# Middle Class Infanteers

> A deep dive into the weaponization of social media metadata, the legal absurdity of trillion-dollar coins, and the erosion of the middle class into a global wage-slave tier.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 476
- **Published:** 2013-01-06
- **Length:** 2h 36m
- **Topics:** [Trillion Dollar Coin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trillion-dollar-coin.md), Cyber Infanteers, Twitter ISR, Embassy Security, [Middle Class](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/middle-class.md), [Steubenville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steubenville.md), [Bath Salts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bath-salts.md)
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers

## About this episode

Vice President Joe Biden faces scrutiny over his conduct during the swearing-in of the 113th Congress, where video captured him making inappropriate frisking comments to the families of Senators. While NBC News framed the interactions as charming, the footage reveals a stark contrast between the access granted to high-level officials and the hostile security protocols enforced at the U.S. Embassy in Amsterdam under Janet Napolitano. These embassy restrictions recently forced Mickey Curry to abandon a security line for possessing a mobile phone, highlighting a growing bureaucratic divide.

In domestic policy, Alameda County has implemented a plastic bag ban that critics claim promotes the use of bacteria-laden reusable canvas bags. Simultaneously, the Pentagon and CIA-funded In-Q-Tel are reportedly exploiting the Twitter firehose as population-centric sensors for predictive defense modeling. In New York, the arrest of Aaron Greene and Morgan Gleadman for possessing a terrorist encyclopedia and HMTD explosives has sparked debate over the criminalization of household chemicals. Meanwhile, the Treasury Department considers a legal loophole to mint a trillion-dollar platinum coin to bypass the looming debt ceiling crisis.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak explore the sociological shift of the middle class into a generation of wage slaves who rely on European start-stop engine technology to meet 2025 fuel standards. The duo mocks the alarmist cyber-security rhetoric of Rafal Rohozinski and the bizarre photoshopping of Nancy Pelosi into a Democratic Women’s Caucus press photo. The episode concludes with a knighting ceremony for VoidZero and a critique of the U.S. Navy’s bath salt public service announcements.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/transcript.md.

### 1. Skype Technical Issues, Amsterdam Exile, Comcast Business Upgrades (0:00–3:12)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 476 from Amsterdam and Silicon Valley. Technical difficulties with Skype lead to a discussion about internet reliability and the potential need for a Comcast Business upgrade. The hosts reference the history of phone companies interfering with early internet service providers in the 1990s.

Keywords: [skype](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skype.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), comcast business, [gitmo nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md), [technical difficulties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-difficulties.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Amsterdam Weather, Smoking Policies, Airbnb Noise Complaints (3:12–5:04)

Adam Curry describes the gray weather in the Netherlands and the local smoking policies in bars. Despite official indoor smoking bans, many establishments ignore the rules or have upstairs smoking areas. Noise from patrons drinking and smoking on the street outside his Airbnb apartment in Amsterdam is noted as a significant nuisance.

Keywords: [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [airbnb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbnb.md), smoking policy, [gitmo lowlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-lowlands.md), [noise pollution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noise-pollution.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/2.md)

### 3. European Trash Bag Technology, Dvorak Curry Consulting Group (5:06–6:31)

A comparison of American and European household products reveals that Dutch stores still primarily sell trash bags requiring manual twisty ties. The hosts contrast this with American bags featuring integrated drawstring technology. They jokingly propose forming the Dvorak Curry Trash Bag Consulting Group to modernize the European market.

Keywords: trash bags, twisty ties, [product design](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/product-design.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [consulting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/consulting.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Alameda County Plastic Bag Ban, Reusable Bag Hygiene (6:32–7:51)

Alameda County, including Berkeley and Oakland, implemented a ban on plastic grocery bags effective January 1, 2013. Customers are now required to purchase reusable canvas bags, which the hosts claim can harbor E. coli and other bacteria. The discussion briefly touches on the cost of bags ranging from ten to fifty cents.

