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It’s Time To Put ISIS On The Payroll

hashtag42admin — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 04:47:58 +0000

Now that you’re done hyperventilating, strap in for an interesting chat about how to solve the ISIS crisis. Also, keep an eye on the Ukraine and how the West is possibly forced to let Vlad continue marching into Ukraine.

Uh…. We Might Have Started That Fire

hashtag42admin — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 12:46:55 +0000

Well there’s gotta talk about Ukraine and the plane. Taylor picks apart the events surrounding the Arab Spring and how America’s meddling could have been the catalyst to some of the major woes in the Middle East. Gunner also asks what Taylor’s platform for be if he were to run for office. And of course… some more McCain humor.

Turdburglary

hashtag42admin — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 00:34:10 +0000

This week we test out whether or not the title matters. Listen to the boys chat about world cup, The Cobra Effect, politicians, legal shenanigans, and of course the corollary poop joke.

Ranting and Raving

hashtag42admin — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 15:37:53 +0000

Iraq, Ukraine, and an guy at the coffee shop are fodder for a few rants from Taylor and Gunner.

We Do Not Negotiate With Terrorists… Usually.

hashtag42admin — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 17:43:34 +0000

‘Get off my plane!’ quote Harrison Ford in Air Force One. While the notion is noble, Taylor points out that America can negotiate with anyone when it’s in our best interest. The boys also discuss their mutual love for whiskey, a bit about the VA and the FBI, and lets not forget about the Ukraine!

New Podcast: Political Puberty

hashtag42admin — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 15:42:31 +0000

Now that the boys figured out how to use their new equipment, sound quality is definitely better! Taylor talks about how the Clive Bundy story is all over, then tries to make sense of what Putin’s motives are. Gunner realizes that his growth into political interests has entered a stag that is akin to puberty.

E-cow-nomics and A Reasonable Monopoly on Violence

hashtag42admin — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 00:50:02 +0000

You’re in for a treat, loyal Hashtag 42 fans. Taylor and Gunner finally burned some cash and got real deal podcasting gear for your listening pleasure. Then for whatever reason, Gunner decides to rant about the price of cattle, how they get graded, and what to look for when you’re shopping for meat. And if you haven’t turned the podcast off by then, you can catch Taylor sum up the situation in Ukraine… That’s right! He’s still not convinced that Vlad is going to strike!

Spy Guy Brief: Ukraine

hashtag42admin — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 02:08:40 +0000

Here are a few of my notes about the Ukraine, and why I think Russia is done invading nations for now.

Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia are all proper members of NATO, EU and the Euro. That means direct engagement with the U.S. and all NATO forces. That’s a bold gamble. A Loss could be catastrophic to the Russian government. The EU and US represent a 33 trillion GDP vs Russia and its 2.4 trillion. Bad math. If Russia moves on someone else I can’t imagine its west, gotta be south. Kazakhstan is tribal with 70% of 17 mil being Muslim. That could draw jihadis. No one likes jihadis. And is the gateway to the “Stans” more Muslims, more jihadis. Belarus could be easy but they only have 3\4 of a million Russians. Crimea lended itself with geography, having a perfect bottleneck in the north.

Maybe I’m overthinking Crimea. Maybe this is just personal payback to Kiev for shaming Putin during the Olympics?

The Political Playground – Putin vs Obama

hashtag42admin — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 16:54:58 +0000

A simplification of the political theatrics between our beloved Obama and the boisterous Vladamir. In today’s episode, they play a round of ‘diplomat poker.’

The boys are sitting across from each other, engaged in a serious conversation.

[Obama] Hey, if you make Crimea part of Russia, we’re going to start sanctioning…uh…*coughs and looks around* stuff.
[Putin] *looks Obama in the eye defiantly and reaches across the table and puts Crimea in his pocket* Ok.
[Obama] *sigh* Fine. I’m banning some people from my country. *hands him a list*
[Putin] Haha. You are prankster. *looks at the list* OK… I see your ban of the head of Russian Duma and raise you one Senate Majority Whip.
[Obama] Well then I’ll raise you the Deputy Prime Minister!
[Putin] *wiggles his fingers* Oooh.
[Obama] *getting agitated* Well, then you can’t be part of the cool World Trade Organization anymore!
[Merkel] Has anyone seen my keys? I was going to lock him out of the World Bank but I can’t find my damn…*pats pockets*

[Canada] HEY! You crazy kids, who wants free healthcare, eh?

[Putin] *puts his headphones on and starts bobbing his head* Anyone else like Coolio? *Whistles Gangsters Paradise*

[Obama] Michelle! I need a fuckin’ cigarette.

Latest Photos from Kiev

hashtag42admin — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 22:00:31 +0000

Kiev