [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/34.md)

### 35. Hollow Books and Cleveland Browns Karma Success (2:01:32–2:05:20)

Sir James of FreeHollowBooks is thanked, and the hosts suggest he make a hollow book specifically for "The Judge" revolver. They also marvel at the fact that the Cleveland Browns won a game after a listener requested a "karma shot" for the team, despite the hosts' initial skepticism.

Keywords: [hollow books](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollow-books.md), skylar visconi, [cleveland browns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cleveland-browns.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [hot pockets tour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hot-pockets-tour.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/35.md)

### 36. Christmas Voiceovers and Opera Now Podcast (2:05:21–2:08:32)

The hosts record a personalized Christmas greeting for a donor's wife and offer voiceover services for $50. They also acknowledge a donation from Kevin Acosta, whose father is fighting leukemia, and plug the "Opera Now" podcast as requested.

Keywords: [christmas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christmas.md), voiceovers, [leukemia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leukemia.md), opera now podcast, fake holidays

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/36.md)

### 37. Knighting Ceremony and Birthday Announcements (2:08:33–2:12:17)

The show concludes its donor segment with a formal knighting ceremony for Sir Stephen E. Taft and Sir William Mason Gerlach. They read a list of birthdays for the week and joke about the "hookers and blow" perks of joining the No Agenda Round Table.

Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [round table](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/round-table.md), [birthdays](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthdays.md), [hookers and blow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hookers-and-blow.md), [prime numbers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prime-numbers.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Eurozone Debt Crisis and German Political Union (2:12:19–2:15:49)

The hosts discuss the worsening Eurozone crisis, noting that U.S. banks are being "stress-tested" for a potential Euro collapse. They highlight a leaked memo from the German Foreign Office suggesting that Germany plans to create a "political union" to intervene in the spending and tax plans of other Eurozone countries.

Keywords: [eurozone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eurozone.md), [timothy geithner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/timothy-geithner.md), [ben bernanke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-bernanke.md), [greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/38.md)

### 39. Mutualization of Public Debt and Loss of Sovereignty (2:15:49–2:19:18)

Herman Van Rompuy's use of the term "mutualization of public debt" is analyzed. The hosts define this as a move toward the complete unification of Europe and the loss of national sovereignty for individual states. They argue that while the Greeks are rioting, most other Europeans are "asleep" to this banker takeover.

Keywords: [herman van rompuy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/herman-van-rompuy.md), mutualization, fiscal discipline, [sovereignty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sovereignty.md), [greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/39.md)

### 40. Goldman Sachs Freemasonry and European Banker Takeover (2:19:20–2:24:26)

A report from the French newspaper Le Monde is deconstructed, which alleges that Goldman Sachs has installed a "freemasonry" network of influential figures across Europe. This includes Mario Draghi (ECB), Mario Monti (Italy), and Lucas Papademos (Greece). The hosts argue this confirms their long-standing "banker takeover" thesis.

Keywords: [le monde](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/le-monde.md), [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [mario draghi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mario-draghi.md), [mario monti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mario-monti.md), [lucas papademos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lucas-papademos.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/40.md)

### 41. Clinton Foundation IRS Complaints and Privacy Laws (2:24:27–2:26:08)

The hosts discuss responses from the IRS regarding listener complaints about the William J. Clinton Foundation's tax filings. The IRS letters state that they cannot disclose the status of investigations due to privacy laws, which the hosts interpret as a "shut up slave" response.

Keywords: [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [clinton foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinton-foundation.md), [irs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irs.md), [form 990](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/form-990.md), department of treasury

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/41.md)

### 42. Florida School Kissing Incident and Tuna Seizure (2:26:09–2:28:41)

Two "outrage" stories are shared: a Florida teacher who called the police on a little girl for kissing a boy, and a fisherman whose 754-pound tuna was seized by the government because it was caught in a net rather than with a hook. The hosts use these as examples of government overreach that Ron Paul's platform would address.

Keywords: [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), [sex crimes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sex-crimes.md), tuna, fishing regulations, [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/42.md)

### 43. Isolationism Rhetoric and Ron Paul Media Bias (2:28:41–2:32:37)

The hosts critique the use of the word "isolationist" as a pejorative against Ron Paul. They argue that the term was historically neutral and that Paul's "America First" stance is being unfairly marginalized by mainstream media figures like Bill O'Reilly to make him look like an "idiot."

Keywords: [isolationism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isolationism.md), [bill o'reilly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-o-reilly.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md), [libertarians](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libertarians.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/43.md)

### 44. Super Committee Fiasco and 99% Benefit Concert Prediction (2:32:38–2:36:51)

Ron Paul's take on the Congressional "Super Committee" is reviewed, with Paul arguing that no real cuts are being made, only cuts to "projected increases." Adam Curry predicts that Obama will use an executive order to resolve the tax cut issue and that a "99% benefit concert" featuring Lady Gaga will be announced soon.

Keywords: [super committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/super-committee.md), [budget cuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budget-cuts.md), [executive order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-order.md), [lady gaga](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lady-gaga.md), [99 percent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/99-percent.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/44.md)

### 45. Climate Gate Emails and UNPCC Indoctrination (2:36:52–2:40:44)

The hosts discuss a new batch of "Climate Gate" emails and suggest they are a "red herring" to shift focus from the IPCC to the UNPCC. They play a clip from a children's program about global warming, criticizing it as "death indoctrination" for kids through scary imagery and music.

Keywords: [climate gate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-gate.md), [ipcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipcc.md), unpcc, [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [greenhouse effect](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greenhouse-effect.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/45.md)

### 46. Congressional Hearing Faux Pas and Don Young Outburst (2:40:46–2:44:53)

A viral C-SPAN clip from a Natural Resources Committee hearing is played, where Congressman Don Young of Alaska repeatedly calls witness Douglas Brinkley "Dr. Rice." The exchange devolves into a shouting match, with the chairman referring to the incident as a "foo-pah" (faux pas) and telling the witness not to "break the comedy."

Keywords: [don young](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-young.md), [douglas brinkley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/douglas-brinkley.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [faux pas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faux-pas.md), [alaska](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alaska.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/46.md)

### 47. C-SPAN Call-In Strategy and Show Sign-Off (2:44:53–2:47:46)

The hosts encourage listeners to call into C-SPAN programs to promote the No Agenda show, noting the lack of effective screeners. They mock an economist, Phil Kirpin, for calling a listener a "moron" on air. The episode concludes with a final Thanksgiving sign-off and a reminder of the "value for value" model.

Keywords: [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), call-in, phil kirpin, [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/359-first-buddy/chapter/47.md)

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