# Lonely Crazies

> A celebrity-saturated White House dinner masks a pivot toward domestic drone surveillance and manufactured geopolitical red lines in the Syrian conflict.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 508
- **Published:** 2013-04-28
- **Length:** 2h 50m
- **Topics:** Nerd Prom, [Gorgon Stare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gorgon-stare.md), [Shadow Stats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shadow-stats.md), KASOTC, [BuzzFeed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/buzzfeed.md), [Pre-crime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pre-crime.md), [Sequestration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sequestration.md)
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies

## About this episode

The 2013 White House Correspondents Dinner, featuring celebrities like Claire Danes and Kevin Spacey, signals the final transformation of Washington media into a tabloid spectacle. While Tom Brokaw publicly decries the event's decline in dignity, the evening serves as a backdrop for BuzzFeed’s emergence as a major digital entity. President Barack Obama used the platform to joke about Republican donor Sheldon Adelson, while heavy security and sniffer dogs patrolled the red carpet.

In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing, discrepancies emerge regarding the firefight in Watertown and the capture of an unarmed Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. The Tsarnaev family's ties to former CIA official Graham Fuller and the mysterious carjacking victim known only as Danny raise questions about intelligence community links in the Caucasus. Meanwhile, Representative Peter King and Mayor Michael Bloomberg advocate for expanded surveillance, including the domestic use of drones and the Gorgon Stare system, using the tragedy as a pretext for a permanent police state.

Adam Curry recounts his blacklisting from MSNBC after deviating from a Michael Jackson script to mention potential foul play. The segment features a formal knighting ceremony for Sir John Harrison and the Baron de Marriott, while John C. Dvorak shares a story about hundreds of rats fleeing the construction site of the San Francisco Marriott. The show concludes with a look at the King Abdullah Special Operations Training Center in Jordan and the rise of pre-crime monitoring for lonely crazies on 4chan.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies/transcript.md.

### 1. White House Correspondents Dinner, Celebrity Culture and Media (0:00–8:10)

The 2013 White House Correspondents Dinner, colloquially referred to as "nerd prom" or "douchepalooza," is analyzed for its shift from a professional gathering to a celebrity-driven spectacle. Named entities including Claire Danes, Bob Schieffer, and Kevin Spacey are highlighted for their participation in the event's red carpet and promotional videos. Tom Brokaw is criticized for his public disapproval of the event's "down market" evolution while simultaneously praising specific high-profile celebrities like George Clooney.

Keywords: [white house correspondents dinner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house-correspondents-dinner.md), nerd prom, [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [kevin spacey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-spacey.md), claire danes, [bob schieffer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-schieffer.md), [tom brokaw](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-brokaw.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Tom Brokaw, History of the Correspondents Dinner (8:10–13:59)

Tom Brokaw provides a historical retrospective on the White House Correspondents Dinner, tracing its origins from a small gathering of Washington sources to a tabloid-style event. Brokaw identifies the 1975 appearance of the Saturday Night Live cast, including Chevy Chase and John Belushi, as a turning point for the event's profile. He specifically cites the invitation of Fawn Hall and later Lindsay Lohan as markers of the dinner's decline in dignity.

Keywords: [tom brokaw](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-brokaw.md), fawn hall, [lindsay lohan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lindsay-lohan.md), [saturday night live](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saturday-night-live.md), chevy chase, john belushi

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies/chapter/2.md)

### 3. BuzzFeed, Digital Media Hiring Practices and Journalism (13:59–20:37)

BuzzFeed's emergence as a significant digital media entity is examined following its high-profile presence at the White House Correspondents Dinner. Co-founded by Jonah Peretti and led by Ben Smith, the publication is scrutinized for its unconventional hiring requirements, which include a "native grasp" of social web trends and a "no haters" policy. The discussion highlights the perceived lack of journalistic integrity in BuzzFeed's job postings and its focus on shareable, non-traditional content.

