Topic: States Rights

Jack Blood makes claims about Rick Santorum’s family ties to fascism and his membership in Opus Dei, labeling him a collectivist. The discussion moves to the abortion debate, where Ward argues that the issue should be handled at the state level by stripping federal court jurisdiction. She critiques Santorum for wanting to keep the issue federal, which she views as a misunderstanding of the decentralization valued during the American War of Independence.

The discussion emphasizes the urgent need to enforce the Bill of Rights and the Constitution to combat societal disintegration and the "New World Order." Michael Badnarik, a Libertarian constitutional educator running for State Representative, is introduced to the stage. The speaker encourages citizens to run for office regardless of party affiliation to seize control of the technological "double-edged sword" used by the elite.

The speaker urges the audience to participate in precinct, county, and state conventions rather than just voting. The discussion turns to a critique of David Rockefeller and the "New World Order," accusing the global elite of hating property rights and self-defense. The segment concludes with a defiant message against the "scum" of the elite as the rock music resumes.

A public call to action urged citizens to study the Bill of Rights and the Constitution to combat perceived police state tactics and SWAT team abuses. Specific opposition was directed at Commissioner Karen Sunlighter, accusing her of relying on name recognition to mask abuses of property rights. The address concluded by calling for voters to remove Sunlighter from office and criticizing the county clerk's oversight of the electoral process.

Jeff Davis discusses potential threats to public access television funding involving Congressman Lloyd Doggett and local franchise agreements. A caller argues that the shift from "the United States are" to "the United States is" after the Civil War marked the end of true states' rights. The segment concludes with a trivia question regarding the clay composition of skeet and trap shooting targets.

The discussion centers on how federal highway funding is used as leverage to force states to comply with executive orders, undermining constitutional checks and balances. Claims are made that British and German interests are purchasing major American companies using fiat money to destabilize the U.S. economy. Historical parallels are drawn to the mid-1860s when British forces in Canada allegedly prepared for an invasion to weaken the North.

Jones outlines a plan to create a strategic alliance of cities that refuse to comply with federal mandates. He cites Sheriff Mack's opposition to the Brady Bill as a model for local officials to protect constitutional rights and resist federal overreach.

The Supreme Court's ruling that the Brady Law was a Tenth Amendment infringement is discussed, with the hosts noting that many states and local police departments have chosen to ignore the ruling. They argue that local control is being subsumed by federal "thugs" and international banking interests. The departure of Austin's police chief, Elizabeth Watson, to join the federal government is cited as an example of this centralization.

A caller named Mark discusses the difficulties of challenging employee termination in Texas, specifically criticizing the Austin State School. He describes the state's "at-will" employment status as a significant hurdle for workers without extensive legal funds. The conversation covers the limitations of workplace unions and the high cost of private attorneys in employment disputes.