# The Cheeseburger Code

> A cryptic exchange between world leaders over fast food masks a darker agenda for Syrian intervention and the expansion of domestic propaganda.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 410
- **Published:** 2012-05-20
- **Length:** 2h 30m
- **Topics:** Cheeseburger Code, NDAA Ruling, [Smith-Mundt Act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smith-mundt-act.md), [G8 Summit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/g8-summit.md), Facebook IPO, Syria Intervention
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code

## About this episode

President Barack Obama and French President François Hollande signaled a potential military escalation in Syria through coded references to cheeseburgers and french fries during their meeting before the G8 summit at Camp David. This diplomatic theater coincided with CNN anchor Anderson Cooper’s strategic deployment to the Hatay province on the Turkish-Syrian border, a move often preceding orchestrated Western intervention. Meanwhile, the G8 leaders finalized a transition plan for Damascus while simultaneously managing the escalating Eurozone crisis and the threat of a Greek exit from the currency union.

Domestic legal battles intensified as Federal Judge Katherine Forrest ruled Section 1021 of the NDAA unconstitutional, temporarily halting the military's authority to detain U.S. citizens indefinitely without due process. Despite this ruling, Representative Louie Gohmert defended military tribunals under Article 1, while the House approved a $1.047 trillion discretionary spending package for 2013. This legislative cycle also includes the Smith-Mundt Modernization Act, which critics argue legalizes the use of State Department propaganda on the American public, and the Law of the Sea Treaty, which John Bolton warns will cede maritime sovereignty to the United Nations.

Cultural tensions flared as MSNBC contributor Touré attributed the decline of disco and the death of Donna Summer to white male homophobia, a claim Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak countered by citing the rise of punk rock and musical stagnation. The London 2012 Olympic flame arrival was met with skepticism following a Rockefeller Foundation report detailing a hypothetical 'Hack Attack' bombing scenario during the games. The episode concludes with a formal knighthood ceremony for producers Carrie Shone and Damien Tayman, alongside an analysis of Mark Zuckerberg’s marriage as a PR distraction from the botched Facebook IPO.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code/transcript.md.

### 1. No Agenda Episode 410 Introduction and Live Stream Greeting (0:00–1:47)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 410 of the No Agenda show from Austin, Texas, and Northern Silicon Valley. The hosts greet the live chatroom at NoAgendaStream.com and establish the "fair and balanced" theme for the Sunday, May 20, 2012, broadcast.

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), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [no agenda stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-stream.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Obama and Hollande Cheeseburger Code Deciphering (1:48–4:54)

President Barack Obama and French President François Hollande are analyzed for using potential code words during a meeting before departing for Camp David. The hosts speculate that specific mentions of "cheeseburgers in Chicago" and "french fries" serve as encrypted signals regarding military plans for Syria.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [francois hollande](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/francois-hollande.md), [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [cheeseburgers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cheeseburgers.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), diplomatic code

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Anderson Cooper Deployment to Turkey Signals Syrian Conflict (4:56–7:07)

CNN reporter Anderson Cooper's arrival in the Hatay province of Turkey near the Syrian border is interpreted as a definitive signal of impending military action. The hosts suggest that mainstream media deployments of high-profile anchors often precede orchestrated geopolitical escalations.

Keywords: [anderson cooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anderson-cooper.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [bashar al-assad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bashar-al-assad.md), [war reporting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-reporting.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Chuck Colson Congressional Tribute and Religious Influence (7:08–11:47)

Members of Congress are criticized for holding a lecture series and delivering floor speeches extolling the virtues of Watergate figure Chuck Colson. The discussion focuses on the appropriateness of giving a convicted felon a religious platform within the House of Representatives to influence lawmakers.

Keywords: chuck colson, [watergate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/watergate.md), [richard nixon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-nixon.md), [house of representatives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-of-representatives.md), religious propaganda

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code/chapter/4.md)

### 5. Congressional Factual Error Regarding George McGovern and Eugene McCarthy (11:48–15:14)

An unnamed California congressman is called out for a significant historical error during a floor speech regarding the 1972 presidential election. The representative incorrectly identified Eugene McCarthy as Richard Nixon's opponent instead of George McGovern while discussing the secret bombing of Cambodia.

Keywords: [george mcgovern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-mcgovern.md), eugene mccarthy, [richard nixon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-nixon.md), [cambodia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cambodia.md), 1972 election

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code/chapter/5.md)

### 6. Chicago NATO Summit Protesters Labeled Domestic Terrorists (15:13–21:03)

Three protesters in Chicago are charged with terrorism-related offenses ahead of the NATO summit after an undercover officer infiltrated their group. The hosts analyze the media's use of "terrorist" labels for individuals possessing primitive weapons like throwing stars and beer bottles, linking it to the Black Bloc activist meme.

