# Buffoonery

> Parliamentary insults fly as British MPs target Donald Trump, while rail industry warnings and a fracturing European Union signal a global economic and social realignment.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 792
- **Published:** 2016-01-22
- **Length:** 2h 54m
- **Topics:** Trump UK Ban, [BNSF Railway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bnsf-railway.md), Schengen Crisis, [Sarah Palin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarah-palin.md), Oscar Boycott, Iran Settlement, Sharia Bot
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery

## About this episode

The British Parliament formally debated a petition to ban Donald Trump from the United Kingdom, with MPs Jack Bromley and others labeling the candidate a wazzock and a buffoon. While Home Secretary Theresa May maintains the power to exclude individuals based on unacceptable behavior, the session highlighted a deep misunderstanding of the American constitutional system. The debate served as a backdrop for Trump’s rising momentum in the Iowa primaries, bolstered by a high-profile endorsement from Sarah Palin.

Economic indicators from BNSF Railway suggest a significant slowdown in the transportation sector, mirroring patterns observed before the 2008 financial crisis. Warren Buffett faces scrutiny over rail interests following the Keystone XL cancellation, while global coal markets shift as Australia underbids American suppliers in China. In Europe, European Council President Donald Tusk warns of a Schengen Agreement collapse within two months due to the migration crisis. Violent protests in Heesch and a proposed EU gasoline tax by Wolfgang Schäuble further signal a breakdown in pan-European cooperation as Saudi-funded Wahhabist mosques expand across the Balkans.

Hollywood faces its own internal strife as Jada Pinkett Smith and Al Sharpton lead an Oscar boycott, drawing sharp rebukes from Janet Hubert and Whoopi Goldberg. The program features creative musical remixes of Barack Obama discussing his college years, alongside a satirical proposal for Sharia Bot, an AI tool for religious compliance. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak analyze the intersection of global finance and political theater through the value-for-value lens.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/transcript.md.

### 1. Introduction, BNSF Railway Economic Indicators (0:00–1:21)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program from Austin, Texas and Northern California. An email from a BNSF Railway employee suggests that a slowdown in the transportation business is a leading indicator of an economic crash, mirroring patterns seen before the 2008 financial crisis.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [bnsf railway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bnsf-railway.md), [economic indicators](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-indicators.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Global Coal Markets, Warren Buffett, Train Spotting (1:21–5:44)

BNSF Railway is reportedly furloughing staff as low energy prices and a strong dollar hamper U.S. exports. Australia is currently underbidding American coal suppliers in the Chinese market, while Warren Buffett's transport interests are linked to the cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline. The hosts also discuss "foamers," a term used by railroad employees for train enthusiasts.

Keywords: [bnsf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bnsf.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [warren buffett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/warren-buffett.md), [keystone xl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keystone-xl.md), [foamers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foamers.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Producer Contributions, Barack Obama "Soot" Remixes (5:45–9:12)

The program highlights creative contributions from its audience, specifically focusing on musical remixes of Barack Obama discussing "sucking in soot" during his college years. One contributor, Sub7zero, is noted for providing updates and audio production from the outskirts of Damascus, Syria.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [damascus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/damascus.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), producer contributions, [jingles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jingles.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/3.md)

### 4. British Parliament Debate, Donald Trump Entry Ban (9:16–13:56)

The British Parliament debated a petition signed by nearly 600,000 people seeking to ban Donald Trump from the United Kingdom for alleged hate speech. Members of Parliament used the session to label Trump a "buffoon" and a "wazzock," while debating whether ridicule or a formal ban is the appropriate response to his rhetoric.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [british parliament](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/british-parliament.md), [hate speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hate-speech.md), [michael savage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-savage.md), wazzock

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/4.md)

### 5. UK Unacceptable Behavior Criteria, Trump Misogyny Allegations (13:56–19:15)

The UK Home Secretary, Theresa May, holds the power to exclude individuals based on "unacceptable behavior criteria," a standard previously applied to various bloggers and Michael Savage. During the parliamentary debate, speakers accused Donald Trump of being homophobic and racist, while misquoting his past exchanges with Megyn Kelly regarding his comments about Rosie O'Donnell.

