# Haldol Dribbler

> Presidential debate production failures and Benghazi fact-checks take center stage as global austerity protests and domestic terror stings reveal a world on the brink.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 453
- **Published:** 2012-10-18
- **Length:** 2h 48m
- **Topics:** [Benghazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benghazi.md), [Federal Reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [Huawei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/huawei.md), [Gary McKinnon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gary-mckinnon.md), [Austerity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austerity.md), [Haldol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haldol.md), [Gardasil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gardasil.md)
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/453-haldol-dribbler

## About this episode

The second 2012 presidential debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney faced immediate scrutiny for its surreal production quality and a controversial live fact-check by moderator Candy Crowley. The dispute centered on the administration's framing of the Benghazi attack as an act of terror, while the Wall Street Journal simultaneously identified Ahmed Abu Khattala as a primary suspect. Critics suggest the event felt scripted, noting the set's resemblance to an auto showroom and the distracting vocal reactions from an invisible audience.

Global tensions rise as Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren warns of a potential world war during an appearance on The View, while a U.S. drone strike in Yemen reportedly kills eight Al-Qaeda operatives. In the UK, Home Secretary Theresa May blocked the extradition of hacker Gary McKinnon to the United States on human rights grounds. Domestically, the FBI arrested Kazi Nafis in a sting operation for a plot to bomb the Federal Reserve Bank in New York, an event some label as orchestrated entrapment. Meanwhile, the House Intelligence Committee issued warnings against Chinese telecom giant Huawei, citing national security risks and potential cyber warfare capabilities.

Personal stories and medical warnings round out the report, including a blind man in Lancashire being tasered after police mistook his cane for a samurai sword. A psychiatrist warns that the drug Haloperidol can turn patients into a zombie-like state, while the Wellcome Trust faces criticism for a report that appears to market Ritalin to children. The episode concludes with a knighting ceremony for Sir Toby Knotts as the show approaches its fifth anniversary of listener-supported broadcasting.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/453-haldol-dribbler/transcript.md.

### 1. California Earthquake Drill, Duck and Cover History (0:00–5:25)

The Great Southeast Shakeout earthquake drill took place across California on October 18, 2012, involving millions of participants from schools and corporations like Walmart and Bank of America. The safety procedure "drop, cover, and hold on" is compared to the 1951 "Duck and Cover" civil defense film featuring Bert the Turtle. Skepticism is expressed regarding the effectiveness of these drills during major seismic events.

Keywords: [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), great southeast shakeout, bert the turtle, [duck and cover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/duck-and-cover.md), [earthquake safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/earthquake-safety.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/453-haldol-dribbler/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Second Presidential Debate Production Criticism (5:26–7:56)

The second 2012 presidential debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney is criticized for its poor production quality and surreal atmosphere. The set design is likened to an auto showroom, and the invisible audience's vocal reactions are noted as distracting. Claims are made that the event felt rigged or overly scripted rather than a spontaneous exchange.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [mitt romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md), [presidential debate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/presidential-debate.md), [television production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television-production.md), [candy crowley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/candy-crowley.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/453-haldol-dribbler/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Gender Pay Inequality, Workplace Discrimination Claims (7:57–10:16)

A debate question regarding the 72 percent gender pay gap is dismissed as inaccurate and politically motivated. The framing of workplace inequality is viewed as a strategic move by the Obama administration to shift focus away from controversies surrounding the State Department. The questioning process is scrutinized for potential coordination between the network and the White House.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), workplace inequality, [gender pay gap](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-pay-gap.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), 72 percent

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/453-haldol-dribbler/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Benghazi Attack, Candy Crowley Fact-Check Controversy (10:17–23:31)

Moderator Candy Crowley's live fact-check during the Benghazi discussion is analyzed as a breach of debate protocol. The dispute centers on whether President Obama referred to the Benghazi assault as an "act of terror" during his Rose Garden speech the day after the attack. Evidence suggests the Romney campaign was led into a "Jedi mind trick" regarding the administration's initial framing of the event.

