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		<title><![CDATA[The Opinion Machine???]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[You definitely need another opinion, and this is it.]]></description>
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		<itunes:summary>&#13;
You definitely need one more opinion, and this is it.</itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[#392 All The Smart People Got The Fudge Out Of Africa. Why?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#392 All The Smart People Got The Fudge Out Of Africa. Why?</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/392-All-The-Smart-People-Got-The-Fudge-Out-Of-Africa--Why-e3lg1m7</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:42:12 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#392 All The Smart People Got The Fudge Out Of Africa. Why?&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:45:47</itunes:duration>
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		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>#392 All The Smart People Got The Fudge Out Of Africa. Why?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#391 F4GGY SHEET. It’s Gross & Bad For Society. Especially Dudes Named Wiener.]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#391 F4GGY SHEET. It’s Gross & Bad For Society. Especially Dudes Named Wiener.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/391-F4GGY-SHEET--Its-Gross--Bad-For-Society--Especially-Dudes-Named-Wiener-e3lej0h</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:27:33 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#391 F4GGY SHEET. It’s Gross &amp; Bad For Society. Especially Dudes Named Wiener.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>01:01:18</itunes:duration>
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			<title><![CDATA[#390 You Have Been Lied To About Black Inventions.]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>And if you don’t know now, you know.</strong></p>
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			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/390-You-Have-Been-Lied-To-About-Black-Inventions-e3lcspq</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:38:52 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;And if you don’t know now, you know.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title><![CDATA[#389 A Jewish Fella Mistook Me For A Jew At The Grocery Store. This Is What I Learned.]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#389 A Jewish Fella Mistook Me For A Jew At The Grocery Store. This Is What I Learned.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/389-A-Jewish-Fella-Mistook-Me-For-A-Jew-At-The-Grocery-Store--This-Is-What-I-Learned-e3l6qm2</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:24:22 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#389 A Jewish Fella Mistook Me For A Jew At The Grocery Store. This Is What I Learned.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title><![CDATA[#388 Happy Father’s Day From A 1st Pump Biological Dad Who Was Never A Father & Never Really Had One]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#388 Happy Father’s Day From A 1st Pump Biological Dad Who Was Never A Father & Never Really Had One</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/388-Happy-Fathers-Day-From-A-1st-Pump-Biological-Dad-Who-Was-Never-A-Father--Never-Really-Had-One-e3l3g16</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:03:58 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#388 Happy Father’s Day From A 1st Pump Biological Dad Who Was Never A Father &amp; Never Really Had One&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title><![CDATA[#387 A Tale Of Two Half Breeds Who Are NOT Obama Or Lenny Kravitz]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#387 A Tale Of Two Half Breeds Who Are NOT Obama Or Lenny Kravitz</p>
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			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/387-A-Tale-Of-Two-Half-Breeds-Who-Are-NOT-Obama-Or-Lenny-Kravitz-e3l155k</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:56:10 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#387 A Tale Of Two Half Breeds Who Are NOT Obama Or Lenny Kravitz&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title><![CDATA[#386 The Chimp Out Zone (((On Stereo)))]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#386 The Chimp Out Zone (((On Stereo)))</p>
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			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/386-The-Chimp-Out-Zone-On-Stereo-e3ku81s</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:34:08 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#386 The Chimp Out Zone (((On Stereo)))&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title><![CDATA[#385 We All Invented The Term “Chimping Out” On Our Own At The Same Time]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#385 We All Invented The Term “Chimping Out” On Our Own At The Same Time</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/385-We-All-Invented-The-Term-Chimping-Out-On-Our-Own-At-The-Same-Time-e3ksjes</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:38:36 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#385 We All Invented The Term “Chimping Out” On Our Own At The Same Time&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title><![CDATA[#384 Today Is National Pigeon Appreciation Day & Also My Birthday ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#384 Today Is National Pigeon Appreciation Day & Also My Birthday </p>
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			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/384-Today-Is-National-Pigeon-Appreciation-Day--Also-My-Birthday-e3kopbh</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:46:35 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#384 Today Is National Pigeon Appreciation Day &amp; Also My Birthday &lt;/p&gt;
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			<title><![CDATA[#382 The Righteous Indignation Of Jeff Metcalf, Austin Metcalf’s Dad.]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#382 The Righteous Indignation Of Jeff Metcalf, Austin Metcalf’s Dad.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/382-The-Righteous-Indignation-Of-Jeff-Metcalf--Austin-Metcalfs-Dad-e3kn5v5</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:50:45 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#382 The Righteous Indignation Of Jeff Metcalf, Austin Metcalf’s Dad.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title><![CDATA[#381 The Chimping Out Problem Can Be Solved With Two Words: Reparations & Repatriation.]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#381 The Chimping Out Problem Can Be Solved With Two Words: Reparations & Repatriation.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/381-The-Chimping-Out-Problem-Can-Be-Solved-With-Two-Words-Reparations--Repatriation-e3kkd0g</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:03:05 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#381 The Chimping Out Problem Can Be Solved With Two Words: Reparations &amp; Repatriation.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title><![CDATA[#379 The Problem Is Women In MEN’S Sports, Not The Other Way Around.]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#379 The Problem Is Women In MEN’S Sports, Not The Other Way Around.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/379-The-Problem-Is-Women-In-MENS-Sports--Not-The-Other-Way-Around-e3kj065</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:46:24 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#379 The Problem Is Women In MEN’S Sports, Not The Other Way Around.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title><![CDATA[#378 The Left Is Cheating You & Spencer Pratt To Humiliate You Because We Let Them Get Away With It.]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#378 The Left Is Cheating You & Spencer Pratt To Humiliate You Because We Let Them Get Away With It.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/378-The-Left-Is-Cheating-You--Spencer-Pratt-To-Humiliate-You-Because-We-Let-Them-Get-Away-With-It-e3kilq0</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:30:53 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#378 The Left Is Cheating You &amp; Spencer Pratt To Humiliate You Because We Let Them Get Away With It.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title><![CDATA[#377 Talking Shit About Billy Corgan, Courtney Love, Green Day & Tomato Juice]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#377 Talking Shit About Billy Corgan, Courtney Love, Green Day & Tomato Juice</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/377-Talking-Shit-About-Billy-Corgan--Courtney-Love--Green-Day--Tomato-Juice-e3kh0s9</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:28:04 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#377 Talking Shit About Billy Corgan, Courtney Love, Green Day &amp; Tomato Juice&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title><![CDATA[#376 I Watched 30 Minutes Of “Trans” P*rn So You Don’t Have To]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#376 I Watched 30 Minutes Of “Trans” P*rn So You Don’t Have To</p>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 22:10:31 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#376 I Watched 30 Minutes Of “Trans” P*rn So You Don’t Have To&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title><![CDATA[#375 “A.I. Slop” Is Just A Lazy Rebranding Of Good Ol’ Fashioned “Real Live Human Slop”]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#375 “A.I. Slop” Is Just A Lazy Rebranding Of Good Ol’ Fashioned “Real Live Human Slop”</p>
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			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/375-A-I--Slop-Is-Just-A-Lazy-Rebranding-Of-Good-Ol-Fashioned-Real-Live-Human-Slop-e3ka5p1</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:49:32 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#375 “A.I. Slop” Is Just A Lazy Rebranding Of Good Ol’ Fashioned “Real Live Human Slop”&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title><![CDATA[#374 Lego Lovin’ Lawyers, Pierced Private Parts & Scary Cop Tattoos, I Wish For Less Overlap Here ]]></title>
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			<title><![CDATA[#373 Crooked Mormon Cops & The Stolen Star Wars Lego Drama Just Got Weirder]]></title>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#373 Crooked Mormon Cops &amp; The Stolen Star Wars Lego Drama Just Got Weirder&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title><![CDATA[#372 Grown Ass Men Fighting Over Star Wars Legos & Sucking Idiots Like Me Into The Drama]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:42:27 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#372 Grown Ass Men Fighting Over Star Wars Legos &amp; Sucking Idiots Like Me Into The Drama&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title><![CDATA[#371 When God Showed Me That N3gr03s Are Naughty By Nature & Caucasian Christians Are A Needy Creed]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#371 When God Showed Me That N3gr03s Are Naughty By Nature & Caucasian Christians Are A Needy Creed</p>
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			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/371-When-God-Showed-Me-That-N3gr03s-Are-Naughty-By-Nature--Caucasian-Christians-Are-A-Needy-Creed-e3ka5ac</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[#370 The Pied Pipers Of Post-Americanism. Time To Reboot To America 1.0]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#370 The Pied Pipers Of Post-Americanism. Time To Reboot To America 1.0</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/370-The-Pied-Pipers-Of-Post-Americanism--Time-To-Reboot-To-America-1-0-e3k1i94</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 19:49:40 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#370 The Pied Pipers Of Post-Americanism. Time To Reboot To America 1.0&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title><![CDATA[#369 Chimping Out Ain’t As Funny As It Used To Be. RIP Mark Fuhrman. ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#369 Chimping Out Ain’t As Funny As It Used To Be. RIP Mark Fuhrman. </p>
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			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/369-Chimping-Out-Aint-As-Funny-As-It-Used-To-Be--RIP-Mark-Fuhrman-e3k1i6g</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 19:47:32 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#369 Chimping Out Ain’t As Funny As It Used To Be. RIP Mark Fuhrman. &lt;/p&gt;
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			<title><![CDATA[#368 George Floyd Was A Piece Of Sh!t & Derek Chauvin Is A Political Prisoner]]></title>
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]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/368-George-Floyd-Was-A-Piece-Of-Sh-t--Derek-Chauvin-Is-A-Political-Prisoner-e3k1i2e</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[#367 Make The N-Word Great Again, Some Thoughts On Chud The Builder]]></title>
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]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/367-Make-The-N-Word-Great-Again--Some-Thoughts-On-Chud-The-Builder-e3js9l4</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 14:10:25 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[#366 There Is ZERO “Intelligence” In Artificial Intelligence]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#366 There Is ZERO “Intelligence” In Artificial Intelligence</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/366-There-Is-ZERO-Intelligence-In-Artificial-Intelligence-e3js9h5</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 14:08:04 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#366 There Is ZERO “Intelligence” In Artificial Intelligence&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title><![CDATA[#365 God Made Africa For Africans & You Can’t Win A War Against God]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#365 God Made Africa For Africans & You Can’t Win A War Against God</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/365-God-Made-Africa-For-Africans--You-Cant-Win-A-War-Against-God-e3jq7s8</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 23:31:51 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#365 God Made Africa For Africans &amp; You Can’t Win A War Against God&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title><![CDATA[#364 What’s The Deal With Tulsi Gabbard? I Don’t Know & Frankly I Don’t Care ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#364 What’s The Deal With Tulsi Gabbard? I Don’t Know & Frankly I Don’t Care </p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/364-Whats-The-Deal-With-Tulsi-Gabbard--I-Dont-Know--Frankly-I-Dont-Care-e3jp5dv</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:56:46 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#364 What’s The Deal With Tulsi Gabbard? I Don’t Know &amp; Frankly I Don’t Care &lt;/p&gt;
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			<title><![CDATA[#363 “Gender Affirmation” Is A Psychotic Lie & It Is Getting Innocent People Killed]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#363 “Gender Affirmation” Is A Psychotic Lie & It Is Getting Innocent People Killed</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/363-Gender-Affirmation-Is-A-Psychotic-Lie--It-Is-Getting-Innocent-People-Killed-e3jok3l</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:04:59 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#363 “Gender Affirmation” Is A Psychotic Lie &amp; It Is Getting Innocent People Killed&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title><![CDATA[#362 Import Africa - Become Africa - It’s That Simple]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#362 Import Africa - Become Africa - It’s That Simple</p>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:16:14 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#362 Import Africa - Become Africa - It’s That Simple&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title><![CDATA[#361 Good Riddance Thomas Massie & All Those Who Put Principle Over Pragmatism]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#361 Good Riddance Thomas Massie & All Those Who Put Principle Over Pragmatism</p>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:18:20 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#361 Good Riddance Thomas Massie &amp; All Those Who Put Principle Over Pragmatism&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title><![CDATA[#360 Benevolent Kings vs Ruthless Dictators.]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#360 Benevolent Kings vs Ruthless Dictators.</p>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:16:11 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#360 Benevolent Kings vs Ruthless Dictators.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title><![CDATA[#359 Reddit Is Hell & Overflowing With Gooners, So Let’s Talk About The Rolling Stones Using AI.]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#359 Reddit Is Hell & Overflowing With Gooners, So Let’s Talk About The Rolling Stones Using AI.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/359-Reddit-Is-Hell--Overflowing-With-Gooners--So-Lets-Talk-About-The-Rolling-Stones-Using-AI-e3jjl08</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:07:08 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#359 Reddit Is Hell &amp; Overflowing With Gooners, So Let’s Talk About The Rolling Stones Using AI.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title><![CDATA[#358 The Kevin Hart Comedy Roast Made Me Sad So Now You Have To Listen To Me Bitch About It.]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#358 The Kevin Hart Comedy Roast Made Me Sad So Now You Have To Listen To Me Bitch About It.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/358-The-Kevin-Hart-Comedy-Roast-Made-Me-Sad-So-Now-You-Have-To-Listen-To-Me-Bitch-About-It-e3jg5fe</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 14:32:38 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#358 The Kevin Hart Comedy Roast Made Me Sad So Now You Have To Listen To Me Bitch About It.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title><![CDATA[#357 Awetheism - Wolf Spiders, Pigeons, Crows… Why Aren’t Science & Religion Best Friends?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#357 Awetheism - Wolf Spiders, Pigeons, Crows… Why Aren’t Science & Religion Best Friends?</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/357-Awetheism---Wolf-Spiders--Pigeons--Crows-Why-Arent-Science--Religion-Best-Friends-e3je5se</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 18:41:41 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#357 Awetheism - Wolf Spiders, Pigeons, Crows… Why Aren’t Science &amp; Religion Best Friends?&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title><![CDATA[#356 White Guilt, White Privilege & White Burden. White People Have Been Abused For Decades.]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#356 White Guilt, White Privilege & White Burden. White People Have Been Abused For Decades.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/356-White-Guilt--White-Privilege--White-Burden--White-People-Have-Been-Abused-For-Decades-e3j4fr7</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 13:23:34 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#356 White Guilt, White Privilege &amp; White Burden. White People Have Been Abused For Decades.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title><![CDATA[#355 Lowering The Bar So Idiots Like Me Feel Like Geniuses - Covid, NFTs, Crypto & Top Shelf Booze]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#355 Lowering The Bar So Idiots Like Me Feel Like Geniuses - Covid, NFTs, Crypto & Top Shelf Booze</p>
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			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/355-Lowering-The-Bar-So-Idiots-Like-Me-Feel-Like-Geniuses---Covid--NFTs--Crypto--Top-Shelf-Booze-e3j20n6</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 18:27:59 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[#354 Sadie Winters Will Never Break Your Heart Because Sadie Winters Doesn’t Exist.]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#354 Sadie Winters Will Never Break Your Heart Because Sadie Winters Doesn’t Exist.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/354-Sadie-Winters-Will-Never-Break-Your-Heart-Because-Sadie-Winters-Doesnt-Exist-e3j0rnq</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 01:38:36 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#354 Sadie Winters Will Never Break Your Heart Because Sadie Winters Doesn’t Exist.&lt;/p&gt;
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		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>#354 Sadie Winters Will Never Break Your Heart Because Sadie Winters Doesn’t Exist.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#353 Reading Is For Dummies. Yeah, You Read That Correctly, Dummy.]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#353 Reading Is For Dummies. Yeah, You Read That Correctly, Dummy.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/353-Reading-Is-For-Dummies--Yeah--You-Read-That-Correctly--Dummy-e3iug2a</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#353 Reading Is For Dummies. Yeah, You Read That Correctly, Dummy.&lt;/p&gt;
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		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>#353 Reading Is For Dummies. Yeah, You Read That Correctly, Dummy.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#352 American Idol vs Educated A-Holes]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#352 American Idol vs Educated A-Holes</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/352-American-Idol-vs-Educated-A-Holes-e3iqmop</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 15:29:15 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#352 American Idol vs Educated A-Holes&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>01:12:58</itunes:duration>
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		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>#352 American Idol vs Educated A-Holes</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#351 A Pigeon Named Rose - Abortion, Assassination, Denial & Compulsory State Indoctrination]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#351 A Pigeon Named Rose - Abortion, Assassination, Denial & Compulsory State Indoctrination</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/351-A-Pigeon-Named-Rose---Abortion--Assassination--Denial--Compulsory-State-Indoctrination-e3ioibl</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:24:11 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#351 A Pigeon Named Rose - Abortion, Assassination, Denial &amp; Compulsory State Indoctrination&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>01:04:25</itunes:duration>
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		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>#351 A Pigeon Named Rose - Abortion, Assassination, Denial &amp; Compulsory State Indoctrination</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#350 The Age Of Consent - Being Forced To Strip Naked In Front Of My Teachers & Peers, Like You.]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#350 The Age Of Consent - Being Forced To Strip Naked In Front Of My Teachers & Peers, Like You.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/350-The-Age-Of-Consent---Being-Forced-To-Strip-Naked-In-Front-Of-My-Teachers--Peers--Like-You-e3idk51</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:28:03 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#350 The Age Of Consent - Being Forced To Strip Naked In Front Of My Teachers &amp; Peers, Like You.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>#350 The Age Of Consent - Being Forced To Strip Naked In Front Of My Teachers &amp; Peers, Like You.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#349 Hate Incorporated - How The Left Calls Everything “Hate” In Order To Steal Your Stuff]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#349 Hate Incorporated - How The Left Calls Everything “Hate” In Order To Steal Your Stuff</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/349-Hate-Incorporated---How-The-Left-Calls-Everything-Hate-In-Order-To-Steal-Your-Stuff-e3ibrag</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:16:06 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#349 Hate Incorporated - How The Left Calls Everything “Hate” In Order To Steal Your Stuff&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:48:38</itunes:duration>
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		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>#349 Hate Incorporated - How The Left Calls Everything “Hate” In Order To Steal Your Stuff</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#348 Comedy In 2026 Is Depressing - I Kinda Review Miniature Wife, Outcome, Cameo & More]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#348 Comedy In 2026 Is Depressing - I Kinda Review Miniature Wife, Outcome, Cameo & More</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/348-Comedy-In-2026-Is-Depressing---I-Kinda-Review-Miniature-Wife--Outcome--Cameo--More-e3i9te8</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:14:22 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#348 Comedy In 2026 Is Depressing - I Kinda Review Miniature Wife, Outcome, Cameo &amp; More&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title><![CDATA[#347 “LOOKSMAXXING”, Another Globalist Drug Cartel Scheme To Castrate Straight White Men???]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I analyze and theorize about an inorganic phenomenon known as “Clavicular”.</p><p><br></p><p>Lots of wild speculation here.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p><p><br></p><p>Smug 60 minutes Furk</p><p>https://youtu.be/CXKCoFz3WRs?si=tlVcDZwBgWvOYZ3p</p><p><br></p><p>Smug Andy Channel Five</p><p>https://youtu.be/-_6mni6k0Zw?si=WY9DU4F5s4mU4N6Y</p><p><br></p><p>Disgusting Piers Morgan</p><p>https://youtu.be/xQvhqt2r2l8?si=Wm1oJolSowF3gJcr</p><p><br></p><p>Critical Clavicular timeline & analysis.</p><p>https://youtu.be/Y3cFW-iFFns?si=ONMQRpeTxd0jIgJ2</p><p><br></p><p>Evidence of algorithmic hijacking</p><p>https://youtu.be/-5lqJF5BTvo?si=-cIc1_xU-RfGweF7</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/347-LOOKSMAXXING--Another-Globalist-Drug-Cartel-Scheme-To-Castrate-Straight-White-Men-e3i6g32</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:22:02 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I analyze and theorize about an inorganic phenomenon known as “Clavicular”.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lots of wild speculation here.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Smug 60 minutes Furk&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://youtu.be/CXKCoFz3WRs?si=tlVcDZwBgWvOYZ3p&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Smug Andy Channel Five&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://youtu.be/-_6mni6k0Zw?si=WY9DU4F5s4mU4N6Y&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Disgusting Piers Morgan&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://youtu.be/xQvhqt2r2l8?si=Wm1oJolSowF3gJcr&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Critical Clavicular timeline &amp; analysis.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://youtu.be/Y3cFW-iFFns?si=ONMQRpeTxd0jIgJ2&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Evidence of algorithmic hijacking&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://youtu.be/-5lqJF5BTvo?si=-cIc1_xU-RfGweF7&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>01:01:22</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