Keywords: [alameda county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alameda-county.md), [berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berkeley.md), [plastic bag ban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plastic-bag-ban.md), [e. coli](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/e-coli.md), [grocery stores](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grocery-stores.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/4.md)

### 5. US Embassy Security Protocols, Passport Replacement Scams (7:52–11:16)

Adam Curry recounts his wife Mickey's experience at the U.S. Embassy in Amsterdam, comparing it to his own past difficulties replacing a stolen passport in Madrid. The narrative highlights the fortress-like security of modern embassies and the shift toward mandatory online forms like the DS-160. They criticize the requirement for specific photo proportions and the lack of integrated digital systems.

Keywords: [us embassy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/us-embassy.md), [madrid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madrid.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [passports](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/passports.md), [bureaucracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bureaucracy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/5.md)

### 6. Electronic Device Bans, State Department Bureaucracy, Janet Napolitano (11:17–16:08)

Mickey Curry was forced to leave a security line at the U.S. Embassy after arriving with a mobile phone, violating strict electronic device policies. The hosts attribute the increasingly rigid and "hostile" nature of embassy security to Department of Homeland Security policies under Janet Napolitano. An anecdote about a former ambassador suggests that even high-level connections cannot bypass current security rigmarole.

Keywords: [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [janet napolitano](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/janet-napolitano.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [security checkpoints](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security-checkpoints.md), embassy rules

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/6.md)

### 7. European Eco Mode, Start-Stop Technology, US Fuel Standards (16:08–20:55)

A listener email from the UK explains that "Eco Mode" or "Start-Stop" technology is becoming standard in Europe to meet CO2 and fuel economy targets. The hosts discuss how these systems, which shut off the engine at stoplights, are often disliked by drivers but necessary for manufacturers to hit the 54.5 MPG average required in the U.S. by 2025.

Keywords: eco mode, [start-stop technology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/start-stop-technology.md), [fuel economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fuel-economy.md), [obama administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obama-administration.md), [hybrids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hybrids.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Cash for Clunkers, Used Car Market Manipulation (20:56–22:33)

The hosts discuss potential future regulations that could tax older vehicles more heavily to force consumers into newer cars equipped with "black box" technology. They reflect on the "Cash for Clunkers" program, arguing it intentionally destroyed the secondhand car market by physically disabling engines.

Keywords: [cash for clunkers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cash-for-clunkers.md), [used cars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/used-cars.md), vehicle registration, market regulation, [black box](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-box.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/8.md)

### 9. Joe Biden Swearing-In Conduct, NBC Media Coverage (22:34–25:58)

Vice President Joe Biden's behavior during the swearing-in of the new Congress is scrutinized, specifically his physical interactions with the families of Senators. The hosts describe video footage of Biden arranging photo ops with Senator Angus King's family. They criticize NBC for framing the Vice President's conduct as "charming" rather than inappropriate.

Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [angus king](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/angus-king.md), [nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), [senate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate.md), swearing-in ceremony

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Steubenville Rape Case, Anonymous Hacktivist Rally (26:00–27:19)

The hacktivist group Anonymous held a rally in Steubenville, Ohio, to protest an alleged cover-up involving high school football players and a sexual assault case. The group claims to have uncovered information implicating town officials in protecting the athletes. In response, city officials launched a website to provide their version of the facts.

Keywords: [steubenville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steubenville.md), [anonymous](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anonymous.md), [ohio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ohio.md), football team, [cover-up](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cover-up.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/10.md)

### 11. Dr. Drew Pinsky, Alcohol and Pornography Claims (27:20–29:45)

Dr. Drew Pinsky appears in media clips discussing the role of alcohol and pornography in adolescent behavioral issues. The hosts recall Pinsky's past controversy involving paid promotions for pharmaceutical companies. Pinsky argues that social media and internet pornography are eroding empathy in young men, while emphasizing alcohol as the primary factor in adverse outcomes.

Keywords: [dr. drew pinsky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-drew-pinsky.md), [pornography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pornography.md), [alcohol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alcohol.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [pharmaceutical industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-industry.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/11.md)

### 12. Anonymous Motives in Steubenville, Dr. Drew's Re-emergence (29:45–31:51)

The hosts speculate on why the international group Anonymous has taken such a specific interest in the Steubenville case, suggesting a local connection. They also discuss Dr. Drew Pinsky's return to the spotlight after being "busted" for receiving $275,000 to promote antidepressants on his show.

