# The Pipeline Report > A massive undersea gas discovery off the coast of Israel triggers a high-stakes corporate war involving the Troika, the Muslim Brotherhood, and the Syrian pipeline infrastructure. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 426 - **Published:** 2012-07-15 - **Length:** 2h 20m - **Topics:** [Leviathan Field](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leviathan-field.md), Syrian Pipelines, Greek Privatization, [Noble Energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noble-energy.md), [Arab Spring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arab-spring.md), Energy Geopolitics - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/426-the-pipeline-report ## About this episode The discovery of the Leviathan gas field off the coast of Israel has fundamentally shifted Mediterranean geopolitics, triggering a corporate war for energy transit dominance. Hillary Clinton and Noble Energy are actively pressuring Turkey and Cyprus to secure undersea routes, while the conflict in Syria is reframed as a battle over the Arab gas pipeline rather than a domestic uprising. The escalation of violence in Homs and Aleppo serves as a tactical distraction from the strategic infrastructure required to supply the European natural gas market. Greek Energy Minister George Papakonstantinou and Prime Minister Mario Monti of Italy are identified as key figures facilitating the privatization of state assets like DEPA under pressure from the Troika. British security expert Patrick Seale argues that the Tehran-Damascus-Hezbollah axis remains the primary obstacle to Western hegemony, while the Muslim Brotherhood gains ground during the Arab Spring. Meanwhile, White House Press Secretary Jay Carney faces scrutiny over US Special Forces involvement in Syria as the Nabucco pipeline project is abandoned in favor of a massive undersea power cable connecting Cyprus to the European mainland. Media manipulation takes center stage as CNN reporter Arwa Damon and the activist known as Danny on Skype are accused of staging emotional reports to trigger UN intervention. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad challenges the credibility of Barbara Walters and the United Nations during a high-stakes interview, while Benjamin Netanyahu makes a historic visit to Cyprus to cement military and energy ties. The program concludes with a look at the Alaska model for resource wealth and a skeptical review of Angelina Jolie’s role as a UN ambassador for energy interests. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/426-the-pipeline-report/transcript.md. ### 1. No Agenda Special Presentation, Steven Anto Pipeline Clip Show (0:00–2:23) Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak introduce a special presentation of the No Agenda Show on July 15, 2012, while Curry prepares for his wedding. Producer Steven Anto compiled a clip show focusing on the program's extensive pipeline coverage from episodes 381 through 384. The hosts explain that this episode will run straight through without the traditional donation segment. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), steven anto, [pipeline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pipeline.md), [clip show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clip-show.md), [wedding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wedding.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/426-the-pipeline-report/chapter/1.md) ### 2. Syria Conflict, Natural Gas Markets, European Energy Dependency (2:24–8:47) The discussion shifts to the 2012 escalation of violence in Homs, Syria, framing the conflict as a struggle over energy transit rather than just civil unrest. Europe's high dependency on natural gas is highlighted, alongside Japan's increased demand for gas following the Fukushima nuclear disaster. The hosts argue that the media hype surrounding Syria masks a deeper geopolitical battle over gas routes into the second-largest market in the world. Keywords: [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [homs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homs.md), [natural gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-gas.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md), [fukushima](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fukushima.md), [energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/426-the-pipeline-report/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Leviathan Gas Field Discovery, Israel, Cyprus, Noble Energy (8:50–14:11) The discovery of the Leviathan gas field off the coast of Israel on December 30, 2010, is identified as a pivotal event that changed Mediterranean dynamics. This massive discovery allows Israel to potentially bypass the Arab gas pipeline and ship directly to Europe via Cyprus and Greece. Hillary Clinton and Noble Energy are linked to efforts to secure these resources through the Law of the Sea and diplomatic pressure on Turkey. Keywords: [leviathan gas field](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leviathan-gas-field.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [cyprus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyprus.md), [noble energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noble-energy.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [mediterranean](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mediterranean.md), [law of the sea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/law-of-the-sea.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/426-the-pipeline-report/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Arab Spring, Pipeline Sabotage, Greek Energy Minister George Papakonstantinou (14:15–19:48) The Arab Spring is characterized as a series of events that destabilized gas competitors in Egypt, Libya, and Tunisia shortly after the Leviathan discovery. Greek Energy Minister George Papakonstantinou's visit to Jerusalem is analyzed as part of a plan to make Greece a hub for Israeli gas transit to Europe. The transition of power in Greece is framed as a move to favor Israeli-Cypriot energy deals over Russian-backed alternatives. Keywords: [arab spring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arab-spring.md), [egypt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egypt.md), [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), [greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md), george papakonstantinou, [netanyahu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netanyahu.md), [pipelines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pipelines.