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		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I analyze and theorize about an inorganic phenomenon known as “Clavicular”. Lots of wild speculation here. No refunds. Smug 60 minutes Furk https://youtu.be/CXKCoFz3WRs?si=tlVcDZwBgWvOYZ3p Smug Andy Channel Five https://youtu.be/-_6mni6k0Zw?si=WY9DU4F5s4mU4N6Y Disgusting Piers Morgan https://youtu.be/xQvhqt2r2l8?si=Wm1oJolSowF3gJcr Critical Clavicular timeline &amp; analysis. https://youtu.be/Y3cFW-iFFns?si=ONMQRpeTxd0jIgJ2 Evidence of algorithmic hijacking https://youtu.be/-5lqJF5BTvo?si=-cIc1_xU-RfGweF7</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#345 Don’t Listen To This If You Think The Pope Is A Good Guy, (Unless You Enjoy Being Angry)]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#345 Don’t<strong> </strong>Listen To This If You Think The Pope Is A Good Guy, (Unless You Enjoy Being Angry)</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/345-Dont-Listen-To-This-If-You-Think-The-Pope-Is-A-Good-Guy--Unless-You-Enjoy-Being-Angry-e3i3ofq</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:00:44 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#345 Don’t&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;Listen To This If You Think The Pope Is A Good Guy, (Unless You Enjoy Being Angry)&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:54:18</itunes:duration>
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			<title><![CDATA[#344 For My Friends Who Suffered The Spiritual Abuse Known As “Q”, & Even The Few Who Still Do.]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>For My Friends Who Suffered The Spiritual Abuse Known As “Q”, & Even The Few Who Still Do.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/344-For-My-Friends-Who-Suffered-The-Spiritual-Abuse-Known-As-Q---Even-The-Few-Who-Still-Do-e3hq1q9</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:26:14 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;For My Friends Who Suffered The Spiritual Abuse Known As “Q”, &amp; Even The Few Who Still Do.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:52:47</itunes:duration>
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			<title><![CDATA[#343 Retarded Man Explains Integrity On His Tiny Dumb YouTube Channel ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Retarded Man Explains Integrity On His Tiny Dumb YouTube Channel </p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/343-Retarded-Man-Explains-Integrity-On-His-Tiny-Dumb-YouTube-Channel-e3hogut</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:42:31 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Retarded Man Explains Integrity On His Tiny Dumb YouTube Channel &lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:47:50</itunes:duration>
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		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Retarded Man Explains Integrity On His Tiny Dumb YouTube Channel</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#342 Time To Lose More Followers By Agreeing With King Cheeto. Your Own Damn Fault If You Listen]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#342 Time To Lose More Followers By Agreeing With King Cheeto. It’s Your Own Damn Fault If You Listen</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/342-Time-To-Lose-More-Followers-By-Agreeing-With-King-Cheeto--Your-Own-Damn-Fault-If-You-Listen-e3hnoag</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:05:24 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#342 Time To Lose More Followers By Agreeing With King Cheeto. It’s Your Own Damn Fault If You Listen&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:47:50</itunes:duration>
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		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>#342 Time To Lose More Followers By Agreeing With King Cheeto. It’s Your Own Damn Fault If You Listen</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#341 Bitching About The Bitchers Who Won’t Stop Bitching, AKA Entitled “Right Wing” Babies]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Wherein I do as advertised, plus take a few side roads around the moon.</p><p><br></p><p>Extra complainy, this one.</p><p><br></p><p>Guaranteed to send a few of yous packin’.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/341-Bitching-About-The-Bitchers-Who-Wont-Stop-Bitching--AKA-Entitled-Right-Wing-Babies-e3hlrr6</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:23:45 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I do as advertised, plus take a few side roads around the moon.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Extra complainy, this one.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Guaranteed to send a few of yous packin’.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:59:31</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I do as advertised, plus take a few side roads around the moon. Extra complainy, this one. Guaranteed to send a few of yous packin’. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#339 I Wish I Could Save Reggie Watts From Leftism. Not Just Him, Everyone.]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Wherein, I talk about how I was unable to become friends with and save Reggie Watts from liberalism, even though, its seems like I should have been able to.</p><p><br></p><p>I also talk about an insane double amputee friends of mine, who had all her limbs when we first became friends.</p><p><br></p><p>I also forgot the names of the following people:</p><p><br></p><p>Scott Auckerman (Comedy Bang Bang)</p><p>Amanda LePore, (Drag queen.)</p><p>James Corden (Fat Late Night Chat Dude)</p><p>Mark Rebillet (Creepy imitation Reggie)</p><p><br></p><p>i’m forgetful.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/339-I-Wish-I-Could-Save-Reggie-Watts-From-Leftism--Not-Just-Him--Everyone-e3hg4m0</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:25:57 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein, I talk about how I was unable to become friends with and save Reggie Watts from liberalism, even though, its seems like I should have been able to.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I also talk about an insane double amputee friends of mine, who had all her limbs when we first became friends.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I also forgot the names of the following people:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Scott Auckerman (Comedy Bang Bang)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Amanda LePore, (Drag queen.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;James Corden (Fat Late Night Chat Dude)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mark Rebillet (Creepy imitation Reggie)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;i’m forgetful.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:59:32</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein, I talk about how I was unable to become friends with and save Reggie Watts from liberalism, even though, its seems like I should have been able to. I also talk about an insane double amputee friends of mine, who had all her limbs when we first became friends. I also forgot the names of the following people: Scott Auckerman (Comedy Bang Bang) Amanda LePore, (Drag queen.) James Corden (Fat Late Night Chat Dude) Mark Rebillet (Creepy imitation Reggie) i’m forgetful. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#338 Thomas Dolby Can Fork Right Off Back To England So He Can “No Kings” His Own King Charlie.]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Wherein I talk shit about Thomas Dolby and tell you how Thomas Dolby is such a forgettable one hit wonder that almost everyone mistakes him for Howard Jones.</p><p><br></p><p>I repeat Thomas Dolby’s name a lot here in hopes that Thomas Dolby’s few stupid fans get shown this recording of me talking shit about Thomas Dolby, that unmemorable, hair plugging, dork.</p><p><br></p><p>Thomas Dolby sucks.</p><p><br></p><p>Fork Thomas Dolby.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/338-Thomas-Dolby-Can-Fork-Right-Off-Back-To-England-So-He-Can-No-Kings-His-Own-King-Charlie-e3h5iph</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:43:39 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I talk shit about Thomas Dolby and tell you how Thomas Dolby is such a forgettable one hit wonder that almost everyone mistakes him for Howard Jones.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I repeat Thomas Dolby’s name a lot here in hopes that Thomas Dolby’s few stupid fans get shown this recording of me talking shit about Thomas Dolby, that unmemorable, hair plugging, dork.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thomas Dolby sucks.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fork Thomas Dolby.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:53:19</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I talk shit about Thomas Dolby and tell you how Thomas Dolby is such a forgettable one hit wonder that almost everyone mistakes him for Howard Jones. I repeat Thomas Dolby’s name a lot here in hopes that Thomas Dolby’s few stupid fans get shown this recording of me talking shit about Thomas Dolby, that unmemorable, hair plugging, dork. Thomas Dolby sucks. Fork Thomas Dolby. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#337 Believing, Deceiving, & The Never-Ending Pressure, By Enemies, To Employ & Engage in Both. ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Wherein I pivot from bad customer service offered by corporations, to the much worse constituent disservice provided by every bureaucratic government and government mandated agency.</p><p><br></p><p>When charm and deception seem like your only way to balance the universe, it ain’t hard to ignore and put on a happy face.</p><p><br></p><p>Does anyone read these descriptions?</p><p><br></p><p>Probably not.</p><p><br></p><p>Damn I waste a lot of time.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/337-Believing--Deceiving---The-Never-Ending-Pressure--By-Enemies--To-Employ--Engage-in-Both-e3h2ip8</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:49:23 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I pivot from bad customer service offered by corporations, to the much worse constituent disservice provided by every bureaucratic government and government mandated agency.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When charm and deception seem like your only way to balance the universe, it ain’t hard to ignore and put on a happy face.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Does anyone read these descriptions?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Probably not.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Damn I waste a lot of time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:43:37</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I pivot from bad customer service offered by corporations, to the much worse constituent disservice provided by every bureaucratic government and government mandated agency. When charm and deception seem like your only way to balance the universe, it ain’t hard to ignore and put on a happy face. Does anyone read these descriptions? Probably not. Damn I waste a lot of time. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#336 I’m Not Qualified To Give Life Advice To Anyone But That Doesn’t Stop Me]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Wherein I implore the people who ask me for advice to think about what they are doing.</p><p><br></p><p>Tangents and rambling as usual.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/336-Im-Not-Qualified-To-Give-Life-Advice-To-Anyone-But-That-Doesnt-Stop-Me-e3h10lt</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I implore the people who ask me for advice to think about what they are doing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tangents and rambling as usual.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:49:05</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I implore the people who ask me for advice to think about what they are doing. Tangents and rambling as usual. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#335 One Third Of Your Life Is Spent Dreaming. Why Don’t You Care???]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Wherein I explore the topic of dream journaling and why I can’t figure out why people don’t seem to give a shit about the miracle of dreams.</p><p><br></p><p>I know I sound like a child.</p><p><br></p><p>I don’t care.</p><p><br></p><p>Dreams are worth acknowledging and remembering and if you think that is dumb, I think you are dumb.</p><p><br></p><p>Mexican stand off.</p><p><br></p><p>Your move, Consuela, </p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/335-One-Third-Of-Your-Life-Is-Spent-Dreaming--Why-Dont-You-Care-e3gv543</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:51:53 GMT</pubDate>
			<enclosure length="38829426" type="audio/x-m4a" url="https://anchor.fm/s/da345a0/podcast/play/117461571/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-25%2F420745201-44100-2-458b349304ec8.m4a"/>
			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I explore the topic of dream journaling and why I can’t figure out why people don’t seem to give a shit about the miracle of dreams.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I know I sound like a child.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I don’t care.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dreams are worth acknowledging and remembering and if you think that is dumb, I think you are dumb.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mexican stand off.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Your move, Consuela, &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:40:00</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I explore the topic of dream journaling and why I can’t figure out why people don’t seem to give a shit about the miracle of dreams. I know I sound like a child. I don’t care. Dreams are worth acknowledging and remembering and if you think that is dumb, I think you are dumb. Mexican stand off. Your move, Consuela, No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#334 Customer Service Is Designed To Punish & Humiliate You. Who Does Better, Indians Or Filipinos?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Wherein I tell you about my day yesterday, in which I dealt with no fewer than 30 incompetent customer service reps, only one of which I could say was white.</p><p><br></p><p>It was miserable.</p><p><br></p><p>Unbelievable really.</p><p><br></p><p>I’m dehydrated and hoarse in this one because I do not play nice with incompetent foreigners hired to demoralize and humiliate me.</p><p><br></p><p>Skip this one.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/334-Customer-Service-Is-Designed-To-Punish--Humiliate-You--Who-Does-Better--Indians-Or-Filipinos-e3gubac</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 01:15:35 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I tell you about my day yesterday, in which I dealt with no fewer than 30 incompetent customer service reps, only one of which I could say was white.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It was miserable.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Unbelievable really.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I’m dehydrated and hoarse in this one because I do not play nice with incompetent foreigners hired to demoralize and humiliate me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Skip this one.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:53:50</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I tell you about my day yesterday, in which I dealt with no fewer than 30 incompetent customer service reps, only one of which I could say was white. It was miserable. Unbelievable really. I’m dehydrated and hoarse in this one because I do not play nice with incompetent foreigners hired to demoralize and humiliate me. Skip this one. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#333 The Truth Doesn’t Exist If It Ain’t On The Internet.]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I give the origin story behind changing my name to ???, how it didn’t really work, and how it was born out of wearing too many hats in my old band, only to have the Internet erase my involvement in it. Jerks.</p><p><br></p><p>Swim Herschel Swim, is the name of that band.</p><p><br></p><p>I write that here for the internet crawling robots who insist that the internet is the only way to verify the truth.</p><p><br></p><p>I probably already told most of these stories here.</p><p><br></p><p>Nobody is holding a Ray Gun to your head.</p><p><br></p><p>You aren’t obligated to listen to my petty correction of history for the sake of Elon Musk and his robots.</p><p><br></p><p>To call this humiliating, would be an understatement.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s good to be humble.</p><p><br></p><p>I’m proud of my humility.</p><p><br></p><p>That joke sucks.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/333-The-Truth-Doesnt-Exist-If-It-Aint-On-The-Internet-e3gub69</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 01:12:04 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I give the origin story behind changing my name to ???, how it didn’t really work, and how it was born out of wearing too many hats in my old band, only to have the Internet erase my involvement in it. Jerks.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Swim Herschel Swim, is the name of that band.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I write that here for the internet crawling robots who insist that the internet is the only way to verify the truth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I probably already told most of these stories here.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nobody is holding a Ray Gun to your head.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You aren’t obligated to listen to my petty correction of history for the sake of Elon Musk and his robots.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To call this humiliating, would be an understatement.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s good to be humble.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I’m proud of my humility.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That joke sucks.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>01:05:25</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I give the origin story behind changing my name to ???, how it didn’t really work, and how it was born out of wearing too many hats in my old band, only to have the Internet erase my involvement in it. Jerks. Swim Herschel Swim, is the name of that band. I write that here for the internet crawling robots who insist that the internet is the only way to verify the truth. I probably already told most of these stories here. Nobody is holding a Ray Gun to your head. You aren’t obligated to listen to my petty correction of history for the sake of Elon Musk and his robots. To call this humiliating, would be an understatement. It’s good to be humble. I’m proud of my humility. That joke sucks. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#332 Funny Hats]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Wherein I sermonize about the sermonizers and why you might want to consider just how silly their hats are before you take them seriously.</p><p><br></p><p>I argue that funny hats are really little more than liability waivers that make you responsible for taking any dumb advice literally.</p><p><br></p><p>Funny hats should be for fun, not for authority.</p><p><br></p><p>This is another one of those times when God is punching us in the face with “duh” and most don’t even notice.</p><p><br></p><p>Very sermony, this one.</p><p><br></p><p>Oh, and also talk about the church I started and how I chose a very practical hat, the funniness of which is debatable.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/332-Funny-Hats-e3go86m</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:38:11 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I sermonize about the sermonizers and why you might want to consider just how silly their hats are before you take them seriously.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I argue that funny hats are really little more than liability waivers that make you responsible for taking any dumb advice literally.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Funny hats should be for fun, not for authority.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is another one of those times when God is punching us in the face with “duh” and most don’t even notice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Very sermony, this one.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Oh, and also talk about the church I started and how I chose a very practical hat, the funniness of which is debatable.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:53:24</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I sermonize about the sermonizers and why you might want to consider just how silly their hats are before you take them seriously. I argue that funny hats are really little more than liability waivers that make you responsible for taking any dumb advice literally. Funny hats should be for fun, not for authority. This is another one of those times when God is punching us in the face with “duh” and most don’t even notice. Very sermony, this one. Oh, and also talk about the church I started and how I chose a very practical hat, the funniness of which is debatable. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#331 Stop Being Gay]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I say a bunch of gay shit about gay things in hopes that people will stop being so gay and maybe, you know, get back to the business of not being so gay all the time.</p><p><br></p><p>Lots of oil talk in this one.</p><p><br></p><p>Not baby oil though.</p><p><br></p><p>If you hate Trump, you aren’t gonna like this one.</p><p><br></p><p>Move along.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/331-Stop-Being-Gay-e3go843</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:36:26 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I say a bunch of gay shit about gay things in hopes that people will stop being so gay and maybe, you know, get back to the business of not being so gay all the time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lots of oil talk in this one.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Not baby oil though.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you hate Trump, you aren’t gonna like this one.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Move along.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:43:24</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I say a bunch of gay shit about gay things in hopes that people will stop being so gay and maybe, you know, get back to the business of not being so gay all the time. Lots of oil talk in this one. Not baby oil though. If you hate Trump, you aren’t gonna like this one. Move along. No refunds</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#330 Everything Is A Miracle & We Can’t Stop Bitching]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I rant about a billion things, take a bunch of side roads about this hand and the other one.</p><p><br></p><p>I ain’t got shit figured out.</p><p><br></p><p>But, that’s fine.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/330-Everything-Is-A-Miracle--We-Cant-Stop-Bitching-e3go80i</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:33:59 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I rant about a billion things, take a bunch of side roads about this hand and the other one.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I ain’t got shit figured out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But, that’s fine.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>01:18:57</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I rant about a billion things, take a bunch of side roads about this hand and the other one. I ain’t got shit figured out. But, that’s fine. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#329 A Story About A Dead Friend Singing To Me From His Grave]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Wherein I talk about the gobs of music made by myself and my friends that will likely never be heard by anyone, and how maybe the only music we listen to should be by those who know our name.</p><p><br></p><p>Stoner thoughts without being stoned.</p><p><br></p><p>Storage full.</p><p><br></p><p>Delete files.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/329-A-Story-About-A-Dead-Friend-Singing-To-Me-From-His-Grave-e3g7vv3</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:20:11 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I talk about the gobs of music made by myself and my friends that will likely never be heard by anyone, and how maybe the only music we listen to should be by those who know our name.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Stoner thoughts without being stoned.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Storage full.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Delete files.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:50:15</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I talk about the gobs of music made by myself and my friends that will likely never be heard by anyone, and how maybe the only music we listen to should be by those who know our name. Stoner thoughts without being stoned. Storage full. Delete files. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#328 I’m Transferring My Files From This Cloud To That Cloud & I’m Not So Sure I Know Why]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Wherein I get existential about the likelihood that the digital era will be a black hole for future archeologists.</p><p><br></p><p>If you ain’t printing and making stuff in the real physical world, you can count on being forgotten.</p><p><br></p><p>Even in meat world it’s hard to be remembered.</p><p><br></p><p>OJ who?</p><p><br></p><p>His ex mother in law?</p><p><br></p><p>Her passport?</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p><p><br></p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/328-Im-Transferring-My-Files-From-This-Cloud-To-That-Cloud--Im-Not-So-Sure-I-Know-Why-e3g2a4s</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:22:59 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I get existential about the likelihood that the digital era will be a black hole for future archeologists.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you ain’t printing and making stuff in the real physical world, you can count on being forgotten.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Even in meat world it’s hard to be remembered.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;OJ who?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;His ex mother in law?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her passport?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:49:54</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I get existential about the likelihood that the digital era will be a black hole for future archeologists. If you ain’t printing and making stuff in the real physical world, you can count on being forgotten. Even in meat world it’s hard to be remembered. OJ who? His ex mother in law? Her passport? No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#327 It’s Hard To Admit You Miss People Who Hate Your Guts]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Wherein I review the culture of the last ten years, more specifically since the family wrecking psyop known as Covid, & ponder how much they were able to destroy, how hard it might be to repair, if that’s even possible, & just get real about the damage they did.</p><p><br></p><p>Corny, but sincere.</p><p><br></p><p>There is a song at the end I wrote with my half brother.</p><p><br></p><p>He’s one of the ones who hates me.</p><p><br></p><p>I miss him too.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/327-Its-Hard-To-Admit-You-Miss-People-Who-Hate-Your-Guts-e3fu8td</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:29:14 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I review the culture of the last ten years, more specifically since the family wrecking psyop known as Covid, &amp; ponder how much they were able to destroy, how hard it might be to repair, if that’s even possible, &amp; just get real about the damage they did.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Corny, but sincere.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There is a song at the end I wrote with my half brother.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He’s one of the ones who hates me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I miss him too.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:58:34</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I review the culture of the last ten years, more specifically since the family wrecking psyop known as Covid, &amp; ponder how much they were able to destroy, how hard it might be to repair, if that’s even possible, &amp; just get real about the damage they did. Corny, but sincere. There is a song at the end I wrote with my half brother. He’s one of the ones who hates me. I miss him too. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#326 It’s Only A Matter Of Time Until You Get Sick Of My Shit]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I give fair warning and address the most recent person who wanted me to know that they were sick of my shit.</p><p><br></p><p>I’m sick of my shit.</p><p><br></p><p>Try to be original.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/326-Its-Only-A-Matter-Of-Time-Until-You-Get-Sick-Of-My-Shit-e3frhrt</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:46:38 GMT</pubDate>
