Daily Show Prep: Tues, January 9

Daily : Tues, January 9

1

‘Go Bloo:’ Kellogg’s celebrates U of M championship with limited edition cereal box

Epps, accused of being FBI informant on J6, sentenced to one year probation

Defense Sec Austin was being treated for complications from prostate cancer, Walter Reed hospital

Media Outlets Bury Revelation That Epstein Accuser Retracted Trump Allegations

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Hour 2

Judge dismisses Notre Dame professor’s defamation lawsuit against student newspaper

Appeals Court Hits ‘Off’ Switch on Biden’s Dishwasher, Washing Machine Regulations

The 4 Reasons a Staggering 38% of Companies Say They’re Likely to Have Layoffs in 2024, Survey Shows

DOJ Allows Biden-Tied Firm to Register as Foreign Agent 8-Yrs Late, in Contrast to Manafort


Hour 3

‘A Stain On Our Society’: Record Number Of Police Shot In 2023, Report Finds

Chinese Firm Deletes Website After Communist, Military Ties Exposed

Report: The Biden admin DRAMATICALLY lowered standards related to immigrants from China, reduced number of questions asked from 40 to 5

eviscerates for selling .

White House Report Card: Losing on most issues, Biden targets MAGA in reelection

Common Veterans Podcast Episode 10: Friends in Low Places

Common Episode 10: Low Places

Common Veterans Podcast

Episode 10:
Friends in Low


VFW,
DAV, American Legion, Marine Corps League, and other fraternal organizations
are for Veterans. This breakdown of the organizations talks to members about
the benefits of these program's camaraderie. The Common Veterans represent
FreedomSystem.org’s martial arts and mountain bike association.

 

I.                   
Introduction

                                                              
i.     
Friends in Low Places

1.     
Introduce the standby Fraternal Organizations and their
missions and why.

                                                            
ii.     
Brief Overview of the benefits of the group

1.     
Positives

2.     
Negatives

II.                 
More Than Just

a.      
Bartenders are there, but that isn’t the only reason for them to
be there.

                                                              
i.     
Drinking socially good? Or Bad?

1.     
Opens up.

2.     
Opens up too much.

                                                            
ii.     
‘s a

1.     
Camaraderie is built here among Veterans from all different age
groups.

2.     
Not a lot of physicality

3.     
Has to be open to the public or will not survive monetarily.

b.     
Some organizations are not attached to bars.

                                                              
i.     
FreedomSystem.org is not a bar, but do meet at fraternal
organizations that have them

1.     
FSO focuses on fitness and shared experiences from military
.

2.     
FSO supports fraternal organizations through shared goals

                                                            
ii.     
Team RWB is a fitness organization

1.     
Originally a totally Veteran organization, it now allows
non-veterans to run their goals

a.      
Puts non-vets in leadership roles

                                                          
iii.     
Fraternal organizations often have specific goals and only allow
specific people to join them

1.     
Marine Corps League

2.     
VFW

3.     
DAV

III.               
Stories, The Fish is Always Bigger

a.      
Members tell stories of their exploits.

                                                              
i.     
Common Veterans share their military stories.

1.     
Stories become what everyone needs.

2.     
Shared experiences from different times help create more
fraternization and become friends.

                                                            
ii.     
Different organizations, different stories?

1.     
Multi-members have different experiences in different
organizations and go to different areas for different types of camaraderie.

a.      
VFW then to DAV, etcetera

b.     
Moose and Eagles

c.      
American Legions and Auxiliaries

IV.               
Join or nah?

a.      
Joining a fraternal organization can have its merits…

                                                              
i.     
Positives

                                                            
ii.     
Negatives

                                                          
iii.     
Neutrals

V.                 
Conclusion

a.      
Recap fraternal organizations' essential role in
supporting veterans and fostering camaraderie.

b.      
Encouragement for to explore and
support these organizations or similar initiatives in their communities.

c.      
Closing thoughts emphasize the importance of
camaraderie in veterans' journey and the impact it has on their lives.

VI.               
Next Episode –  Next Season

a.      
Our next episode is or next season, but
there may be a few more episodes this season that pop out of nowhere! Stay
tuned.

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Common Veterans Podcast Episode 9: Valhalla

Common Episode : Valhalla

Common Veterans Podcast

Episode 9: Valhalla

The belief that dying in battle brings soldiers to the table of Odin. The Common Veterans take on the sensitive topic of suicide and PTSD.

** WARNING ** This episode discusses very sensitive subject with Common Veterans. This episode discusses suicide, , the different beliefs of certain religions, and triggers that could be hard to handle.

I. Introductions

a. Which of us has experienced someone that has suicided or attempted suicide

i. Fred

ii. Jeff

iii. Tony

iv. Kenny

II. Let's talk about life.

a. Being a Veteran means that one has signed a blank check to the for them to cash, up to life itself

i. Being killed in combat is not suicide

ii. Suicide is illegal in the military

1. Suicide is illegal in most of the United States and goes against the of the United States – “Pursuit of happiness…”

b. Cannot separate body and soul

i. Separating the soul from the body is death

1. Souls go where the body has been commended to

a. Heaven

b. Hell

c. Purgatory (?)

c. Religions do not condone suicide

i. Christianity

1. Martyrism – certain death, but saving lives

ii. Muslim

1. Suicide bombing to certain sects gets them Virgins

iii. Judaism

1. Assisted suicide from a doctor to maintain

iv. Shinto

1. Only as an act of selflessness

III. Valhalla

a. Valhalla, Old Norse Valhöll, in Norse mythology, is the hall of slain warriors who live there blissfully under the leadership of the Odin (Encyclopedia Brittanica)

i. Modern Day Interpretations are that this is the “Warrior’s Heaven”

1. Dying in combat sends to Valhalla

a. This was the old Norse thought

b. Valhalla today is not always “combat related”

IV. Modern Day Valhalla

a. The interpretation often for modern-day Valhalla is that Valhalla is for anyone who sees combat and dies regardless of their death.

i. This often includes suicide with the response of “Til Valhalla!”