Keywords: [anonymous](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anonymous.md), [steubenville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steubenville.md), [dr. drew](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-drew.md), pharmaceutical shill, internet activism

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Biden Frisking Comments, NBC Photo Op Analysis (31:52–33:45)

Further analysis of Joe Biden's interactions with Senate families includes a clip where he allegedly tells a woman she is going to be "frisked." The hosts express disbelief at the media's positive portrayal of these events. They contrast the Vice President's access with the difficulties ordinary citizens face at government buildings.

Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), [sexual harassment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexual-harassment.md), [photo op](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photo-op.md), senate families

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/13.md)

### 14. Executive Producer Credits, Rick Perry "Chiner" Reference (33:49–39:00)

The hosts thank executive producers and associate executive producers for their financial support. They explain the show's use of the term "Chiner," tracing it back to a Rick Perry speech where he mispronounced China. A donor note leads to a discussion about "reading the documentation" for household items and moonshine.

Keywords: [rick perry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rick-perry.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [associate executive producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associate-executive-producers.md), [moonshine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moonshine.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Google Plus Community, RSS Feed Requests, No Agenda News Network (39:00–42:02)

Adam Curry expresses frustration with the Google Plus interface despite the growing No Agenda community there. He requests that a listener create an RSS feed to scrape posts from the community. The hosts emphasize that the No Agenda News Network remains the primary source for vetted stories.

Keywords: [google plus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-plus.md), [rss feed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rss-feed.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [amateur radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amateur-radio.md), [news network](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/news-network.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Population-Centric ISR, Twitter Firehose, In-Q-Tel Investments (42:02–45:00)

A report from the C4ISR Journal details how the Pentagon and CIA exploit social media as "unwitting sensors" through population-centric Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR). Companies like Booz Allen and the CIA-funded In-Q-Tel are reportedly mining the "Twitter firehose" to create predictive tools for the Department of Defense.

Keywords: isr, twitter firehose, [in-q-tel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/in-q-tel.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), social media mining

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/16.md)

### 17. Terrorist Encyclopedia Arrests, Greenwich Village Bomb Plot (45:00–48:52)

Aaron Greene and Morgan Gleadman were arrested in Greenwich Village and charged with possession of explosive materials and a "terrorist encyclopedia." The hosts question the validity of the charges, suggesting the materials found—such as peroxide—are common household items. They discuss the history of the "Anarchist Cookbook" and the dangers of amateur chemistry.

Keywords: aaron greene, morgan gleadman, terrorist encyclopedia, greenwich village, [explosives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/explosives.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/17.md)

### 18. HMTD Explosives, MIT Web Server, High-Capacity Magazines (48:53–54:14)

Police reported finding HMTD (hexamethylene triperoxide diamine) in the Manhattan apartment of Greene and Gleadman. The hosts discover that instructions for making HMTD are readily available on an MIT.edu server. They argue that the chemicals required can be synthesized from common camping heating tablets, questioning if the suspects were truly a threat.

Keywords: hmtd, [mit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mit.md), [explosives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/explosives.md), heating tablets, high-capacity magazine

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Obama YouTube Address, Gun Violence Rhetoric (54:15–56:35)

President Obama's YouTube address to the new Congress is analyzed for its use of "doublespeak." The hosts highlight his phrasing regarding "shielding children from the horrors of gun violence" and his goals for energy independence. They question the specific definitions behind his legislative priorities.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [gun violence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-violence.md), [middle class](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/middle-class.md), [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/19.md)

### 20. Second Amendment Repeal, European Gun Perspectives (56:35–59:23)

The hosts discuss the legal reality of the Second Amendment, noting that while it can be repealed, there is no significant political movement to do so. Adam Curry shares his experience living in Austin versus Europe, claiming that armed citizens are more polite. They argue the current gun control debate ignores the actual text of the Constitution.

Keywords: [second amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md), [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/europe.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Defining the Middle Class, Wikipedia Sociological Perspectives (59:23–1:04:28)

A deep dive into the definition of the "middle class" reveals a lack of consensus among economists and sociologists. Using Wikipedia and the "Book of Knowledge," the hosts explore definitions based on values, education, and occupation rather than just income. They conclude that the term is often used by politicians as a nebulous catch-all.

