SNELLNATION
271 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsA freethinker, and curious citizen with the primary goal of awakening the “curiosity” in as many people as possible. “The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out for himself, without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost
inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, and intolerable.” H.L. Mencken
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121. The Group Rights Crusades: A Conman’s Dream!
November 05, 2023 15:36 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MBOver the past decade we’ve watched our society become more and more fractured. Let's analyze our current group rights crusade fad and how we got here. (21 Nov 2021) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
122. The Slow Death of Small Business and Quick Death of the Middle Class!
November 05, 2023 15:36 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBWe are witnessing an all-out attack on small-medium size businesses along with the dissolve of the middle class. It's imperative we analyze the recent past to understand how we got here and form a response. Let's talk about the 2020 assault on the middle class, Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), and the path forward. My observation (28 Nov 2021) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
123. Mainstream Media: The Real WMD
November 05, 2023 15:35 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOver the past few years we have allowed the “if it bleeds it leads” mainstream media guide us along a path of destructive. Let's discuss their main mission and outline a reasonable solution. (5 Dec 2021) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
124. Is the CIA a form of illegitimate authority?
November 05, 2023 15:35 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBIt is time to talk about the latest sex scandal involving a taxpayer funded federal agency. This scandal involves children so maybe people will finally care enough to demand reform or abolishment. (6 Dec 2021) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
125. The Truth Social Platform: Stud or Dud
November 05, 2023 15:34 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBWe have witnessed wall to wall censorship over the past few years and things only seem to be getting worse. It's time to analyze Pres. Trump's "new" social media platform kicking off next quarter. Will it be another dud or a true contender for the censorship mad Twitter? (12 Dec 2021) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
127. What Does Christmas Mean To Me?
November 05, 2023 15:34 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBI received a few questions centered around my perspective on the Christmas holiday. Okay, let's talk about Christmas, Christianity, paganism, Nazi Germany and Dietrich Bonhoffer. I must bring in all these pieces in order to properly address the question. If you are easily offended by the truth, you may want to skip this one. (24 Dec 2021) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
128. Why do we pay taxes in 2021? Seriously Why
November 05, 2023 15:33 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBTaxation is another one of our "traditions" that doesn't really make much sense to me in 2021. Let's discuss the history of taxation and why I believe it doesn't fit in the 2020s landscape. (26 Dec 2021) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
129. The 2021 Recap: Holy Cow Edition
November 05, 2023 15:33 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB2021 was quite the entertaining year for all the wrong reasons. Let's do a quick recap of the big headlines that kept us distracted all year. For the sake of organization and my own sanity, I'm doing this in order by month. Enjoy (30 Dec 2021) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
130. Insurrection Anniversary with Congress
November 05, 2023 15:31 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBIt's the one-year anniversary of the alleged insurrection at the capital and congress didn't let me down. Let's talk about the congressional grandstanding and compare the reactions between the 2020 "riots" and the 2021 "riot". (8 Jan 2022) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
131. Are politicians actively trying to break the armed forces?
November 05, 2023 15:31 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBThousands of soldiers are having their military careers cut short because they refused the jab. Let's have a chat about the actions of our politicians and how it impacts our military service members. I'll be referencing an article from the military times see below. https://www.militarytimes.com/opinion/commentary/2022/01/07/insurrection-has-led-to-dereliction-of-duty/ (9 Jan 2022) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
132. Citizens conditioned to tolerate the intolerable! Why?
November 05, 2023 15:30 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBAfter looking back at the past few decades of scandals I found myself asking the same question. Why do people tolerate or accept the absolute worst behavior from its government and agencies? Let discuss a few scandals from recent history and see where this leads us. (13 Jan 2022) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
133. My thoughts on MLK and the Civil Rights movement.
November 05, 2023 15:30 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBIt's incredibly lazy to celebrate the legacy of anyone without taking the time to analyze said legacy. We must also be somewhat skeptical of any and all "approved" mainstream narratives. Make no mistake there was plenty of goodness in the civil rights movement. Let's talk about it. (17 Jan 2022) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
134. Black History Month: America’s Race Obsession
November 05, 2023 15:29 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBLet’s talk about the U.S. race obsession problem, frivolous lawsuits, and why black history month is nonsensical in 2022. (4 Feb 2022) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
135. Is Valentine's Day Pointless?
November 05, 2023 15:29 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBI wanted to take a moment to discuss this commercialized holiday. A holiday which has strayed so far away from its 3rd century roots its unrecognizable. How do we get so wrapped up in these potentially wasteful routines? (14 Feb 2022) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
