Topic: Wall Street

Mac White discusses the evolution of the Occupy movement, expressing concern over the presence of provocateurs and infiltrators intended to discredit the protests. He cites an incident in New York involving live-streamer Tim Poole and masked anarchists, as well as police tactics in Occupy Oakland. The hosts argue that these events are modern examples of COINTELPRO, where the media highlights fringe violence to smear a peaceful majority.

Referencing a famous bit by comedian Bill Hicks, the hosts suggest that newly elected presidents are intimidated into following an elite agenda. They argue that while Obama may be a puppet of Wall Street and multinational corporations, Ron Paul has a 30-year track record of refusing to cave to lobbyists or congressional leadership.

George Humphrey analyzes the Japanese economic crisis, noting that Japan lowered its prime interest rate to 0.25%. He argues that Japan's massive $4 trillion debt and the printing of credit notes threaten the stability of the U.S. stock market and the global economy. Humphrey cites The Wall Street Journal to support his claim that Japan has used its "last bullet" to stave off collapse.

Alex Jones describes watching a Council on Foreign Relations meeting on C-SPAN where Professor Walt Rostow discussed global depopulation and the need for a stronger world economy. Jones also mentions footage of California police using pepper spray and Q-tips on environmental protesters. They speculate that the recent 500-point Wall Street crash was a manipulated event timed with the visit of a Chinese official.

A caller describes C-SPAN footage of a Council on Foreign Relations meeting where Professor Walt Rostow discussed depopulation and a "new world economy." The caller also mentions a video of California sheriffs using pepper spray on environmental protesters. The host and caller speculate that the recent Wall Street crash was a distraction orchestrated by international bankers.

The mention of a feature in the Wall Street Journal business pages leads to a debate over whether professional success is self-made or inherited. The participants contrast their different styles of activism, ranging from "loose cannon" tactics to more established institutional involvement.