# Long Gun

> A breakdown of the San Bernardino media narrative reveals tactical shifts in gun control rhetoric as global leaders gather in Paris to link climate change to international terrorism.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 778
- **Published:** 2015-12-03
- **Length:** 3h 1m
- **Topics:** [San Bernardino](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-bernardino.md), Long Gun, [COP21](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cop21.md), [Jeh Johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeh-johnson.md), ISIS Oil, [Cry Bullies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cry-bullies.md), Pootler
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun

## About this episode

President Obama and Speaker Paul Ryan clash over the legislative response to the San Bernardino shooting as the White House pushes for federal gun safety laws. While Obama advocates for closing the no-fly list loophole on the CBS Morning Show, Ryan defends Second Amendment due process and shifts the focus toward mental health reform. The media deconstruction highlights a shift in terminology from rifles to long guns and the emergence of the terror mash-up narrative used by CNN criminologists to explain the motives of Saeed Farooq.

International tensions escalate as the Russian Defense Ministry releases satellite imagery alleging that Turkish President Erdogan and his son Bilal are complicit in ISIS oil smuggling. In response, the State Department and spokesperson Mark Toner deny Turkish involvement while the British Parliament authorizes immediate airstrikes in Syria using Tornado jets. Domestically, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson faces scrutiny after reports reveal his family accepted $170,000 in luxury gifts from Qatari officials, including Rolex watches and Cartier jewelry, to avoid diplomatic embarrassment.

Bill Nye The Science Guy claims climate change caused the Syrian civil war during the COP21 summit in Paris, a theory mocked alongside Obama's imagery of fish swimming in the streets of Miami. The episode features a breakdown of the daughter meme in news broadcasts and a knighting ceremony for Sir Trevor Baxter as the new Baron of Antarctica. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak define the official No Agenda dictionary source while analyzing the rise of cry bullies at Lewis & Clark College.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/transcript.md.

### 1. No Agenda Episode 778 Introduction and Satanic Message Trigger Warning (0:00–2:36)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open Episode 778 of the No Agenda podcast from Austin, Texas, and Northern Silicon Valley. The hosts discuss local weather discrepancies before issuing a satirical "podcast content trigger warning" regarding a supposed satanic message. A backmasked audio clip is played as a joke to mock media warnings and listener discretion notices.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [austin texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin-texas.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [gitmo nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md), [media assassination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-assassination.md), satanic message

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/1.md)

### 2. San Bernardino Shooting Media Deconstruction and Terrorism Labeling (2:36–5:59)

The hosts analyze the media coverage of the San Bernardino shooting, contrasting it with the recent Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood shooting. They observe that while the Colorado event was immediately linked to Republican rhetoric and "baby parts" claims, the San Bernardino incident faces media hesitation regarding the label of terrorism. The discussion focuses on how news outlets like the BBC and CNN use these events to push for gun control legislation.

Keywords: san bernandino, [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [colorado springs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado-springs.md), [planned parenthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/planned-parenthood.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/2.md)

### 3. CAIR Press Conference and Obama's Manchurian Candidate Rhetoric (6:00–9:28)

Adam Curry posits that the San Bernardino shooting may have been a radicalized cell operation that went "off-script" following a workplace dispute. He highlights a press conference held by the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) featuring Saeed Farooq's brother-in-law as a red flag for damage control. The hosts also review a clip of President Obama discussing the infiltration of "disaffected individuals" through social media, likening the rhetoric to the Manchurian Candidate.