Keywords: [buzzfeed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/buzzfeed.md), jonah peretti, [ben smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-smith.md), [politico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/politico.md), [huffington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/huffington-post.md), social web

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Barack Obama, Sheldon Adelson and Dinner Humor (20:37–23:45)

President Barack Obama's performance at the 2013 White House Correspondents Dinner included a joke regarding Republican donor Sheldon Adelson. Obama quipped that he might have declined to run for office if Adelson had offered him a hundred million dollars directly, a comment that drew laughter from First Lady Michelle Obama. The segment also notes the heavy security presence at the event, including sniffer dogs on the red carpet.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [sheldon adelson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sheldon-adelson.md), [michelle obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michelle-obama.md), [white house correspondents dinner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house-correspondents-dinner.md), [republican donors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-donors.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies/chapter/4.md)

### 5. No Agenda Producer Credits, Furry Culture Tangent (23:45–35:09)

A donor thank-you segment for executive producer Heinrich Jaeger transitions into a discussion about "furry" culture at Evergreen State College. The hosts recount anecdotes of students attending graduation ceremonies in animal costumes, debating the sexual nature of the subculture. The segment also mentions the upcoming Hamvention in Dayton, Ohio, and the show's "value for value" funding model.

Keywords: [evergreen state college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/evergreen-state-college.md), [furries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/furries.md), heinrich jaeger, [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [hamvention](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamvention.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies/chapter/5.md)

### 6. Austin Benefit Concert, Waylon Payne and Rain Stick Superstition (35:09–37:00)

A benefit concert in Austin, Texas, featuring Waylon Payne, son of Sammi Smith, is discussed in relation to local weather events. The host mentions being blamed by locals for rain during the outdoor event due to the show's recurring "rain stick" bit. The segment touches on Payne's portrayal of Jerry Lee Lewis in the film "Walk the Line."

Keywords: waylon payne, sammi smith, [austin texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin-texas.md), [rain stick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rain-stick.md), house concert

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies/chapter/6.md)

### 7. Post-Modern Radio, No Agenda Show Branding (37:01–43:41)

The conceptual framework of the No Agenda show is defined as "post-modern radio" or a "meta-show" that mocks traditional morning zoo formats. The hosts discuss the difficulty of explaining the show's media deconstruction formula to new listeners, referencing historical figures like I.F. Stone and George Seldes. Adam Curry reflects on the persistent "MTV guy" stigma and how it affects the show's perception among different demographics.

Keywords: post-modernism, [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [media deconstruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-deconstruction.md), if stone, george seldes

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Airport Armageddon, FAA Sequestration Script (43:41–48:36)

The "Airport Armageddon" narrative regarding FAA furloughs and sequestration is analyzed as a coordinated media script. Despite warnings of massive flight delays, the hosts argue that the delays were largely weather-related and that the Reducing Flight Delays Act of 2013 was a bipartisan effort to resolve a manufactured crisis. MSNBC's Martin Bashir is criticized for his aggressive rhetoric toward Congress during the debate.

Keywords: [sequestration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sequestration.md), [faa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faa.md), airport armageddon, [martin bashir](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/martin-bashir.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), senate bill s853

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies/chapter/8.md)

### 9. Barack Obama, Economic Data and Shadow Stats (48:37–55:52)

President Barack Obama's weekly address regarding sequestration impacts on programs like Head Start and Meals on Wheels is contrasted with alternative economic data. The hosts utilize "Shadow Stats" to argue that the real unemployment rate is closer to 25% rather than the official government figures. The discussion challenges the administration's claims that the deficit is shrinking and the economy is consistently creating jobs.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [shadow stats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shadow-stats.md), [unemployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unemployment.md), u6 rate, [head start](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/head-start.md), meals on wheels

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Boston Marathon Bombing, FBI Investigation Discrepancies (55:52–1:02:54)

Discrepancies in the official narrative of the Boston Marathon bombing investigation are examined, focusing on the firefight in Watertown. Reports from ABC's Martha Raddatz regarding Tamerlan Tsarnaev's final phone call to his mother are scrutinized alongside revelations that Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was unarmed when captured in a boat. The hosts suggest that a police officer's injury during the operation was likely the result of friendly fire.