Keywords: [theresa may](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/theresa-may.md), [home secretary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/home-secretary.md), [megan kelly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/megan-kelly.md), [rosie o'donnell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rosie-o-donnell.md), [hate speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hate-speech.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/5.md)

### 6. Twitter Verification, Adam Curry Trump Endorsement (19:15–22:53)

Adam Curry discusses his inclusion on a Wikipedia list of celebrities who have endorsed Donald Trump, appearing alongside figures like Ann Coulter. The hosts also touch upon the "unverified" status of certain right-wing Twitter users, characterizing the verification badge as a controversial mark of status within social media.

Keywords: [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [wikipedia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikipedia.md), [ann coulter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ann-coulter.md), [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [endorsement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/endorsement.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/6.md)

### 7. Jack Bromley, Global Warming, Border Walls (22:53–27:10)

MP Jack Bromley criticized Donald Trump in Parliament for his comments on global warming being a Chinese hoax and his remarks regarding John McCain's status as a war hero. The debate also touched on Trump's proposal for a southern border wall, which some MPs defended by noting the United Kingdom's own strict border controls outside the Schengen area.

Keywords: jack bromley, [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [john mccain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-mccain.md), [mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico.md), [border wall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-wall.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Sharia Law, Radicalization, UK Terrorism Threats (27:12–30:43)

Parliamentary discussions linked Trump's rhetoric to a rise in attacks against Muslims while addressing the "generational threat" of terrorism in Britain. The debate explored the idea that radicalization is driven by a sense of victimhood and the strategic efforts of groups in Raqqa to target vulnerable individuals.

Keywords: [sharia law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sharia-law.md), [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md), [raqqa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/raqqa.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [radicalization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radicalization.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/8.md)

### 9. ISIS Recruitment, Jihadi Tinder Concept (30:43–33:02)

Analysts examine the use of social media and blogs, such as those by "Bird of Jannah," as recruitment tools for ISIS that romanticize life in the caliphate. The hosts joke about the need for a "Jihadi Tinder" to match the modern "swipe left, swipe right" culture used in online extremist recruitment.

Keywords: [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [recruitment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recruitment.md), bird of jannah, [tinder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tinder.md), jihadis

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Scottish National Party, Saudi Arabia Christian Ban (33:02–37:35)

A Scottish MP argued that Trump's proposed policies would prevent Muslim members of the British Parliament from traveling to the United States. In response, other speakers noted the historical ban on Christians entering Mecca and Medina in Saudi Arabia, highlighting perceived double standards in international religious freedom.

Keywords: scottish national party, [mecca](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mecca.md), [medina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medina.md), [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [religious freedom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-freedom.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/10.md)

### 11. Theresa May, Exclusion Statistics, US Constitutional Balance (37:36–39:55)

Since 2010, Home Secretary Theresa May has excluded 84 individuals from the UK for hate speech. The hosts critique the British misunderstanding of the American political system, noting that the U.S. President is not a dictator and is subject to congressional and judicial checks and balances.

Keywords: [theresa may](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/theresa-may.md), [home office](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/home-office.md), exclusion, [checks and balances](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/checks-and-balances.md), [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/11.md)

### 12. British National Party, Free Speech, Nick Griffin (39:55–45:50)

A debate over the British National Party (BNP) and its former leader Nick Griffin serves as a case study for free speech. While Griffin's appearance on "Question Time" led to a temporary surge in membership, it ultimately resulted in the party's fragmentation and loss of official status, supporting the argument that open debate can neutralize fringe movements.

Keywords: bnp, nick griffin, [free speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-speech.md), [electoral commission](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electoral-commission.md), question time

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Intelligence Services, British Public Sentiment (45:51–47:32)

The hosts mock the rhetoric of British politicians regarding the role of secret intelligence in "protecting freedoms." They characterize the parliamentary debate as an insult to the American electorate and a sign of the "deplorable" state of political discourse in the United Kingdom.