Keywords: [benghazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benghazi.md), [candy crowley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/candy-crowley.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [mitt romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md), [rose garden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rose-garden.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/453-haldol-dribbler/chapter/4.md)

### 5. Twitter Assassination Threats, Twitchy.com Reports (23:31–26:43)

The website Twitchy.com compiled a series of tweets containing assassination threats against Mitt Romney following the presidential debate. The vitriol on social media includes users threatening violence if Romney were to win the election or alter food stamp programs. Questions are raised regarding the lack of law enforcement response to these public threats compared to other political speech.

Keywords: [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [mitt romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md), twitchy.com, [secret service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secret-service.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/453-haldol-dribbler/chapter/5.md)

### 6. RNC Rule Nine, Republican Candidate Vacancy Procedures (26:44–30:04)

Rule Nine of the 2012 Republican National Committee rulebook outlines the process for filling vacancies in the event of a candidate's death or withdrawal. The rule empowers the RNC to name a replacement without reconvening a full national convention. Speculation is offered that figures like Jeb Bush could be positioned as alternatives under these specific administrative rules.

Keywords: [republican national committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-national-committee.md), rnc rule 9, [jeb bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeb-bush.md), candidate vacancy, [2012 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2012-election.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/453-haldol-dribbler/chapter/6.md)

### 7. Ahmed Abu Khattala, Benghazi Attack Suspect Identification (30:04–32:02)

The Wall Street Journal identified Ahmed Abu Khattala as a primary organizer of the Benghazi attack through the group Ansar al-Sharia. Predictions are made that the U.S. government will use drone strikes to eliminate Khattala as a political "spiking of the football" before the election. The existence of the organization and its direct links to Al-Qaeda are questioned.

Keywords: [ahmed abu khattala](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ahmed-abu-khattala.md), [benghazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benghazi.md), [ansar al-sharia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ansar-al-sharia.md), [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), [wall street journal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street-journal.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/453-haldol-dribbler/chapter/7.md)

### 8. No Agenda Producer Credits, Donation Logistics (32:02–34:51)

Toby Knotts and Michael Baker are recognized as producers for episode 453. The show's donation structure is clarified, noting that contributions over $200 earn a producer credit, while those over $333 grant executive producer status. The hosts emphasize that these are legitimate credits unlike those found in traditional Hollywood media.

Keywords: toby knotts, michael baker, [executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producer.md), [dvorak.org](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dvorak-org.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/453-haldol-dribbler/chapter/8.md)

### 9. Cayman Islands Investments, Chinese Pension Holdings (34:52–37:42)

During the debate, Mitt Romney challenged President Obama regarding his own pension fund's investments in Chinese companies and offshore accounts. Obama responded by stating his pension is smaller than Romney's and managed independently. The exchange highlights the political sensitivity of offshore tax havens and international business ties for both candidates.

Keywords: [mitt romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [cayman islands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cayman-islands.md), [blind trust](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blind-trust.md), chinese companies

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/453-haldol-dribbler/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Education Policy, Third-Party Candidate Arrests (37:43–45:03)

Green Party candidate Jill Stein and running mate Sherry Honkala were arrested while attempting to enter the presidential debate site. Meanwhile, President Obama's focus on education and manufacturing jobs is criticized as unrealistic for modern college graduates. The segment concludes with a "Rickroll" style critique of political rhetoric and the exclusion of third-party voices.

Keywords: [jill stein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jill-stein.md), [green party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-party.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [manufacturing jobs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/manufacturing-jobs.md), debate arrests

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/453-haldol-dribbler/chapter/10.md)

### 11. Gary McKinnon Extradition, UK House of Commons (45:05–48:20)

UK Home Secretary Theresa May announced that hacker Gary McKinnon will not be extradited to the United States due to human rights concerns and suicide risk. McKinnon was accused of hacking into NASA and Pentagon systems in search of UFO evidence. The decision was met with "hear-hears" in the House of Commons, marking a significant legal victory for the defendant.

