Basecamp for Men E327: Counter Punching

E327: Counter Punching with Special Guest Floyd Brown

 

E327 Introduction

Hello Basecampers, I hope you are all doing well. We have written and talked about the narrative war for the past few seasons and today I have the great pleasure of interviewing an American who has had his sleeves rolled up for 40 years or more.

He has written a book that talks about the narrative and cultural war and it is full of truthful and steely-eyed descriptions of the challenges we face. However, it is also strategic and tactical and full of practical advice for Conservative Americans.  He is incredibly optimistic and you all know that I gravitate towards American optimism. I believe that keeping the faith and staying optimistic along with our “can do” attitude and work ethic are our superpowers. I also believe that America has a Divine assignment; a God-chosen nation that is the greatest hope humanity has against the Globalist authoritarian and Marxist adversary that work to demean, demoralize, and diminish our numbers.

Today’s interview is a good one. My guest and I range from the formation of the Uniparty, to looking at how the Marxist influence in education has been the absolute worst thing for kids. We also touch on the legalization of marijuana and how did Covid REALLY come about? We also talk about why getting involved locally is the best way to make a difference.

Let’s get to it Basecampers but first a word from our sponsor.

 Floyd Brown Bio

My guest today is Floyd Brown. Floyd has long been an influential Conservative, working on Ronald Reagan’s team. He is an author many times over, a keynote speaker, and the founder of the Western Journal. He is a former radio host here in Seattle and has appeared on many TV shows including 20/20, The Bill Maher Show, Fox News, CNN, Good Morning America, and many others. He is also a devout follower of Jesus. Here is my interview with Floyd Brown.

E327 Final Thoughts

What a great American Floyd Brown. It’s not an exaggeration to say that he’s a national treasure. And his book is as good as I am raving about. The name is Counter Punch- An Unlikely Alliance of Americans Fighting Back for Faith and Freedom. Go get yourself a copy!

 

Basecamp for Men E305: The Power and Promise of Decentralization

E305: The Power and Promise of Decentralization

 

E305 Introduction

 

Hello Basecampers, I hope you are all doing well and I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year season. I have come off my sabbatical creatively recharged and elevated and ready to dialogue with all of you about all the crazy shit that is going down! I hope that in speaking with you, we can all make more sense of it all.

Today is a bit unusual in that I am starting the season off with a Firestarter, which is just a name for my short-format, solo episodes without a guest. Next week we will be our first interview of the season.

2026 is bound to be epic. The level of corruption and graft and sheer fuckery is beyond all comprehension. It is SO OBVIOUS that even traditional liberals are starting to acknowledge, wake up, and comment on it. Gasp! Could this be the year? Wink wink.

What are we going to focus on here at Basecamp this season? Well, we will be keeping close eye on the American Republic and the moves of President Trump, for sure. We will also be looking at the growing Decentralization revolution, something we will touch on today. I will also be doing some good episodes on health, a topic that I have a lifelong interest in. And yes, the esoteric (particularly the ET conversation, will also get some airtime. C’mon man! I can’t resist. (What can I say, God wants me to talk to you about this).

Also, I may do more short format episodes this year. I’m feeling it. What that will look like are episodes that I write and deliver solo in the 5-12 minute range typically. Part of this is I have a bit more time to write and the other part is I’m tired of the constant wrangling for guests. It gets a bit old Basecampers. So I am sticking with my once a week format with episodes coming out every Tuesday but more of these are going to be of the Firestarter variety. Sound good?

I have a few memes to share with you and then a piece I wrote about Decentralization vs. Centralization that I wanted to kick the season off with. I am thrilled to be back. I hope you are feeling good and maybe we can share some things here that bring a sense of light and hope into the narrative. For the lighter qualities seem to have a power in these times, do they not? Thank you Basecampers and enjoy the rest of the episode.

The American Pulse E22: Be Who You Are

E22: Be Who You Are with Special Guest Jim Rosemary

 

E22 Introduction

Whenever I talk to everyday Americans, like my guest today, I am reminder how Americans of all political stripes share so many common values. We all want safe, thriving communities to live and raise families in. Talk to anyone in your neighborhood and you’ll see this is true.

Yet, the mainstream media who represents the Globalist Agenda, simply will not recognize all of the common ground we share with Americans who vote differently than we do.

The more conversations I have, the more convinced I have become that, to truly unite Americans, more and more of us need to have the courage to have conversations with Americans across the political spectrum.