Keywords: [nato summit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato-summit.md), [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [rahm emanuel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rahm-emanuel.md), [black bloc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-bloc.md), [domestic terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domestic-terrorism.md), [molotov cocktails](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/molotov-cocktails.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code/chapter/6.md)

### 7. Federal Judge Katherine Forrest Rules Against NDAA Section 1021 (21:04–23:42)

Federal Judge Katherine Forrest issued a ruling declaring Section 1021 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) unconstitutional. Journalist Chris Hedges, who sued the government over the provision, explains how the ruling temporarily halts the military's power to indefinitely detain U.S. citizens without due process.

Keywords: katherine forrest, [chris hedges](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-hedges.md), [ndaa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ndaa.md), [indefinite detention](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indefinite-detention.md), [unconstitutional](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unconstitutional.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Louie Gohmert Defense of Military Tribunals and Article 1 (23:42–27:56)

Texas Representative Louie Gohmert argues on the House floor that Congress has the constitutional authority under Article 1, Section 8 to establish military tribunals. The hosts critique Gohmert's legal reasoning, suggesting he is attempting to justify the indefinite detention of citizens by conflating congressional power with military overreach.

Keywords: [louie gohmert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/louie-gohmert.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [article 1 section 8](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/article-1-section-8.md), [military tribunals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-tribunals.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code/chapter/8.md)

### 9. NDAA 2013 Amendments Regarding Drones and Discretionary Spending (27:56–30:55)

The House of Representatives debated several amendments to the 2013 NDAA, including a failed attempt by Dennis Kucinich to ban signature drone strikes. The hosts highlight a massive $1.047 trillion discretionary spending authority granted to the military despite public discussions regarding cost-cutting and debt reduction.

Keywords: [dennis kucinich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dennis-kucinich.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [ndaa 2013](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ndaa-2013.md), [military budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-budget.md), discretionary spending

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Habeas Corpus Notification Amendments in NDAA 2013 (30:56–32:39)

Amendment 45 of the 2013 NDAA introduces a requirement for the President to notify Congress within 48 hours of detaining a person lawfully in the United States under military force authorization. The hosts express skepticism about the efficacy of these "rights unaffected" clauses in protecting citizens from indefinite military detention.

Keywords: [habeas corpus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/habeas-corpus.md), military custody, [ndaa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ndaa.md), congressional notification, [detention](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/detention.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code/chapter/10.md)

### 11. NATO Brigade Rotations and Russian Support for Syria (32:39–34:55)

U.S. military strategy in Europe is shifting toward rotational brigade combat teams to satisfy NATO Article 5 commitments. Concurrently, Amendment 50 halts nuclear threat reduction activities with Russia until the Kremlin proves it is not supporting the Syrian government's suppression of its people.

Keywords: [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [start treaty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/start-treaty.md), military stability

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code/chapter/11.md)

### 12. Military Renewable Energy Mandates and Musical Unit Budgets (34:56–37:44)

New legislative mandates require the Department of Defense to utilize 25% renewable energy, which the hosts characterize as a potential solar industry scam. Additionally, the budget for military musical units is capped at $200 million, and the Nigerian group Boko Haram is officially designated as a terrorist organization.

Keywords: [renewable energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/renewable-energy.md), [solar power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-power.md), military bands, [boko haram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boko-haram.md), [nigeria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nigeria.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Smith-Mundt Modernization Act and Domestic Propaganda (37:44–45:54)

The Smith-Mundt Modernization Act is analyzed as a tool that allows the U.S. government to disseminate propaganda originally intended for foreign audiences to the domestic American public. The hosts discuss the legal nuances of royalty payments for government-funded media and the blurring lines between Hollywood productions and State Department messaging.

Keywords: [smith-mundt act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smith-mundt-act.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [psychological warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychological-warfare.md), [hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code/chapter/13.md)

### 14. Eurovision Song Contest Popularity and Neighbor Rivalries (45:55–48:28)

The hosts briefly discuss the cultural phenomenon of the Eurovision Song Contest, attributing its massive television ratings to the opportunity for European nations to express rivalries with their neighbors. They compare the event's intensity to the World Cup.