Keywords: saeed farooq, [cair](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cair.md), council on american islamic relations, [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [manchurian candidate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/manchurian-candidate.md), [radicalization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radicalization.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/3.md)

### 4. President Obama Interview on CBS Morning Show Regarding Gun Safety (9:29–13:39)

President Obama participates in a pre-scheduled interview with Nora O'Donnell on the CBS Morning Show while the San Bernardino shooting is in progress. Obama emphasizes a pattern of mass shootings unique to the United States and advocates for "common sense gun safety laws" and stronger background checks. He specifically argues for closing a loophole that allows individuals on the federal no-fly list to purchase firearms legally.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [nora o'donnell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nora-o-donnell.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [charlie rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlie-rose.md), [no-fly list](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-fly-list.md), gun safety laws, [background checks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/background-checks.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/4.md)

### 5. Charlie Rose and Paul Ryan Debate on Due Process and Mental Health (13:40–18:36)

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan appears on CBS to discuss the legislative response to mass shootings with Charlie Rose and Gayle King. Ryan defends the Second Amendment and due process, arguing that the no-fly list is an arbitrary tool that lacks constitutional protections for citizens. He shifts the focus toward mental health legislation as the primary solution to preventing future attacks rather than immediate gun restrictions.

Keywords: [charlie rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlie-rose.md), [paul ryan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-ryan.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [no-fly list](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-fly-list.md), [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [due process](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/due-process.md), mental health legislation

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/5.md)

### 6. Gayle King and ShootingTracker.com Statistics Discussion (18:36–20:55)

Gayle King confronts Paul Ryan with statistics from ShootingTracker.com, claiming there have been 354 mass shootings in the U.S. since January. The hosts deconstruct this exchange, questioning the definition of a "mass shooting" and the validity of the frequency metrics used by the media. They suggest the numbers are being manipulated to create a sense of urgency for gun legislation.

Keywords: [gayle king](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gayle-king.md), [paul ryan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-ryan.md), shootingtracker.com, mass shooting statistics, gun control advocacy

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/6.md)

### 7. NBC News Coverage and the "Nightmare" Narrative (20:55–23:07)

NBC's Pete Williams and Matt Lauer discuss the background of Saeed Farooq, including his recent religious pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. Lauer frames the event as a "nightmare" scenario of a radicalized individual blending into society. The hosts mock the media's use of fear-based language and the careful avoidance of the term "jihadist" during the early stages of the investigation.

Keywords: pete williams, [matt lauer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-lauer.md), [nbc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-news.md), saeed farooq, [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [hajj](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hajj.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/7.md)

### 8. CNN Criminologist Analysis and the "Terror Mash-up" Concept (23:08–25:20)

Criminologist Casey Jordan appears on CNN to suggest the San Bernardino shooting was an "amalgam" or "mash-up" of a workplace dispute and terrorism. She argues the motive was "intrinsic" and personal, suggesting the shooter was looking for an excuse to use his weapons. The hosts ridicule the term "terror mash-up" as a new media buzzword used to bridge conflicting narratives.

Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), casey jordan, terror mash-up, disgruntled employee, intrinsic motivation

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/8.md)

### 9. Police Tactics and the Use of Lethal Force Over Capture (25:21–28:03)

The hosts discuss why law enforcement often kills suspects rather than capturing them, drawing parallels to military drone strikes. They argue that the modern judicial system and the threat of lawsuits incentivize police to use lethal force to avoid long, expensive trials and legal liability. They also comment on the "optics" of the military-grade equipment used by local police during the San Bernardino response.

Keywords: [drone strikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drone-strikes.md), [law enforcement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/law-enforcement.md), [judicial system](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/judicial-system.md), bearcat, tactical units

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Coincidental Training Exercises and Active Shooter Drills (28:03–31:35)

Media reports reveal that a SWAT team training exercise was taking place nearby when the San Bernardino shooting began, allowing for a rapid response. A witness interviewed on CNN confirms that her workplace had recently undergone "active shooter training." The hosts express skepticism regarding the frequency of these coincidences in high-profile shooting events.

Keywords: swat training, [san bernardino](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-bernardino.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), active shooter training, fire drills

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/10.md)

### 11. Local Media Interviews and the "Brain Disorder" Witness (31:35–34:11)

The hosts review chaotic local news footage from San Bernardino, including an interview with a witness named Paul who mentions having a "brain disorder." They also note a man wearing a Freemason hat appearing in the background of several news reports, which sparked discussion on the No Agenda subreddit.