Keywords: [gary mckinnon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gary-mckinnon.md), [extradition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/extradition.md), [house of commons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-of-commons.md), nasa hack, [theresa may](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/theresa-may.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/453-haldol-dribbler/chapter/11.md)

### 12. Federal Reserve Bomb Plot, FBI Sting Operation (48:20–59:40)

Kazi Nafis, a 21-year-old Bangladeshi student, was arrested in a sting operation for attempting to bomb the Federal Reserve Bank in New York. The FBI provided Nafis with fake explosives and monitored his activities since his arrival in the U.S. in January 2012. Critics argue the plot was an orchestrated entrapment designed to link anti-Federal Reserve sentiment with terrorism.

Keywords: [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), kazi nafis, [fbi sting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi-sting.md), [bangladesh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bangladesh.md), [inspire magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inspire-magazine.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/453-haldol-dribbler/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Jennifer Livingston, Ellen DeGeneres Show Promotion (59:41–1:05:55)

News anchor Jennifer Livingston appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres Show following a viral segment about a viewer's "fat-shaming" email. The appearance is analyzed as a highly produced commercial segment featuring product placements for CoverGirl, Marriott, and Matthew Perry's new sitcom. The hosts describe the segment as a "giant commercial" disguised as a human-interest story.

Keywords: jennifer livingston, [ellen degeneres](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ellen-degeneres.md), [matthew perry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matthew-perry.md), covergirl, [marriott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marriott.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/453-haldol-dribbler/chapter/13.md)

### 14. Blind Man Tased, Samurai Sword Mistake (1:05:56–1:07:47)

Police in Lancashire, England, tasered 61-year-old Colin Farmer, a blind man, after mistaking his white cane for a samurai sword. The incident occurred while officers were searching for a different individual reportedly armed with a blade. The police department issued a formal apology for the traumatic mishap, which Farmer described as a nightmare.

Keywords: colin farmer, lancashire police, [taser](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taser.md), white cane, samurai sword

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/453-haldol-dribbler/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Michael Oren, The View Appearance (1:07:49–1:09:57)

Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren appeared on "The View" to warn American audiences about the threat of Iran's nuclear program. Oren claimed the situation could trigger a world war and set the Middle East on fire. The appearance is characterized as fear-mongering designed to influence U.S. foreign policy through daytime television.

Keywords: michael oren, [the view](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-view.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [nuclear program](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-program.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/453-haldol-dribbler/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Yemen Drone Strike, Daily Drone Report (1:09:58–1:13:05)

A U.S. drone strike in Yemen reportedly killed eight suspected Al-Qaeda operatives, including a senior leader of Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. The strike targeted a farmhouse and a vehicle in southern Yemen. The segment features a new "Daily Drone Report" jingle by Kevin Reeves, set to the melody of Gilbert O'Sullivan's "Alone Again (Naturally)."

Keywords: [yemen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yemen.md), [drone strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drone-strike.md), [al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), daily drone report, [kevin reeves](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-reeves.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/453-haldol-dribbler/chapter/16.md)

### 17. Julia Gillard Faceplant, New Delhi Visit (1:13:05–1:15:08)

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard suffered an embarrassing fall while visiting a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi in New Delhi, India. Gillard tripped when her high heel became stuck in soft grass, resulting in a faceplant caught on video. The footage gained viral attention, particularly for the reaction of a nearby official in a white robe.

Keywords: [julia gillard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/julia-gillard.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [new delhi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-delhi.md), mahatma gandhi, faceplant

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/453-haldol-dribbler/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Hillary Clinton, European Union Nobel Peace Prize (1:15:12–1:17:42)

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton congratulated the European Union on winning the Nobel Peace Prize, praising the continent's unity and peace. This statement is contrasted with footage of violent general strikes and firebombings in Athens, Greece. The disconnect between diplomatic rhetoric and the reality of European austerity protests is highlighted.

Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [nobel peace prize](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nobel-peace-prize.md), athens riots, [greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/453-haldol-dribbler/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Portugal Austerity Budget, Cultural Protests (1:17:43–1:19:47)

Portuguese Finance Minister Vitor Gaspar unveiled a harsh austerity budget for 2013, including significant income tax hikes and cuts to public salaries and pensions. The average tax levy on wages is set to rise from 9.8% to over 13%. Thousands of artists and citizens held "cultural protests" in Lisbon to oppose the measures required by the 78 billion euro bailout program.

Keywords: [portugal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/portugal.md), vitor gaspar, [austerity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austerity.md), [tax hikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tax-hikes.md), [lisbon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lisbon.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/453-haldol-dribbler/chapter/19.md)

### 20. Fiscal Cliff, Stock Market Collapse Prediction (1:19:48–1:25:47)

A prediction is made that the U.S. stock market will collapse to 6,000 or 9,000 points if the "fiscal cliff" is reached at the end of 2012. The fiscal cliff involves the expiration of payroll tax cuts and the Bush tax cuts, alongside automatic spending cuts to the military. The economic stagnation is attributed to political gridlock over tax hikes for high earners.

Keywords: [fiscal cliff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fiscal-cliff.md), [stock market](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stock-market.md), [bush tax cuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bush-tax-cuts.md), [payroll tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/payroll-tax.md), [military spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-spending.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/453-haldol-dribbler/chapter/20.md)

### 21. EU Banking Union, Single Supervisory Mechanism (1:25:47–1:27:32)

European Commission President José Manuel Barroso is pushing for a "Single Supervisory Mechanism" (SSM) to centralize control of European banks in Brussels. This move is viewed as a step toward a full political and banking union within the EU. Critics argue this removes financial sovereignty from individual member states under the guise of crisis management.

Keywords: [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [banking union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banking-union.md), [jose manuel barroso](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jose-manuel-barroso.md), ssm, [brussels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brussels.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/453-haldol-dribbler/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Huawei Espionage Allegations, Cisco Competition (1:27:32–1:37:10)

The House Intelligence Committee, led by Mike Rogers, warned American companies against using equipment from Chinese telecom giant Huawei due to national security risks. The committee alleges Huawei could use its routers to intercept communications or wage cyber warfare. The conflict is framed as a trade battle over 4G infrastructure contracts, potentially benefiting U.S. competitors like Cisco.

Keywords: [huawei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/huawei.md), [mike rogers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-rogers.md), [cisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cisco.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), 4g infrastructure

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/453-haldol-dribbler/chapter/22.md)

### 23. Unclaimed Property, MissingMoney.com Security Concerns (1:37:13–1:55:07)

A discussion regarding state-held unclaimed property leads to an investigation of the website MissingMoney.com. Concerns are raised about the site's requirement for social security numbers to claim lost funds. Personal anecdotes describe how banks transfer inactive accounts to the state after short periods of dormancy, effectively seizing citizen assets.

Keywords: missingmoney.com, [new jersey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-jersey.md), [social security number](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-security-number.md), [identity theft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/identity-theft.md), [bank accounts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-accounts.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/453-haldol-dribbler/chapter/23.md)

### 24. Haloperidol Side Effects, Medical Warnings (1:55:08–1:57:39)

A listener's father-in-law, a psychiatrist, warns against the recreational or experimental use of the antipsychotic drug Haloperidol (Haldol). He describes the drug's effects as turning a person into a "dribbling zombie" for several days, making it difficult to function or work. The drug is typically reserved for highly agitated patients or for use in extraordinary rendition scenarios.

Keywords: haloperidol, [haldol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haldol.md), [psychiatry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychiatry.md), [side effects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/side-effects.md), zombie state

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/453-haldol-dribbler/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Fifth Anniversary Donations, Listener Karma Requests (1:57:41–2:18:56)

In anticipation of the show's fifth anniversary, listeners sent numerous "55.55" and "69.69" donations. Requests for "karma" cover various personal struggles, including job hunting, cancer battles, and house sales. A notable survivor of prostate cancer shares his story of five-year survivorship coinciding with the show's history.

