Common Sense
Thomas Paine
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Charlie (Ep. 2550)
The Dan Bongino Show delivers no-nonsense analysis of the day’s most important political and cultural stories. Hosted by the former Deputy Director of the FBI, former Secret Service agent, NYPD officer, and bestselling author Dan Bongino, the show cuts through media spin with facts, accountability,...
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The Unabridged and Complete Edition (Thomas Paine Classics)
Dan Bongino highlighted the pamphlet as a historic work that helped convince colonists to pursue liberty and truth, using it as a rallying point for modern commonsense politics.
Thomas Paine, 1776. Common Sense. I'll show you what I mean in a minute.
— Episode: Charlie (Ep. 2550)
Dan Bongino highlighted the pamphlet as a historic work that helped convince colonists to pursue liberty and truth, using it as a rallying point for modern commonsense politics.
Thomas Paine, 1776. Common Sense. I'll show you what I mean in a minute.
Remember Thomas Paine? Common Sense, one of the great works of writing that convinced a lot of the colonists.
The cause of America was truth, liberty, and freedom, inalienable rights granted by God. Those were objective, not subjective, truths.
The Secret History of Communist Revolutions (and How to Crush Them)
Jack Posobiec's book, "Unhumans", details the history of communist revolutions and offers strategies to counter them; the podcast highlighted the book's analysis of communist tactics and the need for a strong response.
What people have to understand is not only do they suck but Unfortunately, it's that very same group of people that's gotten themselves into our country and into our institutions They've been here for...
— Episode: Sunday Special with Mike Benz, Jack Poso...
Jack Posobiec's book, "Unhumans", details the history of communist revolutions and offers strategies to counter them; the podcast highlighted the book's analysis of communist tactics and the need for a strong response.
What people have to understand is not only do they suck but Unfortunately, it's that very same group of people that's gotten themselves into our country and into our institutions They've been here for 60 years now. They came in through the State Department and FDR
So this isn't a time for us to sit around and say oh, let's challenge these guys to a debate and we're gonna go and You know have a lot of fun and point out this and and no you have to come in and stop Accepting them at good faith.
Unhumans is step to follow the names and guess what that's gonna be the list of indictments in about six months time
I called them on humans because that's how they view us They don't view conservatives and God-fearing Americans and Patriots as human They view you as an invasive species that's standing in the way of your utopia
It's an old word Dan's the word. I know that you know that word is called reciprocity Reciprocity and that which is done to us will be done back to you tenfold
The Big Book
The book, written by an anonymous author, alleged that a senior official in the Trump administration was warning about Trump's erratic behavior. The author's identity was later revealed to be Miles Taylor, a mid-level DHS official, contradicting the initial portrayal of a major figure.
There was an op-ed written and a subsequent book written by anonymous
— Episode: Incredibly, The Story Gets Worse (Ep 138...
The book, written by an anonymous author, alleged that a senior official in the Trump administration was warning about Trump's erratic behavior. The author's identity was later revealed to be Miles Taylor, a mid-level DHS official, contradicting the initial portrayal of a major figure.
There was an op-ed written and a subsequent book written by anonymous
And the allegation was that this guy Joe was a big time higher up Senior official in the Trump campaign excuse me the Trump administration
I said hey listen, yeah, I guarantee you this is a nobody in the White House
So anonymous we know who it is. It's now a guy Miles Taylor by the way Miles Taylor He was a DHS underling
He wrote back in CNN a while ago that he was like a major figure in the Trump world
A Novel
It was mentioned as a book by a smart person, Carl Sagan, about alien contact, which was later made into a movie. The speaker felt it would be a good resource on the subject.
If I want to see a movie about alien Contact, I go and read a book by Carl Sagan called Contact later made into a movie. Why? Cause he's pretty smart. And if there wa...
— Episode: This Was A Warning (Ep 2148)
It was mentioned as a book by a smart person, Carl Sagan, about alien contact, which was later made into a movie. The speaker felt it would be a good resource on the subject.
If I want to see a movie about alien Contact, I go and read a book by Carl Sagan called Contact later made into a movie. Why? Cause he's pretty smart. And if there was alien Contact, that's probably how it's going to happen.
A Novel
Dan said his notebook reminded him of that book, noting he and his family had seen the movie many times.
I always say it reminds me of that devil wears proud of the book. Yes, I have seen that movie. My wife and kids love it. Seen it like a thousand times.
— Episode: Zuckerbucks, George Soros And The “Movie...
Dan said his notebook reminded him of that book, noting he and his family had seen the movie many times.
I always say it reminds me of that devil wears proud of the book. Yes, I have seen that movie. My wife and kids love it. Seen it like a thousand times.
100th Anniversary OZ Collection
The host mentioned the name Judy as being popular after the Wizard of Oz, referencing the classic story in a brief anecdote about names.
I saw, thank you, audience archivist Judy, Judy S. She's been with us forever. That was actually my mother's name. It's not a lot, you don't meet a lot of Judy's. That was a popular name after Wizard...
