GDP growth spikes, UFO hearings explode
The David Pakman Show - July 27, 2023
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Mitch McConnell medical event, inexplicably freezes while speaking
During a press conference yesterday, Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell experienced an apparent medical event that raised concerns about the health of those in power. McConnell froze and stopped talking for about 30 seconds, with one eye seemingly drifting upwards, leading some to speculate it could be a stroke or seizure. Later in the day, McConnell was asked by reporters what happened and he shrugged off the incident saying he was “fine.” This situation highlights a double standard in right-wing media since it’s predictable how pundits would react if the same had happened to President Joe Biden. CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta suggested it was a neurological event that warranted medical attention, especially since McConnell had reportedly suffered a concussion from a fall at an airport before this incident. While acknowledging McConnell's health as the top priority, the situation also raises broader discussions about the age and fitness of individuals in influential positions and the need for younger representation.
Absolutely SHOCKING UFO Congressional hearings
During a recent congressional hearing about UFOs, former US intelligence official David Grusch made extraordinary claims about the government possessing non-human bodies of intelligent extraterrestrial lifeforms, but he presented no concrete evidence to support the assertions he was making. Other witnesses also recounted alleged encounters with UFOs, but the overall evidence remained lacking, leaving many skeptical about the veracity of the presented narratives. While acknowledging the statistical likelihood of extraterrestrial life in the vast universe, the need for credible evidence, such as corroborated eyewitness testimonies, high-quality visual evidence, radar data, and physical proof, is needed to suggest proof of visits by alien lifeforms. The absence of such evidence in these hearings points to the matter being inconclusive at this point in time. As the debates continue, the question of whether these sightings and encounters could be attributed to technological advancements or mere coincidence remains a subject of ongoing interest and scrutiny among researchers and the general public.
From yesterday’s show:
WOW: Trump's possible Georgia criminal charges (incredibly serious)
The Guardian has reported exclusively on the possibility of criminal charges against former President Donald Trump in Georgia. The Fulton County District Attorney, Fani Willis, is investigating Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election results in the state and has identified potential serious charges, including criminal solicitation to commit election fraud and conspiracy to commit election fraud. Prosecutors are expected to present these potential charges to a grand jury in August. The investigation involves efforts to pressure officials to change election results and allegedly includes Trump's inner circle and other individuals. Legal experts believe these charges could be the most serious Trump has faced, and while prison time may not be likely, the impact on Trump's psychological state and the effect on the presidential race could be significant. The timing suggests decisions on the charges could be made in the coming weeks, making it understandable that Trump is freaking out over the likelihood of getting arrested again.
From yesterday’s show:
Republicans building plan to impeach Joe Biden (for what?)
There is a building plan among Republicans to impeach President Joe Biden, even though he hasn’t done anything impeachable. Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy initially raised the idea of a Biden impeachment inquiry in an appearance on Sean Hannity’s Fox News program. It’s clear that the motivations behind this impeachment push appear to stem from a thirst for revenge after Donald Trump's two impeachments, rather than any substantive allegations against Biden. Republicans are pointing to allegations of foreign money being funneled to Biden's family through shell companies as the reason for impeachment, but they lack any concrete evidence of actual crimes. Figures like Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene have been demanding Biden get impeached from the day he took office, and now she’s reiterating this call to action while also arguing that Trump’s two impeachments should be expunged. While some Republicans believe there is momentum toward impeaching Biden and suggest it could get bipartisan support, there is no substantial indication that Democrats are inclined to go along with it, and they likely wouldn’t even get enough House Republicans on board with the plan.
More on the show:
-- Valerie Fridland, Professor of Linguistics at the University of Nevada-Reno and author of the new book "Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English," joins David to discuss changes in language, the use of discourse-marking words, the relativism of language, and much more. Get the book: https://amzn.to/3q7fw3e
-- Bidenomics continues to charge forward with Q2 GDP coming in 33% higher than expected at 2.4%
-- Failed former President Donald Trump tries to explain Trumpism in a bizarre video and fails badly
-- 2024 Republican presidential candidate and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says that if he becomes President, he would put Robert F. Kennedy Jr in charge of either the FDA or CDC
-- 2024 Republican presidential candidate and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis attempts to reboot his failing campaign by replacing "woke" with "narrative" during his public statements
-- The Eggman jokingly wonders whether global warming might actually be the cause of myocarditis in men
-- On the Bonus Show: Judge declines to approve Hunter Biden plea deal for now, judge vacates Bowe Bergdahl's conviction and dishonorable discharge, Elon Musk's Twitter rebrand of "X" gets site blocked in Indonesia, much more...
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