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Episode #16: College Campus Protests, TikTok Ban, and Presidential Immunity
Is your understanding of free speech truly comprehensive when it's put to the test by fiery protests and the clashing of ideologies? Grapple with me, Greg Gardner, as we navigate the turbulent waters of expression and dissent through the lens of pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel protests on college campuses. The sanctity of free speech is a cornerstone of our discussions, where I dissect the balance between the First Amendment and the policies of private institutions. Unpack the nuances of student protests, the tough questions they raise about societal double standards, and consider the broader implications of these actions, such as the regrettable cancellation of USC's graduation ceremony.
Should TikTok be banned? We'll explore what may seem like a straightforward question. But there are many different nuances to this and hopefully I will be able to help you think about it differently.
Let's delve into Presidential Immunity. As Justice Alito says, "This is a decision for the ages". This is about whether or not Presidents enjoy criminal immunity for their official acts. While some think this is about Donald Trump -- it really isn't. It is about any past living President or any future President.
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Greg Gardner Podcast: Enough Already! The Octet of Outrage: Dissecting 8 Media Myths
Join me with an incredibly interesting discussion with one of my favorite thinkers, Mark W. Taylor. Mark earned a BS degree in Biology at Furman University. He attended Medical School at MUSC in Charleston, SC and earned a JD degree at Emory University School of Law. He is a member of the Georgia and South Carolina Bar associations. He has completed studies at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design (Executive Education) and has written numerous articles related to real estate finance. He is the author of “The Deal” a fictional novel to be released in early 2024. Mark is married and has two children, ages 32 and 29.
Greg and Mark discuss these Media Myths among others:
1. Everyone acting like our economy is in great shape and Bidenomics is working. It isn't. And the current trajectory is off a cliff for us all.
2. Everyone acting like electric cars are the savior. The market is our savior (economically) and cars have become much cleaner over the years.
3. Everyone acting like Biden is competent. He isn't, and neither is Harris. Democrats, give us someone else.
4. Everyone acting like Trump is competent. He isn't. GOP, give us someone else.
5. Everyone acting like the US is the climate change problem. We aren't. We have reduced Carbon Emissions by 70% in 30 years. Go after China, India, most of South America and parts of Eastern Europe.
6. Everyone acting like our problems are political. They are not. They are largely social and moral.
7. Everyone acting like Transgender is OK for Children. It isn't. If you want to modify your body, wait until you are 18, and then do whatever you want--I don't care.
8. Everyone acting like racism is our biggest challenge. This country has given opportunities to all minorities. Minorities have done better here than any place else. Sure, we can do better, but if you think we have as a primary problem racism then go live in one of the many countries that have slavery today. India, China, North Korea, Iran--over 15 million enslaved there.
Follow Mark on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/mark.w.taylor.7
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End US Leftist Antisemitism in a day
One thing that US Leftists antisemites hate worse than Israel is Donald Trump. If you can get Trump to go anti Israel then you’ll shut down the entire movement. #trump #antisemites #protests #israelunderattack
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The Israel Situation and My Thoughts
1. Crossing the Moral Lines
2. Intellectually Nuanced means "Blaming Israel"
3. Pausing before commenting on "breaking news" in wartime
4. How would pre-Elon Twitter/X have handled this event?
5. The "uncomfortableness" of the 1st Amendment
6. The NECESSITY of the 2nd Amendment
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Why hasn’t Jeffrey Epstein’s client list been released?
Why hasn’t Jeffrey Epstein’s client list been released?
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Should Government regulate AI?
Government should regulate AI? We should regulate AI FROM the government. #ai #governmentabuse #fbi #dhs #chatgpt #bigtechcensorship #bigtech #regulation #4thamendment #fourthamendment
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Ben TikTok? Yes or No?
Ban TikTok? Yes or no. Based on what I’ve learned, we aren’t deciding whether to ban TikTok. We’re deciding whether or not to give the Secretary of Commerce, an unelected beaurocrat, the power to take down Social Media Networks that they “interpret” as being a risk to national security. Sorry but no. If Congress wants to ban TikTok, then they should vote to ban TikTok. *
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#TikTokBan
#NationalSecurity
#CommerceSecretary
#SocialNetworks
#TechRegulation
#OnlinePrivacy
#CongressVote
#InternetFreedom
#DigitalRights
#FirstAmendment #censorship
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Classified Documents
Don’t just buy what you hear re: classified documents. This is a major effort by unelected people on our government to control the conversation. They obviously don’t want Trump in power but they don’t want Biden either. It’s all about control of the debate.
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corporatemedia #deepstate #permanentwashington #1984 #mainstreammedia #potus #fbi #biden #trump
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Have You Read the Twitter Files ?
Should Federal Law Enforcement be snooping on American's Social Media Posts and then pressuring--demanding that Social Media Companies suppress, delete, de-platform those posts and people?
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Free Speech - What Up?
What’s the problem with Free Speech?? Why are so many against allowing opposing views?
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"James" (Lyle Mays Tribute) Metheny/Mays, arranged & performed by Greg Gardner, Tom Brechtlein-Drums
My Lyle Mays tribute on the 1 year anniversary of his passing. This is the 90's version of "James" complete with Lyle's famous solo. I'll never be able to play it like him but it was sure fun trying!
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Greg Gardner Podcast with John Sterling: New Book: Sales for Noobs
www.salestrainingfornoobs.com
Sales Trainer
John Sterling is the world’s foremost expert in transforming sales noobs into seasoned pros. As a sales trainer, manager, and serial entrepreneur, John is known for mentoring sales reps with zero business experience so they become high-six- and seven-figure salespeople.
Company Builder
John built software startup DataStream into a publicly traded company that sold to Infor for over $200 million. As Vice President of Sales, John and his team managed acquisitions in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Argentina, Singapore, and Australia, becoming the biggest technology company in South Carolina. During that time, John hired and trained over 150 sales reps, sixty of whom are now business owners, CEOs, or Sales VPs. Currently, John is owner of and investor in technology companies in the Southern United States and consults with business owners and their sales teams to crush quota.
Outside the business
John captained The Citadel college basketball team, played against Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson, and played professional basketball in Ireland. After basketball (and Guiness), John began his sales career in Silicon Valley in computer software. On weekends, John can be found around Greenville, South Carolina, jazz clubs playing the saxophone. Take your technology sales team from Noobs to Pros
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