			<enclosure length="31005781" type="audio/x-m4a" url="https://anchor.fm/s/da345a0/podcast/play/116294973/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-2%2F419155968-44100-2-4c2445de2e8af.m4a"/>
			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I give fair warning and address the most recent person who wanted me to know that they were sick of my shit.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I’m sick of my shit.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Try to be original.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:31:57</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I give fair warning and address the most recent person who wanted me to know that they were sick of my shit. I’m sick of my shit. Try to be original. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#325 President Cheeto’s Lovely Lack Of Sanctimony]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I say a bunch of stupid shit on this topic, wasting your time, my time, and everyone else’s.</p><p><br></p><p>In fact, reading this synopsis is a waste of time.</p><p><br></p><p>You either want to waste time listening to my blather or you don’t.</p><p><br></p><p>I doubt this synopsis has any affect on that.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/325-President-Cheetos-Lovely-Lack-Of-Sanctimony-e3fr0ls</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:03:46 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I say a bunch of stupid shit on this topic, wasting your time, my time, and everyone else’s.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In fact, reading this synopsis is a waste of time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You either want to waste time listening to my blather or you don’t.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I doubt this synopsis has any affect on that.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:38:13</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I say a bunch of stupid shit on this topic, wasting your time, my time, and everyone else’s. In fact, reading this synopsis is a waste of time. You either want to waste time listening to my blather or you don’t. I doubt this synopsis has any affect on that. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#324 Please Stop Trying To Make Me Care About Israel & Iran]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I make a plea based on an entire lifetime of you assholes trying to make your problems, my problem.</p><p><br></p><p>If I could snap my fingers and make those two ideologies, Judaism & Islam, disappear, I’d have done decades ago and the world would be full of wonderful white children playing in endless fields of wonder.</p><p><br></p><p>I really need that finger snapping power.</p><p><br></p><p>This recording and every moment I have ever devoted to these two insane concepts has been an utter waste of the miracle of existence.</p><p><br></p><p>And yet here we’re are.</p><p><br></p><p>Again.</p><p><br></p><p>Lame.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/324-Please-Stop-Trying-To-Make-Me-Care-About-Israel--Iran-e3fpcei</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:55:34 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I make a plea based on an entire lifetime of you assholes trying to make your problems, my problem.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If I could snap my fingers and make those two ideologies, Judaism &amp; Islam, disappear, I’d have done decades ago and the world would be full of wonderful white children playing in endless fields of wonder.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I really need that finger snapping power.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This recording and every moment I have ever devoted to these two insane concepts has been an utter waste of the miracle of existence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And yet here we’re are.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lame.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:39:54</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I make a plea based on an entire lifetime of you assholes trying to make your problems, my problem. If I could snap my fingers and make those two ideologies, Judaism &amp; Islam, disappear, I’d have done decades ago and the world would be full of wonderful white children playing in endless fields of wonder. I really need that finger snapping power. This recording and every moment I have ever devoted to these two insane concepts has been an utter waste of the miracle of existence. And yet here we’re are. Again. Lame. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#323 I’m Uncomfortable With Nudity, Mostly My Own, But Yours Too]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I describe the weirdness I experienced when I kinda accidentally became a photographer of naked people, strange rules I made in order to be “professional”, how everything changed this week when I used AI tools to help me fix some of the art that I hated, and how it dawned on me that these tools will for sure result in every half attractive woman, and even some who aren’t, ending up naked, gyrating, on someone’s phone or computer.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s inevitable.</p><p><br></p><p>The online sex work market is likely going to dry up.</p><p><br></p><p>That’s probably a good thing, but the replacement might be worse.</p><p><br></p><p>Or better.</p><p><br></p><p>Either way, it’s going to happen at increasing levels.</p><p><br></p><p>Get comfortable with it, or stay uncomfortable like me.</p><p><br></p><p>Your choice.</p><p><br></p><p>Fun coincidence that this recording ended up being 1h:11m long.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/323-Im-Uncomfortable-With-Nudity--Mostly-My-Own--But-Yours-Too-e3foalr</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:10:49 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I describe the weirdness I experienced when I kinda accidentally became a photographer of naked people, strange rules I made in order to be “professional”, how everything changed this week when I used AI tools to help me fix some of the art that I hated, and how it dawned on me that these tools will for sure result in every half attractive woman, and even some who aren’t, ending up naked, gyrating, on someone’s phone or computer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s inevitable.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The online sex work market is likely going to dry up.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That’s probably a good thing, but the replacement might be worse.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Or better.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Either way, it’s going to happen at increasing levels.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get comfortable with it, or stay uncomfortable like me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Your choice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fun coincidence that this recording ended up being 1h:11m long.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>01:11:03</itunes:duration>
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		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I describe the weirdness I experienced when I kinda accidentally became a photographer of naked people, strange rules I made in order to be “professional”, how everything changed this week when I used AI tools to help me fix some of the art that I hated, and how it dawned on me that these tools will for sure result in every half attractive woman, and even some who aren’t, ending up naked, gyrating, on someone’s phone or computer. It’s inevitable. The online sex work market is likely going to dry up. That’s probably a good thing, but the replacement might be worse. Or better. Either way, it’s going to happen at increasing levels. Get comfortable with it, or stay uncomfortable like me. Your choice. Fun coincidence that this recording ended up being 1h:11m long. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#321 Solitary Confinement- Aren’t We All On Death Row Anyway?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I aimlessly ponder the concept of imprisonment, solitary confinement, solitude vs loneliness & why the heck large groups make me feel more isolated than being totally by myself.</p><p><br></p><p>Why do most people hate being alone?</p><p><br></p><p>Even the word “alone” seems to scare people, so much, they might change the words of a song to avoid it.</p><p><br></p><p>Anyway, that’s a way for me to say that I’m posting a raw, one take, recording of a song at the end.</p><p><br></p><p>I’m not a good singer, and my piano playing is sub par at best, but, you get what you pay for.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p><p><br></p><p>========</p><p><br></p><p>Good As Gold</p><p>2025 merkley/coomer</p><p><br></p><p>underground, </p><p>so beautiful,</p><p>lying there, </p><p>good as gold.</p><p>and I swear,</p><p>on my word,</p><p>I will dare</p><p>to unfold</p><p><br></p><p>when you play your ukulele</p><p>on the promenade</p><p>I feel the symptoms of your soul</p><p>Underground underground                        </p><p>don’t you try and tempt me </p><p>when I’d rather be alone </p><p>alone</p><p><br></p><p>safe & sound</p><p>immutable</p><p>lying here</p><p>still as stone</p><p>To return</p><p>and appear</p><p>light as a feather</p><p>dark as coal</p><p><br></p><p>When you play your ukulele</p><p>on the promenade</p><p>I feel the symptoms of your soul</p><p>Underground underground                                </p><p>Don’t you try and tempt me </p><p>When I’d rather be alone </p><p>alone, alone, </p><p><br></p><p>alone.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/321-Solitary-Confinement--Arent-We-All-On-Death-Row-Anyway-e3fcg13</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:33:36 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I aimlessly ponder the concept of imprisonment, solitary confinement, solitude vs loneliness &amp; why the heck large groups make me feel more isolated than being totally by myself.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Why do most people hate being alone?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Even the word “alone” seems to scare people, so much, they might change the words of a song to avoid it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Anyway, that’s a way for me to say that I’m posting a raw, one take, recording of a song at the end.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I’m not a good singer, and my piano playing is sub par at best, but, you get what you pay for.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;========&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Good As Gold&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2025 merkley/coomer&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;underground, &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;so beautiful,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;lying there, &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;good as gold.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;and I swear,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;on my word,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I will dare&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;to unfold&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;when you play your ukulele&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;on the promenade&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I feel the symptoms of your soul&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Underground underground                        &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;don’t you try and tempt me &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;when I’d rather be alone &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;alone&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;safe &amp; sound&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;immutable&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;lying here&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;still as stone&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To return&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;and appear&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;light as a feather&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;dark as coal&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When you play your ukulele&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;on the promenade&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I feel the symptoms of your soul&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Underground underground                                &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Don’t you try and tempt me &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When I’d rather be alone &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;alone, alone, &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;alone.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:57:35</itunes:duration>
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		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I aimlessly ponder the concept of imprisonment, solitary confinement, solitude vs loneliness &amp; why the heck large groups make me feel more isolated than being totally by myself. Why do most people hate being alone? Even the word “alone” seems to scare people, so much, they might change the words of a song to avoid it. Anyway, that’s a way for me to say that I’m posting a raw, one take, recording of a song at the end. I’m not a good singer, and my piano playing is sub par at best, but, you get what you pay for. No refunds. ======== Good As Gold 2025 merkley/coomer underground, so beautiful, lying there, good as gold. and I swear, on my word, I will dare to unfold when you play your ukulele on the promenade I feel the symptoms of your soul Underground underground don’t you try and tempt me when I’d rather be alone alone safe &amp; sound immutable lying here still as stone To return and appear light as a feather dark as coal When you play your ukulele on the promenade I feel the symptoms of your soul Underground underground Don’t you try and tempt me When I’d rather be alone alone, alone, alone.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#320 If Every Turd You Ever Flushed Came Flying Back In Your Face, You Could Call It Facebook]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I discuss the recent human phenomenon of everyone you ever flushed out of your life, for good or bad reasons, being able to, or being kinda forced into, spying on you & knowing things they would never ever have known about you without breaking numerous laws and making life really uncomfortable for everyone.</p><p><br></p><p>And we act like it is normal.</p><p><br></p><p>It isn’t.</p><p><br></p><p>Well, not historically speaking.</p><p><br></p><p>No way it can be healthy.</p><p><br></p><p>Am I nuts?</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/320-If-Every-Turd-You-Ever-Flushed-Came-Flying-Back-In-Your-Face--You-Could-Call-It-Facebook-e3f9fur</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:31:55 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I discuss the recent human phenomenon of everyone you ever flushed out of your life, for good or bad reasons, being able to, or being kinda forced into, spying on you &amp; knowing things they would never ever have known about you without breaking numerous laws and making life really uncomfortable for everyone.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And we act like it is normal.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It isn’t.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Well, not historically speaking.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No way it can be healthy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Am I nuts?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:49:05</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I discuss the recent human phenomenon of everyone you ever flushed out of your life, for good or bad reasons, being able to, or being kinda forced into, spying on you &amp; knowing things they would never ever have known about you without breaking numerous laws and making life really uncomfortable for everyone. And we act like it is normal. It isn’t. Well, not historically speaking. No way it can be healthy. Am I nuts? No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#319 Some Mean But True Stories About Zach Galifianakis, David Cross & Gavin Rossdale: Total Douche]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I tell some stories that I should probably keep to myself, but, for whatever reason, I feel compelled to share, to give just a little context to the whole “eating babies” thing.</p><p><br></p><p>If you like Gavin Rossdale you will hate this story.</p><p><br></p><p>If you like Gwen Stefani, you are likely to think less of me for telling some “secrets” here.</p><p><br></p><p>Look, my life is my story, and if you know me & I know you, you are part of my story & I assert my right to tell it as truthfully as I can.</p><p><br></p><p>Let the chips fall where they may.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/319-Some-Mean-But-True-Stories-About-Zach-Galifianakis--David-Cross--Gavin-Rossdale-Total-Douche-e3f690f</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:34:22 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I tell some stories that I should probably keep to myself, but, for whatever reason, I feel compelled to share, to give just a little context to the whole “eating babies” thing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you like Gavin Rossdale you will hate this story.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you like Gwen Stefani, you are likely to think less of me for telling some “secrets” here.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Look, my life is my story, and if you know me &amp; I know you, you are part of my story &amp; I assert my right to tell it as truthfully as I can.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Let the chips fall where they may.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>01:05:42</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I tell some stories that I should probably keep to myself, but, for whatever reason, I feel compelled to share, to give just a little context to the whole “eating babies” thing. If you like Gavin Rossdale you will hate this story. If you like Gwen Stefani, you are likely to think less of me for telling some “secrets” here. Look, my life is my story, and if you know me &amp; I know you, you are part of my story &amp; I assert my right to tell it as truthfully as I can. Let the chips fall where they may. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#317 Trans Killers/Victims & The State Licensed Monsters Who Make Them,]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I tell a story about how I came to be closely involved in the horror known as “Gender Affirming Care”</p><p><br></p><p>It seems like many are still in denial about it all and are looking the other way.</p><p><br></p><p>That’s not good.</p><p><br></p><p>Eye on the ball.</p><p><br></p><p>Yes, I wanted to say “balls”.</p><p><br></p><p>This isn’t a funny episode.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/317-Trans-KillersVictims--The-State-Licensed-Monsters-Who-Make-Them-e3f2dfc</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:48:45 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I tell a story about how I came to be closely involved in the horror known as “Gender Affirming Care”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It seems like many are still in denial about it all and are looking the other way.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That’s not good.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Eye on the ball.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Yes, I wanted to say “balls”.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn’t a funny episode.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>01:04:32</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I tell a story about how I came to be closely involved in the horror known as “Gender Affirming Care” It seems like many are still in denial about it all and are looking the other way. That’s not good. Eye on the ball. Yes, I wanted to say “balls”. This isn’t a funny episode. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#316 The Legend Of Epstein Shows No Signs Of Slowing & It is Driving Women & Weak Men Insane]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I tell some personal stories of alleged righteous indignation, passionate piety, & cringeworthy chastisement of people who didn’t deserve it & compare those feeling that drove me with what I am witnessing online in relation to the growing lore surrounding Jeffrey Epstein.</p><p><br></p><p>Yes, I said LORE, aka FICTION, aka IMAGINARY TALES.</p><p><br></p><p>Some of the stories are true.</p><p><br></p><p>Most of them, you have been careful lead to invent in your own mind.</p><p><br></p><p>I don’t know why I’m compelled to say the unpopular thing, but there it is.</p><p><br></p><p>Sue me.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/316-The-Legend-Of-Epstein-Shows-No-Signs-Of-Slowing--It-is-Driving-Women--Weak-Men-Insane-e3evkgf</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:13:07 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I tell some personal stories of alleged righteous indignation, passionate piety, &amp; cringeworthy chastisement of people who didn’t deserve it &amp; compare those feeling that drove me with what I am witnessing online in relation to the growing lore surrounding Jeffrey Epstein.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Yes, I said LORE, aka FICTION, aka IMAGINARY TALES.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Some of the stories are true.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Most of them, you have been careful lead to invent in your own mind.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I don’t know why I’m compelled to say the unpopular thing, but there it is.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sue me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>01:01:51</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I tell some personal stories of alleged righteous indignation, passionate piety, &amp; cringeworthy chastisement of people who didn’t deserve it &amp; compare those feeling that drove me with what I am witnessing online in relation to the growing lore surrounding Jeffrey Epstein. Yes, I said LORE, aka FICTION, aka IMAGINARY TALES. Some of the stories are true. Most of them, you have been careful lead to invent in your own mind. I don’t know why I’m compelled to say the unpopular thing, but there it is. Sue me. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#315 Roger Goodell Is Terrified Of His Twin Daughters So He Hired Jay-Z To Hire Bad Bunny (Maybe)]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I explain what should be very obvious about the personal life details of Roger Goodell’s decision to let the anti-white, dreadlocked social justice warrior, Jay-Z, who happens to be married to Beyoncé, run the Super Bowl Halftime Show to the exclusion of all White People.</p><p><br></p><p>This is my most perfect analysis so far.</p><p><br></p><p>I’m patting myself on the back as I type this.</p><p><br></p><p>Figuratively.</p><p><br></p><p>I need both thumbs to type.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/315-Roger-Goodell-Is-Terrified-Of-His-Twin-Daughters-So-He-Hired-Jay-Z-To-Hire-Bad-Bunny-Maybe-e3evken</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:11:08 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I explain what should be very obvious about the personal life details of Roger Goodell’s decision to let the anti-white, dreadlocked social justice warrior, Jay-Z, who happens to be married to Beyoncé, run the Super Bowl Halftime Show to the exclusion of all White People.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is my most perfect analysis so far.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I’m patting myself on the back as I type this.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Figuratively.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I need both thumbs to type.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:43:02</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I explain what should be very obvious about the personal life details of Roger Goodell’s decision to let the anti-white, dreadlocked social justice warrior, Jay-Z, who happens to be married to Beyoncé, run the Super Bowl Halftime Show to the exclusion of all White People. This is my most perfect analysis so far. I’m patting myself on the back as I type this. Figuratively. I need both thumbs to type. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#314 Kid Rock Vs Bad Bunny Aka White Pride Vs Viva La Raza]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I explain exactly why Puerto Rico can NEVER be granted US Statehood.