— Episode: I'm Sorry I Have To Do This (Ep. 2531)
The host mentioned the name Judy as being popular after the Wizard of Oz, referencing the classic story in a brief anecdote about names.
I saw, thank you, audience archivist Judy, Judy S. She's been with us forever. That was actually my mother's name. It's not a lot, you don't meet a lot of Judy's. That was a popular name after Wizard of Oz and Judy Garland that you don't see a lot of Judy's anymore.
How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully
It was said that the book was better than the movie, which was highly recommended for men of faith, as it poses interesting questions.
Very good. Highly recommended if you're a man of faith. Poses some very interesting questions.
— Episode: The Interview That Should Change Everyth...
It was said that the book was better than the movie, which was highly recommended for men of faith, as it poses interesting questions.
Very good. Highly recommended if you're a man of faith. Poses some very interesting questions.
He recalled that a teacher had given him books, including a poorlady version of War of the Worlds, which he pretended to read.
She used to give me books. I'd pretend to read it was terrific poor lady war of the worlds.
— Episode: Why is the Media Hiding This Bombshell?...
He recalled that a teacher had given him books, including a poorlady version of War of the Worlds, which he pretended to read.
She used to give me books. I'd pretend to read it was terrific poor lady war of the worlds.
Dan Bongino joked about feeling cabin fever and said he was ready to start seeing the two redrum girls from The Shining.
Ready to start seeing those two red rum girls from The Shining.
— Episode: There’s A BIG Fight Coming (Ep 1207)
Dan Bongino joked about feeling cabin fever and said he was ready to start seeing the two redrum girls from The Shining.
Ready to start seeing those two red rum girls from The Shining.
Laughter Is the Best Medicine
Dan Bongino reminisced aboutreading passages from "Chicken Soup for the Soul" books during holidays as a child, recalling one about a teacher who loved her students.
I remember remember those old books joe Chicken Soup for the Soul
— Episode: A Stunning Admission In Court Which Chan...
Dan Bongino reminisced aboutreading passages from "Chicken Soup for the Soul" books during holidays as a child, recalling one about a teacher who loved her students.
I remember remember those old books joe Chicken Soup for the Soul
The podcast mentioned Tony Morrison's novel, noting that she famously labeled Bill Clinton the "first black president" 25 years prior to the podcast's release.
twenty five years ago, novelist Tony Morrison, you know, Tony Morrison, very famous, famously labeled Bill Clinton the first black president.
— Episode: The Bongino Brief - Hillary Clinton's Re...
The podcast mentioned Tony Morrison's novel, noting that she famously labeled Bill Clinton the "first black president" 25 years prior to the podcast's release.
twenty five years ago, novelist Tony Morrison, you know, Tony Morrison, very famous, famously labeled Bill Clinton the first black president.
This book by Howard Zinn, a Marxist historian, was described as a "terrible book" and was said to have become required reading in many universities and sold over two million copies. It was mentioned in the context of its association with a Marxist group promoting Critical Race Theory.
Books a joke. Remember that scene in Goodwill Hunting. Hey Howard Zinn Howard Zinn yeah sure.
— Episode: Did A Spy Defector From China Prove Trum...
This book by Howard Zinn, a Marxist historian, was described as a "terrible book" and was said to have become required reading in many universities and sold over two million copies. It was mentioned in the context of its association with a Marxist group promoting Critical Race Theory.
Books a joke. Remember that scene in Goodwill Hunting. Hey Howard Zinn Howard Zinn yeah sure.
A Memoir
It is Hunter Biden's memoir, which seeks to tell of his past experiences. The podcast host mentioned it in relation to the contents of Hunter Biden's laptop, implying that the book's content might not align with the images and information found on the laptop.
Hunter Biden's memoir Beautiful Things seeks to tell just where he's been. After these pictures I don't want to know where he's been and you should neither.
— Episode: The Most “Honest” Thing Ever Said On CNN...
It is Hunter Biden's memoir, which seeks to tell of his past experiences. The podcast host mentioned it in relation to the contents of Hunter Biden's laptop, implying that the book's content might not align with the images and information found on the laptop.
Hunter Biden's memoir Beautiful Things seeks to tell just where he's been. After these pictures I don't want to know where he's been and you should neither.
How the Democrats Will Rule the Next Generation
It was described as a "fantastic if flawed reading of America's trajectory", predicting how Democrats would maintain power for the foreseeable future. The podcast host mentioned it as an example of Democrats openly discussing their strategies for maintaining political dominance.
They even write books about it.
— Episode: I Told You This Story Was BS (Ep 2206)
It was described as a "fantastic if flawed reading of America's trajectory", predicting how Democrats would maintain power for the foreseeable future. The podcast host mentioned it as an example of Democrats openly discussing their strategies for maintaining political dominance.
They even write books about it.
Carville wrote a book predicting as much, 40 More Years how Democrats will rule the next generation remains a fantastic if flawed reading of America's trajectory.
