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First of all this is a developing story. Even so, seems like people of all political stripes have about had it with the government. We’ll talk about it in Reaching-Limits-Of-Government-Power-Bob Davis Podcast 930.
I see a pattern here. However I’m not sure others will appreciate it.
Above all some also will not appreciate the pain of the community where George Lloyd died recently.
On the other hand protests against lock downs are still fresh, although these were orderly by comparison.
Finally the president of the United States issued yet another executive order limiting 1st amendment rights for the big social media companies. Learn more in Reaching-Limits-Of-Government-Power-Bob Davis Podcast 930.
Most importantly some will not agree with me putting all government over reach into one basket. But I think it works for this podcast. Whether it’s police, presidents, governors or mayors, people have about had it.
To clarify, I do it to draw attention to the increasing incompetency and arrogance of all our governments. It’s certainly been a theme in these podcasts.
In conclusion, we’re all suffering.
No one likes shut downs.
We all feel it when any citizens are mistreated.
Further, the whole country is suffering from a self inflicted economic catastrophe.
In addition we can argue about whether people should riot, or carry AR-15’s to a protest at the capitol.
What’s undeniable? Apparently a lot of people are furious at the government. They’ve definitely got their reasons.
Certainly so called elected representatives and public servants better figure it out. And soon.
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These days the word media triggers all kinds of responses. We think we’re living in a new age. IIn fact the medium may have changed but the message is the same. Learn more in New-Media-Same-Message-Bob Davis Podcast 929.
First of all I’ve been watching a lot of clips from old TV shows on You Tube.
Certainly there is a nostalgia for the old ways and the old days for older Americans. However it begs the question, have things really changed?
In New-Media-Same-Message-Bob Davis Podcast 929, some easy talk about those old days plus some observations about the current time frame.
Even more audiences were larger for those few sources. There were no smart phones, computers or Internet.
Due to the advent of cable, internet, computers and smart phones we now live in what we call the ‘digital age’.
During the so called old days media served an important purpose. Among other things, it was a tool to encourage people to conform.
Finally the truth is we have the same number of major platforms we had back in the day. The difference is these platforms provide an opportunity for millions to be heard and seen.
However today’s supposedly complex media in the same vein as the old, pushes people to conform.
We speak to our tribe and not everyone. Our instinct to conform is reinforced by social media and other platforms.
In short no matter how sophisticated apparently we’re still ripe for manipulation and control.
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Live from the Front Porch! These days we all need some summer fun. I once lived on the front porch for an entire summer and it was pure bliss. Summer stories in Front-Porch-Summer-Stories-Bob Davis Podcast 928.
First of all we honor those who have fallen in battle for our country on Memorial Day.
Second we’re not supposed to say, “Have a happy Memorial Day Weekend”.
Finally I did anyway. I know. Just seems like we all need some good summer vibes.
Consequently I might take some flack for my summer best wishes. However this three day weekend in the US is also our summer kick off.
More importantly this is probably going to be the weirdest Memorial Day weekend in memory.
Therefore as I we kick off the weekend time to share some stories about summer.
For example there was the time I spent an entire summer living on the front porch. My backyard ‘fort’. Running around the neighborhood in the middle of the night. Spending the entire summer at the Lion’s Club Pool.
What about those rainy cold summers? Day after day spent playing cards with all the other kids on the neighbor’s front porch. At the end of the summer someone would announce school was starting soon. What happened to the summer?
Above all summers in the upper Midwest are short. Memorial day weekends are usually rainy and cold. Due to the extreme nature of our seasons up here we approach every moment of any warmth with gusto! We’ll talk about it in Front-Porch-Summer-Stories-Bob Davis Podcast 928.
In conclusion, join me on my front porch today as I test out some new podcasting equipment and tell some stories. We all need a break from the insanity.
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These days there’s so much static you might not have noticed President Trump’s victory over the shut down scolds. Find out more in How-Trump-Won-Open-Up-Debate-Bob Davis Podcast 927.
Even more how Trump pushed governors to start reopening is important.
As a result HOW the president managed to win the reopen debate is key.
Most importantly the mechanics of this victory show how Trump could win the 2020 election.
First of all I’ve been watching how right wing groups use social media and internet platforms to float ideas.
Secondly it usually starts with the fringe.
Then more mainstream sources add commentary, videos, memes and other content in the same vein. Finally, the president chimes in.
In addition when the rest of the media starts debating it only adds fuel to the fire. Learn more in How-Trump-Won-Open-Up-Debate-Bob Davis Podcast 927.
I’ve explained all this in a previous podcast which you can find here.
Above all this is something democrats should pay attention to. In short even some republicans think the president cannot be reelected.
Meanwhile many democrats say the president cannot win in 2020.
When you consider these tactics, for instance, those who doubt a Trump victory in 2020 might want to think about it.
On the other hand Trump just won a huge victory isolating some of the biggest democrat governors, and opening up the rest of the country,
In conclusion, this isn’t a podcast about the Corona Virus.
It’s about modern political tactics.
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First of all no one likes lock downs, wearing masks or worrying about what comes next. Even so we have caught a glimpse of a the future. Working from home. Video conferencing. Pivoting to on line services. There’s a new future dead ahead. Learn more in New-Epoch-Dead-Ahead-Bob Davis Podcast 926.
I’ve already suggested we’re on the cusp of major change. Even more the end of an era.
Moreover the triggers of change were already in place before the Corona Virus Pandemic.
What stays? How will things change? I’ll give you some things to think about in New-Epoch-Dead-Ahead-Bob Davis Podcast 926.
Especially relevant is the definition of the word epoch.
The word Epoch is a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic.
I personally think we’re at the end of a much longer arc.
Above all what’s coming is an age of technology which took its first breaths in the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s, and is now growing into its chaotic adolescence.
When an epoch ends we have no cultural, economic or cultural landmarks.
I’ve often said we, our leaders and our systems are ill equipped to deal with this change.
In conclusion somewhere along the line the old world began to fade and the new emerged.
We’ve seen a preview of the bad things and the good things to come. Let’s think about some of the good things and the future in New-Epoch-Dead-Ahead-Bob Davis Podcast 926.
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