Keywords: [eurovision](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eurovision.md), [europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/europe.md), [television ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television-ratings.md), [song contest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/song-contest.md), [nationalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nationalism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code/chapter/14.md)

### 15. No Agenda Producer Donations and Knighthood Ceremony (48:30–56:45)

Adam and John acknowledge financial support from the "No Agenda" producers, including a significant bank transfer from Sir Gere in Taiwan. The segment includes the reading of listener notes, a discussion on the "Ass Forces" marketing strategy, and a breakdown of the show's value-for-value model.

Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [west virginia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/west-virginia.md), [producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/producers.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code/chapter/15.md)

### 16. MSNBC Toure Comments on Donna Summer and Disco Homophobia (56:53–1:05:07)

MSNBC contributor Touré is criticized for politicizing the death of disco queen Donna Summer by claiming the "Death to Disco" movement was rooted in homophobia and racism. The hosts argue that disco's decline was actually due to musical stagnation and the rise of punk rock rather than a "white male power" conspiracy.

Keywords: [donna summer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donna-summer.md), [toure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toure.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), disco, [homophobia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homophobia.md), [racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code/chapter/16.md)

### 17. Don Lemon and CNN Transgender Beauty Pageant Discussion (1:05:07–1:06:45)

CNN anchor Don Lemon is mocked for his "evolution" on the topic of beauty pageants during a segment about a transgender Miss Universe contestant. The hosts use the clip to illustrate why CNN's ratings have declined, characterizing the coverage as superficial and giggly.

Keywords: [don lemon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-lemon.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [miss universe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miss-universe.md), [transgender](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transgender.md), [beauty pageants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beauty-pageants.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Nature Conservancy Financial Analysis and CBS Climate Package (1:06:46–1:20:16)

A CBS News report featuring scientist M. Sanjayan is revealed to be a product of the Nature Conservancy, a non-profit with over $5 billion in assets. The hosts examine the organization's Form 990, highlighting high executive salaries and its role as a massive lobbying and propaganda machine for banking interests under the guise of environmentalism.

Keywords: nature conservancy, [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [501c3](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/501c3.md), mark tersek, [lobbying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lobbying.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code/chapter/18.md)

### 19. London Olympic Flame Arrival and Torch eBay Sales (1:20:16–1:25:04)

The arrival of the Olympic flame in the United Kingdom is described by the hosts as a form of "idolatry" and a "crock of crap." They note the absurdity of the 70-day torch relay and report that one of the 8,000 torches was listed for sale on eBay for 495 pounds shortly after arriving.

Keywords: [london olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london-olympics.md), olympic flame, [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), princess royal, [ebay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebay.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code/chapter/19.md)

### 20. Rockefeller Foundation Scenarios and 2012 Olympic Bombing Prediction (1:25:05–1:31:34)

A Rockefeller Foundation document titled "Scenarios for the Future of Technology and International Development" is examined for its eerie predictions. The "Hack Attack" scenario specifically mentions a 2012 Olympic bombing killing 13,000 people, which the hosts find both ludicrous and frightening as a potential "planned" disaster.

Keywords: [rockefeller foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rockefeller-foundation.md), scenario planning, [pandemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandemic.md), olympic bombing, hack attack

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code/chapter/20.md)

### 21. New York Times Insider Trading Illustration and Ownership (1:31:35–1:33:03)

The hosts speculate on a prominent New York Times illustration regarding insider trading, suggesting it may be a meta-commentary on the paper's own impending sale. They discuss the influence of Carlos Slim and the Sulzberger family on the struggling publication's future.

Keywords: [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [insider trading](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insider-trading.md), [carlos slim](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carlos-slim.md), sulzberger family, [newspaper industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newspaper-industry.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Listener Karma Requests and Morgantown West Virginia Anecdote (1:33:04–1:42:48)

A series of listener donations are read, featuring requests for "anti-carjacking karma" and "relationship karma." The hosts also discuss a listener from Morgantown, West Virginia, leading to a brief anecdote about the lack of activity and automated radio stations in that specific town.

Keywords: [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [carjacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carjacking.md), morgantown, [west virginia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/west-virginia.md), [george carlin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-carlin.md), [slide whistle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slide-whistle.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code/chapter/22.md)

### 23. Official No Agenda Knighthood and Dame Ceremony (1:42:48–1:44:55)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak perform a formal knighthood ceremony for producers Carrie Shone, Damien Tayman, and Dan (Sir Daft). The hosts grant them titles within the No Agenda Roundtable in recognition of their $1,000 contributions to the show.

Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [dame](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dame.md), carrie shone, damien tayman, [no agenda roundtable](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-roundtable.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code/chapter/23.md)

### 24. G8 Summit at Camp David and Syrian Resolution (1:44:56–1:48:13)

President Obama hosted international leaders at Camp David for the G8 summit, where they discussed a "preferable" peaceful political transition in Syria. The hosts analyze Obama's comments on the Eurozone, noting his commitment to "fiscal consolidation" as part of a global economic package.

