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The hosts discuss Bitcoin as a potential "bonding agent" for a new American nationalism that bypasses central banks. Adam Curry proposes a satirical "Worship Science Week" as a form of non-disruptive protest, where workers stop driving to avoid carbon emissions. The segment explores innovative ways to exercise power and create economic disruption without breaking the law.
Trucker Protests and the Choice Between Livelihood and Principles
The discussion shifts to the trucker protests in Ottawa and the lack of empathy from those not directly affected by mandates. Mo Facts describes the "butt-breaking" mentality of corporations trying to starve employees into submission until they "get their minds right." He emphasizes that for many, the choice is between standing on their principles or feeding their families.
Mo Facts expresses that the current societal pressure is intentional and designed to bait people into "kinetic" or physical action. He mentions a news clip of a woman at a school board meeting threatening to show up with guns as a sign that the pressure needs to be dialed back. Adam Curry and Mo discuss their shared belief that the people in power—referred to as "reptiles" or "lizards"—know exactly what they are doing.
Pete Buttigieg promotes the $17 billion for ports included in the infrastructure bill, while the hosts point to California's climate regulations as the real bottleneck for truckers. They reference the TV show *The Wire* to explain the power structures and corruption inherent in the docks. They suggest that the current slowdown may be a concerted effort by workers to resist government leverage.
