The Young Turks, August 20, 2012

The Young Turks: August 20, 2012

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Hour 2 Segment 1 Ana and John Idarola for SCS. A woman wrote a blog about how she wishes her mother aborted her due to her horrible upbringing. Segment 2 “Sovereign Citizens” in Louisiana are responsible for gunning down 4 police officers. LAPD caught on film beating up a guy riding a skateboard. 7 inmates are filing a lawsuit against a St. Louis jail for the guards making them fight each other. Ana talks about her obsession with the show Lockup. Los Angeles is looking to shut down marijuana dispensaries under the guise that they are increasing crime. Segment 3 A former Marine has been arrested for his violent Facebook posts. A Valedictorian of a high school has been denied her diploma because she said the word “hell” when making a point in her speech. Update on the anal tattoo girl. She did an interview about her horrific upbringing from her abusive father.

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Hour 1 Segment 1 Michael Shure, Lucas, and Mark Thompson hosting. Talk of Rep Todd Akin talking about “legitimate rape” and women’s bodies rejecting the seed of their rapist. Romney’s first response was very, very tepid. After clearing it, he came out with a more powerful one, in true Romney form. Todd Akin has apologized for anyone he has hurt, but vows to stay in the race. Michael and Mark think he will get out of the race tomorrow. Tony Perkins’ Family Research Council came out in support of Akin, calling it ‘gotcha’ politics. Audio of Hannity’s radio show where he vehemently defended Akin, but thinks he should get out of the race because the Party won’t win with him anymore. Segment 2 Story of the congressman that went skinny dipping in Israel. Videos of President Obama talking to the WH Press Corp about the talking point that he’s running a dirty campaign. Segment 3 Lucas breaks down all the television ad funding in this election cycle. Paul Ryan’s fake deficit hawk persona.

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Bonus Episode, August 20, 2012

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Steve and Dave discuss Japanese internment camps.

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