Keywords: [g8 summit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/g8-summit.md), [camp david](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/camp-david.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [eurozone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eurozone.md), [fiscal consolidation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fiscal-consolidation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Herman Van Rompuy Threats Regarding Greek Eurozone Exit (1:48:13–1:52:32)

European Council President Herman Van Rompuy (referred to as "Haiku Herman") is heard warning the Greek people to respect past financial engagements. The hosts explain that the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) is designed to protect the banking system by using taxpayer money from other EU nations to enforce stability.

Keywords: [herman van rompuy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/herman-van-rompuy.md), [greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md), [eurozone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eurozone.md), european stability mechanism, [taxpayers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxpayers.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code/chapter/25.md)

### 26. Golden Dawn Party Rise and Greek Economic Crisis (1:52:33–1:55:43)

The extremist Golden Dawn party has gained 21 seats in the Greek parliament, campaigning on anti-immigrant rhetoric and Holocaust denial. The hosts compare the current atmosphere in bankrupt Greece to the rise of Nazi Germany, noting that immigrants are being targeted as scapegoats for the banking crisis.

Keywords: [golden dawn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/golden-dawn.md), [greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md), [nazism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nazism.md), [immigrants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigrants.md), [athens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/athens.md), [economic collapse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-collapse.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Honduras Drug Trafficking and Manuel Zelaya Pajama Coup (1:55:44–2:01:45)

The history of drug trafficking in Honduras is revisited, linking current events to the Iran-Contra era and CIA involvement. The hosts recount the humorous but true story of the 2009 coup where President Manuel Zelaya was kidnapped by the army and dropped off in Costa Rica while still wearing his pajamas.

Keywords: [honduras](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/honduras.md), manuel zelaya, [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [drug trafficking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-trafficking.md), [iran-contra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran-contra.md), [democracy now](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy-now.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Obama Extension of Bush Era Iraq National Emergency (2:01:46–2:04:05)

President Obama sent a notice to Congress extending the national emergency regarding the stabilization of Iraq, originally declared by George W. Bush in 2003. The hosts point out that despite claims the war is over, the administration continues to renew multiple Bush-era executive orders to maintain legal authority in the region.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [george w bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-w-bush.md), [iraq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq.md), [national emergency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-emergency.md), [executive orders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-orders.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Bahrain Resistance and Geopolitical Strategy Against Iran (2:04:06–2:07:18)

A theory is presented suggesting that the suppression of the Bahraini revolution is a preemptive move to prevent a Shia uprising during a future planned attack on Iran. The hosts discuss the potential creation of a "United States of the Middle East" led by Saudi Arabia to act as a unified front against Tehran.

Keywords: [bahrain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bahrain.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [shia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shia.md), [middle east](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/middle-east.md), [military strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-strike.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Law of the Sea Treaty and Global Sovereignty (2:07:19–2:16:25)

The Law of the Sea Treaty (LOST) is set for a Senate ratification vote, which critics like John Bolton argue will cede U.S. maritime sovereignty to the United Nations. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is heard advocating for the treaty, claiming it is essential for offshore oil, gas, and shipping industries to conduct business globally.

Keywords: [law of the sea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/law-of-the-sea.md), [lost](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lost.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [leon panetta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leon-panetta.md), [john bolton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-bolton.md), [sovereignty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sovereignty.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code/chapter/30.md)

### 31. UN Rights of the Child Treaty and Spanking Bans (2:16:31–2:21:00)

Senator Barbara Boxer is pushing for the ratification of the UN Rights of the Child Treaty, which would legally ban spanking and grant children freedom of association. The hosts warn that the treaty's supremacy clause could lead to lawsuits against parents and the government over discipline and welfare benefit cuts.

Keywords: rights of the child, [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [barbara boxer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barbara-boxer.md), [spanking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spanking.md), welfare benefits

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code/chapter/31.md)

### 32. Facebook IPO Failure and Zuckerberg Marriage Status (2:21:00–2:26:32)

The Facebook IPO is characterized as a massive failure for underwriters like Morgan Stanley, who had to support the stock price on its first day of trading. The hosts suggest Mark Zuckerberg's sudden marriage was a calculated move to change the news cycle away from the disappointing market debut.

Keywords: [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [mark zuckerberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-zuckerberg.md), [ipo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipo.md), [morgan stanley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/morgan-stanley.md), [stock market](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stock-market.md), [icloud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/icloud.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code/chapter/32.md)

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