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 Podcast

Episode 10:
Friends in Low Places


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
‘s martial arts and mountain bike association.

 

I.                   
Introduction

                                                              
i.     
Friends in Low Places

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

                                                            
ii.     
Brief Overview of the benefits of the group

1.     
Positives

2.     
Negatives

II.                 
Than Just Bars

a.      
Bartenders are there, but that ‘t the only reason for them to
be there.

                                                              
i.     
socially good? Or Bad?

1.     
Opens up.

2.     
Opens up too much.

                                                            
ii.     
It’s a social club…

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 and shared experiences from military
service.

2.     
FSO supports fraternal organizations through shared

                                                            
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 combat 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 listeners to explore and
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 .

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 a very sensitive subject with Common Veterans. This episode discusses suicide, religion, the different beliefs of certain religions, and triggers that 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 life.

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

i. Being 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 Constitution of the United States – “Pursuit of happiness…”

b. Cannot separate body and soul

i. Separating the soul from the body is

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 god Odin (Encyclopedia Brittanica)

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

1. Dying in combat sends you 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 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 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 out 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. suicide is selfish and any aid that was given to others makes it useless

VI. Closing up

a. Review what has been discussed

i. Life

ii. Separation of Body and Soul

iii. Religions

iv. VALHALLA

v. Selfishness

b. Where to get help

i. National 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. Episode: Episode 10 Friends in Low Places

a. VFW, DAV, American Legion, Marine Corps League, and other fraternal organizations are out there for Veterans. This 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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Common Veterans Podcast Episode 8: Old LA Tonight

Common Episode : Tonight

I. Introduction

– Greetings from the Common Veterans

– Hosts: Kenny, Jeff, Tony

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

II. Introducing Tony, the Resident Navy Guy

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

– Banter about Tony a “bud light drinker”

III. Military Downtime and Movie Watching

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

– Different perspectives based on the 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 shows:

– **Tour of Duty (1987-1990)**

– **Operation Petticoat**

– **Gardens of Stone**

– ** 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 killing 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 actors delivered powerful performances in military roles

VIII. Perspectives on Modern Military Movies

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

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

IX. Closing Thoughts

– Recap of discussed movies and themes

– Teaser for podcast episodes and topics

– Gratitude for and encouragement to share feedback

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Daily Show Prep: Monday, Nov. 13

Daily : , Nov. 13

1

Tim Scott Suspends Presidential Campaign in Surprise Announcement

https://www.953mnc.com/2023/11/13/no-labels-movement-to-hold-convention-to-nominate-candidate-for-president/

‘QAnon Shaman’ Plans to Run for Congress in Ariz. as Libertarian

Secret Service Opens Fire on Carjackers While Clubbing w/ Biden Granddaughter

Las Vegas Teen Beaten to Death by Mob of 15 After Standing Up for Smaller Friend

Luxury EV Manufacturer Loses $227,000 On Each Car It Sells

Electric vehicles see value depreciate by nearly 50% in five-year span: Report

Tesla Cybertruck Tri-Motor’s Rumored $98,990 Price Causes People To Cancel Reservations

WATCH: Megan Rapinoe says going out with no-contact injury in her final soccer game is “proof that there isn’t” a God


Hour 2

So we just discovered “vampire viruses.” That is apparently a thing now. Cool.

Tragic: 15-Month- from Organ Failure and Cardiac Days Receiving Three During Routine Visit

UK infant Indi Gregory dies amid legal battle with British government over treatment options

Researchers discover ‘kill switch’ that causes cancer cells to self-destruct in possible medical breakthrough

An astronaut on the ISS dropped his tool bag on a space walk so now you can see it in orbit with binoculars. Check out the NASA pic. 😂

Michigan Republican lawmakers introduce articles of impeachment against AG Dana Nessel

Education Freedom Report Card

WA Judge Rules That Car Manufacturers Can Legally Store Your Texts and Phone Calls Without Explicit Permission

WaPo Claims Top Ukrainian Official Coordinated Nord Stream Pipeline Attack


Hour 3

Big Tech Censorship Is 20x Worse for Conservatives

PHOTOS OF WHITE HOUSE COCAINE REVEALED, ALONG WITH DETAILS OF INVESTIGATION 👀

Immigration Process So Bad, Some Illegal Immigrants Are Saying ‘Enough’ and Heading Home

At Notre Dame, Documents Suggest a ‘Concerted Effort’ to Oust a Professor Over Her Views on Abortion

Far-Left, Feminist Outlet ‘Jezebel’ Shuts Down After 16 Years

Influence Peddling? Over 200 US Universities Received Billions in ‘Undocumented Contributions from Foreign Governments’: Report