Keywords: [intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intelligence.md), [gitmo nation east](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation-east.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [civil liberties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-liberties.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/13.md)

### 14. Sharia Bot, Artificial Intelligence Concept (47:33–49:35)

The hosts propose a satirical product called "Sharia Bot," an artificial intelligence tool designed to provide Sharia-compliant solutions for everyday problems, such as removing clothing stains. They discuss the potential for a database-driven app that applies religious law to various life scenarios.

Keywords: shariabot, [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [skip logic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skip-logic.md), product concept

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Schengen Agreement, European Migration Crisis, Donald Tusk (49:36–53:55)

Donald Tusk, President of the European Council, warned that the Schengen Agreement could collapse within two months if the migration crisis is not brought under control. The potential end of free movement poses a significant threat to the German economy, which relies heavily on open borders for transit and exports.

Keywords: [schengen agreement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/schengen-agreement.md), [donald tusk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-tusk.md), [migration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/migration.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Dutch Riots, Heesch Asylum Center (53:56–58:03)

Violent protests erupted in the Dutch town of Heesch over plans to build a new asylum center for 500 migrants. Residents expressed frustration over a lack of democratic input and concerns regarding the long-term impact on their community, citing the recent events in Cologne as a primary driver of their anxiety.

Keywords: [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), heesch, [riots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/riots.md), [asylum seekers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asylum-seekers.md), [cologne](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cologne.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/16.md)

### 17. EU Gasoline Tax, Austrian Migration Cap (58:03–1:00:19)

German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble proposed a European Union-wide tax on gasoline to fund the refugee crisis. Meanwhile, Austria announced a cap on the number of asylum seekers it will accept, signaling a breakdown in the pan-European approach to managing the influx of migrants.

Keywords: wolfgang schauble, [gasoline tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gasoline-tax.md), [austria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austria.md), [vienna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vienna.md), migration cap

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Cultural Clashes, Rotterdam Mayor, Migrant Aggression (1:00:20–1:03:19)

An anonymous report in Die Welt detailed the experiences of a female worker at a Hamburg asylum center who quit due to threats and a lack of respect from migrants. The hosts also discuss an anecdote involving the Muslim mayor of Rotterdam, suggesting that cultural differences regarding the treatment of women are creating friction in European cities.

Keywords: [die welt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/die-welt.md), [rotterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rotterdam.md), [morocco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/morocco.md), [cultural differences](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cultural-differences.md), [hamburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamburg.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Balkan Mosque Construction, Wahhabism, Saudi Influence (1:03:19–1:05:34)

Reports indicate that Qatar and Saudi Arabia are purchasing land and constructing hundreds of Wahhabist mosques in Macedonia and Kosovo. This encroachment is viewed as a strategic spread of radical ideology throughout the Balkans, funded by Saudi interests.

Keywords: [macedonia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/macedonia.md), [kosovo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kosovo.md), [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [wahhabism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wahhabism.md), [mosques](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mosques.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/19.md)

### 20. George Soros, Angela Merkel, Episode 792 Artwork (1:05:34–1:07:56)

George Soros characterized Angela Merkel as the leader of the free world following the Russian intervention in Ukraine, while warning that the EU is on the verge of collapse. The hosts also acknowledge the show's artwork for episode 792, featuring Ronald Reagan, provided by a listener known as 20 Watt Bulb.

Keywords: [george soros](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-soros.md), [angela merkel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/angela-merkel.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [ronald reagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ronald-reagan.md), episode 792

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Executive Producer Donations, Sir Blackballs, Sir Matt Hatter (1:07:57–1:12:41)

The hosts read significant donations from "Associate Executive Producers," including a "throng of threes" from Sir Blackballs of Twit. Sir Matt Hatter contributes while seeking "job karma" for upcoming employment offers, prompting the hosts to play various requested audio clips, including a segment on the addictiveness of Oreos.

Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [executive producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producers.md), sir blackballs, sir matt hatter, [oreos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oreos.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Value for Value, De-douching, Oil Price Predictions (1:12:42–1:16:04)

Donors from Louisiana, Saskatchewan, and California contribute to the show under the "value for value" model. One donor links his contribution to a prediction regarding the bottom of the oil market, while others receive "de-douching" and "karma" in exchange for their financial support.

Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [de-douching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-douching.md), [oil prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-prices.md), [saskatchewan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saskatchewan.md), [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/22.md)

### 23. John Overall, WP Plugins Podcast, Oscar Diversity (1:16:05–1:20:02)

John Overall of the "WP Plugins A to Z" podcast contributes from Victoria, BC, while promoting his own Kickstarter campaign. The hosts briefly touch upon the "Oscars So White" controversy, noting that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences does not disclose its full membership list.

Keywords: [john overall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-overall.md), [victoria bc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-bc.md), [kickstarter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kickstarter.md), [oscars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oscars.md), [diversity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diversity.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/23.md)

### 24. Jada Pinkett Smith, Oscar Boycott, Aunt Viv Response (1:20:03–1:25:55)

Actress Janet Hubert, known for her role as "Aunt Viv" on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, criticized Jada Pinkett Smith's call for a black actor boycott of the Oscars. Hubert argued that the boycott is a personal reaction to Will Smith not being nominated and that actors have more pressing financial concerns than award show politics.

Keywords: [jada pinkett smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jada-pinkett-smith.md), [spike lee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spike-lee.md), janet hubert, fresh prince, [oscars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oscars.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Michael Moore, Hollywood Segregation, Affirmative Action (1:25:57–1:30:02)

Michael Moore, a member of the Academy's Board of Governors, describes the film industry as "stunningly segregated" and dominated by white men. Moore advocates for affirmative action within Hollywood to address the lack of people of color in decision-making positions, comparing the industry's lack of diversity unfavorably to Detroit's General Motors.

Keywords: [michael moore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-moore.md), [hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md), [segregation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/segregation.md), [affirmative action](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affirmative-action.md), [chris hayes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-hayes.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/25.md)

### 26. Chris Hayes, Stacey Dash, BET Controversy (1:30:04–1:33:12)

The hosts mock MSNBC's Chris Hayes for his repetitive use of the word "right" during interviews. They also discuss Stacey Dash's controversial comments on Fox News, where she argued for the elimination of BET and Black History Month in the interest of true integration.

Keywords: [chris hayes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-hayes.md), stacey dash, [bet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bet.md), [black history month](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-history-month.md), [mark cantor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-cantor.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Al Sharpton, Stacey Dash Non-Sequitur, Blowfly Death (1:33:13–1:37:23)

Al Sharpton has joined the Oscar boycott movement, using the analogy that Hollywood is like the Rocky Mountains: "the higher you get, the whiter." The hosts critique Stacey Dash for a non-sequitur regarding President Obama's funding and the lack of black movie roles, and they note the passing of early hip-hop pioneer Blowfly.

Keywords: [al sharpton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-sharpton.md), stacey dash, blowfly, [hip hop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hip-hop.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Whoopi Goldberg, The View, Oscar Voting Complicity (1:37:24–1:43:15)

Whoopi Goldberg defended the Oscars on "The View," arguing that the conversation about diversity should happen year-round rather than just during award season. As a member of the Academy, Goldberg is described by the hosts as "complicit" in the system she is criticizing, while she also defends host Chris Rock against boycott calls.

Keywords: [whoopi goldberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whoopi-goldberg.md), [the view](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-view.md), [abc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc.md), [oscars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oscars.md), [chris rock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-rock.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Hollywood Economics, Chinese Movie Market, Diversity (1:43:16–1:47:29)

The hosts discuss the economic realities of Hollywood, suggesting that the lack of diverse casting is driven by international market preferences, particularly in China and Europe. They argue that if "black movies" were consistently profitable on a global scale, the industry would produce more of them regardless of racial bias.

Keywords: [hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [economics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economics.md), [racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racism.md), [bollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bollywood.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Sarah Palin, Donald Trump Endorsement, Misogyny (1:47:30–1:52:33)

Sarah Palin's endorsement of Donald Trump has sparked a wave of media criticism and social media vitriol. The hosts highlight the "jingoistic" reporting from Democracy Now! and the intense misogyny directed at Palin from female commenters on Facebook, despite her significant political influence in states like Iowa.