Your War with a New Financial World Order and How to Fight Back
Carol Roth's book, "You Will Own Nothing," discussed the globalist World Economic Forum's dystopian vision of a future where people own nothing and everything is rented from large corporations.
And this is what I try to explain to people because it is hard. We have seen governments and we've seen a Federal Reserve that has transferred tons of wealth from Main Street to Wall Street.
— Episode: The Dan Bongino Sunday Special 04/14/24...
Carol Roth's book, "You Will Own Nothing," discussed the globalist World Economic Forum's dystopian vision of a future where people own nothing and everything is rented from large corporations.
And this is what I try to explain to people because it is hard. We have seen governments and we've seen a Federal Reserve that has transferred tons of wealth from Main Street to Wall Street.
The Dark Knight Returns - 30th Anniversary Edition
The podcast host referenced a scene from this graphic novel where a scarecrow-like figure holds court, and those deemed guilty or not guilty face the same penalty of walking out onto the ice to die.
Was that the one where the scarecrow guys holding court?
— Episode: The Democrats Want You Silenced (Ep 1272...
The podcast host referenced a scene from this graphic novel where a scarecrow-like figure holds court, and those deemed guilty or not guilty face the same penalty of walking out onto the ice to die.
Was that the one where the scarecrow guys holding court?
And what was it? Guilty, you walk out on the ice and or not guilty. They shoot you on the ice or something.
Remember the tribe?
EMT Lectures
The podcast host mentioned reading this book and referenced one of its premises. He used this book as a jumping off point for a discussion on the importance of silence.
I want to go all book of Eli and stuff like that read that book because one of the premises he makes and again I'm sorry a little bit of a language alert here so you may turn it down for your kids and...
— Episode: Is The FBI Spying On Trump Again? (Ep. 2...
The podcast host mentioned reading this book and referenced one of its premises. He used this book as a jumping off point for a discussion on the importance of silence.
I want to go all book of Eli and stuff like that read that book because one of the premises he makes and again I'm sorry a little bit of a language alert here so you may turn it down for your kids and saying that there's a rule here is shut the fuck up why because when you talk a lot the chances of you saying dumb shit are really higher the more words that leave your mouth read the book Joe because he needs to shut up and stop talking.
The Original 1850 Edition (Nathaniel Hawthorne Classics)
The podcast discussed how "The Scarlet Letter", a novel about groupthink, was ironically targeted for removal by those employing groupthink to cancel it. Its themes of destructive groupthink were highlighted as being particularly relevant to the cancel culture debate.
Wouldn't it be weird if these people were using groupthink to cancel a novel about the pernicious effects of groupthink?
— Episode: The Hard Truth About the “Stimulus” Bill...
The podcast discussed how "The Scarlet Letter", a novel about groupthink, was ironically targeted for removal by those employing groupthink to cancel it. Its themes of destructive groupthink were highlighted as being particularly relevant to the cancel culture debate.
Wouldn't it be weird if these people were using groupthink to cancel a novel about the pernicious effects of groupthink?
Isn't it really weird that a book about the dangers of groupthink...is being used to cancel a book about the dangers of groupthink?
How Trump's America First Agenda will Stop the Unraveling of America & Guarantee Him a Second Term in the White House (Feeding Patriots Series Book 1)
The book is mentioned in relation to the "drain the swamp" political message, and how Nancy Pelosi and Donald Trump both used this message in their campaigns.
Who first ran on the drain the swamp message? A lot of you listening, especially some of the younger folks. Oh, that was Trump. Trump did that, drain the swamp.
— Episode: Here’s What Trump Should Do During The D...
The book is mentioned in relation to the "drain the swamp" political message, and how Nancy Pelosi and Donald Trump both used this message in their campaigns.
Who first ran on the drain the swamp message? A lot of you listening, especially some of the younger folks. Oh, that was Trump. Trump did that, drain the swamp.
Yes, he did, but I'd like you to go to the internet. I'm putting a search engine, Nancy Pelosi, drain the swamp. When she took over during the Bush era, control of the house of representatives for the first time in a while. That was her message. Literally, her message, drain the swamp.
Dan Bongino mentioned he had a book that contained information about his time as an agent, including "go-bags" and site procedures. He planned to show it the following day but did not want to reveal any security secrets.
I had a book I would love to bring it maybe I will. I won't show you any because I don't want to give away any security secrets.
— Episode: Shocking Revelations At The Trump Assass...
Dan Bongino mentioned he had a book that contained information about his time as an agent, including "go-bags" and site procedures. He planned to show it the following day but did not want to reveal any security secrets.
I had a book I would love to bring it maybe I will. I won't show you any because I don't want to give away any security secrets.
but if I can can you guys remind me of this tomorrow I'm going to bring my book when I was an agent you guys cool with this I'm not going to show anything don't worry secret service can but it has what I have in there called go buys it's like this thick right it's a file folder and it's everything layered out what you do for snipers tactical stuff medical stuff and it's a history of like my site stuff and what I did and things like that
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