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/426-the-pipeline-report/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Greek Privatization, Goldman Sachs, Corporate Warfare (19:48–26:49) The economic crisis in Greece is described as a mechanism to force the privatization of state assets, specifically the public gas corporation DEPA. The hosts claim that former Goldman Sachs employees and individuals with ties to the Bush and Clinton families are positioning themselves to profit from the new energy order. The conflict in Syria is presented as corporate warfare between competing gas interests rather than a simple ideological struggle. Keywords: [greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md), [privatization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privatization.md), [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [depa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/depa.md), [noble energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noble-energy.md), [corporate warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-warfare.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/426-the-pipeline-report/chapter/5.md) ### 6. Patrick Seale, Middle East Security, Muslim Brotherhood (26:51–32:14) British security expert Patrick Seale analyzes the "Tehran-Damascus-Hezbollah axis" as the primary obstacle to American and Israeli hegemony in the Middle East. Seale discusses the internal struggle in Syria, noting the power of the Muslim Brotherhood and the historical context of the 1982 Hama massacre. He suggests that the opposition's resort to arms has turned the conflict into a "kill or be killed" scenario. Keywords: patrick seale, [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [hezbollah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hezbollah.md), [muslim brotherhood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muslim-brotherhood.md), [hama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hama.md), [geopolitics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geopolitics.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/426-the-pipeline-report/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Anderson Cooper, Danny on Skype, Media Manipulation (32:14–36:59) CNN's coverage of the Syrian conflict is criticized for relying on unverified YouTube videos and "Danny on Skype," an activist whose reports are characterized as staged or fraudulent. The hosts highlight a specific report involving a child in a field hospital to argue that the media is using emotional manipulation to push for UN intervention. They contend that there is a lack of credible, independent reporting from the ground in Homs. Keywords: [anderson cooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anderson-cooper.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [homs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homs.md), [media assassination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-assassination.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [skype](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skype.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/426-the-pipeline-report/chapter/7.md) ### 8. Barbara Walters, Bashar al-Assad Interview, UN Credibility (37:00–42:26) Excerpts from Barbara Walters' December 2011 interview with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad show him questioning the credibility of the United Nations. Assad demands concrete evidence for allegations of crimes against humanity and accuses the UN of having a double standard regarding Palestinian suffering. He claims that neighboring countries in the Arab League are following a specific political agenda rather than genuine concern for democracy. Keywords: [barbara walters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barbara-walters.md), [bashar al-assad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bashar-al-assad.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [human rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-rights.md), [arab league](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arab-league.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/426-the-pipeline-report/chapter/8.md) ### 9. Zbigniew Brzezinski, Turkey, Secularism Meme (42:28–46:38) Zbigniew Brzezinski discusses expanding "the West" to include Russia and Turkey, a move the hosts link to the strategic importance of gas pipelines running through Turkish territory. The hosts dispute Brzezinski's characterization of Turkey as a "modern secular democratic" society, arguing that the public is increasingly moving toward Sharia law. They suggest Brzezinski represents the elite interest in a unified energy transit corridor. Keywords: [zbigniew brzezinski](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zbigniew-brzezinski.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), world governance, [secularism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secularism.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/426-the-pipeline-report/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Jay Carney, White House Press Briefing, Russian Reporter Andre (46:38–54:36) White House Press Secretary Jay Carney faces questions from Jake Tapper and a Russian reporter named Andre regarding the legal grounds for US sanctions against Syria. Andre challenges Carney on the principle of non-interference in sovereign states and asks for assurance that US Special Forces are not operating inside Syria. Carney avoids a direct answer, which the hosts interpret as a tacit admission of covert military involvement. Keywords: [jay carney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-carney.md), [jake tapper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jake-tapper.