Keywords: [middle class](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/middle-class.md), [wikipedia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikipedia.md), [sociology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sociology.md), income levels, [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Upper Class vs. Middle Class, Elizabeth Warren Interview (1:04:29–1:09:35)

The hosts attempt to define the upper class, setting a threshold of $100 million in assets. They play a clip of Elizabeth Warren arguing that the middle class is defined by access to education rather than a specific dollar figure. John Dvorak suggests that modern political definitions of class are rooted in Marxist concepts of the bourgeoisie.

Keywords: [elizabeth warren](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elizabeth-warren.md), [upper class](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/upper-class.md), [wealth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wealth.md), bourgeoisie, [marxism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marxism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/22.md)

### 23. Historical Middle Class, Industrial Revolution, Primogeniture (1:09:37–1:14:21)

A historical review of the middle class traces its origins to the mercantile and business communities of the 1500s. The hosts discuss how the Industrial Revolution shifted the definition to include factory owners and professionals who championed a new work ethic. They contrast this with the "working class," who sometimes earn more than the "merchant class."

Keywords: aristocracy, [industrial revolution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/industrial-revolution.md), [work ethic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/work-ethic.md), primogeniture, [working class](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/working-class.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/23.md)

### 24. Post-WWII European Middle Class, Consumerism, Wage Slaves (1:14:22–1:17:37)

The post-World War II definition of the European middle class is identified as the most relatable, characterized by access to higher education, mass travel, varied food, and consumer electronics like color television. The hosts ultimately define the modern middle class as "wage slaves" who cannot survive without a job.

Keywords: post-wwii, [consumerism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/consumerism.md), high fidelity, mass travel, wage slaves

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Politico Journalists, Eliza Krigman, SOPA-PIPA Aftermath (1:17:39–1:22:03)

The hosts critique the funding of political blogs and the lifestyle of their journalists. They play a clip of Politico writer Eliza Krigman discussing new leadership on the Energy and Commerce Committee. Krigman notes that the "ghost of the SOPA-PIPA revolt" continues to make Congress wary of enacting new technology laws.

Keywords: [politico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/politico.md), eliza krigman, [sopa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sopa.md), [pipa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pipa.md), tech legislation

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/25.md)

### 26. Cyber Security Buzzwords, Rafal Rohozinski, Infanteers (1:22:05–1:26:32)

Rafal Rohozinski of the SecDev Group is featured in a clip discussing the "weaponization of cyberspace" and the lessons of Stuxnet. The hosts mock his use of the word "infanteers" and his convoluted explanation of cyber offense and defense. They compare his rhetoric to an online "web economy" buzzword generator.

Keywords: [stuxnet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stuxnet.md), [cyber warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-warfare.md), rafal rohozinski, infanteers, buzzword generator

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Cyber Attribution, IED Networks, Halifax Security Forum (1:26:33–1:30:23)

During a security forum, Rafal Rohozinski addresses the difficulty of cyber attribution. He compares the evolution of cyber intelligence to the advancement of air-land battle concepts and the development of Teflon. He claims that the ability to aggregate data allowed the military to interdict IED networks in Iraq.

Keywords: [attribution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/attribution.md), ied networks, halifax security forum, [intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intelligence.md), [warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/warfare.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Power Grid Cyber Attack Scenarios, Drone Security (1:30:26–1:35:02)

A panelist at the Halifax International Security Forum presents a hypothetical scenario involving a coordinated cyber attack on Canada's power grid. The scenario includes the destruction of generators and the failure of ATMs and transportation. The hosts mock the alarmist nature of the presentation and the suggestion of using drones for grid security.

Keywords: [power grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/power-grid.md), [cyber attack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-attack.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), security forum

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Francis Scott Key, 1834 Race Riots, Commuting Slaves (1:35:04–1:38:15)

A lecture on Book TV discusses the race riots of 1834 and the racial views of Francis Scott Key. The author shares an anecdote about George Plant, a slave in Washington D.C. who "commuted" to work while his wife and children lived as free citizens in Georgetown. The hosts reflect on the historical complexities of the slave system in the District.