Keywords: [local news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/local-news.md), [san bernardino](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-bernardino.md), [freemasonry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freemasonry.md), paul, brain disorder

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/11.md)

### 12. The "Daughter Meme" in Gun Control Propaganda (34:11–38:22)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak identify what they call the "daughter meme," noting the high volume of media interviews featuring fathers texting their daughters inside the building. They argue this is a calculated emotional appeal designed to frighten men into supporting gun control. They also discuss the "pray for us" text messages that appeared across multiple news outlets as a recurring narrative element.

Keywords: [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), daughter meme, [media narratives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-narratives.md), [emotional appeal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emotional-appeal.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Police Scanner Broadcasting and Military Presence Observations (38:22–42:38)

The hosts criticize the media's new practice of broadcasting live, unencrypted police scanner audio during active manhunts. They note discrepancies between scanner reports of IEDs and what was shown on CNN. Additionally, they highlight a news clip where a reporter accidentally refers to police officers as "soldiers" before correcting himself, pointing to the increasing militarization of domestic law enforcement.

Keywords: [police scanner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-scanner.md), [shepard smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shepard-smith.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [department of defense](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-defense.md), bearcat, military tactics

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/13.md)

### 14. Witness Discrepancies and Propaganda Analysis (42:40–45:07)

The hosts analyze witness statements from the San Bernardino shooting, noting that many people interviewed claimed to know the number of casualties despite not seeing or hearing the actual gunfire. They characterize the emotional interviews with "crying dads" as "outrageous propaganda" intended to drive a specific political agenda.

Keywords: [witness testimony](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/witness-testimony.md), [san bernardino](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-bernardino.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [media deconstruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-deconstruction.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Hospital Lockdown and Missing Victim Discrepancies (45:08–48:15)

The hosts examine reports from Loma Linda University Medical Center and Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. They point out inconsistencies in the reported number of victims and the lack of visible activity at triage sites. A witness report of victims being kept "in the shadows" behind curtains leads the hosts to compare the event's media management to the Sandy Hook shooting.

Keywords: loma linda hospital, arrowhead regional medical center, [triage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/triage.md), [sandy hook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sandy-hook.md), victim counts

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Catherine Herridge and the "Carbon Copy" Response (48:15–52:06)

Fox News intelligence correspondent Catherine Herridge describes the Washington response to the San Bernardino shooting as a "carbon copy" of the Colorado Springs incident. She details the involvement of White House advisor Lisa Monaco and the staging of FBI and ATF units. The hosts discuss the prevalence of surveillance cameras in the area and the involvement of federal intelligence agencies.

Keywords: [catherine herridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catherine-herridge.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [lisa monaco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lisa-monaco.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [atf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atf.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/16.md)

### 17. Jeh Johnson and Qatari Government Gifts Scandal (52:06–54:02)

A report from Doha News reveals that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson and his family accepted approximately $170,000 in gifts from Qatari officials. The gifts included a Cartier platinum bracelet, a Rolex watch, and gold necklaces for his wife and daughter. The disclosure claims the gifts were accepted to "avoid embarrassment" to the donor and the U.S. government.

Keywords: [jeh johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeh-johnson.md), [qatar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qatar.md), [cartier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cartier.md), [rolex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rolex.md), [department of homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-homeland-security.md), [bribery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bribery.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Eagles of Death Metal and the San Bernardino Connection (54:02–56:37)

The hosts explore a potential "clue" involving the band Eagles of Death Metal, who were performing during the Paris Bataclan attack. The band has a song titled "San Bernardino Sunburn," which mentions San Bernardino, Amarillo, and Dallas. The hosts discuss this in the context of "predictive programming" and the New World Order leaving markers in popular culture.

Keywords: [eagles of death metal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eagles-of-death-metal.md), [paris attacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris-attacks.md), [san bernardino](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-bernardino.md), [matrix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matrix.md), [9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), [predictive programming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/predictive-programming.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/18.md)

### 19. No Agenda Producer Donations and Knighting Ceremony (56:38–1:13:09)

The hosts conduct their bi-weekly donation segment, thanking executive and associate executive producers for supporting the "value for value" model. They credit Ponol Geek for the episode's artwork and read letters from donors including Sir K-Town, Jan LeClerc, and John F. Bell. A provisional barony of Antarctica is granted to Sir Trevor Baxter, and the hosts remind listeners to check their recurring subscriptions.

Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [barony](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barony.md), [antarctica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antarctica.md), ponol geek, [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/19.md)

### 20. Rebuttal of Body Removal Reports and "Long Gun" Terminology (1:13:11–1:17:11)

The hosts review a CBS report by Scott Pelly to address conflicting information about when bodies were removed from the San Bernardino scene. They also deconstruct the media's sudden use of the term "long guns" instead of "rifles." They argue that "long gun" is a tactical linguistic choice used to broaden the "gun" category for legislative purposes, similar to the terminology used after Sandy Hook.

Keywords: [scott pelly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-pelly.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), long guns, [m16](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/m16.md), [ak-47](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ak-47.md), [sandy hook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sandy-hook.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Planned Parenthood Shooting and the "Baby Parts" Narrative (1:17:12–1:22:34)

The discussion shifts to the Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood shooting. The hosts examine how Planned Parenthood CEO Cecile Richards and local CEO Vicki Cowart immediately labeled the event "domestic terrorism." They focus on the unconfirmed claim that the shooter mentioned "no more baby parts," which was used to link the attack to Republican political rhetoric.

Keywords: [planned parenthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/planned-parenthood.md), [colorado springs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado-springs.md), [cecile richards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cecile-richards.md), vicki cowart, [domestic terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domestic-terrorism.md), baby parts

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Anderson Cooper and the Definition of Rhetoric (1:22:34–1:26:37)

The hosts critique Anderson Cooper's reporting on the Planned Parenthood shooter's alleged anti-government views. They engage in a lengthy discussion on the definition of "rhetoric," noting how the modern usage has shifted from "effective oratory" to "bombast and exaggeration." They decide to use Dictionary.com as the official No Agenda source for word definitions moving forward.

Keywords: [anderson cooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anderson-cooper.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [rhetoric](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rhetoric.md), [dictionary.com](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dictionary-com.md), [merriam-webster](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/merriam-webster.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/22.md)

### 23. Larry Wilmore and the Media's "Kool-Aid" Narrative (1:26:40–1:29:27)

A clip from Larry Wilmore's Comedy Central show is played, where he mocks Fox News and the GOP for their coverage of Planned Parenthood. Wilmore uses "Occam's Razor" to argue that the shooter was motivated by right-wing "demonization" of the organization. The hosts counter that the simplest explanation is that the shooter was mentally unstable, rather than politically motivated.

Keywords: [larry wilmore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-wilmore.md), [comedy central](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comedy-central.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [gop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gop.md), [occam's razor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/occam-s-razor.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/23.md)

### 24. Ruth Marcus and the "Inflammatory Rhetoric" Argument (1:29:27–1:33:00)

Washington Post columnist Ruth Marcus argues that Republican candidates created an "inflamed environment" that led to the Planned Parenthood shooting. The hosts criticize her for blaming political speech for the actions of a deranged individual. They characterize her argument as a "shut up, slave" moment intended to silence opposition to Planned Parenthood.

Keywords: [ruth marcus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ruth-marcus.md), [washington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md), [planned parenthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/planned-parenthood.md), inflammatory rhetoric, [free speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-speech.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/24.md)

### 25. President Obama and Carly Fiorina on Mass Shootings (1:33:00–1:35:54)

The hosts review President Obama's claim that mass shootings "don't happen in other countries," pointing to recent attacks in France and Norway as counter-evidence. They also revisit Carly Fiorina's comments during a GOP debate regarding fetal tissue harvesting, which the media has labeled as "inflamed rhetoric" following the Colorado shooting.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [carly fiorina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carly-fiorina.md), [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [fetal tissue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fetal-tissue.md), [gop debate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gop-debate.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/25.md)

### 26. Cecile Richards Interview with Andrea Mitchell on MSNBC (1:35:54–1:39:58)

MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell interviews Cecile Richards in a segment the hosts describe as non-adversarial. Richards claims that the political climate is "toxic" and that Planned Parenthood has been fully exonerated of wrongdoing by Congress. The hosts note that Planned Parenthood changed its policy regarding reimbursement for fetal tissue donation following the controversy, a detail often omitted in news reports.