</p><p><br></p><p>Not ever.</p><p><br></p><p>Never.</p><p><br></p><p>No way.</p><p><br></p><p>Also, time for whitey to get super pridey.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/314-Kid-Rock-Vs-Bad-Bunny-Aka-White-Pride-Vs-Viva-La-Raza-e3erslt</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:45:37 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I explain exactly why Puerto Rico can NEVER be granted US Statehood.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Not ever.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Never.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No way.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also, time for whitey to get super pridey.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>01:00:33</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I explain exactly why Puerto Rico can NEVER be granted US Statehood. Not ever. Never. No way. Also, time for whitey to get super pridey. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#311 How Many More Degenerate Conservatives Do We Need To Prove That Conservatives Are “Cool”?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I theorize how Rubin, Milo, Greenwald, Fuentes, Ali, Jesse, Shapiro, Levin, Loomer, Elijah, Smith, Owens, & the rest of the “right wing” degenerates gained such a foothold amongst self described conservatives.</p><p><br></p><p>We allowed it, and promoted it.</p><p><br></p><p>Well, at least I did.</p><p><br></p><p>But why?</p><p><br></p><p>What made me/us think that was a good idea?</p><p><br></p><p>Well, I have some ideas that you might be able to predict.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/311-How-Many-More-Degenerate-Conservatives-Do-We-Need-To-Prove-That-Conservatives-Are-Cool-e3el2rq</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:10:08 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I theorize how Rubin, Milo, Greenwald, Fuentes, Ali, Jesse, Shapiro, Levin, Loomer, Elijah, Smith, Owens, &amp; the rest of the “right wing” degenerates gained such a foothold amongst self described conservatives.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We allowed it, and promoted it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Well, at least I did.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But why?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What made me/us think that was a good idea?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Well, I have some ideas that you might be able to predict.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:41:35</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I theorize how Rubin, Milo, Greenwald, Fuentes, Ali, Jesse, Shapiro, Levin, Loomer, Elijah, Smith, Owens, &amp; the rest of the “right wing” degenerates gained such a foothold amongst self described conservatives. We allowed it, and promoted it. Well, at least I did. But why? What made me/us think that was a good idea? Well, I have some ideas that you might be able to predict. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#310 Tell The Truth So Hard It Sounds Like A Lie - Learn To Cherish Your Own Credibility]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I reflect on why maybe yesterday’s recording about Jeff Epstein & Steve Bannon didn’t sit well with some and compare the ballooning lore behind him to my childhood propensity to lie, exaggerate & invent stories about myself to seem more interesting.</p><p><br></p><p>Now that I read what I just wrote it sounds like a really bad, sloppy analogy.</p><p><br></p><p>Oh well, I doubt anyone ever listens to these recording based on these retarded synopsis anyway.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/310-Tell-The-Truth-So-Hard-It-Sounds-Like-A-Lie---Learn-To-Cherish-Your-Own-Credibility-e3ejgfi</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:30:32 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I reflect on why maybe yesterday’s recording about Jeff Epstein &amp; Steve Bannon didn’t sit well with some and compare the ballooning lore behind him to my childhood propensity to lie, exaggerate &amp; invent stories about myself to seem more interesting.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Now that I read what I just wrote it sounds like a really bad, sloppy analogy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Oh well, I doubt anyone ever listens to these recording based on these retarded synopsis anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:52:18</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I reflect on why maybe yesterday’s recording about Jeff Epstein &amp; Steve Bannon didn’t sit well with some and compare the ballooning lore behind him to my childhood propensity to lie, exaggerate &amp; invent stories about myself to seem more interesting. Now that I read what I just wrote it sounds like a really bad, sloppy analogy. Oh well, I doubt anyone ever listens to these recording based on these retarded synopsis anyway. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#309 The Steve Bannon, Jeffery Epstein Interview Was A Validating Eyeopener]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I argue that the dehumanization & cartoonification of human beings, friend or foe, does a disservice to humanity as it avoids solving underlying issues.</p><p><br></p><p>Very few people are 100% good or evil and thinking such only robs the individual from being able to confidently navigate reality.</p><p><br></p><p>I touch on a number of forbidden topics here which is guaranteed to upset many people.</p><p><br></p><p>I don’t care.</p><p><br></p><p>This is not a defense of Epstein, it is a defense of reality over imagination.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds. </p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/309-The-Steve-Bannon--Jeffery-Epstein-Interview-Was-A-Validating-Eyeopener-e3ejgdl</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:29:09 GMT</pubDate>
			<enclosure length="50745763" type="audio/x-m4a" url="https://anchor.fm/s/da345a0/podcast/play/114982773/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-3%2F417405167-44100-2-56d743523715e.m4a"/>
			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I argue that the dehumanization &amp; cartoonification of human beings, friend or foe, does a disservice to humanity as it avoids solving underlying issues.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Very few people are 100% good or evil and thinking such only robs the individual from being able to confidently navigate reality.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I touch on a number of forbidden topics here which is guaranteed to upset many people.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I don’t care.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is not a defense of Epstein, it is a defense of reality over imagination.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds. &lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:52:17</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I argue that the dehumanization &amp; cartoonification of human beings, friend or foe, does a disservice to humanity as it avoids solving underlying issues. Very few people are 100% good or evil and thinking such only robs the individual from being able to confidently navigate reality. I touch on a number of forbidden topics here which is guaranteed to upset many people. I don’t care. This is not a defense of Epstein, it is a defense of reality over imagination. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#308 My Apology To Josh, “The Scary Hippy Guy” On Behalf Of Every White Ska Band Ever]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Wherein I argue that the ska scene in Provo Utah in the early nineties, of which I was the nucleus, is perhaps the perfect example & manifestation of the programming that lead well meaning, good natured young white men, down a road of suicidal charity for people who hate them, and would ultimately put the future of said white people at risk of destruction & elimination.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s no wonder why white women are freaking out.</p><p><br></p><p>Shouts out to Catherine O’Hara & John Candy</p><p><br></p><p>This analogy works way better than I’d like.</p><p><br></p><p>You might not get it.</p><p><br></p><p>Not my problem.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/308-My-Apology-To-Josh--The-Scary-Hippy-Guy-On-Behalf-Of-Every-White-Ska-Band-Ever-e3ehnvh</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:09:52 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I argue that the ska scene in Provo Utah in the early nineties, of which I was the nucleus, is perhaps the perfect example &amp; manifestation of the programming that lead well meaning, good natured young white men, down a road of suicidal charity for people who hate them, and would ultimately put the future of said white people at risk of destruction &amp; elimination.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s no wonder why white women are freaking out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Shouts out to Catherine O’Hara &amp; John Candy&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This analogy works way better than I’d like.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You might not get it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Not my problem.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:54:33</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I argue that the ska scene in Provo Utah in the early nineties, of which I was the nucleus, is perhaps the perfect example &amp; manifestation of the programming that lead well meaning, good natured young white men, down a road of suicidal charity for people who hate them, and would ultimately put the future of said white people at risk of destruction &amp; elimination. It’s no wonder why white women are freaking out. Shouts out to Catherine O’Hara &amp; John Candy This analogy works way better than I’d like. You might not get it. Not my problem. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#307 Jesse James Seems Like A Bad Person, But, I’m Pretty Sure I’m Worse]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I judge myself for judging Jesse James for being married 5 times, most recently to a porn star named Bonnie Rotten.</p><p><br></p><p>He traded Sandra Bullock for that?</p><p><br></p><p>Of course he did, and, unfortunately, I think I get it.</p><p><br></p><p>Not proud of it, but I get it.</p><p><br></p><p>You’re not gonna like how I drag Jesus into this.</p><p><br></p><p>Fair warning.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/307-Jesse-James-Seems-Like-A-Bad-Person--But--Im-Pretty-Sure-Im-Worse-e3eg1l2</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 17:24:58 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I judge myself for judging Jesse James for being married 5 times, most recently to a porn star named Bonnie Rotten.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He traded Sandra Bullock for that?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Of course he did, and, unfortunately, I think I get it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Not proud of it, but I get it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’re not gonna like how I drag Jesus into this.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fair warning.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:55:44</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I judge myself for judging Jesse James for being married 5 times, most recently to a porn star named Bonnie Rotten. He traded Sandra Bullock for that? Of course he did, and, unfortunately, I think I get it. Not proud of it, but I get it. You’re not gonna like how I drag Jesus into this. Fair warning. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#306 Shining The Spotlight On Degenerate Don Lemon]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I reluctantly talk about the phenomenal inversion of morality resulting in a public that has been trained to accept that Don Lemon has any moral authority whatsoever.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s gets a little graphic.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are squeamish about sodomy, as hopefully you are, you might want to skip this one.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/306-Shining-The-Spotlight-On-Degenerate-Don-Lemon-e3eetdj</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 18:22:52 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I reluctantly talk about the phenomenal inversion of morality resulting in a public that has been trained to accept that Don Lemon has any moral authority whatsoever.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s gets a little graphic.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you are squeamish about sodomy, as hopefully you are, you might want to skip this one.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:47:24</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I reluctantly talk about the phenomenal inversion of morality resulting in a public that has been trained to accept that Don Lemon has any moral authority whatsoever. It’s gets a little graphic. If you are squeamish about sodomy, as hopefully you are, you might want to skip this one. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#304 Merkley, Dude, What Happened To You?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein a female internet friend of 20 plus years, aggressively asks the above question & I attempt to answer it in detail.</p><p><br></p><p>Long story short, lots of things happened to me.</p><p><br></p><p>Lots of insane things that are almost impossible to believe.</p><p><br></p><p>They happened to you too.</p><p><br></p><p>Why are we reacting so differently?</p><p><br></p><p>I have some thoughts about that too.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/304-Merkley--Dude--What-Happened-To-You-e3ec8k1</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:05:27 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein a female internet friend of 20 plus years, aggressively asks the above question &amp; I attempt to answer it in detail.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Long story short, lots of things happened to me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lots of insane things that are almost impossible to believe.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They happened to you too.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Why are we reacting so differently?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I have some thoughts about that too.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:51:30</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein a female internet friend of 20 plus years, aggressively asks the above question &amp; I attempt to answer it in detail. Long story short, lots of things happened to me. Lots of insane things that are almost impossible to believe. They happened to you too. Why are we reacting so differently? I have some thoughts about that too. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#303 I Am Definitely Controlled Opposition, But, So Are You, & So Is Marlon Brando]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I describe how and why you & I became controlled opposition & punctuate it with a story about Marlon Brando, in which I might be stretching the analogy to its limits.</p><p><br></p><p>Basically, the real you is who you are and act while driving or dreaming.</p><p><br></p><p>Yeah, I have opinions.</p><p><br></p><p>Big deal.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/303-I-Am-Definitely-Controlled-Opposition--But--So-Are-You---So-Is-Marlon-Brando-e3e9iss</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:32:05 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I describe how and why you &amp; I became controlled opposition &amp; punctuate it with a story about Marlon Brando, in which I might be stretching the analogy to its limits.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Basically, the real you is who you are and act while driving or dreaming.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Yeah, I have opinions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Big deal.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:46:04</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I describe how and why you &amp; I became controlled opposition &amp; punctuate it with a story about Marlon Brando, in which I might be stretching the analogy to its limits. Basically, the real you is who you are and act while driving or dreaming. Yeah, I have opinions. Big deal. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#302 I Think I May Have Solved The Somalian Problem Without Committing A Single War Crime]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I describe the seemingly double standards applied to Squirrels vs Rats and attempt to describe why they aren’t double standards at all, and if you think they are, you are either a woman or a man who needs to suck it up and grow a pair.</p><p><br></p><p>I give plenty of evidence for communists to convict me of whatever nonsense they dream up.</p><p><br></p><p>I take too long to get to the point, as usual, because I don’t edit and zero dollars are being exchanged.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/302-I-Think-I-May-Have-Solved-The-Somalian-Problem-Without-Committing-A-Single-War-Crime-e3e7mc8</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:12:11 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I describe the seemingly double standards applied to Squirrels vs Rats and attempt to describe why they aren’t double standards at all, and if you think they are, you are either a woman or a man who needs to suck it up and grow a pair.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I give plenty of evidence for communists to convict me of whatever nonsense they dream up.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I take too long to get to the point, as usual, because I don’t edit and zero dollars are being exchanged.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:48:19</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I describe the seemingly double standards applied to Squirrels vs Rats and attempt to describe why they aren’t double standards at all, and if you think they are, you are either a woman or a man who needs to suck it up and grow a pair. I give plenty of evidence for communists to convict me of whatever nonsense they dream up. I take too long to get to the point, as usual, because I don’t edit and zero dollars are being exchanged. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#301 Who Knew Joe Rogan Was Such A Needy Little Bitch???]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I rant about so called tough guys who are more concerned about being popular than saying & doing the obviously right thing.</p><p><br></p><p>Also more ranting about women and weak men being programmed by female super hero movies to a degree that they insert themselves into situations that will surely get them killed.</p><p><br></p><p>I warned you that I am an impatient person, and it shows here.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/301-Who-Knew-Joe-Rogan-Was-Such-A-Needy-Little-Bitch-e3e5k5v</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:59:17 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I rant about so called tough guys who are more concerned about being popular than saying &amp; doing the obviously right thing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also more ranting about women and weak men being programmed by female super hero movies to a degree that they insert themselves into situations that will surely get them killed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I warned you that I am an impatient person, and it shows here.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:40:12</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I rant about so called tough guys who are more concerned about being popular than saying &amp; doing the obviously right thing. Also more ranting about women and weak men being programmed by female super hero movies to a degree that they insert themselves into situations that will surely get them killed. I warned you that I am an impatient person, and it shows here. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#300 No Amount Of Fame Is Healthy For A Child & That Probably Goes Double For Adults]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I make some proposals on how we might rid the world of the disease called “Fame” or at least mitigate some of it’s most harmful effects, using some new tools that some like to classify as AI.</p><p><br></p><p>I also use the word Parasocial for the first time, as I just learned it from someone commenting on one of my recordings which is awkward considering how I claim that All Media Is Porn.</p><p><br></p><p>I’m going out on multiple limbs here.</p><p><br></p><p>I might come crashing down at any moment.</p><p><br></p><p>Dramatic.</p><p><br></p><p>Gay.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/300-No-Amount-Of-Fame-Is-Healthy-For-A-Child--That-Probably-Goes-Double-For-Adults-e3e4hl5</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 18:43:14 GMT</pubDate>
			<enclosure length="55527598" type="audio/x-m4a" url="https://anchor.fm/s/da345a0/podcast/play/114492517/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-24%2F416754616-44100-2-8fd120dbf5b02.m4a"/>
			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I make some proposals on how we might rid the world of the disease called “Fame” or at least mitigate some of it’s most harmful effects, using some new tools that some like to classify as AI.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I also use the word Parasocial for the first time, as I just learned it from someone commenting on one of my recordings which is awkward considering how I claim that All Media Is Porn.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I’m going out on multiple limbs here.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I might come crashing down at any moment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dramatic.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gay.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:57:13</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I make some proposals on how we might rid the world of the disease called “Fame” or at least mitigate some of it’s most harmful effects, using some new tools that some like to classify as AI. I also use the word Parasocial for the first time, as I just learned it from someone commenting on one of my recordings which is awkward considering how I claim that All Media Is Porn. I’m going out on multiple limbs here. I might come crashing down at any moment. Dramatic. Gay. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#299 Bill Maher Is Almost As Annoying As Me, But At Least I’m Not Holding Anyone Hostage]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I once again describe how someone I don’t like reminds me of me.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s always about me, isn’t it?</p><p><br></p><p>For Bill, it’s about Bill.</p><p><br></p><p>He and & have a lot in common and I hate it.</p><p><br></p><p>I’m better than him though, because, well, this is a problem that is pretty easy to figure out.</p><p><br></p><p>Anyway, all I wanted was to hear what Woody Allen & Billy Joel had to say, but Bill didn’t let him get a word in edgewise.</p><p><br></p><p>Sad state of affairs.</p><p><br></p><p>Jews.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p><p><br></p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/299-Bill-Maher-Is-Almost-As-Annoying-As-Me--But-At-Least-Im-Not-Holding-Anyone-Hostage-e3e1q90</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:43:08 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I once again describe how someone I don’t like reminds me of me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s always about me, isn’t it?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For Bill, it’s about Bill.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He and &amp; have a lot in common and I hate it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I’m better than him though, because, well, this is a problem that is pretty easy to figure out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Anyway, all I wanted was to hear what Woody Allen &amp; Billy Joel had to say, but Bill didn’t let him get a word in edgewise.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sad state of affairs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jews.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:42:05</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I once again describe how someone I don’t like reminds me of me. It’s always about me, isn’t it? For Bill, it’s about Bill. He and &amp; have a lot in common and I hate it. I’m better than him though, because, well, this is a problem that is pretty easy to figure out. Anyway, all I wanted was to hear what Woody Allen &amp; Billy Joel had to say, but Bill didn’t let him get a word in edgewise. Sad state of affairs. Jews. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#298 Ketanji Brown Jackson Is Not My Real Mom & I Shouldn’t Be Subject To Her Bullsh!t]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I recount my experience listening to SCOTUS yesterday, talking about gun shenanigans & how that lead me down another road of tribalism, sexism, racism etc.</p><p><br></p><p>More specifically, race mixing, tribe mixing & the worst of all, vote mixing.</p><p><br></p><p>Interracial marriages? Yeah, I talk about that too.</p><p><br></p><p>Weirdly, I have pretty direct experience with all of it.</p><p><br></p><p>So do you.</p><p><br></p><p>Brady Bunch stuff.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/298-Ketanji-Brown-Jackson-Is-Not-My-Real-Mom--I-Shouldnt-Be-Subject-To-Her-Bullsh-t-e3e1q71</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:41:09 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I recount my experience listening to SCOTUS yesterday, talking about gun shenanigans &amp; how that lead me down another road of tribalism, sexism, racism etc.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;More specifically, race mixing, tribe mixing &amp; the worst of all, vote mixing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Interracial marriages? Yeah, I talk about that too.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Weirdly, I have pretty direct experience with all of it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So do you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Brady Bunch stuff.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:52:57</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I recount my experience listening to SCOTUS yesterday, talking about gun shenanigans &amp; how that lead me down another road of tribalism, sexism, racism etc. More specifically, race mixing, tribe mixing &amp; the worst of all, vote mixing. Interracial marriages? Yeah, I talk about that too. Weirdly, I have pretty direct experience with all of it. So do you. Brady Bunch stuff. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#297 Ignoring The Haters Is Easier Said Than Done, Especially In The Middle Of The Night]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I describe my thoughts about haters, from the perspective of a hated hater myself.</p><p><br></p><p>Is sh!tposting courageous?</p><p><br></p><p>What is courage?