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [international law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/international-law.md), [special forces](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/special-forces.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/426-the-pipeline-report/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Saudi Arabia, Iran, Nuclear Sabotage (54:37–58:21) The rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran is discussed as a distraction maintained by Western interests to prevent the two nations from forming a regional energy alliance. The hosts argue that "sabre rattling" about Iranian nuclear weapons is used to frighten Saudi Arabia and keep the region divided. They note that Ron Paul is the only political figure advocating for a withdrawal from these entanglements. Keywords: [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [shia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shia.md), [nuclear weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-weapons.md), sabre rattling, [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/426-the-pipeline-report/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Standard & Poor's, Greek Energy, Global Gas Demand (58:21–1:04:46) The hosts connect the potential upgrade of Greece's credit rating by Standard & Poor's to the privatization of the Greek energy company DEPA. They argue that the global shift away from nuclear energy after Fukushima has artificially increased the demand and value of natural gas. Israel is reportedly already making deals to ship gas to India, further cementing its role in the new energy order. Keywords: [standard & poor's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/standard-poor-s.md), [greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md), [depa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/depa.md), [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [fukushima](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fukushima.md), [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [noble energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noble-energy.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/426-the-pipeline-report/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Aleppo Pipeline Explosion, Media Focus on Homs (58:58–1:07:22) Reports of explosions in Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city, are linked to the Arab gas pipeline that runs to Turkey. The hosts observe that the media continues to direct public attention toward Homs to distract from the strategic importance of the pipeline infrastructure in Aleppo. They also jokingly suggest that major celebrity news, like the death of Whitney Houston, serves as a distraction from these geopolitical events. Keywords: [aleppo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aleppo.md), [homs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homs.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [pipeline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pipeline.md), [media coverage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-coverage.md), [whitney houston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whitney-houston.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/426-the-pipeline-report/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Hillary Clinton, Cyprus Foreign Minister, Undersea Power Cable (1:07:23–1:12:32) Hillary Clinton meets with the Foreign Minister of Cyprus to discuss "regional issues," which the hosts interpret as the development of the Leviathan gas field. The Nabucco pipeline project is declared dead, replaced by plans for the world's longest undersea power cable connecting Cyprus to Europe. This "energy bridge" is intended to transport 2,000 megawatts of power at extreme depths to bypass traditional land routes. Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [cyprus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyprus.md), [noble energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noble-energy.md), [caspian sea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/caspian-sea.md), [undersea cable](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/undersea-cable.md), energy bridge [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/426-the-pipeline-report/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Italian Foreign Minister, Mario Monti, Mediterranean Issues (1:12:33–1:15:59) The Italian Foreign Minister meets with Hillary Clinton in Washington to discuss "Mediterranean issues" and the economic challenges facing Italy. The hosts identify Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti as a "Goldman Sachs shill" brought in to oversee the privatization of Italian infrastructure. They argue that Italy is the next target for the corporate takeover of energy transit routes from Greece to the rest of Europe. Keywords: [italy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/italy.md), [mario monti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mario-monti.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [mediterranean](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mediterranean.md), [privatization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privatization.