Keywords: [cecile richards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cecile-richards.md), [andrea mitchell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrea-mitchell.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [fetal tissue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fetal-tissue.md), defunding planned parenthood

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/26.md)

### 27. COP21 Climate Conference and Bill Nye's Terrorism Theory (1:39:59–1:44:21)

The COP21 climate summit begins at Le Bourget near Paris. Bill Nye "The Science Guy" appears on HuffPost Live to argue that climate change caused the Syrian civil war and subsequent terrorism due to water shortages and farm abandonment. The hosts mock this "reasonable" argument, pointing out that the Paris attackers were French nationals, not displaced Syrian farmers.

Keywords: [cop21](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cop21.md), [paris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris.md), [bill nye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-nye.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md), water shortage

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/27.md)

### 28. President Obama's "Global Consensus" on Climate Science (1:44:21–1:47:45)

President Obama speaks at the COP21 summit, claiming a "global consensus" on climate change. The hosts notice that the frequently cited "97% of scientists" figure has been inflated by Obama to "99.5%." They comment on the President's low energy and "defeated" demeanor during his address to world leaders.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [cop21](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cop21.md), [climate science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-science.md), global consensus, 99.5 percent

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/28.md)

### 29. The Economics of Carbon Pricing and the Global Carbon Budget (1:47:46–1:50:57)

The hosts analyze the financial implications of the "carbon budget," which aims to limit total emissions to 750 gigatons. They calculate that a proposed carbon price of $22 per ton could result in a $2.2 trillion global tax. They argue that "putting a price on carbon" is a fictional numbers game that will ultimately be passed on to consumers through higher energy costs.

Keywords: [carbon pricing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-pricing.md), [carbon budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-budget.md), gigatons, [co2](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/co2.md), [cap and trade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cap-and-trade.md), 2.2 trillion

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Maurice Strong's Death and Obama's "Market Failure" Theory (1:50:57–1:54:08)

Following the death of Maurice Strong, a key figure in the global environmental movement, President Obama describes climate change as a "market failure." He argues that the market has failed to price the "externalities" of carbon emissions. The hosts dispute this, questioning when the "science" became definitive enough to justify such a massive economic shift.

Keywords: [maurice strong](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maurice-strong.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), market failure, externalities, [carbon exchange](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-exchange.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Obama's "Fish in the Streets" Claim and Cap and Trade (1:54:10–1:59:47)

President Obama claims that in Miami, fish are "swimming through the middle of the streets" due to high-tide flooding. The hosts mock this imagery and Obama's defense of "cap and trade" as a conservative idea originally used by George H.W. Bush to combat acid rain. They argue that cap and trade is a shell game that doesn't actually reduce total carbon emissions.

Keywords: [miami](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miami.md), [flooding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flooding.md), [fish](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fish.md), [cap and trade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cap-and-trade.md), [acid rain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/acid-rain.md), [george h.w. bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-h-w-bush.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/31.md)

### 32. Gates Foundation Fossil Fuel Divestment Protest (1:59:48–2:02:36)

Climate activists in Seattle call for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to divest its $1.4 billion in fossil fuel holdings. Former Mayor Mike McGinn joins the protest, calling the foundation's investments "hypocritical." The hosts also discuss Obama's "Organizing for Action" group, which has launched a website to "call out climate change deniers."

Keywords: [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [melinda gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/melinda-gates.md), fossil fuel divestment, mike mcginn, organizing for action

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/32.md)

### 33. Bill McKibben and the "Rogue Industry" of Oil (2:02:36–2:08:14)

Bill McKibben and 350.org announce that global divestment commitments have reached $3.4 trillion. The hosts provide a counter-analysis, suggesting that divestment campaigns actually benefit major investors by suppressing stock prices and effectively doubling dividend yields. They mock the description of the oil industry as a "rogue industry," noting its essential role in pharmaceuticals and plastics.