Keywords: [francis scott key](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/francis-scott-key.md), [race riots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/race-riots.md), [washington dc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-dc.md), [slavery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slavery.md), virginia laws

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Donor Thank-Yous, Noodle Boy, High-End Lo-Fi Streams (1:38:17–1:42:37)

The hosts read donor notes and acknowledge contributions toward the show's operation. They discuss the "Noodle Boy" meme and the distribution of No Agenda lapel pins. A listener from Ohio is thanked for providing emergency backup recordings of the show's high-end lo-fi streams.

Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [noodle boy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noodle-boy.md), lapel pins, [saskatoon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saskatoon.md), emergency backup

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Honey Boo Boo, Balanced News Diet, Copenhagen Donations (1:42:38–1:45:49)

A donor suggests using a "Honey Boo Boo" clip for the donation segment, which the hosts find distasteful. They play the "Balanced News Diet" jingle in response to a request from a donor in Copenhagen. The segment also touches on a gift of "Atlas Shrugged" and its reputation among the hosts.

Keywords: [honey boo boo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/honey-boo-boo.md), [copenhagen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copenhagen.md), news diet, [jingles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jingles.md), [atlas shrugged](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atlas-shrugged.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/31.md)

### 32. Karma Success Stories, Acting Credits, 5-Minute Logo (1:45:50–1:52:09)

A listener reports that his daughter found a job shortly after a "Karma" request on the show. Other donors ask for karma regarding surgery, acting pilots, and airport security interactions. The founder of 5-MinuteLogo.com pledges monthly donations, leading to a critique of his business name.

Keywords: [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [job search](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/job-search.md), [acting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/acting.md), [logo design](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/logo-design.md), naked scanners

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/32.md)

### 33. Amsterdam Exile Costs, International Show Perspective (1:52:09–1:55:12)

Adam Curry reveals that his extended stay in Amsterdam has cost approximately $15,000, delaying the purchase of a new vehicle. Despite the cost, the hosts agree that the "exile" status has improved the show's international perspective. They discuss the photogenic nature of the city and the feedback from the Dutch listener contingent.

Keywords: [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [exile](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exile.md), [travel costs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel-costs.md), [range rover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/range-rover.md), [photography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photography.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Knighthood Ceremony, VoidZero, Knight Pin RFP (1:55:13–2:00:07)

The hosts perform a knighting ceremony for VoidZero, who manages the show's data center, and Ben Blondin. They issue an "RFP" (Request for Proposal) to the artist community to design a physical "Knight Pin" for the No Agenda Roundtable. The ceremony acknowledges the financial support of the Baron of Belgium and France.

Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [voidzero](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voidzero.md), [rfp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfp.md), pin design, [roundtable](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roundtable.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/34.md)

### 35. Navy Bath Salt PSA, Synthetic Drug Abuse Prevention Act (2:00:08–2:03:56)

The U.S. Navy released a public service announcement warning sailors about the dangers of "bath salts," depicting users as violent and "jacked up." Producer Chad identifies a connection between the PSA and the Synthetic Drug Abuse Prevention Act of 2012, which placed 26 new substances into Schedule 1.

Keywords: [bath salts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bath-salts.md), [us navy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/us-navy.md), [psa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psa.md), [synthetic drugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/synthetic-drugs.md), [federal register](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-register.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/35.md)

### 36. Naphyrone Promotion, DEA Synthetic Drug Raids (2:03:56–2:07:40)

The hosts argue that news reports about bath salts often serve as unintentional advertisements for new, legal alternatives like Naphyrone. They note that while the government bans specific molecules, chemists quickly develop new ones to stay ahead of the law. They reference large-scale DEA raids on synthetic drug manufacturers in 90 U.S. cities.

Keywords: naphyrone, [dea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dea.md), [synthetic drugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/synthetic-drugs.md), [schedule 1](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/schedule-1.md), drug raids

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/36.md)

### 37. Bogative Bills, UN Membership, STEM Education Tax Breaks (2:07:42–2:10:21)

A review of newly introduced "bogative bills" in Congress includes HR 75, which seeks to end U.S. membership in the United Nations. Other bills discussed include HR 125 regarding oversight of agreements with Afghanistan and HR 118, which aims to provide tax incentives for STEM teachers.