136. Free your mind!
November 05, 2023 15:28 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBAfter a 6 week break from the mainstream media and sensationalizing headlines, I've decided to jump back into the abyss. Let's talk about the mainstream media agenda, the Ukraine war and our mental health. 2022 could be the year citizens choose to save this world by becoming better 'individuals'. Be a human-being not a human-doing. All statements made are my ‘personal’ opinion. (29 Mar 2022) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
137. Hey Everyone Look a Black Female Justice!
November 05, 2023 15:28 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBJudge Ketanji Brown Jackson was just confirmed as the latest Supreme Court Justice. This could be yet another 'style over substance' moment similar to Obama and Harris. Let's talk about it. (7 Apr 2022) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
138. Snellnation One Year Anniversary!
November 05, 2023 15:27 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBAfter one year of podcasting there is still so much more to discuss. Let's start with the 21-year state of emergency we've been kept in. A huge thank you to all my supporters and listeners. (10 Apr 2022) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
140. The Batman & White Privilege Messaging
November 05, 2023 15:27 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBAfter watching “The Batman” a second time my feelings towards it have changed. I discovered the settle and not so settle “white privilege” messaging baked in courtesy of the director. It’s time for a quick movie review. (19 Apr 2022) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
141. Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Nontroversy!
November 05, 2023 15:26 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBFlorida’s Governor Ron DeSantis signed two key pieces of legislation into law and some people are upset. HB 241 (Parent’s Bill of Rights) signed into law July 2021 and HB 1557 (Parental Rights in Education) signed March 2022. Let’s review both and see what all the fuss is about. (22 Apr 2022) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
142. Musk the Genius or Musk the Con
November 05, 2023 15:26 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBBillionaire Elon Musk has offered to buy Twitter for 46 billion dollars. This latest PR stunt seems to have most people viewing him as a “free speech” advocate. Let’s talk about Elon Musk and his most recent schemes. The collusion of big government and big business comes with consequences for the ever shrinking citizen. (22 Apr 2022) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
143. What Really Grinds My Gears!
November 05, 2023 15:25 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBAs we continue this death spiral I wanted to discuss the headlines which seem to sneak by us and pose a simple question. Why is it so hard for us to focus on relevant issues? (28 Apr 2022) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
144. The Pelosi Ukraine Pledge
November 05, 2023 15:25 - 25 minutes - 24 MBThe Speaker of the House Nancy “conflict of interest” Pelosi had a secret meeting with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv. Lets talk about the latest developments and the happy defense contractors. https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/breaking-down-13-6-billion-in-american-aid-for-kyiv/?amp=1 (1 May 2022) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
145. Pro-Life VS Pro-Choice: Let the Election Cycle Games Begin
November 05, 2023 15:24 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBIt’s time to talk about abortion “rights” in America. Thanks to a conveniently timed opinion draft “leak” from our corporate Supreme Court the masses are emotionally activated. Is this the usual election cycle shenanigans or something else. (12 May 2022) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
146. The Government & The Citizen
November 05, 2023 15:24 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBAfter another trip to DC I couldn’t help myself. I have some observations and theories about the capitol and the path our nation is on. (8 Jun 2022) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
147. The Roe V. Wade Decision!
November 05, 2023 15:23 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBThe Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade and the people are divided (shocker). After listening to pro-lifers cheer and pro-choicers boo I have some thoughts. My big question "Can a government take away a right that was never theirs to give in the first place?". Let's talk about it and the “divide and conquer” initiative. (26 Jun 2022) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
149. Who does the SECDEF serve?
November 05, 2023 15:22 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBOver the past few years, I've seen several SECDEFs (Secretary of Defense) come and go. After reviewing the background of a few I found some interesting connections. I believe it's time for the American people to evaluate every branch of government and institution. During this evaluation period we must ask ourselves one simple question "Who do they serve?". Let's talk about it!!! (1 Aug 2022) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
151. Is the FBI a taxpayer funded political tool or something worse?
November 05, 2023 15:21 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBThe FBI seems to be continuing its life-long tradition of being a political tool. The American people are wrapped up in another investigation of billionaire former president Donald J. Trump. Let's talk about it and the importance of validating every form of "authority" in one's country to determine its legitimacy. As we bounce from one nontroversy to another it is imperative that you keep both eyes wide open. (9 Aug 2022) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...