Keywords: [sarah palin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarah-palin.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [democracy now](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy-now.md), [misogyny](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/misogyny.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Iowa Primaries, Sarah Palin Surrogate Role (1:52:35–1:57:00)

In Iowa, Sarah Palin is serving as a high-profile surrogate for Donald Trump, appealing to a specific demographic that Ted Cruz also sought to win over. The hosts compare the media's fixation on Palin's voice to the "Howard Dean scream," suggesting that the establishment consistently underestimates her appeal to flyover state voters.

Keywords: [iowa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iowa.md), [sarah palin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarah-palin.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [ted cruz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-cruz.md), [howard dean](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-dean.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/31.md)

### 32. Omarosa Manigault, Chris Matthews Interview, Trump Surrogates (1:57:00–1:59:56)

Omarosa Manigault, a Trump surrogate and Howard University faculty member, clashed with MSNBC's Chris Matthews over hypothetical questions about Sarah Palin's qualifications for the vice presidency. The hosts criticize Matthews for hounding Manigault with irrelevant questions rather than focusing on her role in the campaign.

Keywords: [omarosa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omarosa.md), [chris matthews](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-matthews.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), surrogates, [howard university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-university.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/32.md)

### 33. Ted Cruz, New York Values, Goldman Sachs Loans (1:59:57–2:04:30)

Ted Cruz is facing criticism for failing to disclose million-dollar bank loans from Goldman Sachs used to fund his Senate race. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is using Cruz's "New York values" rhetoric against him, highlighting Trump's own lifelong connection to the city while campaigning in Iowa.

Keywords: [ted cruz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-cruz.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [new york values](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-values.md), [rush limbaugh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rush-limbaugh.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Rick Wilson, Trump Voter Insults, Sarah Palin Rhetoric (2:04:30–2:08:18)

Republican consultant Rick Wilson sparked controversy on MSNBC by insulting Donald Trump's supporters, characterizing them as "childless single men who masturbate to anime." The hosts discuss the disconnect between the GOP establishment and the actual voter base, while noting Sarah Palin's unique "poetry slam" style of political speech.

Keywords: [rick wilson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rick-wilson.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [anime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anime.md), [trump voters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump-voters.md), [sarah palin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarah-palin.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/34.md)

### 35. Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Goldman Sachs Bribes (2:08:19–2:11:44)

Bernie Sanders has taken a significant lead over Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire polls, attacking her ties to Wall Street. Clinton's tax returns reveal she received over $600,000 in speaking fees from Goldman Sachs in a single year, which the hosts characterize as "out-and-out bribes" that undermine her credibility on income inequality.

Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [speaking fees](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/speaking-fees.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/35.md)

### 36. Elizabeth Warren, Hillary Clinton Health, Running Mate Speculation (2:11:45–2:15:38)

Speculation regarding Elizabeth Warren as a potential running mate for Hillary Clinton is dismissed by the hosts, who argue the Democratic Party would not support an all-female ticket. They also discuss rumors regarding Clinton's health, including claims of migraines and past medical issues, as a factor in the primary race.

Keywords: [elizabeth warren](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elizabeth-warren.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health.md), running mate, [democratic party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-party.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/36.md)

### 37. Michigan Meetup, Birthday Calls, Anniversary Donations (2:15:39–2:19:21)

The hosts acknowledge a successful listener meetup in Michigan and process a series of donations for birthdays and anniversaries. They discuss the "de-douching" of a listener named Carrie and provide "job karma" for a dude named Ben who was recently laid off.

Keywords: [michigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michigan.md), [meetup.com](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetup-com.md), [birthdays](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthdays.md), [anniversaries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anniversaries.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Oil Price Bottom, PayPal Recurring Donations, Donor List (2:19:21–2:23:57)

Listeners are setting up recurring donations to match predictions for the bottom of the WTI crude oil price, currently hovering around $27. The hosts explain the new PayPal structure for monthly contributions and read a list of $50 donors from the UK, Australia, and across the United States.

Keywords: [oil prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-prices.md), wti crude, [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), palm harbor

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/38.md)

### 39. Shell Gift Cards, Stock Market Correction, Gas Prices (2:24:00–2:28:07)

The hosts thank a donor for a $50 Shell gift card and discuss the current stock market correction. They argue that low oil prices provide a "huge opportunity" for the average American, potentially saving households hundreds of dollars a month in transportation and goods costs.

