# Thoughts And Prayers on The No Agenda Show

Thoughts And Prayers comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2015 to November 2020.

- **Chapters:** 5
- **Episodes:** 5
- **Discussed:** December 2015 – November 2020
- **Related topics:** [Gun Violence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-violence.md), [Social Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [App Store](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/app-store.md), [Beto O'rourke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beto-o-rourke.md), [Censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [Fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [Florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), [Groupthink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/groupthink.md)

## Chapters 1–5 of 5

### Facebook Support Groups and COVID Groupthink Enforcement

- **Episode:** [1297: Going Bananas](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1297-going-bananas.md)
- **Published:** 2020-11-26
- **Time:** 50:49–52:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1297-going-bananas/chapter/facebook-support-groups-and-covid-groupthink-enforcement.md

A producer reports on the toxic environment of local Facebook COVID support groups, where "mean cheerleader" administrators delete comments that deviate from the groupthink. Members are reportedly forced to apologize for using the wrong emojis on posts to avoid being banned.

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### Beto O'Rourke, Gun Violence Rhetoric Controversy

- **Episode:** [1169: Hockeystick Hoax](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1169-hockeystick-hoax.md)
- **Published:** 2019-09-05
- **Time:** 6:42–9:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1169-hockeystick-hoax/chapter/beto-o-rourke-gun-violence-rhetoric-controversy.md

Beto O'Rourke faced criticism for using profanity during a CNN interview while discussing the epidemic of gun violence in America. The discussion centers on the political divide regarding "thoughts and prayers" versus legislative action. O'Rourke advocates for universal background checks and criticizes the frequency of mass shootings, which are defined as incidents where three or more people are hit by gunfire.

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### Thoughts and Prayers Meme, Religious Vigils, Mental Health Lists

- **Episode:** [1009: Best Codpiece](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1009-best-codpiece.md)
- **Published:** 2018-02-19
- **Time:** 1:40:00–1:41:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1009-best-codpiece/chapter/thoughts-and-prayers-meme-religious-vigils-mental-health-lists.md

The "thoughts and prayers" phrase has become a target of online mockery and memes following the Parkland shooting. However, the hosts point out the hypocrisy of the media criticizing the phrase while simultaneously broadcasting religious vigils and prayer circles in Florida. They also discuss the dangers of creating "mental health lists" for gun ownership, which could lead to a system similar to sex offender registries.

Keywords: [thoughts and prayers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thoughts-and-prayers.md), [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), [vigils](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vigils.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), gun registry

### Thoughts and Prayers App, Satirical Commercial

- **Episode:** [864: Putin Popularity Poll](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/864-putin-popularity-poll.md)
- **Published:** 2016-09-29
- **Time:** 2:53:25–2:55:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/864-putin-popularity-poll/chapter/thoughts-and-prayers-app-satirical-commercial.md

A satirical commercial for "TP: The Thoughts & Prayers App" mocks the performative nature of social media reactions to tragic events. The parody features a "Premium" tier that boosts posts to the top of feeds and automatically likes content, highlighting the ego-driven nature of modern digital mourning.

Keywords: [thoughts and prayers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thoughts-and-prayers.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [satire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satire.md), [app store](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/app-store.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md)

### Andy Parker and the Politics of Thoughts and Prayers

- **Episode:** [779: Peak Coffee](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee.md)
- **Published:** 2015-12-06
- **Time:** 26:41–30:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/chapter/andy-parker-and-the-politics-of-thoughts-and-prayers.md

Andy Parker, father of slain journalist Allison Parker, appears in media segments criticizing the use of "thoughts and prayers" by politicians. He labels the obstruction of gun legislation by congressmen like Bob Goodlatte and Mike McCaul as "treasonous." The hosts discuss the shift from religious prayer to secular phrases like "love and light" in social media culture.

Keywords: andy parker, allison parker, [gun violence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-violence.md), [thoughts and prayers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thoughts-and-prayers.md), [treason](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/treason.md)

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