</p><p><br></p><p>Does it take courage to simply describe reality?</p><p><br></p><p>Why am I checking notifications as 3am?</p><p><br></p><p>Why aren’t Michael Jackson’s & Madonna’s surgeons in jail?</p><p><br></p><p>Lots of low talking on this one.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/297-Ignoring-The-Haters-Is-Easier-Said-Than-Done--Especially-In-The-Middle-Of-The-Night-e3duf9a</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:20:13 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I describe my thoughts about haters, from the perspective of a hated hater myself.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Is sh!tposting courageous?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What is courage?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Does it take courage to simply describe reality?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Why am I checking notifications as 3am?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Why aren’t Michael Jackson’s &amp; Madonna’s surgeons in jail?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lots of low talking on this one.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:48:44</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I describe my thoughts about haters, from the perspective of a hated hater myself. Is sh!tposting courageous? What is courage? Does it take courage to simply describe reality? Why am I checking notifications as 3am? Why aren’t Michael Jackson’s &amp; Madonna’s surgeons in jail? Lots of low talking on this one. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#296 Guillermo Del Toro’s “Frankenstein” Is Life Affirming & It Makes Me Wonder Why It Was Nominated]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I opine about the above movie while wondering if it may have secretly poisoned my brain, because, well, it was released by Netflix, & one is a fool to not suspect Netflix of doing serious shady psychological fudgery.</p><p><br></p><p>I also mention William’s Syndrome, Down’s Syndrome and other blessings disguised as defects.</p><p><br></p><p>A bit of crow barring here.</p><p><br></p><p>What else is new.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/296-Guillermo-Del-Toros-Frankenstein-Is-Life-Affirming--It-Makes-Me-Wonder-Why-It-Was-Nominated-e3dt2k4</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:23:15 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I opine about the above movie while wondering if it may have secretly poisoned my brain, because, well, it was released by Netflix, &amp; one is a fool to not suspect Netflix of doing serious shady psychological fudgery.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I also mention William’s Syndrome, Down’s Syndrome and other blessings disguised as defects.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A bit of crow barring here.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What else is new.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:49:44</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I opine about the above movie while wondering if it may have secretly poisoned my brain, because, well, it was released by Netflix, &amp; one is a fool to not suspect Netflix of doing serious shady psychological fudgery. I also mention William’s Syndrome, Down’s Syndrome and other blessings disguised as defects. A bit of crow barring here. What else is new. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#295 Ryan Coogler is a Pathetic Anti-White Black Supremacist. Stop Pretending To Like His Movies]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I kinda review the dumbest 2026 Golden Globe winning movie: “Sinners” but veer off into a discussion about black versus white tribalism and how most black people really do think white people are vampires who deserve to be massacred and most white people are too afraid to say anything about it.</p><p><br></p><p>Wake up, Whitey, Amy Poehler is gonna get you killed.</p><p><br></p><p>Ok, that was dramatic.</p><p><br></p><p>Still.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/295-Ryan-Coogler-is-a-Pathetic-Anti-White-Black-Supremacist--Stop-Pretending-To-Like-His-Movies-e3drmal</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 02:09:47 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I kinda review the dumbest 2026 Golden Globe winning movie: “Sinners” but veer off into a discussion about black versus white tribalism and how most black people really do think white people are vampires who deserve to be massacred and most white people are too afraid to say anything about it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wake up, Whitey, Amy Poehler is gonna get you killed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ok, that was dramatic.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Still.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:55:04</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I kinda review the dumbest 2026 Golden Globe winning movie: “Sinners” but veer off into a discussion about black versus white tribalism and how most black people really do think white people are vampires who deserve to be massacred and most white people are too afraid to say anything about it. Wake up, Whitey, Amy Poehler is gonna get you killed. Ok, that was dramatic. Still. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#294 Pixar’s Elio is a Great Movie & That is Bad News For Kids - “Queer Coding” is Always Grooming]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I dissect the subversive gay communist messages that make up the entire storyline and then discuss the fallout when it was discovered that the whole intent was to make a “queer coded” movie for kids.</p><p><br></p><p>Believe it or not, the released version is after they made it “less gay”.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s still super gay.</p><p><br></p><p>But your average child would never know it.</p><p><br></p><p>And that’s the point.</p><p><br></p><p>Time to end the colonization of American institutions by subversive communist maggots.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/294-Pixars-Elio-is-a-Great-Movie--That-is-Bad-News-For-Kids---Queer-Coding-is-Always-Grooming-e3dq95t</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:49:01 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I dissect the subversive gay communist messages that make up the entire storyline and then discuss the fallout when it was discovered that the whole intent was to make a “queer coded” movie for kids.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Believe it or not, the released version is after they made it “less gay”.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s still super gay.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But your average child would never know it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And that’s the point.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Time to end the colonization of American institutions by subversive communist maggots.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:45:16</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I dissect the subversive gay communist messages that make up the entire storyline and then discuss the fallout when it was discovered that the whole intent was to make a “queer coded” movie for kids. Believe it or not, the released version is after they made it “less gay”. It’s still super gay. But your average child would never know it. And that’s the point. Time to end the colonization of American institutions by subversive communist maggots. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#293 Mission Impossible? Try Staying Awake Through 3 Hours Of It, Plus I Complain About Old Actors]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I kinda review the newest Mission Impossible movie by explaining how impossible it is that they crammed every single movie cliche into one movie so impossibly boring that I spent most of it thinking about how shitty Sean Penn is even though he isn’t even part of Mission Impossible.</p><p><br></p><p>I complain about Sean Penn a lot.</p><p><br></p><p>This one is grumpy on top of grouchy.</p><p><br></p><p>I doubt your day will be improved by listening to it.</p><p><br></p><p>You have been warned.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p><p><br></p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/293-Mission-Impossible--Try-Staying-Awake-Through-3-Hours-Of-It--Plus-I-Complain-About-Old-Actors-e3dq94g</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:48:02 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I kinda review the newest Mission Impossible movie by explaining how impossible it is that they crammed every single movie cliche into one movie so impossibly boring that I spent most of it thinking about how shitty Sean Penn is even though he isn’t even part of Mission Impossible.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I complain about Sean Penn a lot.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This one is grumpy on top of grouchy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I doubt your day will be improved by listening to it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You have been warned.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:32:25</itunes:duration>
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		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I kinda review the newest Mission Impossible movie by explaining how impossible it is that they crammed every single movie cliche into one movie so impossibly boring that I spent most of it thinking about how shitty Sean Penn is even though he isn’t even part of Mission Impossible. I complain about Sean Penn a lot. This one is grumpy on top of grouchy. I doubt your day will be improved by listening to it. You have been warned. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#292 Paul Thomas Anderson Is A Badly Damaged White Guy • I Analyze Him & One Battle After Another]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I’m part film critic, part shrink, part marriage counselor, part art professor, part political pundit and part defender of abused white men who lash out at other white men.</p><p><br></p><p>I get a little Candace-y here.</p><p><br></p><p>If she was an old white guy.</p><p><br></p><p>Whatever.</p><p><br></p><p>Prove me wrong.</p><p><br></p><p>No Refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/292-Paul-Thomas-Anderson-Is-A-Badly-Damaged-White-Guy--I-Analyze-Him--One-Battle-After-Another-e3dnl4m</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 01:30:39 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I’m part film critic, part shrink, part marriage counselor, part art professor, part political pundit and part defender of abused white men who lash out at other white men.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I get a little Candace-y here.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If she was an old white guy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whatever.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Prove me wrong.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No Refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:50:25</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I’m part film critic, part shrink, part marriage counselor, part art professor, part political pundit and part defender of abused white men who lash out at other white men. I get a little Candace-y here. If she was an old white guy. Whatever. Prove me wrong. No Refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#291 My Own Personal Somalian Scam Story & How Much Money I Got Away With]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Wherein I compare my freshly ex-mormon Utah non profit scam vs the multi billion dollar Somalian scams in Minnesota.</p><p><br></p><p>The statute of limitations has long since passed, and you might be surprised to know how short they are when it comes to getting away with stealing billions of your dollars.</p><p><br></p><p>White America cannot continue funding their own destruction.</p><p><br></p><p>Time get super tribal.</p><p><br></p><p>Yeah, fun.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/291-My-Own-Personal-Somalian-Scam-Story--How-Much-Money-I-Got-Away-With-e3dnl36</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 01:28:39 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I compare my freshly ex-mormon Utah non profit scam vs the multi billion dollar Somalian scams in Minnesota.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The statute of limitations has long since passed, and you might be surprised to know how short they are when it comes to getting away with stealing billions of your dollars.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;White America cannot continue funding their own destruction.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Time get super tribal.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Yeah, fun.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:44:46</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I compare my freshly ex-mormon Utah non profit scam vs the multi billion dollar Somalian scams in Minnesota. The statute of limitations has long since passed, and you might be surprised to know how short they are when it comes to getting away with stealing billions of your dollars. White America cannot continue funding their own destruction. Time get super tribal. Yeah, fun. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#290 AI Could Bring The End Of The Golden Globes, Globalists & The Degenerate Cult Of Celebrity]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I describe the epiphany I had while watching Nikki Glaser’s Opening Monologue For The 2026 Golden Globes in which I had a vision of the complete & total destruction of celebrity influence.</p><p><br></p><p>AI will hopefully eliminate the phenomenon of humanity exalting actors (aka professional liars) and caring at all about what any of them have to say about anything.</p><p><br></p><p>Fingers crossed.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/290-AI-Could-Bring-The-End-Of-The-Golden-Globes--Globalists--The-Degenerate-Cult-Of-Celebrity-e3dn7qd</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:33:10 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I describe the epiphany I had while watching Nikki Glaser’s Opening Monologue For The 2026 Golden Globes in which I had a vision of the complete &amp; total destruction of celebrity influence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;AI will hopefully eliminate the phenomenon of humanity exalting actors (aka professional liars) and caring at all about what any of them have to say about anything.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fingers crossed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:40:28</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I describe the epiphany I had while watching Nikki Glaser’s Opening Monologue For The 2026 Golden Globes in which I had a vision of the complete &amp; total destruction of celebrity influence. AI will hopefully eliminate the phenomenon of humanity exalting actors (aka professional liars) and caring at all about what any of them have to say about anything. Fingers crossed. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#289 This Might Be The Gayest Recording I’ve Posted Yet & I Have Posted A Lot Of Gay Recordings]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I describe some super silly second guessing about posting my criticisms of Libertarians & Libertarianism as if I wasn’t a Libertarian like 15 minutes ago.</p><p><br></p><p>Then I continue to embarrass myself by explaining how I set the video to private, felt dumb about it, made it public again and then to make things worse, recorded this totally unnecessary gay explanation about the whole thing, which I will likely feel stupid about posting, ten seconds after posting it.</p><p><br></p><p>Yeah, like I said, super gay.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/289-This-Might-Be-The-Gayest-Recording-Ive-Posted-Yet--I-Have-Posted-A-Lot-Of-Gay-Recordings-e3dkbg0</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 02:12:49 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I describe some super silly second guessing about posting my criticisms of Libertarians &amp; Libertarianism as if I wasn’t a Libertarian like 15 minutes ago.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Then I continue to embarrass myself by explaining how I set the video to private, felt dumb about it, made it public again and then to make things worse, recorded this totally unnecessary gay explanation about the whole thing, which I will likely feel stupid about posting, ten seconds after posting it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Yeah, like I said, super gay.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:28:42</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I describe some super silly second guessing about posting my criticisms of Libertarians &amp; Libertarianism as if I wasn’t a Libertarian like 15 minutes ago. Then I continue to embarrass myself by explaining how I set the video to private, felt dumb about it, made it public again and then to make things worse, recorded this totally unnecessary gay explanation about the whole thing, which I will likely feel stupid about posting, ten seconds after posting it. Yeah, like I said, super gay. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#288 Libertarian? More Like Liber-TARD-ian • I Can Say That Because I Was One Until Just Recently]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I wonder how, when & why I became political, even as a kid, & try to explain my long, slow, realization that Libertarianism, is an ideology for non-committal jerks who think they are smarter than everyone else when really it’s just an excuse to not have to actually take a stand or do anything useful.</p><p><br></p><p>This one might hurt some feelings.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll get over it.</p><p><br></p><p>I have faith in you.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/288-Libertarian--More-Like-Liber-TARD-ian--I-Can-Say-That-Because-I-Was-One-Until-Just-Recently-e3djmor</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:29:46 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I wonder how, when &amp; why I became political, even as a kid, &amp; try to explain my long, slow, realization that Libertarianism, is an ideology for non-committal jerks who think they are smarter than everyone else when really it’s just an excuse to not have to actually take a stand or do anything useful.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This one might hurt some feelings.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll get over it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I have faith in you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:43:09</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I wonder how, when &amp; why I became political, even as a kid, &amp; try to explain my long, slow, realization that Libertarianism, is an ideology for non-committal jerks who think they are smarter than everyone else when really it’s just an excuse to not have to actually take a stand or do anything useful. This one might hurt some feelings. You’ll get over it. I have faith in you. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#287 Weapons Grade Temper Tantrums • It’s Never Too Late For A Good Upbringing]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I wonder if the difference between conservatives and shrieking liberals is simply a matter of who did or didn’t get their way by throwing temper tantrums as children.</p><p><br></p><p>Seems almost too simple.</p><p><br></p><p>Also seems like it might be that simple.</p><p><br></p><p>Look, I never promised anyone genius content.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/287-Weapons-Grade-Temper-Tantrums--Its-Never-Too-Late-For-A-Good-Upbringing-e3diqsq</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:55:31 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I wonder if the difference between conservatives and shrieking liberals is simply a matter of who did or didn’t get their way by throwing temper tantrums as children.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Seems almost too simple.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also seems like it might be that simple.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Look, I never promised anyone genius content.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:43:41</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I wonder if the difference between conservatives and shrieking liberals is simply a matter of who did or didn’t get their way by throwing temper tantrums as children. Seems almost too simple. Also seems like it might be that simple. Look, I never promised anyone genius content. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#286 The Undeniable Power Of The Bold Faced Lie & The Joy It Gives Your Enemy]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I explore the notion that people who lie to your face, knowing you know they are lying, are actually displaying the power to sadistically control your emotions.</p><p><br></p><p>I describe how I did this a few times as a child, and still might occasionally harness this power to punk someone for a laugh.</p><p><br></p><p>Evil laughter is miles apart from wholesome laughter.</p><p><br></p><p>How do we know when we cross the line?</p><p><br></p><p>How do we avoid being controlled by these liars?</p><p><br></p><p>Not sure I find many answers here.</p><p><br></p><p>Still, might be a good idea to recognize the problem.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/286-The-Undeniable-Power-Of-The-Bold-Faced-Lie--The-Joy-It-Gives-Your-Enemy-e3dg7k6</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 18:01:58 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I explore the notion that people who lie to your face, knowing you know they are lying, are actually displaying the power to sadistically control your emotions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I describe how I did this a few times as a child, and still might occasionally harness this power to punk someone for a laugh.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Evil laughter is miles apart from wholesome laughter.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;How do we know when we cross the line?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;How do we avoid being controlled by these liars?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Not sure I find many answers here.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Still, might be a good idea to recognize the problem.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:46:47</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I explore the notion that people who lie to your face, knowing you know they are lying, are actually displaying the power to sadistically control your emotions. I describe how I did this a few times as a child, and still might occasionally harness this power to punk someone for a laugh. Evil laughter is miles apart from wholesome laughter. How do we know when we cross the line? How do we avoid being controlled by these liars? Not sure I find many answers here. Still, might be a good idea to recognize the problem. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#285 Hate The Hateful Haters I Hate Or I’ll Hate You aka Ladies Be Hating On Hate Too Much]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I clumsily make a case for the usefulness of Hate in Moderation & implore women to stop trying to tell men not to be men and to be more like women.</p><p><br></p><p>Yes, I know the world also had problems when men ran it more, but it cannot improve by letting women take the wheel.</p><p><br></p><p>Biology is real.</p><p><br></p><p>God created a PARTNERSHIP between male and female, not a competition.</p><p><br></p><p>I also ponder what my life would have been like if I was 50% less girly.</p><p><br></p><p>I think it might have been better.</p><p><br></p><p>Mostly of my manliness, if there is any at all, I got from my step dad, not my intellectual father.</p><p><br></p><p>Blah blah blah.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p><p><br></p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/285-Hate-The-Hateful-Haters-I-Hate-Or-Ill-Hate-You-aka-Ladies-Be-Hating-On-Hate-Too-Much-e3df65p</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 19:20:21 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I clumsily make a case for the usefulness of Hate in Moderation &amp; implore women to stop trying to tell men not to be men and to be more like women.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Yes, I know the world also had problems when men ran it more, but it cannot improve by letting women take the wheel.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Biology is real.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;God created a PARTNERSHIP between male and female, not a competition.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I also ponder what my life would have been like if I was 50% less girly.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I think it might have been better.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mostly of my manliness, if there is any at all, I got from my step dad, not my intellectual father.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Blah blah blah.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:47:33</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I clumsily make a case for the usefulness of Hate in Moderation &amp; implore women to stop trying to tell men not to be men and to be more like women. Yes, I know the world also had problems when men ran it more, but it cannot improve by letting women take the wheel. Biology is real. God created a PARTNERSHIP between male and female, not a competition. I also ponder what my life would have been like if I was 50% less girly. I think it might have been better. Mostly of my manliness, if there is any at all, I got from my step dad, not my intellectual father. Blah blah blah. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#283 Feminism/Leftism Is Getting White Ladies Shot In The Head, & The Men Who Push It Are Terrorists]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I argue that real men have the duty to stop criminals whether they are trying to run them over or trying to escape.</p><p><br></p><p>Any man who puts a woman on the front lines in a violent war is a terrorist & any woman who offers herself as a human shield has been obviously brainwashed.</p><p><br></p><p>2026 will make 2020 look like a walk in the park.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/283-FeminismLeftism-Is-Getting-White-Ladies-Shot-In-The-Head---The-Men-Who-Push-It-Are-Terrorists-e3dckec</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:34:22 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I argue that real men have the duty to stop criminals whether they are trying to run them over or trying to escape.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Any man who puts a woman on the front lines in a violent war is a terrorist &amp; any woman who offers herself as a human shield has been obviously brainwashed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2026 will make 2020 look like a walk in the park.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:36:41</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I argue that real men have the duty to stop criminals whether they are trying to run them over or trying to escape. Any man who puts a woman on the front lines in a violent war is a terrorist &amp; any woman who offers herself as a human shield has been obviously brainwashed. 