Topic: 2012 Election

2012 Election comes up in 3 chapters across 2 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from August 2012 to October 2012.

August 2012 October 2012

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THC 33: Judge Jim Gray | Libertarian Nominee for Vice President 2012
• 1:43 - 3:04

THC 33: Judge Jim Gray | Libertarian Nominee for Vice President 2012

Judge Jim Gray, Libertarian Vice Presidential Nominee Introduction

Former Superior Court Judge Jim Gray joins the program as the Libertarian Party's vice presidential nominee for the 2012 election. Gray asserts that he and Governor Gary Johnson possess more combined administrative experience than Mitt Romney and Barack Obama. He frames the Libertarian ticket as the only viable third choice for voters disillusioned by the corporate media's narrative.

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THC 33: Judge Jim Gray | Libertarian Nominee for Vice President 2012
• 42:32 - 48:36

THC 33: Judge Jim Gray | Libertarian Nominee for Vice President 2012

Thomas Jefferson, Podcast Recommendations and Underachiever Outro

Judge Jim Gray concludes the interview by quoting Thomas Jefferson on the necessity of a revolution every generation to protect democracy. Greg Carlewood encourages the Libertarian ticket to reach out to popular podcasters like Joe Rogan and Duncan Trussell to bypass the media blackout. The episode closes with the track "Underachiever" by the band The High Cell.

THC 28: Philip Coppens | The Ancient Alien Question
• 37:24 - 41:35

THC 28: Philip Coppens | The Ancient Alien Question

Obama Administration, Political Disillusionment

The conversation shifts to political disillusionment with President Barack Obama, noting his failure to close Guantanamo Bay or end foreign wars despite his campaign promises. Philip Coppens suggests that Obama was likely a well-intentioned man who was "turned" or overwhelmed by the civil service and security briefings on his first day in office. They reference a Bill Hicks routine about presidents being shown a secret video of the Kennedy assassination to ensure compliance.

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