"british occupation"
2 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Mark Koernke discussed the historical significance of April 16, 1775, comparing colonial resistance to British occupation with modern-day tea party protests held across the nation on April 15, 2009. He covered widespread tea party turnout from Alaska to Florida, ammunition and bullet production shortages with three-year backlogs, reloading solutions including J&D Components' SABO cup technology, and militia organizing efforts. Callers Max from French Lick and Don from Indiana reported on local tea party activities, militia visibility at events, and plans for future demonstrations including a potential million-person march on Washington.
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Mark Koernke discussed the historical significance of April 19th (Patriot's Day), drawing parallels between colonial-era British occupation and modern government overreach. He addressed anonymous informant systems, Star Chamber proceedings, and confidential informant programs as tools of tyranny. Koernke announced schedule changes to the show's broadcast times and promoted an upcoming beach party/memorial event. He took calls from listeners, including George from Florida, discussing Revolutionary War history, militia preparedness, and the role of militia forces versus regular armies in American conflicts. The episode emphasized remembering fallen patriots and maintaining vigilance against government intrusion.