2026 will make 2020 look like a walk in the park. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#282 The Time I Made Friends With A Gun Waving Mobster In SLC Utah - Is It OK To Like Bad People?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I do my best to tell the story about the time when I sat on my front porch, eating yogurt with a suspected mob hitman who was looking for a guy who he claimed was in the witness protection program that had been staying at my house when I was out of town.</p><p><br></p><p>Not sure why this story has been on my mind lately but the uneasy feeling I have about the world reminds me of it & these people.</p><p><br></p><p>They kinda remind me of some of the pundits & figures on the right.</p><p><br></p><p>He shot my tree.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p><p><br></p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/282-The-Time-I-Made-Friends-With-A-Gun-Waving-Mobster-In-SLC-Utah---Is-It-OK-To-Like-Bad-People-e3dc606</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:01:58 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I do my best to tell the story about the time when I sat on my front porch, eating yogurt with a suspected mob hitman who was looking for a guy who he claimed was in the witness protection program that had been staying at my house when I was out of town.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Not sure why this story has been on my mind lately but the uneasy feeling I have about the world reminds me of it &amp; these people.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They kinda remind me of some of the pundits &amp; figures on the right.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He shot my tree.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:48:07</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I do my best to tell the story about the time when I sat on my front porch, eating yogurt with a suspected mob hitman who was looking for a guy who he claimed was in the witness protection program that had been staying at my house when I was out of town. Not sure why this story has been on my mind lately but the uneasy feeling I have about the world reminds me of it &amp; these people. They kinda remind me of some of the pundits &amp; figures on the right. He shot my tree. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#281 I Owe Chevy Chase An Apology, & Maybe You Do Too]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><strong></p><p>Wherein I tell the story about how I think I was tricked into thinking less of Chevy Chase & how it likely affected the way I treated him when I met him way back in 2010 at The Friends Of Earth Green Ball in San Francisco.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>The new documentary about him, is clearly meant to punish him for not not apologizing for being a tall, handsome, talented, successful, funny, White man.</p><p><br></p><p>What else is new.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/281-I-Owe-Chevy-Chase-An-Apology---Maybe-You-Do-Too-e3danbi</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:09:05 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I tell the story about how I think I was tricked into thinking less of Chevy Chase &amp; how it likely affected the way I treated him when I met him way back in 2010 at The Friends Of Earth Green Ball in San Francisco.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The new documentary about him, is clearly meant to punish him for not not apologizing for being a tall, handsome, talented, successful, funny, White man.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What else is new.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:41:27</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I tell the story about how I think I was tricked into thinking less of Chevy Chase &amp; how it likely affected the way I treated him when I met him way back in 2010 at The Friends Of Earth Green Ball in San Francisco. The new documentary about him, is clearly meant to punish him for not not apologizing for being a tall, handsome, talented, successful, funny, White man. What else is new. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#280 Do Not Listen To This If You Like Candace Owens (Not Reverse Psychology)]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I attempt to point out about a thousand reasons why it should be obvious to you that, a black lady, a fat gay guy, another baby purchasing Jewish gay guy, a tiny Jewish man, an angry Jewish man, a bunch of Jewish ladies, & a self hating communist honky from Utah, don’t have your best interest in mind as they pretend they do while they act as mouthpieces for “American conservatism”.</p><p><br></p><p>I’m sure lots of you will hate this recording.</p><p><br></p><p>Many won’t even see it as it will likely be ignored by the algorithm.</p><p><br></p><p>Whatever.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/280-Do-Not-Listen-To-This-If-You-Like-Candace-Owens-Not-Reverse-Psychology-e3daj2a</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:45:11 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I attempt to point out about a thousand reasons why it should be obvious to you that, a black lady, a fat gay guy, another baby purchasing Jewish gay guy, a tiny Jewish man, an angry Jewish man, a bunch of Jewish ladies, &amp; a self hating communist honky from Utah, don’t have your best interest in mind as they pretend they do while they act as mouthpieces for “American conservatism”.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I’m sure lots of you will hate this recording.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Many won’t even see it as it will likely be ignored by the algorithm.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whatever.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:53:10</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I attempt to point out about a thousand reasons why it should be obvious to you that, a black lady, a fat gay guy, another baby purchasing Jewish gay guy, a tiny Jewish man, an angry Jewish man, a bunch of Jewish ladies, &amp; a self hating communist honky from Utah, don’t have your best interest in mind as they pretend they do while they act as mouthpieces for “American conservatism”. I’m sure lots of you will hate this recording. Many won’t even see it as it will likely be ignored by the algorithm. Whatever. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#279 Venezuela & Maduro, It Is All About The Oil & It Damn Well Should Be]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I reminisce about driving through Alberta Canada, marveling at the funny looking oil pumps, the amazing flaming oil refinery stations & compare that with the brainwashing we all experienced that made us think oil was something other than a gift from god/nature.</p><p><br></p><p>I direct my ire towards bullies and thieves like Maduro & Mamdani who never created one useful thing, but instead just take from the makers & ruin everything in the process.</p><p><br></p><p>I mention a high school bully by name.</p><p><br></p><p>Surprise, I made it all about me.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/279-Venezuela--Maduro--It-Is-All-About-The-Oil--It-Damn-Well-Should-Be-e3d7bje</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:32:44 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I reminisce about driving through Alberta Canada, marveling at the funny looking oil pumps, the amazing flaming oil refinery stations &amp; compare that with the brainwashing we all experienced that made us think oil was something other than a gift from god/nature.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I direct my ire towards bullies and thieves like Maduro &amp; Mamdani who never created one useful thing, but instead just take from the makers &amp; ruin everything in the process.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I mention a high school bully by name.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Surprise, I made it all about me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:55:42</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I reminisce about driving through Alberta Canada, marveling at the funny looking oil pumps, the amazing flaming oil refinery stations &amp; compare that with the brainwashing we all experienced that made us think oil was something other than a gift from god/nature. I direct my ire towards bullies and thieves like Maduro &amp; Mamdani who never created one useful thing, but instead just take from the makers &amp; ruin everything in the process. I mention a high school bully by name. Surprise, I made it all about me. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#278 George Carlin Isn’t As Funny As I Remember Him & It Kinda Pisses Me Off]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I wonder if Carlin was ever funny, or if I was simply tricked into laughing my way into a miserable anti-god, anti-human, anti-wonderous way of thinking.</p><p><br></p><p>Or maybe I’m just old.</p><p><br></p><p>I am old.</p><p><br></p><p>I still laugh a lot, even when I try not to, so, maybe there was a concerted effort to make me laugh at things that aren’t really funny.</p><p><br></p><p>Brian Regan makes me laugh and he never tries to make me hate good things.</p><p><br></p><p>Yep, I ramble like that in the recording too.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p><p><br></p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/278-George-Carlin-Isnt-As-Funny-As-I-Remember-Him--It-Kinda-Pisses-Me-Off-e3d4mr8</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 19:04:01 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I wonder if Carlin was ever funny, or if I was simply tricked into laughing my way into a miserable anti-god, anti-human, anti-wonderous way of thinking.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Or maybe I’m just old.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I am old.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I still laugh a lot, even when I try not to, so, maybe there was a concerted effort to make me laugh at things that aren’t really funny.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Brian Regan makes me laugh and he never tries to make me hate good things.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Yep, I ramble like that in the recording too.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:42:33</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I wonder if Carlin was ever funny, or if I was simply tricked into laughing my way into a miserable anti-god, anti-human, anti-wonderous way of thinking. Or maybe I’m just old. I am old. I still laugh a lot, even when I try not to, so, maybe there was a concerted effort to make me laugh at things that aren’t really funny. Brian Regan makes me laugh and he never tries to make me hate good things. Yep, I ramble like that in the recording too. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#277 Secret Social Engineering Via Algorithm Is a Public Mental Health Issue That Needs Fixing]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I argue the above case and give some examples of my own attempts at social engineering as well as my suspicions that I was recently socially engineered & have been socially engineered for years along with everybody else.</p><p><br></p><p>I suggest food labeling laws are the perfect precedent to demand that algorithms be fully disclosed so people can opt in or out.</p><p><br></p><p>Maybe I should write legislation.</p><p><br></p><p>I probably won’t.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/277-Secret-Social-Engineering-Via-Algorithm-Is-a-Public-Mental-Health-Issue-That-Needs-Fixing-e3d4mpk</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 19:01:35 GMT</pubDate>
			<enclosure length="39102708" type="audio/x-m4a" url="https://anchor.fm/s/da345a0/podcast/play/113449204/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-3%2F415424348-44100-2-bed576d10cf1d.m4a"/>
			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I argue the above case and give some examples of my own attempts at social engineering as well as my suspicions that I was recently socially engineered &amp; have been socially engineered for years along with everybody else.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I suggest food labeling laws are the perfect precedent to demand that algorithms be fully disclosed so people can opt in or out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Maybe I should write legislation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I probably won’t.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:40:17</itunes:duration>
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		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I argue the above case and give some examples of my own attempts at social engineering as well as my suspicions that I was recently socially engineered &amp; have been socially engineered for years along with everybody else. I suggest food labeling laws are the perfect precedent to demand that algorithms be fully disclosed so people can opt in or out. Maybe I should write legislation. I probably won’t. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#276 Nick Shirley & Tyler Robinson, 2 Different Sides of Mormonism. Which is More Typical in 2026?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein In sloppily ramble on with my Mormon insider insight and compare the drastic differences between two young Mormon kids, one an (alleged) Virtue Signaling Murderer, and one a Fearless Citizen Journalist.</p><p><br></p><p>Lots of wandering & wondering on this.</p><p><br></p><p>Too many Mormon Hymns.</p><p><br></p><p>If you haven’t unsubscribed already, here is another excuse.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/276-Nick-Shirley--Tyler-Robinson--2-Different-Sides-of-Mormonism--Which-is-More-Typical-in-2026-e3d4mnv</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 18:59:08 GMT</pubDate>
			<enclosure length="39016750" type="audio/x-m4a" url="https://anchor.fm/s/da345a0/podcast/play/113449151/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-3%2F415424268-44100-2-c074d1e0e9b8f.m4a"/>
			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein In sloppily ramble on with my Mormon insider insight and compare the drastic differences between two young Mormon kids, one an (alleged) Virtue Signaling Murderer, and one a Fearless Citizen Journalist.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lots of wandering &amp; wondering on this.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Too many Mormon Hymns.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you haven’t unsubscribed already, here is another excuse.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:40:12</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein In sloppily ramble on with my Mormon insider insight and compare the drastic differences between two young Mormon kids, one an (alleged) Virtue Signaling Murderer, and one a Fearless Citizen Journalist. Lots of wandering &amp; wondering on this. Too many Mormon Hymns. If you haven’t unsubscribed already, here is another excuse. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#275 Anti-Erika Kirk Propaganda is Anti-White Propaganda, Stop Falling For It.]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I explain how scary music, careful editing and the power of suggestion are used to trigger your emotions to trick you into not using reason & your actual senses to navigate reality.</p><p><br></p><p>I also explain the real connection between The Mormon Church & The CIA, FBI, NuSkin, Pest Control, Romanian Orphanges, Starving African Kids & door to door Solar panel salesmen.</p><p><br></p><p>I end by asking you to look at what people actually DO, rather than getting lost imagining what people MIGHT be doing when you can’t see them.</p><p><br></p><p>Happy New Year.</p><p><br></p><p>Don’t let Candace Owens & Ben Shapiro destroy White Conservatism.</p><p><br></p><p>That is what they are doing.</p><p><br></p><p>You’re gonna hate this recording.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/275-Anti-Erika-Kirk-Propaganda-is-Anti-White-Propaganda--Stop-Falling-For-It-e3d29bq</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:49:35 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I explain how scary music, careful editing and the power of suggestion are used to trigger your emotions to trick you into not using reason &amp; your actual senses to navigate reality.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I also explain the real connection between The Mormon Church &amp; The CIA, FBI, NuSkin, Pest Control, Romanian Orphanges, Starving African Kids &amp; door to door Solar panel salesmen.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I end by asking you to look at what people actually DO, rather than getting lost imagining what people MIGHT be doing when you can’t see them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Happy New Year.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Don’t let Candace Owens &amp; Ben Shapiro destroy White Conservatism.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That is what they are doing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’re gonna hate this recording.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>01:02:07</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I explain how scary music, careful editing and the power of suggestion are used to trigger your emotions to trick you into not using reason &amp; your actual senses to navigate reality. I also explain the real connection between The Mormon Church &amp; The CIA, FBI, NuSkin, Pest Control, Romanian Orphanges, Starving African Kids &amp; door to door Solar panel salesmen. I end by asking you to look at what people actually DO, rather than getting lost imagining what people MIGHT be doing when you can’t see them. Happy New Year. Don’t let Candace Owens &amp; Ben Shapiro destroy White Conservatism. That is what they are doing. You’re gonna hate this recording. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#274 Blamin’ Shamin’ n’ Explainin, - When Is Too Much Enough? When Being Superior Don’t Pay The Rent]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I talk shit on a former colleague & kinda kick him while he’s down, in order to demonstrate a few basic principles that maybe, possibly, might flirt with the idea that embracing a little humility is good.</p><p><br></p><p>Think, retarded Tony Robbins.</p><p><br></p><p>I’m no self help guru.</p><p><br></p><p>Don’t listen to me & for goodness sake, don’t take my advice.</p><p><br></p><p>Turns out, being superior to everyone, doesn’t pay very well.</p><p><br></p><p>This whole monologue belongs in the mirror.</p><p><br></p><p>We good?</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/274-Blamin-Shamin-n-Explainin----When-Is-Too-Much-Enough--When-Being-Superior-Dont-Pay-The-Rent-e3d1bsq</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:31:53 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I talk shit on a former colleague &amp; kinda kick him while he’s down, in order to demonstrate a few basic principles that maybe, possibly, might flirt with the idea that embracing a little humility is good.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Think, retarded Tony Robbins.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I’m no self help guru.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Don’t listen to me &amp; for goodness sake, don’t take my advice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Turns out, being superior to everyone, doesn’t pay very well.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This whole monologue belongs in the mirror.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We good?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:34:14</itunes:duration>
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		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I talk shit on a former colleague &amp; kinda kick him while he’s down, in order to demonstrate a few basic principles that maybe, possibly, might flirt with the idea that embracing a little humility is good. Think, retarded Tony Robbins. I’m no self help guru. Don’t listen to me &amp; for goodness sake, don’t take my advice. Turns out, being superior to everyone, doesn’t pay very well. This whole monologue belongs in the mirror. We good? No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#272 The Virtual Stoning Of Erika Kirk (By So-Called “Conservatives”)]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I preach about the troubling persecution of Charlie Kirk’s widow & tell some stories about my Mom and Sister of the same name.</p><p><br></p><p>I try to shed light on the weird mix of reverence, with the glam and glitz often associated with church going women from my Utah/Idaho/Arizona neck of the woods.</p><p><br></p><p>Higher levels of self righteousness and sanctimony in this episode.</p><p><br></p><p>If you don’t feel like being shamed & called to repentance, skip this one.</p><p><br></p><p>Oh, I also include a song at the end that I wrote with a guy named Shaun Mason. </p><p><br></p><p>It felt like it fit the topic.</p><p><br></p><p>No Refunds.</p><p><br></p><p>The Hardest Part</p><p>2025 mason/merkley</p><p><br></p><p>       Bm         A           D</p><p>The hardest part of dying</p><p>               F#m7   Bm7</p><p>is waking up too late</p><p>                       A                G</p><p>and all the ghosts are sleeping</p><p>     Bm7       G           A9</p><p>in shiny wooden crates.</p><p><br></p><p>  Bm7        D                     G</p><p>Some believe they’re dreaming</p><p>     F#m7           A          G</p><p>of friends who burn in hell,</p><p>D                F#m7       G</p><p>laughing with the devil</p><p>           Bm7   G         A9      </p><p>while Jesus rings the bell.</p><p><br></p><p>                 G                     Bm7   A</p><p>Can you hear the angels sing</p><p>              F#m7</p><p>do you know the words </p><p>    Bm7                   G</p><p>& feel what they mean</p><p>         Em7    F#m7   A</p><p>the angels are       crying</p><p>                      Em        A             D</p><p>That’s the hardest part of dying</p><p><br></p><p>       Bm                A       D </p><p>The graveyard is a garden</p><p>                F#m7      Bm7</p><p>six feet above my head</p><p>                                     A       G</p><p>It’s not as heavy as I imagined</p><p>           Bm7 G        A9</p><p>kinda easy being dead</p><p>             Bm7           D            G</p><p>Now I haunt the halls of memories</p><p>      F#m7 A               G</p><p>of lovers come and gone</p><p>        D       F#m7        G</p><p>As I argue with the angels</p><p>     Bm7        G            A9</p><p>& paint the break of dawn</p><p><br></p><p>Can you hear the angels sing</p><p>do you know the words </p><p>& feel what they mean</p><p>the angels are lying</p><p>That’s the hardest part of dying</p><p><br></p><p>The angels are lying</p><p>That’s the hardest part of dying</p><p>========================</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/272-The-Virtual-Stoning-Of-Erika-Kirk-By-So-Called-Conservatives-e3d059p</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:45:31 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I preach about the troubling persecution of Charlie Kirk’s widow &amp; tell some stories about my Mom and Sister of the same name.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I try to shed light on the weird mix of reverence, with the glam and glitz often associated with church going women from my Utah/Idaho/Arizona neck of the woods.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Higher levels of self righteousness and sanctimony in this episode.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you don’t feel like being shamed &amp; called to repentance, skip this one.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Oh, I also include a song at the end that I wrote with a guy named Shaun Mason. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It felt like it fit the topic.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No Refunds.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Hardest Part&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2025 mason/merkley&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;       Bm         A           D&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The hardest part of dying&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;               F#m7   Bm7&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;is waking up too late&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;                       A                G&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;and all the ghosts are sleeping&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;     Bm7       G           A9&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;in shiny wooden crates.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;  Bm7        D                     G&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Some believe they’re dreaming&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;     F#m7           A          G&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;of friends who burn in hell,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;D                F#m7       G&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;laughing with the devil&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;           Bm7   G         A9      &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;while Jesus rings the bell.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;                 G                     Bm7   A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Can you hear the angels sing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;              F#m7&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;do you know the words &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;    Bm7                   G&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp; feel what they mean&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;         Em7    F#m7   A&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;the angels are       crying&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;                      Em        A             D&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That’s the hardest part of dying&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;       Bm                A       D &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The graveyard is a garden&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;                F#m7      Bm7&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;six feet above my head&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;                                     A       G&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s not as heavy as I imagined&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;           Bm7 G        A9&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;kinda easy being dead&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;             Bm7           D            G&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Now I haunt the halls of memories&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;      F#m7 A               G&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;of lovers come and gone&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;        D       F#m7        G&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As I argue with the angels&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;     Bm7        G            A9&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp; paint the break of dawn&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Can you hear the angels sing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;do you know the words &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp; feel what they mean&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;the angels are lying&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That’s the hardest part of dying&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The angels are lying&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That’s the hardest part of dying&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;========================&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:55:27</itunes:duration>