I would like to raise the bar on the American Pulse. My original intention was to have Democrats, Liberals, Centrists, and Conservatives on the show. But I have yet to be able to talk to a Democrat. I have only asked two but the response after looking at the show notes was no.

But I am going to renew my efforts. I don’t want to turn the Pulse into a debate forum. That is not my style. But to truly ask liberals and others on to better understand their values would be outstanding I think. As American Pulse listeners please send us any ideas for this. Who do you know who is NOT a die-hard Republican that may be game to come on the show? They will be treated with the utmost respect and never belittled or embarrassed, I promise you.

Thank you listeners and now on to this good interview.

Jim Rosemary Bio

My guest today is Jim Rosemary. Jim is the owner and CEO of New Tech Web, a company focused on website development and internet marketing. Jim is a father and grandfather and the Chairman of LD 47 right here in King County. Here is my interview with Jim Rosemary.

E22 Final Thoughts

I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Jim is so insightful on how to unite Americans, isn’t he. Let’s all take a deep breath, step into our courage (which is an American trait btw) and go open ourselves to new people. Thank you listeners and we’ll see you next time on The American

The American Pulse E5: American Education

E5: American Education w Special Guest Jolie Lansdowne

 

E5 Introduction

Today’s topic is one of my favorites: the state of American education or lack thereof. Before we get to our interview, which is the 2nd half of our short interview with King Co Chairwoman Jolie Lansdowne, you will here us fade into that discussion as we already aired the first part of this in Episode #2.

 

I thought it was perfect to read a couple of quotes from one of my favorite writers in Education reform, the 2 x NYC Teacher of the Year and author, the legendary John Taylor Gatto. A teacher as beloved by his students as any you will ever see.

“I‘ve noticed a fascinating phenomenon in my thirty years of teaching: schools and schooling are increasingly irrelevant to the great enterprises of the planet. No one believes anymore that scientists are trained in science classes or politicians in civics classes or poets in English classes. The truth is that schools don’t really teach anything except how to obey orders. This is a great mystery to me because thousands of humane, caring people work in schools as teachers and aides and administrators, but the abstract logic of the institution overwhelms their individual contributions. Although teachers to care and do work very, very hard, the institution is psychopathic — it has no conscience. It rings a bell and the young man in the middle of writing a poem must close his notebook and move to a different cell where he must memorize that humans and monkeys derive from a common ancestor.” 

And this one: “Whatever an education is, it should make you a unique individual, not a conformist; it should furnish you with an original spirit with which to tackle the big challenges; it should allow you to find values which will be your roadmap through life; it should make you spiritually rich, a person who loves whatever you are doing, wherever you are, whomever you are with; it should teach you what is important, how to live and how to die.”

I will be doing a deeper dive on Education and our future on this show in the near future. For now, let‘s go get our guest’s thoughts and insights on this important topic.

Jolie Lansdowne Bio

My guest today is Jolie Lansdowne. Jolie was elected and serves as the King County GOP Chairwoman. Jolie is a a wife and mother (who homeschooled kids for 20 years), a local business owner, and a woman who believes that engagement in local government is one of the most effective ways we can impact positive change for our next generation. Here is my interview with Jolie Lansdowne.

 

 

Basecamp for Men E264: Saving the American Republic

E264: Saving the American Republic

 

E264 Introduction

Wow, well I had a great interview all teed up but President Trump and Elon Musk are moving so fast I had to speak with you solo about this. Can you believe what we are watching? Something right out of the Q drops, is it not? The destruction of the old guard and NCSWIC.

Is any of this ringing a bell? Bueller? Bueller?

I am going to give a bit of reporting to you although many of you are seeing the same videos, tidbits and memes that I am seeing. I will give you my two cents, for what it’s worth. But I am also going to take a look at the 40 thousand ft view and point out some possible timelines from that perspective. Being careful to not pin any dates on anything although at this point and at this speed, do dates really matter anymore? Its happening Basecampers.

I remember hearing President Trump say (and I believe this was also in the Q drops), that the way to defeat a powerful enemy was to prepare quietly and then, when the time was right, strike like the most powerful animal in the jungle. This is exactly what you are seeing right now. We have so much to touch on and by the time I hit “publish”, there will be another dozen things that make your jaw drop in astonishment. No American president has EVER taken such a tactical, hell surgical, approach to cutting the diseased corruption out of the corpse known as the administrative Deep State…