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/426-the-pipeline-report/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Resource Wealth Sharing, Alaska Model, State Ownership (1:16:00–1:19:22) A discussion on resource wealth compares the Alaska model, where citizens receive direct checks from oil revenues, to the lack of such benefits in California. The hosts argue that while sharing resource wealth is often labeled as "socialism," it is practiced in places like Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to maintain social stability. They contrast this with the Western model of private corporate ownership backed by government interests. Keywords: [alaska](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alaska.md), [sarah palin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarah-palin.md), [kuwait](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kuwait.md), [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [socialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/socialism.md), resource wealth [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/426-the-pipeline-report/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Troika Bailout, Greek Privatization Agency, Costas Mitropoulos (1:19:23–1:24:53) The "Troika"—the IMF, ECB, and European Commission—is forcing Greece to sell off 50 billion euros in state assets as a condition for its bailout. A new privatization agency led by banker Costas Mitropoulos has been tasked with selling the gas company DEPA and the refiner Hellenic Petroleum. The hosts compare this process to the post-Soviet Russian model of creating billionaires through the sale of public assets to well-connected oligarchs. Keywords: [troika](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/troika.md), [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), [greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md), [privatization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privatization.md), costas mitropoulos, [depa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/depa.md), desfa [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/426-the-pipeline-report/chapter/17.md) ### 18. Anonymous Hack, Syrian Email Leak, ABC News Scripting (1:24:54–1:34:08) The hacking group Anonymous reportedly leaked emails from the Syrian Ministry of Presidential Affairs, which the media used to claim Assad was manipulating the American public. However, the hosts argue the emails actually reveal a standard PR script coordinated between the Syrian UN attaché and ABC News for the Barbara Walters interview. They contend that the "leak" is itself a form of media manipulation designed to make the Syrian regime look amateurish and deceptive. Keywords: [anonymous](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anonymous.md), [wolf blitzer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wolf-blitzer.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [barbara walters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barbara-walters.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/426-the-pipeline-report/chapter/18.md) ### 19. Nuclear Power Propaganda, Atomic Rod, Green Energy Rug-Pull (1:34:13–1:38:12) CNN is criticized for running "Nuclear Standoff," a program the hosts view as propaganda to facilitate the transition to a gas-based economy. They discuss an email from "Atomic Rod" regarding the safety and efficiency of nuclear energy compared to petroleum. The hosts also theorize that "green energy" movements are used to encourage investment before oil prices are lowered to bankrupt the competition and maintain petroleum dominance. Keywords: [nuclear power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-power.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [atomic rod](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atomic-rod.md), [green energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-energy.md), [oil prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-prices.md), [peak oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peak-oil.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/426-the-pipeline-report/chapter/19.md) ### 20. LeviathanPipeline.com, Democracy Now, Homs Pipeline Attack (1:38:12–1:43:06) The hosts promote "LeviathanPipeline.com," a listener-created site that aggregates their energy transit research. They play a clip from Democracy Now reporting on the continued bombardment of Homs and an attack on an oil pipeline in the city. This is presented as further confirmation of the "Curry Theory" that the Syrian conflict is centered on energy infrastructure. Keywords: leviathanpipeline.com, [democracy now](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy-now.md), [homs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homs.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [pipeline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pipeline.md), [amy goodman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-goodman.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/426-the-pipeline-report/chapter/20.md) ### 21. Arwa Damon, CNN Syria Reporting, Al-Qaeda Vacuum (1:43:07–1:46:58) CNN reporter Arwa Damon is scrutinized for her background and her reporting from a "safe house" in Syria. The hosts compare her coverage to the allegedly staged green-screen reports of Peter Arnett during the Iraq War. Damon's reports on the Free Syrian Army and the potential for Al-Qaeda to fill a "security vacuum" are characterized as a narrative shift to justify Western intervention. Keywords: [arwa damon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arwa-damon.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [free syrian army](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-syrian-army.md), [al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [peter arnett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peter-arnett.md), [green screen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-screen.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/426-the-pipeline-report/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Arab League Observer Report, French Media Skepticism (1:46:59–1:50:35) A leaked Arab League observer mission document suggests that many international journalists have had access to Syria, contradicting the narrative that the country is closed off. The hosts cite reports from French publications and Russia Today's Elizabeth Phelan that challenge the Western media's version of events. They suggest the Muslim Brotherhood is the primary force behind the regional uprisings, aiming to implement Sharia law. Keywords: [arab league](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arab-league.md), [russia today](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia-today.md), elizabeth phelan, [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [sharia law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sharia-law.