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		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I preach about the troubling persecution of Charlie Kirk’s widow &amp; tell some stories about my Mom and Sister of the same name. I try to shed light on the weird mix of reverence, with the glam and glitz often associated with church going women from my Utah/Idaho/Arizona neck of the woods. Higher levels of self righteousness and sanctimony in this episode. If you don’t feel like being shamed &amp; called to repentance, skip this one. Oh, I also include a song at the end that I wrote with a guy named Shaun Mason. It felt like it fit the topic. No Refunds. The Hardest Part 2025 mason/merkley Bm A D The hardest part of dying F#m7 Bm7 is waking up too late A G and all the ghosts are sleeping Bm7 G A9 in shiny wooden crates. Bm7 D G Some believe they’re dreaming F#m7 A G of friends who burn in hell, D F#m7 G laughing with the devil Bm7 G A9 while Jesus rings the bell. G Bm7 A Can you hear the angels sing F#m7 do you know the words Bm7 G &amp; feel what they mean Em7 F#m7 A the angels are crying Em A D That’s the hardest part of dying Bm A D The graveyard is a garden F#m7 Bm7 six feet above my head A G It’s not as heavy as I imagined Bm7 G A9 kinda easy being dead Bm7 D G Now I haunt the halls of memories F#m7 A G of lovers come and gone D F#m7 G As I argue with the angels Bm7 G A9 &amp; paint the break of dawn Can you hear the angels sing do you know the words &amp; feel what they mean the angels are lying That’s the hardest part of dying The angels are lying That’s the hardest part of dying ========================</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#271 Artificial Intelligence Is An Effing Lying C-Word & That Is Fantastic News]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I wonder if I somehow left negative comments to myself on my own youtube page and then veer off into a grand prediction that artificial intelligence will save humanity, not by being smart and useful, but by being a pathological liar incapable of having any way to tell truth from utter bullshit.</p><p><br></p><p>AKA grok lied to me at least a hundred times yesterday. </p><p><br></p><p>Doubled down, repeatedly.</p><p><br></p><p>Totally psychotic.</p><p><br></p><p>Could got me sued!</p><p><br></p><p>Killed!</p><p><br></p><p>Extra grumpy episode.</p><p><br></p><p>It was dark outside when I started recording it.</p><p><br></p><p>The sun is shining beautifully now.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/271-Artificial-Intelligence-Is-An-Effing-Lying-C-Word--That-Is-Fantastic-News-e3cuebb</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:48:04 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I wonder if I somehow left negative comments to myself on my own youtube page and then veer off into a grand prediction that artificial intelligence will save humanity, not by being smart and useful, but by being a pathological liar incapable of having any way to tell truth from utter bullshit.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;AKA grok lied to me at least a hundred times yesterday. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Doubled down, repeatedly.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Totally psychotic.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Could got me sued!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Killed!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Extra grumpy episode.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It was dark outside when I started recording it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The sun is shining beautifully now.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:51:27</itunes:duration>
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		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I wonder if I somehow left negative comments to myself on my own youtube page and then veer off into a grand prediction that artificial intelligence will save humanity, not by being smart and useful, but by being a pathological liar incapable of having any way to tell truth from utter bullshit. AKA grok lied to me at least a hundred times yesterday. Doubled down, repeatedly. Totally psychotic. Could got me sued! Killed! Extra grumpy episode. It was dark outside when I started recording it. The sun is shining beautifully now. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#270 The Dark History of The Home Owned By Rob Reiner, Norman Lear, Paul Henried & Henry Fonda]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I discuss my romance for the history of homes, and trace the dark history of the home where Rob Reiner was murdered, Norman Lear held subversive communist meetings, & Jane Fonda was denied by her mother who eventually slit her own throat with a razor blade.</p><p><br></p><p>Henry also is alleged to have taken her to a strip club when she was 14 then mocked her when she cried.</p><p><br></p><p>I throw in my own history of my homes and even the childhood home of Kurt Cobain.</p><p><br></p><p>Why not?</p><p><br></p><p>I’m done ignoring God’s poetry.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p><p><br></p><p>Oh, this song is at the end. I wrote & recorded it from a dream I had in august. </p><p><br></p><p>I’m not a good singer but it kinda fits.</p><p>===============</p><p><br></p><p>No One Home</p><p>7-22-2025 merkley</p><p><br></p><p>I</p><p>Somebody moving out,</p><p>somebody moving in,</p><p>bIIM7                                            </p><p>nobody knows the ghosts </p><p>               I</p><p>he knows within.</p><p><br></p><p>Somebody paints a wall,</p><p>somebody stains a floor,</p><p>nobody knows the pain </p><p>that came before.</p><p><br></p><p>bIIM7</p><p>Stripping her down around </p><p>                  I                 </p><p>below the bone,</p><p>bIIM7</p><p>tilling the ground he found </p><p>             I</p><p>no one home,</p><p>bIIM7</p><p>killing the sound </p><p>he’s bound to be</p><p>I</p><p>lonely & left alone,</p><p>             bIIM7</p><p>no one home,</p><p>             I</p><p>no one home.</p><p><br></p><p>bIII                                        I</p><p>   Nobody stays around forever.</p><p>bIII                                        I</p><p>   Nobody breaks the final rule.</p><p>bIII                                       </p><p>    Nobody lives & loves </p><p>     I</p><p>& laughs at deadly weather,</p><p>II7        bIIM7               I</p><p>nobody,         not like you.</p><p>II7        bIIM7               I</p><p>Nobody,         not like you.</p><p><br></p><p>Somebody moving out,</p><p>somebody moving in,                                          </p><p>nobody knows the ghosts </p><p>he knows within.</p><p><br></p><p>Nobody knows the ghosts </p><p>he knows within.</p><p>=============</p><p><br></p>
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			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/270-The-Dark-History-of-The-Home-Owned-By-Rob-Reiner--Norman-Lear--Paul-Henried--Henry-Fonda-e3ct7u3</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 18:58:49 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I discuss my romance for the history of homes, and trace the dark history of the home where Rob Reiner was murdered, Norman Lear held subversive communist meetings, &amp; Jane Fonda was denied by her mother who eventually slit her own throat with a razor blade.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Henry also is alleged to have taken her to a strip club when she was 14 then mocked her when she cried.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I throw in my own history of my homes and even the childhood home of Kurt Cobain.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Why not?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I’m done ignoring God’s poetry.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Oh, this song is at the end. I wrote &amp; recorded it from a dream I had in august. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I’m not a good singer but it kinda fits.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;===============&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No One Home&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;7-22-2025 merkley&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Somebody moving out,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;somebody moving in,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;bIIM7                                            &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;nobody knows the ghosts &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;               I&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;he knows within.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Somebody paints a wall,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;somebody stains a floor,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;nobody knows the pain &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;that came before.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;bIIM7&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Stripping her down around &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;                  I                 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;below the bone,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;bIIM7&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;tilling the ground he found &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;             I&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;no one home,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;bIIM7&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;killing the sound &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;he’s bound to be&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;lonely &amp; left alone,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;             bIIM7&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;no one home,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;             I&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;no one home.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;bIII                                        I&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;   Nobody stays around forever.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;bIII                                        I&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;   Nobody breaks the final rule.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;bIII                                       &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;    Nobody lives &amp; loves &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;     I&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp; laughs at deadly weather,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;II7        bIIM7               I&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;nobody,         not like you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;II7        bIIM7               I&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nobody,         not like you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Somebody moving out,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;somebody moving in,                                          &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;nobody knows the ghosts &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;he knows within.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nobody knows the ghosts &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;he knows within.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;=============&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:56:56</itunes:duration>
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		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I discuss my romance for the history of homes, and trace the dark history of the home where Rob Reiner was murdered, Norman Lear held subversive communist meetings, &amp; Jane Fonda was denied by her mother who eventually slit her own throat with a razor blade. Henry also is alleged to have taken her to a strip club when she was 14 then mocked her when she cried. I throw in my own history of my homes and even the childhood home of Kurt Cobain. Why not? I’m done ignoring God’s poetry. No refunds. Oh, this song is at the end. I wrote &amp; recorded it from a dream I had in august. I’m not a good singer but it kinda fits. =============== No One Home 7-22-2025 merkley I Somebody moving out, somebody moving in, bIIM7 nobody knows the ghosts I he knows within. Somebody paints a wall, somebody stains a floor, nobody knows the pain that came before. bIIM7 Stripping her down around I below the bone, bIIM7 tilling the ground he found I no one home, bIIM7 killing the sound he’s bound to be I lonely &amp; left alone, bIIM7 no one home, I no one home. bIII I Nobody stays around forever. bIII I Nobody breaks the final rule. bIII Nobody lives &amp; loves I &amp; laughs at deadly weather, II7 bIIM7 I nobody, not like you. II7 bIIM7 I Nobody, not like you. Somebody moving out, somebody moving in, nobody knows the ghosts he knows within. Nobody knows the ghosts he knows within. =============</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#269 My Failed Audition For The Kids Incorporated Pilot & Watching It For The 1st Time 43 Yrs Later]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I find myself in a rabbit hole started by the murder if Rob Reiner by his own son that lead me to watch the pilot episode of Kids Incorporated, for which I failed an audition in 1983.</p><p><br></p><p>Hard to say, but it might have been one of the luckiest failures of my life.</p><p><br></p><p>There is no real reason to be discussing this, but I kinda want it on the record.</p><p><br></p><p>Gay.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/269-My-Failed-Audition-For-The-Kids-Incorporated-Pilot--Watching-It-For-The-1st-Time-43-Yrs-Later-e3csijm</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 01:30:43 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I find myself in a rabbit hole started by the murder if Rob Reiner by his own son that lead me to watch the pilot episode of Kids Incorporated, for which I failed an audition in 1983.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hard to say, but it might have been one of the luckiest failures of my life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There is no real reason to be discussing this, but I kinda want it on the record.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gay.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:40:38</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I find myself in a rabbit hole started by the murder if Rob Reiner by his own son that lead me to watch the pilot episode of Kids Incorporated, for which I failed an audition in 1983. Hard to say, but it might have been one of the luckiest failures of my life. There is no real reason to be discussing this, but I kinda want it on the record. Gay. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#268 Archie Bunker, Edith, Meathead & Gloria Lead Us To Our Demise as We Laughed Along The Way]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I explore the woo woo ways in which the algorithms have lead me to discover many poetic connections between both good & evil influences in my life and maybe yours.</p><p><br></p><p>From my audition for Kids Incorporated, at Osmond Studios to having my first drink with Fergie in Berkeley.</p><p><br></p><p>From watching All In The Family with my own messed up family, to discovering that it was written by card carrying communists hell bent on destroying American values, to YouTube asking me to watch Carrol O’Connor & Jean Stapleton refusing to do the voices of their characters on the Donny & Marie show in their last (possibly only) appearance together as themselves.</p><p><br></p><p>Right up until Meathead was poetically slaughtered by his own son.</p><p><br></p><p>Justice delivered to your doorstep.</p><p><br></p><p>Metaphorically literally.</p><p><br></p><p>Anyway, too much, I know.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/268-Archie-Bunker--Edith--Meathead--Gloria-Lead-Us-To-Our-Demise-as-We-Laughed-Along-The-Way-e3csba7</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 20:03:07 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I explore the woo woo ways in which the algorithms have lead me to discover many poetic connections between both good &amp; evil influences in my life and maybe yours.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From my audition for Kids Incorporated, at Osmond Studios to having my first drink with Fergie in Berkeley.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From watching All In The Family with my own messed up family, to discovering that it was written by card carrying communists hell bent on destroying American values, to YouTube asking me to watch Carrol O’Connor &amp; Jean Stapleton refusing to do the voices of their characters on the Donny &amp; Marie show in their last (possibly only) appearance together as themselves.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Right up until Meathead was poetically slaughtered by his own son.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Justice delivered to your doorstep.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Metaphorically literally.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Anyway, too much, I know.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>01:05:44</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I explore the woo woo ways in which the algorithms have lead me to discover many poetic connections between both good &amp; evil influences in my life and maybe yours. From my audition for Kids Incorporated, at Osmond Studios to having my first drink with Fergie in Berkeley. From watching All In The Family with my own messed up family, to discovering that it was written by card carrying communists hell bent on destroying American values, to YouTube asking me to watch Carrol O’Connor &amp; Jean Stapleton refusing to do the voices of their characters on the Donny &amp; Marie show in their last (possibly only) appearance together as themselves. Right up until Meathead was poetically slaughtered by his own son. Justice delivered to your doorstep. Metaphorically literally. Anyway, too much, I know. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#267 All In The Family - Norman Lear’s Lifelong Quest To Destroy White Dads & Their Families]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I ponder how my Christmas, and maybe yours, was in some small way affected by a decades long plan to undermine and diminish white fatherhood.</p><p><br></p><p>From All In The Family, to Maude, The Jeffersons, Good Times, One Day At a Time, right on up to his last ditch attempt with 704 Hauser St., his commitment was impressive.</p><p><br></p><p>He likely never imagined how the season finale would feature Rob Reiner, his first anti-dad protagonist, stabbed to death by his own son.</p><p><br></p><p>More clarity is coming with each passing day.</p><p><br></p><p>Seize it.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/267-All-In-The-Family---Norman-Lears-Lifelong-Quest-To-Destroy-White-Dads--Their-Families-e3crbvi</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 19:59:08 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I ponder how my Christmas, and maybe yours, was in some small way affected by a decades long plan to undermine and diminish white fatherhood.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From All In The Family, to Maude, The Jeffersons, Good Times, One Day At a Time, right on up to his last ditch attempt with 704 Hauser St., his commitment was impressive.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He likely never imagined how the season finale would feature Rob Reiner, his first anti-dad protagonist, stabbed to death by his own son.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;More clarity is coming with each passing day.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Seize it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:49:33</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I ponder how my Christmas, and maybe yours, was in some small way affected by a decades long plan to undermine and diminish white fatherhood. From All In The Family, to Maude, The Jeffersons, Good Times, One Day At a Time, right on up to his last ditch attempt with 704 Hauser St., his commitment was impressive. He likely never imagined how the season finale would feature Rob Reiner, his first anti-dad protagonist, stabbed to death by his own son. More clarity is coming with each passing day. Seize it. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#266 Merry Christmas, Internet Stranger, If You Are Listening To This, I Feel Your Pain.]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I implore anyone listening to my little rants reverberating from my little crack in the universe to set their expectations extremely low. I also impart the cheapest of all gifts, which is permission to completely ignore me.</p><p><br></p><p>As if you need that permission.</p><p><br></p><p>You don’t.</p><p><br></p><p>Anyway, I also jump around some childhood Christmas memories in a family with 18 kids and way too many step dads & moms.</p><p><br></p><p>Don’t chop off your dick.</p><p><br></p><p>Merry Christmas.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/266-Merry-Christmas--Internet-Stranger--If-You-Are-Listening-To-This--I-Feel-Your-Pain-e3cqenh</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 19:35:35 GMT</pubDate>
			<enclosure length="36568768" type="audio/x-m4a" url="https://anchor.fm/s/da345a0/podcast/play/113113265/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-25%2F414999113-44100-2-5e74e526dcdf.m4a"/>
			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I implore anyone listening to my little rants reverberating from my little crack in the universe to set their expectations extremely low. I also impart the cheapest of all gifts, which is permission to completely ignore me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As if you need that permission.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You don’t.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Anyway, I also jump around some childhood Christmas memories in a family with 18 kids and way too many step dads &amp; moms.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Don’t chop off your dick.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Merry Christmas.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:37:41</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I implore anyone listening to my little rants reverberating from my little crack in the universe to set their expectations extremely low. I also impart the cheapest of all gifts, which is permission to completely ignore me. As if you need that permission. You don’t. Anyway, I also jump around some childhood Christmas memories in a family with 18 kids and way too many step dads &amp; moms. Don’t chop off your dick. Merry Christmas. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#265 “Saint Nick” Reiner? I Would Never Ever Stoop So Low As To Call Him That. It’s Christmas Eve!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I suggest that a new tradition might be added to any Christmas party wherein we try to determine which guest is most likely to murder another guest.</p><p><br></p><p>I also argue that some of your favorite aspects of Christmas, pre-date Jesus by many centuries.</p><p><br></p><p>Also, Santa flying around on an eight legged horse, turning into black smoke & floating down your chimney, would be more bad ass than the fat clown with 8 gay reindeer stuff.</p><p><br></p><p>My research is half assed at best.</p><p><br></p><p>Merry Christmas</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
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			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/265-Saint-Nick-Reiner--I-Would-Never-Ever-Stoop-So-Low-As-To-Call-Him-That--Its-Christmas-Eve-e3cpr5i</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 23:07:45 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I suggest that a new tradition might be added to any Christmas party wherein we try to determine which guest is most likely to murder another guest.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I also argue that some of your favorite aspects of Christmas, pre-date Jesus by many centuries.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also, Santa flying around on an eight legged horse, turning into black smoke &amp; floating down your chimney, would be more bad ass than the fat clown with 8 gay reindeer stuff.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My research is half assed at best.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Merry Christmas&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:30:39</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I suggest that a new tradition might be added to any Christmas party wherein we try to determine which guest is most likely to murder another guest. I also argue that some of your favorite aspects of Christmas, pre-date Jesus by many centuries. Also, Santa flying around on an eight legged horse, turning into black smoke &amp; floating down your chimney, would be more bad ass than the fat clown with 8 gay reindeer stuff. My research is half assed at best. Merry Christmas No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#264 Conan O’Brien Is Complicit in The Murder of Meat Head Rob Reiner]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I ponder the queasy shameful memories I have rubbing shoulders in exclusive elitist Hollywood parties, & face the fact that those who are being excluded in said exclusivity are the very people who deserve inclusion most.</p><p><br></p><p>Resentment of the disease known as “fame” is not only justified, it is moral.</p><p><br></p><p>This whole thing is more Shakespearean than Biblical, but it does seem as if God is slapping us in the face with reality/truth.</p><p><br></p><p>I don’t edit. </p><p><br></p><p>Lots of tangents & dead air.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