153. MAGA Reds: A Threat to Democracy?
November 05, 2023 15:21 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MBLast night POTUS Biden gave a very interesting speech at Independence Hall about the danger MAGA republicans pose to our democracy. It’s the midterms, tis the season to divide the citizens. Let's talk about it. (2 Sep 2022) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
20. Black Victimhood: The cash cow
November 05, 2023 15:17 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBBlack Victimhood is the golden goose of the 2000s. Politicians and race hustlers alike have created the “race industry” and business is good. (Apr 2021) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
18. A Guilty Verdict is in.....so what!🤔
November 05, 2023 15:16 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBPeople are cheering in the streets over the guilty verdict of one man while ignoring the many murders of 2020. We continue to allow the MSM to guide us. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
17. The Madness of Crowds: Protesting in the 2020s
November 05, 2023 15:15 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBProtesting can be a great way of exercising your 1st Amendment right but it can also be a great way of being weaponized by others. It’s time to start thinking differently about everything. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
16. Rep Maxine “The Problem” Waters is at it again 🤨
November 05, 2023 15:14 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBThe grandstanding, corrupt, virtue signaling, corporate owned congressional members and the citizens who keep re-electing them. 🤔 (Apr 2021) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
15. It’s time to talk about the second amendment!
November 05, 2023 15:13 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBWhat is the second amendment vs what some think it is. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
14. Your passive mindset is hurting you!
November 05, 2023 15:12 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBIt’s time to become an active participant in your own life before it’s too late. If you aren’t the author of your story some else will be. (Apr 2021) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
13. My Story: A tense encounter with police
November 05, 2023 15:11 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBThey say everyone has a story, well here is mine. In 2004 I had a tense encounter with law enforcement but it was also a teachable moment for us all. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
12. Another shooting in MN, my take
November 05, 2023 15:10 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBAnother police shooting in MN, the MSM and others aren’t wasting time making most of this. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
11. Lobbying in Congress: Does my vote really count?
November 05, 2023 15:09 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBSome throwback audio from 2020 covering lobbying, congress and the never ending cycle. (Apr 2021) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
9. Blacks are disproportionately impacted by C-19, My theory 🤔
November 05, 2023 15:08 - 10 minutes - 10.2 MBThe MSM and politicians have utilized the talking point C-19 is coming for black folks. Why are they avoid the difficult conversation about how diet impacts the body’s defenses. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
8. Georgia Voting Law is Jim Crow 2.0, Nope!
November 05, 2023 15:07 - 11 minutes - 11 MBThe corrupt politicians are trying to manipulate Georgians into fighting against their own self-interest, yet again. (Apr 2021) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
7. Sir Charles Barkley, you absolute legend!
November 05, 2023 15:05 - 6 minutes - 6.43 MBThe larger than life NBA legend keeps dropping counter narrative truth bombs. Outstanding --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
6. Vaccine Passports, the latest surveillance tool. Coming Soon?
November 05, 2023 15:04 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBVaccine Passports seem to be the next stage in the power grab. Make sure you understand the implications of accepting such control tools. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
5. Congress 9% approval rate, but 94% re-election rate. Why?
November 05, 2023 15:03 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBThe power congress has and why we keep practicing what Albert Einstein defines as insanity. “Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
4. Reparations...seriously?
November 05, 2023 15:02 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBPeople keep bring up this reparations business so let’s talk about. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
10. No C-19 shot for me and here’s why (personal opinion)
November 05, 2023 15:00 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBDecided to provide a complete response to the C-19 shot question I’ve received repeatedly over the past 6 months. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
3. Everything is racist, but why?
November 05, 2023 14:59 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBA quick look at America’s race obsession and how we got here. (Apr 2021) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
2. What is the role of government? What is the appropriate response?
November 05, 2023 14:58 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBA short conversation on “government” and the citizen response. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
154. Podcast Hiatus for Military Deployment!
November 19, 2022 16:10 - 1 minute - 1.7 MBMy military unit was activated so I must step away from the podcast for a bit. I just wanted to thank all my listeners for the support and feedback you’ve given me over the past 18 months. Apologies for the sound quality, I had to record this on the move. We will take again soon. Snellnation out 😊 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
Podcast Hiatus for Military Deployment!
November 19, 2022 16:10 - 1 minute - 1.7 MBMy military unit was activated so I must step away from the podcast for a bit. I just wanted to thank all my listeners for the support and feedback you’ve given me over the past 18 months. Apologies for the sound quality, I had to record this on the move. We will take again soon. Snellnation out 😊 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
152. The recruiting struggle is real!
August 20, 2022 02:09 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBEvery branch of the military is having a hard time meeting recruiting quotas for fiscal year 2022 while dealing with retention issues at the same time. Let us put our thinking caps on and explore possible explanations. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message
150. The Inflation Reduction Act, more congressional shenanigans?
August 08, 2022 03:13 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBThe corporate U.S. congress just passed the Inflation Reduction Act. Lets talk about the latest piece of potential fluff to come from DC. The same circle who brought us the Patriot Act, what could possibly go wrong. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sirthomas-snell/message