Keywords: [tamerlan tsarnaev](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tamerlan-tsarnaev.md), [dzhokhar tsarnaev](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dzhokhar-tsarnaev.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [watertown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/watertown.md), [martha raddatz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/martha-raddatz.md), [friendly fire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/friendly-fire.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies/chapter/10.md)

### 11. Chechnya Geopolitics, CIA Connections to Tsarnaev Family (1:02:54–1:06:51)

The geopolitical significance of the Caucasus region is discussed in relation to the Tsarnaev family's ties to former CIA official Graham Fuller. The hosts highlight that the suspects' uncle, Ruslan Tsarni, was previously married to Fuller's daughter, suggesting potential intelligence community links. The segment explores U.S. interests in Chechnya and Dagestan as a means of exerting pressure on Russia and securing energy pipelines.

Keywords: graham fuller, ruslan tsarni, [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [chechnya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chechnya.md), [dagestan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dagestan.md), [gazprom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gazprom.md), [usaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usaid.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies/chapter/11.md)

### 12. Carjacking Victim Danny, Boston Globe Reporting (1:06:51–1:11:20)

The story of "Danny," the 26-year-old Chinese national carjacked by the Tsarnaev brothers, is questioned for its lack of transparency. According to the Boston Globe and ABC, Danny escaped at a Shell station while the brothers were distracted, potentially preventing an attack on Times Square. The hosts express skepticism regarding the details of his escape and the fact that he has not appeared in televised interviews.

Keywords: danny, [carjacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carjacking.md), [boston globe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boston-globe.md), [times square](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/times-square.md), shell station, eric moskowitz

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Surveillance State, Peter King and Bloomberg Drones (1:11:21–1:17:11)

Representative Peter King's advocacy for increased surveillance cameras in American cities is framed as a push toward a broader police state. The hosts link this initiative to Mayor Michael Bloomberg's comments supporting the use of drones over New York City. They argue that the Boston bombing is being used as a pretext to implement advanced surveillance technologies like the "Gorgon Stare" in domestic environments.

Keywords: [peter king](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peter-king.md), [michael bloomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-bloomberg.md), [surveillance cameras](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance-cameras.md), [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [gorgon stare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gorgon-stare.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies/chapter/13.md)

### 14. Online Radicalization, Media Pre-Interview Process (1:17:11–1:20:00)

MIT Professor Sherry Turkle and analyst Peter Bergen appear on CNN to discuss online radicalization, a segment the hosts describe as heavily scripted. The discussion explains the media's pre-interview process, where producers vet guests to ensure they will support a specific narrative before booking them for live appearances.

Keywords: sherry turkle, [peter bergen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peter-bergen.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), online radicalization, [media scripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-scripts.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Adam Curry, Michael Jackson and MSNBC Blacklisting (1:20:00–1:28:31)

Adam Curry recounts his 2009 appearance on MSNBC following the death of Michael Jackson, which he claims led to his blacklisting from mainstream media. During the interview, Curry deviated from the approved script about Jackson's MTV legacy to mention a potential "murder angle" and the discovery of drugs in Jackson's home. The segment includes audio of the interview and the host's real-time deconstruction of the "news game."

Keywords: [michael jackson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-jackson.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [thriller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thriller.md), [media manipulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-manipulation.md), [2009](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2009.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Inspire Magazine, Twitter and Self-Radicalization (1:28:31–1:32:55)

CNN's Erin Burnett and other analysts are criticized for promoting the concept of "self-radicalization" via Twitter and online forums. The hosts suggest that *Inspire* magazine, an Al-Qaeda linked publication, may actually function as a CIA honeypot used to monitor potential extremists. They argue that the focus on social media "terror" is a distraction from the funding of domestic police militarization.

Keywords: [inspire magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inspire-magazine.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [erin burnett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/erin-burnett.md), [self-radicalization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/self-radicalization.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [honeypot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/honeypot.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies/chapter/16.md)

### 17. New York Post, Salah Barhoun Misidentification (1:32:56–1:35:32)

The New York Post is criticized for misidentifying 17-year-old Salah Barhoun as a "bag man" suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing. Barhoun, whose image was circled in red on the paper's cover, was later cleared by police. The hosts discuss the potential for a defamation lawsuit and the lasting impact of such media errors on private citizens.

Keywords: salah barhoun, [new york post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-post.md), marathon bombing, [defamation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/defamation.md), bag man

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Katherine Russell, ABC Legal Threats and Spousal Privilege (1:35:33–1:40:27)

ABC News legal analyst Dan Abrams is accused of delivering a "warning shot" to Katherine Russell, the widow of Tamerlan Tsarnaev. The hosts interpret Abrams' discussion of accessory charges and the limitations of spousal privilege as a public threat intended to coerce her cooperation with federal authorities. They characterize the report as a departure from the principle of "innocent until proven guilty."