1. This frequently glorifies suicide and states that you’ll be in a Heaven type environment once your soul is separated from your body

2. As we discussed earlier there is no religion that condones suicide

b. Many people discuss that for it to be suicide you have to be in the right headspace and timing

i. Anyone that creates suicide are not in the right headspace

1. Mental health illness is very real and usually puts people in the wrong frame of mind

2. Being depressed does not make you suicidal

V. Suicide is Selfish

a. Suicide is a selfish act and it doesn’t only take away from the suicided, but the family and love ones of the suicided

i. Makes things difficult for people who loved the suicided

1. Trauma for whomever finds and/or cleans up the mess made

2. Loved ones wonder why

a. Even with a suicide note on why there is often something left and the reason is never really ever uncovered

b. No suicide note = never having closure

i. Speculation only

ii. Renders any act of selflessness useless

1. Committing suicide is selfish and any aid that was given to others makes it useless

VI. Closing up

a. Review has been discussed

i. Life

ii. Separation of Body and Soul

iii. Religions

iv. VALHALLA

v. Selfishness

b. Where to get help

i. Suicide Hotline

1. 988

2. 1-800-273-TALK(8255)

ii. Veteran Suicide Hotline

1. 988 Option 1

iii. VetCenter

iv. FreedomSystem.org

v. 22 Until None

vi. Other Veteran Organizations

VII. Next Episode: Episode 10 Friends in Low Places

a. VFW, DAV, Legion, Marine Corps League, and other fraternal organizations are out there for Veterans. This breakdown of the organizations talks to members and the benefit of the camaraderie that these programs provide. The Common Veterans represent FreedomSystem.org’s martial arts and mountain bike association.

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Daily Show Prep: Thursday, Nov. 16

Daily : , Nov. 16

Hour 1

I disagree with . Tucker and Candace did a great job explaining their position and, frankly, they are correct.

Sen. Roger Marshall Explains Why He Believes Democrats Blocked Israel Aid Package

Ok, but is one of 38 richest nations in the world. Do they need our ? Happy to sell them pretty much anything and fulfill the reciprocal research agreement we have with them, but do they need free stuff?


Hour 2

Ex-Officer Derek Chauvin cites new evidence in attempt to overturn George Floyd murder conviction

Sheesh, ANOTHER white lady pretending to be Native American? How many is it now?

Please enjoy this clip of Ramaswamy absolutely destroying a CNN host who tried to bait him into a question about Donald Trump’s rhetoric

BREAKING: Judge Issues Huge Decision On Georgia Voting Machines

How Do They Explain This? Shows 386,151 Votes REMOVED from Supreme Court ‘s Totals in PA She Ended Up by 207,237 (Video)

Hour 3

Report: DOJ Asked Court To Hide Surveillance of Congressional Investigators

Corporate media is OUTRAGED that Mike Johnson understands the real meaning behind “separation of Church and State” 😂

US Senator Markwayne Mullin unrepentant about challenging teamster boss during hearing

Violent Pro-Palestinian ‘Protest’ Spurs Evacuations At Democrats’ D.C. Headquarters: Police

Common Veterans Podcast Episode 8: Old LA Tonight

Common Episode 8: Tonight

I. Introduction

– Greetings from the Common Veterans podcast

– Hosts: Kenny, Jeff,

– Topic: Military , their accuracy, and the downtime in the military for movie-watching

II. Introducing Tony, the Resident Navy Guy

– Tony's military background (8 years in the Navy, overseas , instructor in )

– Banter about Tony being a “bud light drinker”

III. Military Downtime and Movie Watching

– Discussion about the hosts' experiences with movie-watching during military downtime

– Different perspectives on the nature of their military roles

IV. Movies and Camaraderie

– Highlighting the camaraderie among military personnel

– Banter about different branches (Army, Air Force, Navy) and their stereotypes

V. Examples of Military Movies

– Mention of popular military movies and TV :

– **Tour of Duty (1987-1990)**

– **Operation Petticoat**

– **Gardens of Stone**

– **Last Full Measure**

– **The Great Beer Run**

– **Where Eagles Dare**

– **Eagle Has Landed**

– **Men of Honor**

– **Starship Troopers**

VI. Notable Mention: Inglourious Basterds

– Recognition of Quentin Tarantino's film as a humorous take on Nazis

VII. Personal Reflections on Military Movies

– Emotional impact and personal connections to military movies

– Mention of tear-jerking moments and laughter-inducing scenes

– Recognition of who delivered powerful performances in military roles

VIII. Perspectives on Modern Military Movies

– Common Veteran's emotional experience watching a recent military movie set in Afghanistan

– Discussion on why individuals with military backgrounds such movies despite the emotional impact

IX. Closing Thoughts

– Recap of discussed movies and themes

– Teaser for future podcast episodes and topics

– Gratitude for and encouragement to share feedback

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