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Pro tip: Don't pull a fire alarm when there's no fire.

October 03, 2023 / 00:39

This episode discusses Congressman Jamal Bowman's incident of pulling a fire alarm in the Congressional office building, the surrounding controversy, and comparisons to January 6.

Key discussions include Bowman's claim that he mistakenly activated the alarm to open a door, as well as reactions from other politicians like Kevin McCarthy.

The conversation highlights the differing opinions on whether Bowman's actions warrant punishment, emphasizing that while it was wrong, it should not be equated with more severe actions from January 6.

Overall, the episode reflects on the implications of Bowman's actions and the political climate surrounding such incidents.

TLDR

Congressman Jamal Bowman pulls fire alarm, faces controversy over motives and punishment.

Episode

0:39

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a bizarre moment in the shutdown was New York Congressman Jamal Bowman pulling the fire alarm in the Congressional

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office building ahead of the vote he said he wasn't trying to delay the vote but activated fire alarm mistakenly

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thinking would open the door he was a principal so I think maybe that's not true Kevin McCarthy and others of course

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have made the January 6 comparisons which are ridiculous but he shouldn't have pulled it you don't pull F alarms

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you just don't and he should be punished or but the punishment should match the crime this isn't breaking in and trying

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to track down the vice president with a noose that was wrong he he might go down

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in history as having done the right thing but he was wrong to do that

Episode Highlights

Jamal Bowman's Fire Alarm Incident
Congressman Jamal Bowman mistakenly pulls a fire alarm during a crucial vote.
“You just don't pull fire alarms.”
@ 00m 20s
October 03, 2023

Episode Quotes

You don't pull fire alarms.
Pro tip: Don't pull a fire alarm when there's no fire.
He might go down in history as having done the right thing.
Pro tip: Don't pull a fire alarm when there's no fire.

Key Moments

Fire Alarm Incident00:03
January 6 Comparisons00:15
Punishment Debate00:24