Keywords: katherine russell, [tamerlan tsarnaev](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tamerlan-tsarnaev.md), dan abrams, [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), spousal privilege, aiding and abetting

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies/chapter/18.md)

### 19. School Security, Bulletproof Backpacks and Lockdown Drills (1:40:29–1:45:14)

A 16-year-old listener's email describes intense security measures in American schools, including random drug dog searches during lockdown drills. This is paired with a news report from Aurora, Colorado, regarding the sale of $300 bulletproof backpacks for children. The hosts compare these modern security measures to the "duck and cover" drills of the 1950s, labeling them as a form of "slave training" and psychological control.

Keywords: bulletproof backpacks, [sandy hook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sandy-hook.md), [lockdown drills](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdown-drills.md), [drug dogs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-dogs.md), [slave training](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slave-training.md), [aurora colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aurora-colorado.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies/chapter/19.md)

### 20. Michael Crichton, State of Fear and Climate Hoax (1:45:15–1:49:10)

Michael Crichton's book *State of Fear* is praised for its deconstruction of the global warming narrative using documented data and footnotes. The hosts discuss Crichton's critique of scientific alarmism, specifically referencing Carl Sagan's failed 1991 prediction that the Kuwaiti oil fires would cause a "nuclear winter." They suggest Crichton was marginalized by the scientific community for exposing the "climate change hoax."

Keywords: [michael crichton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-crichton.md), [state of fear](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-of-fear.md), carl sagan, [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), nuclear winter, [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies/chapter/20.md)

### 21. No Agenda Donations, Blood Money and NSA Coins (1:49:11–1:54:45)

The show's "value for value" model is discussed through various listener emails, including a German supporter who donates money earned from giving blood. The hosts address a listener's concern about accepting donations from individuals linked to controversial figures like the Koch brothers or Robert Gow of Zapata Oil, asserting they will accept support from anyone. Additionally, the segment features "challenge coins" sent by an anonymous donor from the NSA's 60th anniversary.

Keywords: [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [challenge coins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/challenge-coins.md), [koch brothers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/koch-brothers.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [blood donation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blood-donation.md), zapata oil

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Knighting Ceremony, De-Douching and Donor Credits (1:54:45–2:01:06)

A formal knighting ceremony is held for Sir John Harrison, while Sir Gene is granted the title "Baron de Marriott, Sheriff Protector of Tejas." The hosts read through a list of "Guardians of Reality" and other donors, providing "karma" and "de-douching" services as requested. A humorous anecdote is shared regarding a Range Rover with Texas plates spotted in Belgium.

Keywords: [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), baron de marriott, [de-douching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-douching.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [range rover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/range-rover.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies/chapter/22.md)

### 23. Chelsea Clinton, Geico Gecko and Media Corruption (2:01:06–2:06:06)

NBC's *Rock Center with Brian Williams* is criticized for a segment featuring Chelsea Clinton interviewing the Geico Gecko. The hosts argue that this "shameless plug" for the insurance mascot's new book represents the total corruption of news media, where advertisements are presented as editorial content. This is compared to recent long-form promotional segments for Taco Bell on other networks.

Keywords: [chelsea clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chelsea-clinton.md), geico gecko, [nbc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-news.md), rock center, [brian williams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-williams.md), [taco bell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taco-bell.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies/chapter/23.md)

### 24. Marriott Hotels, San Francisco Jukebox Building (2:06:07–2:09:21)

Following the knighting of the "Baron de Marriott," the hosts discuss the quality of Marriott hotels in Asia versus the United States. John Dvorak recounts a story about the construction of the Marriott in San Francisco, known as the "Jukebox Building," claiming he once saw hundreds of rats running through a broken sewer pipe near the site.

Keywords: [marriott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marriott.md), jw marriott, [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), jukebox building, [rats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rats.md), [singapore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/singapore.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Syria Conflict, Chemical Weapons and Jordan Troop Movements (2:09:22–2:15:12)

The potential for U.S. intervention in Syria is discussed, with the hosts predicting a "Libya-style" move involving a no-fly zone. They report that Patriot missiles are being moved to Jordan and that retired U.S. Major General Gary Harrell is training special operations forces there. The claims of chemical weapon use by the Assad regime, supported by Israeli intelligence, are dismissed as a manufactured "red line" for intervention.

