The Young Turks, July 31, 2015

The Young Turks: July 31, 2015

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Cenk, John, and Jimmy Dore hosting. The Cincinnati cop that killed Sam Dubose has been released after his father put up the $100K to post his bail. Despite the means already available, many people are offering financial help for Tensing’s defense and bail. His attorney spoke about how hard of a time the cop is having with these charges and punishment. There will also be no charges against the other officers that lied to back up Tensing’s originally falsified story. Mitt Romney and Ted Cruz are having a bit of a cat fight over Cruz’ assertion that Obama will be the leading financier of terrorism due to the Iran deal. Audio of his wild assertions. In response, Romney tweeted that this rhetoric isn’t helpful. Audio of Cruz responding to Romney, pointing out that he got clobbered by Obama in ‘12 because he was too weak. Politico article on how Rand Paul’s campaign is in shambles. Cenk talks about how ridiculous the cycle is in calling the end of Paul’s campaign in July of 2015, more than a year before the election will take place. They’ve claimed that the biggest problem he’s got is the lack of fundraising b/c he won’t do the stroking and courting that powerful donors expect. The article continued to outline the pitfalls of not cowtowing to rich donors, or playing “the game.” An ultra Orthodox Jewish man attacked a gay pride parade in Israel with a knife, stabbing and wounding 6 people. Audio of Louie Gohmert telling a Conservative group that if we put gay male couples, female gay couples, and straight couples on an island, nature would determine which marriage is preferred for existence. Hour 1 Source Articles: Sign up for The Young Turks daily source articles email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/PLlqD Inside Rand Paul's downward spiral http://www.politico.com/story/2015/07/rand-paul-2016-downward-spiral-gop-campaign-120716.html Offers pour in from across the country to help pay killer cop Ray Tensing’s bail and legal bills https://www.rawstory.com/2015/07/offers-pour-in-from-across-the-country-to-help-pay-killer-cop-ray-tensings-bail-and-legal-bills/ Religious assailant attacks Jerusalem Gay Pride parade, wounding six http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/07/30/us-israel-gay-idUSKCN0Q428N20150730 Romney: Ted Cruz Went 'Way Over The Line' Saying Obama Finances Terrorism http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/romney-ted-cruz-iran-deal

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Ana replaces John for SCS. Actor James Woods is suing a Twitter user for $10 million for defamation after he suggested Woods is a cocaine addict. Other twitter users pointed out instances where Woods calls people names and disparages their character via Twitter. Comedian Kevin Hart’s comments about not being comfortable with having a gay son is causing an uproar. Cenk and Jimmy are torn on the failed joke. A 10 year study shows that a large percentage of the popular kids in high school end up falling into negative ground as they became adults. The phenomenon of “pseudo mature” at age 13 is the driving factor. A dating site formed around matching marijuana users is gaining attention. Hour 2 Source Articles: Sign up for The Young Turks daily source articles email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/PLlqD James Woods Sues Twitter User for $10 Million Over "Cocaine Addict" Accusation http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/james-woods-sues-twitter-user-812107 A 10-year study points to something disturbing that happens to a lot of kids who are cool in high school http://finance.yahoo.com/news/10-study-suggests-something-disturbing-195900678.html

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