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/426-the-pipeline-report/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Bibi Netanyahu in Cyprus, Chinese Investment in Greece, Haiku Herman (1:50:36–1:57:17) Benjamin Netanyahu makes the first-ever visit by an Israeli Prime Minister to Cyprus to discuss energy exploration and military cooperation. Meanwhile, Chinese firms like China Three Gorges are finalizing multi-billion dollar purchases of Greek energy infrastructure. European Council President Herman Van Rompuy (referred to as "Haiku Herman") is heard welcoming deeper Chinese integration into the Eurozone economy. Keywords: [benjamin netanyahu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benjamin-netanyahu.md), [cyprus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyprus.md), [greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [herman van rompuy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/herman-van-rompuy.md), energy exploration [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/426-the-pipeline-report/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Nigel Farage, European Parliament, Greek Default Theory (1:57:18–2:00:40) Nigel Farage delivers a speech in the European Parliament criticizing the "Troika" for destroying Greek democracy and driving the country into a death spiral. The hosts propose a theory that the Greek collapse is a setup to allow the government to eventually nationalize the assets currently being sold to the Chinese. This "South American trick" would effectively screw the Chinese investors while returning the infrastructure to Greek control. Keywords: [nigel farage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nigel-farage.md), [greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md), [european parliament](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-parliament.md), [troika](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/troika.md), [privatization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privatization.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/426-the-pipeline-report/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Angelina Jolie, Bosnia Pipeline, UN Refugee Ambassador (2:00:40–2:05:19) Angelina Jolie is identified as a "confirmed asset" for her role as a UN refugee ambassador and her public calls for intervention in Syria. The hosts link her film about Bosnia to the Ionian Adriatic pipeline project, suggesting her humanitarian work serves as a cover for energy interests. They also engage in a brief tangent regarding her physical height and public image. Keywords: [angelina jolie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/angelina-jolie.md), [bosnia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bosnia.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), al-baradei, [brad pitt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brad-pitt.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/426-the-pipeline-report/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Doodlebops Aside, Hillary Clinton and Kathy Ashton (2:05:20–2:08:31) A brief aside notes a potential reference to the "No Agenda" show in the children's program *Doodlebops*. The hosts then return to Hillary Clinton's meeting with EU High Representative Kathy Ashton. They discuss the "clippity-clop" of their diplomatic meetings and Clinton's comments in Munich regarding Europe as America's "partner of first resort" on global challenges. Keywords: doodlebops, [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), kathy ashton, [kosovo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kosovo.md), [munich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/munich.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/426-the-pipeline-report/chapter/26.md) ### 27. Anthony Shadid Death, Friends of Syria Conference (2:08:32–2:11:52) The death of prize-winning journalist Anthony Shadid in Syria, officially attributed to an asthma attack, is treated with skepticism by the hosts. They suggest Shadid may have uncovered sensitive information about the conflict. Hillary Clinton's upcoming attendance at the "Friends of Syria" conference in Tunisia is framed as a move to intensify pressure on the Assad regime. Keywords: anthony shadid, [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [asthma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asthma.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [tunisia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tunisia.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/426-the-pipeline-report/chapter/27.md) ### 28. Solar Turbines, Caterpillar, Russian-Turkish Confrontation (2:11:56–2:16:04) The company Solar Turbines, a subsidiary of Caterpillar, is identified as a major player profiting from the global expansion of natural gas infrastructure. The hosts predict a future confrontation between Russia and Turkey over Cypriot waters, which they believe will eventually lead to a resolution of the Syrian conflict. They conclude that the "Leviathan Theory" remains the most accurate model for understanding these events. Keywords: solar turbines, [caterpillar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/caterpillar.md), [natural gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-gas.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [cyprus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyprus.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/426-the-pipeline-report/chapter/28.md) ### 29. Outro, Hot Pockets Tour, Sign-off (2:16:05–2:20:36) Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak conclude the special presentation, thanking Steven Anto for the compilation. They announce the upcoming "Hot Pockets 2009" tour through Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, Montana, and Idaho. The hosts exchange lighthearted banter about Dvorak's Skype profile picture before signing off from their respective locations in Austin and Northern Silicon Valley. 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