Keywords: [bill mckibben](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-mckibben.md), [350.org](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/350-org.md), [divestment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/divestment.md), [oil industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-industry.md), [dividends](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dividends.md), [insider trading](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insider-trading.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/33.md)

### 34. University "Cry Bullies" and Lewis & Clark College Demands (2:08:19–2:12:40)

The hosts discuss the "cry bully" phenomenon at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon. Students issued a list of demands to President Barry Glassner, including a formal apology for his absence during a racial incident and an admission that the college was built on "stolen land." The hosts trace the controversy back to a private joke between two friends that was reported as a hate crime.

Keywords: lewis & clark college, [portland oregon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/portland-oregon.md), [black lives matter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-lives-matter.md), [cry bullies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cry-bullies.md), [student demands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/student-demands.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/34.md)

### 35. Oklahoma Wesleyan University President's Response to Narcissism (2:12:41–2:17:47)

Dr. Everett Piper, President of Oklahoma Wesleyan University, gains national attention for his response to a student who felt "victimized" by a sermon on love. Piper's letter tells students that the university is "not a daycare" and that feeling uncomfortable after a sermon is called a "conscience." He explicitly states that the school will not issue trigger warnings or coddle student narcissism.

Keywords: everett piper, oklahoma wesleyan university, [narcissism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/narcissism.md), [conscience](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conscience.md), [trigger warnings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trigger-warnings.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/35.md)

### 36. Facebook Narcissism and Matt Taibbi's "Clown Car" Article (2:17:48–2:19:27)

The hosts discuss the irony of people using Facebook—which they define as the epitome of narcissism—to call Donald Trump a narcissist. They reference a Matt Taibbi article in Rolling Stone that describes the GOP candidates as a "clown car," noting how "smart people" resort to name-calling in political discourse.

Keywords: [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [matt taibbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-taibbi.md), [rolling stone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rolling-stone.md), [narcissism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/narcissism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/36.md)

### 37. No Agenda Donation Segment and Knighting Ceremony (2:19:28–2:25:35)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak read a second list of donors, including Phillip Flick and Sir Bereslov Marinoff. They perform a knighting ceremony for John F. Bell (Knight of the DMV), Jamie Graham (Dame Jamie), and Josh Rieker (Sir Tassel). The hosts thank the "No Agenda Nation" for their continued financial support through the value-for-value model.

Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [black knight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-knight.md), [dmv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dmv.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Adam Curry Reads from a Stanford Professor's Facebook (2:25:35–2:31:08)

Adam Curry shares posts from a Stanford University professor's Facebook page to illustrate modern liberal "bigotry." The professor compares current America to 1930s Germany and shares a debunked study claiming non-religious children are more altruistic than religious ones. The hosts discuss the "ruination" of intellectual discourse by knee-jerk political tribalism.

Keywords: [stanford university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stanford-university.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [islamophobia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/islamophobia.md), altruism, [bigotry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bigotry.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/38.md)

### 39. Polling Rigging and Dialogue with a Stanford Professor (2:31:10–2:34:38)

Adam Curry recounts a Facebook dialogue with the Stanford professor regarding the validity of political polls. Curry argues that polls are funded by media organizations to "rig the audience" and generate advertising revenue for campaigns. The professor surprisingly agrees with this assessment, leading the hosts to joke that Curry is the "reasonable one" in the conversation.

Keywords: [nate silver](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nate-silver.md), [polling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/polling.md), media rigging, [stanford university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stanford-university.md), [advertising revenue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising-revenue.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/39.md)

### 40. Ashton Carter's War Strategy and the 65-Nation Coalition (2:34:39–2:37:47)

Defense Secretary Ashton Carter testifies before Congress about the war against ISIS (ISIL). The hosts question the existence of the "65-nation coalition" frequently cited by the Obama administration, noting that John Kerry is still "begging" for basic assistance like police training and ammunition. They mock the idea of "enablers" who provide band-aids instead of kinetic military action.