Keywords: [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [jordan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jordan.md), [chemical weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chemical-weapons.md), [sarin gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarin-gas.md), gary harrell, [patriot missiles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patriot-missiles.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies/chapter/25.md)

### 26. Neutron Bombs, Chemical Weapons and Reconstruction Profits (2:15:12–2:24:30)

The logic of "red lines" regarding chemical weapons is questioned, with the hosts arguing that conventional bombing is often more destructive to infrastructure. They suggest that the prohibition on chemical weapons and neutron bombs exists because they leave property intact, whereas conventional warfare creates massive profits for reconstruction contractors like Bechtel and Halliburton. Adam Curry provocatively argues that if the goal is killing, chemical weapons are simply more efficient.

Keywords: [neutron bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neutron-bomb.md), [chemical weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chemical-weapons.md), [bechtel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bechtel.md), [halliburton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/halliburton.md), [reconstruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reconstruction.md), [red line](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/red-line.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies/chapter/26.md)

### 27. King Abdullah Special Operations Training Center (KASOTC) (2:24:31–2:28:17)

The King Abdullah Special Operations Training Center (KASOTC) in Amman, Jordan, is identified as a hub for international counter-terrorism and irregular warfare training. The hosts note visits from high-ranking officials like Admiral James Stavridis and suggest the facility is central to a planned military operation against Syria. They mention monitoring military radio frequencies for "chatter" regarding Middle East troop positioning.

Keywords: kasotc, [jordan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jordan.md), [amman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amman.md), [james stavridis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-stavridis.md), [counter-terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/counter-terrorism.md), [asymmetric warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asymmetric-warfare.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Cheerleader Hit Lists, Pre-Crime and Lonely Crazies (2:28:19–2:31:43)

A news report about Arizona cheerleaders creating a "hit list" on Instagram is dismissed as an overreaction to typical teenage behavior. This is contrasted with a trend in the Netherlands where authorities are monitoring "lonely crazies" (*eenzaam gekke*) on 4chan ahead of the Queen's abdication. The hosts characterize these actions as a move toward "pre-crime" law enforcement.

Keywords: [hit list](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hit-list.md), [instagram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/instagram.md), [4chan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/4chan.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [pre-crime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pre-crime.md), lonely crazies

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Red Hook Lesbian Role-Playing Controversy (2:31:43–2:35:21)

Parents in Red Hook, New York, expressed outrage after middle school students were allegedly forced to participate in a role-playing exercise involving lesbianism as part of an anti-bullying campaign. The hosts' analysis suggests the workshop was actually led by high school students who may have designed the "kissing" exercise as a prank or poorly conceived health class project.

Keywords: red hook, [new york](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york.md), [anti-bullying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anti-bullying.md), role-playing, [homosexuality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homosexuality.md), [high school](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-school.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Nightline Decline, FBI Raids and May Day Activism (2:35:22–2:45:25)

ABC's *Nightline* is criticized for airing "soft" news stories about guardian angels, signaling a decline from its serious journalistic roots. Simultaneously, the hosts report on a series of FBI raids in Oakland, Seattle, and Olympia targeting "Black Block" activists ahead of May Day. They discuss reports of activists "disappearing" after being taken for questioning by federal agents.

Keywords: [nightline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nightline.md), fbi raids, [oakland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oakland.md), black block, [may day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/may-day.md), disappearing activists

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Second Amendment Memes, Miracle Baby and Outro (2:45:26–2:50:10)

The show concludes with a critique of the "muskets" meme used by gun control advocates to argue the Second Amendment is outdated. John Dvorak mentions his upcoming appearance on *TWiT* to discuss his theory that Google Glass is a "hoax." The final segment features a "miracle baby" story from a China earthquake, used by ABC's Diane Sawyer to end the news on an uplifting note.

Keywords: [second amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md), muskets, [cassius clay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cassius-clay.md), china earthquake, [diane sawyer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diane-sawyer.md), [google glass](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-glass.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies/chapter/31.md)

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