Keywords: [saskatoon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saskatoon.md), [5555](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/5555.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [prostate cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prostate-cancer.md), [job hunting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/job-hunting.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/453-haldol-dribbler/chapter/25.md)

### 26. Sir Toby Knighting Ceremony (2:18:57–2:20:39)

Toby Knotts is officially knighted into the No Agenda Roundtable after reaching $1,000 in total donations. The ceremony includes the presentation of a ring and sealing wax. Sir Toby joins the exclusive group of supporters who have significantly contributed to the show's "Value for Value" model.

Keywords: toby knotts, [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [no agenda roundtable](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-roundtable.md), [ring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ring.md), [sealing wax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sealing-wax.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/453-haldol-dribbler/chapter/26.md)

### 27. ADHD Voices, Ritalin Marketing to Children (2:20:40–2:30:01)

The Wellcome Trust released a report titled "ADHD Voices," which uses colorful illustrations and child interviews to promote the benefits of Ritalin and other stimulants. Critics argue the report is a sophisticated marketing tool designed to normalize the drugging of children to improve academic performance. The history of the Wellcome Trust's ties to the pharmaceutical industry is examined.

Keywords: [adhd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adhd.md), [ritalin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ritalin.md), [wellcome trust](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wellcome-trust.md), [glaxosmithkline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glaxosmithkline.md), [stimulants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stimulants.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/453-haldol-dribbler/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Gardasil HPV Vaccine, Kaiser Permanente Study (2:30:02–2:33:14)

A study by Kaiser Permanente claims that the HPV vaccine Gardasil does not lead to increased sexual activity or promiscuity in preteen girls. The study monitored girls vaccinated at ages 11 and 12 for signs of sexual activity, such as birth control advice or STD testing. The reporting is viewed as a commercial for Merck's vaccine product.

Keywords: [gardasil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gardasil.md), [hpv vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hpv-vaccine.md), [kaiser permanente](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kaiser-permanente.md), [merck](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/merck.md), promiscuity

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/453-haldol-dribbler/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Rotterdam Art Heist, Movie Promotion Theory (2:33:14–2:36:56)

A major art heist at the Kunsthal museum in Rotterdam involved the theft of works by Picasso, Matisse, Monet, and Gauguin. The theory is proposed that high-profile art thefts are often used as viral marketing for upcoming films like "Ocean's 14." Real art thieves typically avoid famous pieces because they are impossible to sell on the open market.

Keywords: [rotterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rotterdam.md), [art theft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/art-theft.md), [picasso](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/picasso.md), monet, matisse

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/453-haldol-dribbler/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Boy Scouts Abuse Files, Mormon Bishop Smear (2:36:56–2:39:51)

The release of the Boy Scouts of America "perversion files" reveals decades of documented child abuse within the organization. The timing and framing of the news, specifically highlighting a Mormon bishop who failed to report abuse, is interpreted as a political smear against Mitt Romney. The files contain records of thousands of suspected molesters kicked out of the scouts.

Keywords: [boy scouts of america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boy-scouts-of-america.md), [perversion files](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/perversion-files.md), [mormon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mormon.md), [mitt romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md), [child abuse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/child-abuse.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/453-haldol-dribbler/chapter/30.md)

### 31. County Fairs, Agenda 21 Meat Regulations (2:39:57–2:42:16)

County fairs are reportedly under attack through health scares involving Swine Flu and E. coli. These scares are viewed as a coordinated effort to discourage the public from purchasing "meat on the hoof" directly from farmers. This trend is linked to Agenda 21 goals of centralizing food production and eliminating independent butchering systems.

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### 32. Executive Order Sanctions, Financial Account Freezes (2:42:17–2:48:00)

A recent executive order regarding Iran sanctions grants the U.S. government broad powers to freeze the bank accounts of "sanctioned persons." The order prevents individuals from accessing funds through third parties, trusts, or corporations. New tax regulations also require the reporting of international PayPal accounts and foreign bank holdings to the federal government.

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