The Young Turks, May 14, 2013

The Young Turks: May 14, 2013

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The AP phone surveillance scandal.  Jay Carney and Eric Holder dueling press conferences.  Rand Paul questioning the outrage Obama expressed over the IRS scandal.  David Sirota wrote about how this is a valid thing to be upset about, but that we should hold the Republicans just as accountable as we are holding Obama.  He harkened to the many times the Bush Admin blatantly used the IRS to attack its political enemies.  Julian Bond feels that the targeting of the Tea Party was legitimate, as they are the “Taliban Wing of American Politics.” President Obama pointed out that Republicans will continually work against him because they’re afraid of talkers like Rush Limbaugh criticizing them.  Video of Barbara Boxer blaming the GOP’s blocking of funds for embassy security for the attack in Benghazi.  Ben points out that ABC’s anchors and reporters are spouting Republican talking points straight from Rep Issa, claiming Obama “can’t have it both ways.” The GOP’s State Director for Hispanic outreach in Florida joined the Democratic Party.  Russian officials claim that they have captured a CIA spy looking to recruit one of their members.  Its hard to believe that this guy is an actual CIA spy. Candidate for mayor in North Miami, Anna Pierre claims to be endorsed by Jesus.

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A Japanese mayor defending sex slaves in WWII.  Angelina Jolie double mastectomy. A poll of European countries on attitudes toward other countries. The NY Post reports that rich Manhattan families hire a disabled person to accompany them to Disney World and bypass the long lines. A biopic of the life of Hillary Clinton is being created that focuses on her sex life in some parts.  Elizabeth Warren has proposed a student loan rate of 0% so that students can pay off their debts and the economy will thrive.

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Bonus Episode, May 14, 2013

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Ana and John.  She talks about her lack of patience working against her last week when she appeared at a panel discussion.  The event was 6 miles from her apt, and even though she gave herself 45 minutes to get there, it took her over an hour simply to move .3 miles.  In her haste, she caused gridlock in an intersection, leading to her bumping the car in front of her.  The driver of the Infiniti got out and went off on her.  This didn’t teach her anything, as she later bumped another car that snuck in front of her.  

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The Jimmy Dore Show, May 14, 2013

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Chris Christie and Rick Perry call in. How FoxNews makes things up about Obama and Benghazi. A comedic take on the Syria? Howard Kurtz makes a fool of himself for his Jason Collins comments. Charles Ramsey, the Cleveland kidnapping hero.

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