Keywords: [shell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shell.md), [gift cards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gift-cards.md), [stock market](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stock-market.md), [gasoline prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gasoline-prices.md), [transportation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transportation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/39.md)

### 40. Iran Settlement, 1.7 Billion Dollar Payment, Josh Earnest (2:28:08–2:31:18)

White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest defended a $1.7 billion payment to Iran, coinciding with the release of American prisoners. While critics like Paul Ryan labeled it a "ransom," the administration maintains it was a settlement of a long-standing financial claim at The Hague Tribunal involving a 1979 weapons trust fund.

Keywords: [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [josh earnest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/josh-earnest.md), [paul ryan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-ryan.md), [the hague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-hague.md), [settlement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/settlement.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/40.md)

### 41. Hague Tribunal History, Leibovitch v Kerry, Iranian Assets (2:31:20–2:35:44)

The $1.7 billion payment to Iran stems from a 1979 escrow account for weapons that were never delivered following the hostage crisis. The settlement was delayed for decades by class-action lawsuits, such as Leibovitch v. Kerry, brought by victims of Iranian-sponsored terrorism seeking to claim frozen Iranian assets.

Keywords: [the hague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-hague.md), [1979](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1979.md), [hostages](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hostages.md), [class action](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/class-action.md), [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/41.md)

### 42. Persian Gulf Boat Incident, Navy Passports, Victoria Nuland (2:35:46–2:38:51)

Questions remain regarding the capture of U.S. Navy sailors in the Persian Gulf, specifically reports that the sailors were carrying passports, which is atypical for active-duty personnel on such vessels. The hosts also note the arrival of Victoria Nuland in Moldova, which was immediately followed by anti-government riots.

Keywords: [persian gulf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/persian-gulf.md), [navy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/navy.md), [passports](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/passports.md), [victoria nuland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-nuland.md), [moldova](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moldova.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/42.md)

### 43. Sergey Lavrov, Victoria Nuland, Koch Brothers History (2:38:52–2:43:14)

A video from a diplomatic conference shows Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov pointedly snubbing Victoria Nuland. The hosts also deconstruct a "Democracy Now!" report on the Koch brothers, which attempted to link the family's history to Nazi Germany and Stalin's Soviet Union through their father's engineering projects.

Keywords: [sergey lavrov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sergey-lavrov.md), [victoria nuland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-nuland.md), [koch brothers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/koch-brothers.md), [adolf hitler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adolf-hitler.md), [stalin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stalin.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/43.md)

### 44. Koch Industries Rebuttal, IBM Nazi Links, Third Reich (2:43:15–2:46:36)

Koch Industries issued a rebuttal to claims that their founder, Fred Koch, was a Nazi sympathizer, noting that his firm worked on hundreds of international projects, including one refinery in Hamburg years before the war. The hosts point out that many iconic U.S. companies, including IBM and Ford, had much deeper ties to the Third Reich during that era.

Keywords: [koch industries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/koch-industries.md), [ibm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ibm.md), [third reich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/third-reich.md), [hamburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamburg.md), [engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/engineering.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/44.md)

### 45. IRS Phone Scams, India Call Centers, Public Service (2:46:36–2:49:56)

A widespread phone scam involving individuals posing as IRS agents has defrauded victims of over $26 million. The Treasury Department warns that the real IRS always initiates contact via mail and never threatens immediate arrest over the phone, noting that many of these fraudulent calls originate from call centers in India.

Keywords: [irs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irs.md), [scams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scams.md), [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [treasury department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/treasury-department.md), [fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fraud.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/45.md)

### 46. Outro, Sucking in Soot Remix, Sign-off (2:49:57–2:54:07)

The program concludes with a musical montage featuring remixes of Barack Obama and various clips from the episode's discussions. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak sign off, reminding listeners of the upcoming Sunday show and the value-for-value model.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [soot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soot.md), [remix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/remix.md), [sign-off](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sign-off.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/46.md)

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