Keywords: [ashton carter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ashton-carter.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [isil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isil.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [iraq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq.md), [coalition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coalition.md), [john kerry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kerry.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/40.md)

### 41. The "Virtuous Cycle" of Intelligence and Winning the War (2:37:48–2:41:28)

Ashton Carter describes a "virtuous cycle" of intelligence gathering in Syria that will lead to more raids and momentum. The hosts analyze his use of the word "virtuous," suggesting it is a neuro-linguistic programming tactic to frame unilateral military action as moral. When asked if the U.S. is currently winning, Carter avoids a direct answer, stating only that "we will win."

Keywords: [ashton carter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ashton-carter.md), virtuous cycle, [neuro-linguistic programming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neuro-linguistic-programming.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intelligence.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/41.md)

### 42. Russia-Turkey Oil Smuggling Allegations and "Pootler" Memes (2:41:28–2:43:58)

The Russian Defense Ministry releases satellite imagery alleging that Turkey is involved in large-scale oil smuggling with ISIS. The claims specifically implicate President Erdogan's son, Bilal. The hosts also discuss the European media's use of the "Pootler" meme (a portmanteau of Putin and Hitler) to insult the Russian leader.

Keywords: [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [recep tayyip erdogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recep-tayyip-erdogan.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), oil smuggling, [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), pootler

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/42.md)

### 43. State Department Briefing on Turkish Border Smuggling (2:43:59–2:47:24)

During a State Department briefing, spokesperson Mark Toner is questioned by an RT reporter about the Russian satellite photos showing oil trucks crossing the Turkish border. Toner denies any Turkish government complicity in the smuggling, claiming the U.S. is working with Turkey to "seal the border." The hosts suggest the U.S. may be condoning the trade for geopolitical reasons.

Keywords: [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [mark toner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-toner.md), [rt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rt.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), oil smuggling, [satellite imagery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satellite-imagery.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/43.md)

### 44. George Soros Banned in Russia and British Bombing in Syria (2:47:25–2:49:18)

Russia officially bans George Soros and his Open Society Foundations under its "undesirables" law. Meanwhile, the British Parliament votes to authorize airstrikes in Syria, with four Tornado jets immediately taking off from Cyprus to conduct strikes. The hosts note the media's "plug" for high-precision Brimstone missiles during the reporting of the event.

Keywords: [george soros](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-soros.md), [open society foundations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-society-foundations.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [uk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uk.md), [david cameron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-cameron.md), brimstone missiles

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/44.md)

### 45. Congressman Michael McCaul and the "Foreign Fighter" Narrative (2:49:18–2:53:10)

Texas Congressman Michael McCaul, Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, claims the Paris attacks were carried out by "foreign fighters." The hosts correct this, noting the attackers were French nationals. McCaul uses the threat to advocate for increased funding for the FBI and Homeland Security in an upcoming appropriations bill.

Keywords: [michael mccaul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-mccaul.md), [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [paris attacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris-attacks.md), [foreign fighters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foreign-fighters.md), [visa waiver program](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/visa-waiver-program.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/45.md)

### 46. Adam Schiff on Airport Security and the Soda Can Bomb (2:53:11–2:56:33)

Congressman Adam Schiff discusses vulnerabilities in airport security, referencing the ISIS claim that a soda-can-sized bomb brought down a Russian passenger jet. He also mentions the retaking of Sinjar in Iraq, which the hosts analyze as a strategic move to control the oil transport route between Raqqa and Mosul.

Keywords: [adam schiff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-schiff.md), [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), russian plane crash, [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), sinjar, [mosul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mosul.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/46.md)

### 47. Show Outro and "Winning" Remix (2:56:34–3:01:36)

The hosts conclude the episode as rain begins to fall in Austin. They promise to return on Sunday for more media deconstruction. The show ends with a soundboard remix featuring clips of Ashton Carter saying "we will win," Charlie Sheen's "winning" catchphrase, and various "jobs" and "caliphate" drops.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [caliphate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/caliphate.md), winning, [jobs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jobs.md), [outro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/outro.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/47.md)

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