Keywords: bogative bills, [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [stem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stem.md), [internal revenue code](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internal-revenue-code.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Trillion Dollar Platinum Coin, Debt Ceiling Crisis (2:10:22–2:13:03)

Representative Gerald Nadler and various economists have proposed minting a one trillion dollar platinum coin to bypass the debt ceiling crisis. The hosts explain the legal loophole that allows the Treasury to mint platinum coins of any denomination. They argue the proposal highlights the conceptual and "fake" nature of modern money.

Keywords: [trillion dollar coin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trillion-dollar-coin.md), [platinum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/platinum.md), [debt ceiling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debt-ceiling.md), gerald nadler, [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/38.md)

### 39. The Simpsons Trillion Dollar Bill, Leo Wanta Funds (2:13:04–2:17:45)

The trillion dollar coin plot is compared to a 1998 episode of "The Simpsons" involving a trillion dollar bill printed by Harry Truman. The hosts also revisit the "Leo Wanta" story, involving a supposed $27.5 trillion fund created by a CIA operative to destabilize the Soviet economy. They dismiss these stories as recurring "bull crap."

Keywords: [the simpsons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-simpsons.md), [harry truman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harry-truman.md), [leo wanta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leo-wanta.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [soviet union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soviet-union.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/39.md)

### 40. Radio Free Europe, Radio Liberty Praha (2:17:48–2:19:38)

Adam Curry plays a station identification clip from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty in Prague (Praha). The hosts discuss the sparse programming on the channel and the pronunciation of the city's name in the local language.

Keywords: [radio free europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-free-europe.md), [radio liberty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-liberty.md), [prague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prague.md), praha, [broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcasting.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/40.md)

### 41. Sandy Hook Tort Lawyer, School Security Drones (2:19:38–2:24:07)

A Connecticut tort lawyer appearing on Bloomberg discusses potential lawsuits related to the Sandy Hook shooting. He suggests that the future of school security involves remote-controlled drones equipped with cameras and knockout gas. The hosts criticize the lawyer's rhetoric and the media's willingness to entertain his "moronic" proposals.

Keywords: [sandy hook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sandy-hook.md), [tort law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tort-law.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [school security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/school-security.md), [bloomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bloomberg.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/41.md)

### 42. Qatar Direct on BBC, Al Jazeera America Deal (2:24:09–2:26:39)

The BBC is promoting a series called "Qatar Direct," which the hosts believe is paid propaganda for the wealthy nation. They discuss Qatar's attempt to turn petrodollars into global influence through the acquisition of Al Jazeera America. The hosts suggest the network is a propaganda tool for international intelligence agencies.

Keywords: [qatar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qatar.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [al jazeera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-jazeera.md), petrodollars, [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/42.md)

### 43. Nancy Pelosi Photoshopped Press Picture, Women's Caucus (2:26:40–2:29:00)

Nancy Pelosi's office released a photo of the Democratic Women of Congress that was later revealed to be photoshopped to include members who were absent. When questioned by a journalist, Pelosi defended the image as an "accurate historical record," citing the freezing weather as the reason for the digital manipulation.

Keywords: [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [photoshop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photoshop.md), congressional women's caucus, press photo, historical record

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/43.md)

### 44. SOS Children's Villages, Mike Holmes Charity Pitch (2:29:01–2:31:42)

A Canadian charity pitch featuring Mike Holmes for SOS Children's Villages is analyzed for its "peculiar" presentation. The hosts find the script awkward, particularly a line about orphans not having anyone to make them breakfast before school when they don't actually attend school. They compare the Canadian style of charity appeals to American versions.

Keywords: sos children's villages, mike holmes, orphans, [africa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/africa.md), [charity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charity.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/44.md)

### 45. Dr. Kiki Sanford, Science Communication, Show Sign-off (2:31:43–2:36:11)

The hosts discuss Dr. Kiki Sanford's recent comments regarding the Mars mission and her "shut up, it's science" attitude toward skeptics. They prepare for the end of the show, with John Dvorak mentioning his upcoming appearance on the TWiT network. The episode concludes with a final call for donations and the "Mac and Cheese" sign-off.

Keywords: [dr. kiki sanford](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-kiki-sanford.md), [science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/science.md), mars mission, [twit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twit.md), [sign-off](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sign-off.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/45.md)

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