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			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/264-Conan-OBrien-Is-Complicit-in-The-Murder-of-Meat-Head-Rob-Reiner-e3coe3v</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:58:32 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I ponder the queasy shameful memories I have rubbing shoulders in exclusive elitist Hollywood parties, &amp; face the fact that those who are being excluded in said exclusivity are the very people who deserve inclusion most.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Resentment of the disease known as “fame” is not only justified, it is moral.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This whole thing is more Shakespearean than Biblical, but it does seem as if God is slapping us in the face with reality/truth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I don’t edit. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lots of tangents &amp; dead air.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:48:02</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I ponder the queasy shameful memories I have rubbing shoulders in exclusive elitist Hollywood parties, &amp; face the fact that those who are being excluded in said exclusivity are the very people who deserve inclusion most. Resentment of the disease known as “fame” is not only justified, it is moral. This whole thing is more Shakespearean than Biblical, but it does seem as if God is slapping us in the face with reality/truth. I don’t edit. Lots of tangents &amp; dead air. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#263 The 2000 Roast of Rob Reiner Was Filled With Sickening Clues]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I examine the clues revealed by Rob Reiner’s “friends” at his 2000 Friar’s Club roast & further examine the subversive communist history of The Friars Club & the endless Hollywood self congratulatory circle jerk of awards ceremonies that inverts morality & basic American values to exalt the scheming manipulators & shame the common man.</p><p><br></p><p>Aka Joe McCarthy was right, which is why he was demonized.</p><p><br></p><p>My research process leaves something to be desired, but then again, so does every alleged historical record.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/263-The-2000-Roast-of-Rob-Reiner-Was-Filled-With-Sickening-Clues-e3cnbjc</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 01:30:02 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I examine the clues revealed by Rob Reiner’s “friends” at his 2000 Friar’s Club roast &amp; further examine the subversive communist history of The Friars Club &amp; the endless Hollywood self congratulatory circle jerk of awards ceremonies that inverts morality &amp; basic American values to exalt the scheming manipulators &amp; shame the common man.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Aka Joe McCarthy was right, which is why he was demonized.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My research process leaves something to be desired, but then again, so does every alleged historical record.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:45:59</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I examine the clues revealed by Rob Reiner’s “friends” at his 2000 Friar’s Club roast &amp; further examine the subversive communist history of The Friars Club &amp; the endless Hollywood self congratulatory circle jerk of awards ceremonies that inverts morality &amp; basic American values to exalt the scheming manipulators &amp; shame the common man. Aka Joe McCarthy was right, which is why he was demonized. My research process leaves something to be desired, but then again, so does every alleged historical record. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#260 Christianity Might Be The Tool That Is Used To End White People]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I wonder why there are very few, if any, pundits or leaders, specifically looking out for the tribal interests of White people, yet countless pundits & leaders specifically looking out for the tribal interests of every other tribe.</p><p><br></p><p>White people seem to be the only people who ever put the interests of other tribes before their own, and they might have been tricked into doing it.</p><p><br></p><p>Pigeons & Crows coexist while looking out for their own.</p><p><br></p><p>Time for White people to become tribal.</p><p><br></p><p>Otherwise, there will soon be no more White people.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
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			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/260-Christianity-Might-Be-The-Tool-That-Is-Used-To-End-White-People-e3clce0</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 16:51:02 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I wonder why there are very few, if any, pundits or leaders, specifically looking out for the tribal interests of White people, yet countless pundits &amp; leaders specifically looking out for the tribal interests of every other tribe.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;White people seem to be the only people who ever put the interests of other tribes before their own, and they might have been tricked into doing it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pigeons &amp; Crows coexist while looking out for their own.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Time for White people to become tribal.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Otherwise, there will soon be no more White people.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:44:12</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I wonder why there are very few, if any, pundits or leaders, specifically looking out for the tribal interests of White people, yet countless pundits &amp; leaders specifically looking out for the tribal interests of every other tribe. White people seem to be the only people who ever put the interests of other tribes before their own, and they might have been tricked into doing it. Pigeons &amp; Crows coexist while looking out for their own. Time for White people to become tribal. Otherwise, there will soon be no more White people. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#261 Rob Reiner Chose Fame Over Family & It Killed Him]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I ponder the above topic by comparing what happened to Reiner against other rare A-listers who chose to leave the spotlight in order to raise normal families.</p><p><br></p><p>Fame is a disease that is not hard to cure once diagnosed properly.</p><p><br></p><p>Fans are a huge part of the problem.</p><p><br></p><p>I mention Spaulding Gray but I think I got his name wrong. </p><p><br></p><p>I’m not good at this.</p><p><br></p><p>So what.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/261-Rob-Reiner-Chose-Fame-Over-Family--It-Killed-Him-e3clcbr</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 16:48:35 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I ponder the above topic by comparing what happened to Reiner against other rare A-listers who chose to leave the spotlight in order to raise normal families.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fame is a disease that is not hard to cure once diagnosed properly.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fans are a huge part of the problem.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I mention Spaulding Gray but I think I got his name wrong. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I’m not good at this.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So what.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:47:13</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I ponder the above topic by comparing what happened to Reiner against other rare A-listers who chose to leave the spotlight in order to raise normal families. Fame is a disease that is not hard to cure once diagnosed properly. Fans are a huge part of the problem. I mention Spaulding Gray but I think I got his name wrong. I’m not good at this. So what. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#259 Rob Reiner Couldn’t Escape Consequences & Neither Will You Or Anybody Else]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I demonstrate that the secret to being popular is promising to save people from consequences, even though that is an impossible feat against the laws of Nature/God/Reality.</p><p><br></p><p>I unironically cram in popular topical content to make my point and veer into a tangent or two, as to be expected.</p><p><br></p><p>Nobody is ever let off the hook.</p><p><br></p><p>I don’t prepare or edit, as if I need to say that.</p><p><br></p><p>These recordings are mostly made as a delusional attempt to leave a tiny sign that I lived, breathed and had time to think about things.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/259-Rob-Reiner-Couldnt-Escape-Consequences--Neither-Will-You-Or-Anybody-Else-e3cjtg1</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 04:37:04 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I demonstrate that the secret to being popular is promising to save people from consequences, even though that is an impossible feat against the laws of Nature/God/Reality.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I unironically cram in popular topical content to make my point and veer into a tangent or two, as to be expected.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nobody is ever let off the hook.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I don’t prepare or edit, as if I need to say that.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;These recordings are mostly made as a delusional attempt to leave a tiny sign that I lived, breathed and had time to think about things.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:47:45</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I demonstrate that the secret to being popular is promising to save people from consequences, even though that is an impossible feat against the laws of Nature/God/Reality. I unironically cram in popular topical content to make my point and veer into a tangent or two, as to be expected. Nobody is ever let off the hook. I don’t prepare or edit, as if I need to say that. These recordings are mostly made as a delusional attempt to leave a tiny sign that I lived, breathed and had time to think about things. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#258 The Spooky Ways In Which I Understand Why Nick Reiner Butchered His Meathead Dad]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I explain how the story of Meathead’s murder, once again, ties in back to my childhood in Utah, acting, public battles with the famous Provo Canyon rehab joint, being kicked out of Late Night rehearsals, by Conan O’Brien (The Alleged Angry Drunk) himself, & why it all feels so epically biblical down to almost every detail, maybe only specifically to me, but maybe to you too.</p><p><br></p><p>“What is your first name, what is your last name & are you famous?”</p><p><br></p><p>God/Reality/Nature is pounding us over the head with consequences.</p><p><br></p><p>Are we listening?</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/258-The-Spooky-Ways-In-Which-I-Understand-Why-Nick-Reiner-Butchered-His-Meathead-Dad-e3cicht</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 23:55:25 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I explain how the story of Meathead’s murder, once again, ties in back to my childhood in Utah, acting, public battles with the famous Provo Canyon rehab joint, being kicked out of Late Night rehearsals, by Conan O’Brien (The Alleged Angry Drunk) himself, &amp; why it all feels so epically biblical down to almost every detail, maybe only specifically to me, but maybe to you too.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“What is your first name, what is your last name &amp; are you famous?”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;God/Reality/Nature is pounding us over the head with consequences.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Are we listening?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:53:33</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I explain how the story of Meathead’s murder, once again, ties in back to my childhood in Utah, acting, public battles with the famous Provo Canyon rehab joint, being kicked out of Late Night rehearsals, by Conan O’Brien (The Alleged Angry Drunk) himself, &amp; why it all feels so epically biblical down to almost every detail, maybe only specifically to me, but maybe to you too. “What is your first name, what is your last name &amp; are you famous?” God/Reality/Nature is pounding us over the head with consequences. Are we listening? No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#257 Candace Owens For Sure Wants Charlie’s Killer To Go Free]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I beat a dead horse known as Candace Owens & her braindead followers for doing everything in their power to ignore the clear evidence and rock solid case against Tyler Robinson in order to satisfy their insatiable immoral fantasies that they are somehow heroic investigators who only want the truth.</p><p><br></p><p>That’s bullshit.</p><p><br></p><p>They want to be relieved of the responsibility to make meaningful change.</p><p><br></p><p>They will destroy the conservative movement and hand victory to the people who cheered Charlie’s murder.</p><p><br></p><p>Tim Pool was being nice.</p><p><br></p><p>I think less of her/them than he does.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
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			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/257-Candace-Owens-For-Sure-Wants-Charlies-Killer-To-Go-Free-e3ch0bg</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 03:30:26 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I beat a dead horse known as Candace Owens &amp; her braindead followers for doing everything in their power to ignore the clear evidence and rock solid case against Tyler Robinson in order to satisfy their insatiable immoral fantasies that they are somehow heroic investigators who only want the truth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That’s bullshit.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They want to be relieved of the responsibility to make meaningful change.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They will destroy the conservative movement and hand victory to the people who cheered Charlie’s murder.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tim Pool was being nice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I think less of her/them than he does.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:52:01</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I beat a dead horse known as Candace Owens &amp; her braindead followers for doing everything in their power to ignore the clear evidence and rock solid case against Tyler Robinson in order to satisfy their insatiable immoral fantasies that they are somehow heroic investigators who only want the truth. That’s bullshit. They want to be relieved of the responsibility to make meaningful change. They will destroy the conservative movement and hand victory to the people who cheered Charlie’s murder. Tim Pool was being nice. I think less of her/them than he does. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#256 Islam vs Israel, aka The Darkness vs The Black]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I implore White People to become more like Non White People by becoming more Tribal and self interested. More importantly to STOP putting the interests of hostile enemy tribes before their own.</p><p><br></p><p>Regarding the false choice between Islam & Israel, you can choose neither.</p><p><br></p><p>Choose your own tribe!</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/256-Islam-vs-Israel--aka-The-Darkness-vs-The-Black-e3cdait</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:09:36 GMT</pubDate>
			<enclosure length="28849881" type="audio/x-m4a" url="https://anchor.fm/s/da345a0/podcast/play/112683037/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-15%2F414446167-44100-2-bb7cb77f76b5a.m4a"/>
			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I implore White People to become more like Non White People by becoming more Tribal and self interested. More importantly to STOP putting the interests of hostile enemy tribes before their own.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Regarding the false choice between Islam &amp; Israel, you can choose neither.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Choose your own tribe!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:29:43</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I implore White People to become more like Non White People by becoming more Tribal and self interested. More importantly to STOP putting the interests of hostile enemy tribes before their own. Regarding the false choice between Islam &amp; Israel, you can choose neither. Choose your own tribe! No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#255 Why Individualism Is Anti-God/Nature/Reality]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I continue to issue an ongoing apology for having lazily preached against what is clearly nature’s design.</p><p><br></p><p>I juxtapose Rats vs Squirrels, Cowboys vs Chillipeppers, Birds vs Johnsons & Somalis vs Nigerians vs Swedes.</p><p><br></p><p>God/Nature/Reality wins no matter how hard you fight against it.</p><p><br></p><p>So stop it.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/255-Why-Individualism-Is-Anti-GodNatureReality-e3c7pfh</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:34:15 GMT</pubDate>
			<enclosure length="39607046" type="audio/x-m4a" url="https://anchor.fm/s/da345a0/podcast/play/112501681/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-11%2F414217126-44100-2-cdcd6830bff7c.m4a"/>
			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I continue to issue an ongoing apology for having lazily preached against what is clearly nature’s design.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I juxtapose Rats vs Squirrels, Cowboys vs Chillipeppers, Birds vs Johnsons &amp; Somalis vs Nigerians vs Swedes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;God/Nature/Reality wins no matter how hard you fight against it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So stop it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:40:48</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I continue to issue an ongoing apology for having lazily preached against what is clearly nature’s design. I juxtapose Rats vs Squirrels, Cowboys vs Chillipeppers, Birds vs Johnsons &amp; Somalis vs Nigerians vs Swedes. God/Nature/Reality wins no matter how hard you fight against it. So stop it. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#254 Surprise Parties Are Evil Government Conspiracies]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I argue that you, dear listener, have been, are currently, and will likely forever be, part of vast conspiracies to give yourself an edge over your fellow man.</p><p><br></p><p>To conspire is human.</p><p><br></p><p>Tangents thrown in at no extra charge.</p><p><br></p><p>Canadce really is an evil c-word.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/254-Surprise-Parties-Are-Evil-Government-Conspiracies-e3c5udr</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:53:55 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I argue that you, dear listener, have been, are currently, and will likely forever be, part of vast conspiracies to give yourself an edge over your fellow man.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To conspire is human.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tangents thrown in at no extra charge.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Canadce really is an evil c-word.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:37:01</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I argue that you, dear listener, have been, are currently, and will likely forever be, part of vast conspiracies to give yourself an edge over your fellow man. To conspire is human. Tangents thrown in at no extra charge. Canadce really is an evil c-word. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#252 Getting Women Out Of Men’s Sports]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I argue that the problem of men in women’s sports is a direct result of allowing women in men’s sports and that it is more important that we get women out of men’s sports than the other way around.</p><p><br></p><p>Getting of women in men’s sports automatically gets rid of men in women’s sports.</p><p><br></p><p>I question the very concept of “women’s sports”.</p><p><br></p><p>Feminists will hate this one.</p><p><br></p><p>In case you are giggling at the idea of any feminists listening to a recording of mine, over half of “conservative” women don’t realize or won’t admit they are feminists.</p><p><br></p><p>Condescending tone warning.</p><p><br></p><p>No Refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/252-Getting-Women-Out-Of-Mens-Sports-e3bcaqp</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 22:01:19 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I argue that the problem of men in women’s sports is a direct result of allowing women in men’s sports and that it is more important that we get women out of men’s sports than the other way around.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Getting of women in men’s sports automatically gets rid of men in women’s sports.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I question the very concept of “women’s sports”.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feminists will hate this one.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In case you are giggling at the idea of any feminists listening to a recording of mine, over half of “conservative” women don’t realize or won’t admit they are feminists.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Condescending tone warning.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No Refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:40:25</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I argue that the problem of men in women’s sports is a direct result of allowing women in men’s sports and that it is more important that we get women out of men’s sports than the other way around. Getting of women in men’s sports automatically gets rid of men in women’s sports. I question the very concept of “women’s sports”. Feminists will hate this one. In case you are giggling at the idea of any feminists listening to a recording of mine, over half of “conservative” women don’t realize or won’t admit they are feminists. Condescending tone warning. No Refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#251 Marjorie Taylor Green & How God/Nature Uses Islam To Ultimately End Feminism]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I likely push away half of my remaining “audience” by realistically describing the reality that any culture that pushes little girls, moms and grandmas onto the front lines where they will be forced to fight with men who will for sure beat them, literally and figuratively, is immoral and will continue to lose to masculine cultures.</p><p><br></p><p>The pendulum is swinging and I’m afraid that Feminists like MTG have no clue how far it will go before it swings back.</p><p><br></p><p>I could be wrong, but I don’t think so.</p><p><br></p><p>Conservatives will ultimately lose by embracing feminism.</p><p><br></p><p>Yo know, because it’s not actually conservative.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/251-Marjorie-Taylor-Green--How-GodNature-Uses-Islam-To-Ultimately-End-Feminism-e3basch</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 16:28:46 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I likely push away half of my remaining “audience” by realistically describing the reality that any culture that pushes little girls, moms and grandmas onto the front lines where they will be forced to fight with men who will for sure beat them, literally and figuratively, is immoral and will continue to lose to masculine cultures.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The pendulum is swinging and I’m afraid that Feminists like MTG have no clue how far it will go before it swings back.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I could be wrong, but I don’t think so.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Conservatives will ultimately lose by embracing feminism.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Yo know, because it’s not actually conservative.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:48:23</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I likely push away half of my remaining “audience” by realistically describing the reality that any culture that pushes little girls, moms and grandmas onto the front lines where they will be forced to fight with men who will for sure beat them, literally and figuratively, is immoral and will continue to lose to masculine cultures. The pendulum is swinging and I’m afraid that Feminists like MTG have no clue how far it will go before it swings back. I could be wrong, but I don’t think so. Conservatives will ultimately lose by embracing feminism. Yo know, because it’s not actually conservative. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#250 Trump vs MTG, Massie & Rand]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I give my laser focused perfect analysis about the beef between libertarian grandstanders and The Orange Man.</p><p><br></p><p>Spoiler: I side with Cheeto.</p><p><br></p><p>Lots of rambling.</p><p><br></p><p>But, you know, it’s ME rambling.</p><p><br></p><p>Not counting pretty much anything else you could listen to, what could possibly be more enjoyable than that?</p><p><br></p><p>Political opinions!</p><p><br></p><p>THE BEST!</p><p><br></p><p>(If you skipped this one, I’d understand)</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/250-Trump-vs-MTG--Massie--Rand-e3b0v1j</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 21:36:36 GMT</pubDate>
			<enclosure length="39573238" type="audio/x-m4a" url="https://anchor.fm/s/da345a0/podcast/play/111229427/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-15%2F412541868-44100-2-28d383acc2e13.m4a"/>
			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I give my laser focused perfect analysis about the beef between libertarian grandstanders and The Orange Man.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spoiler: I side with Cheeto.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lots of rambling.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But, you know, it’s ME rambling.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Not counting pretty much anything else you could listen to, what could possibly be more enjoyable than that?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Political opinions!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;THE BEST!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(If you skipped this one, I’d understand)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:40:46</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I give my laser focused perfect analysis about the beef between libertarian grandstanders and The Orange Man. Spoiler: I side with Cheeto. Lots of rambling. But, you know, it’s ME rambling. Not counting pretty much anything else you could listen to, what could possibly be more enjoyable than that? Political opinions! THE BEST! (If you skipped this one, I’d understand) No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#249 AI, Christianity & Nordic DNA]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I wrestle with the relationships between the aforementioned ideas, how they go together, how they help and possibly inhibit a healthy understanding of existence & how god/nature/reality designed us.</p><p><br></p><p>Is pondering existence better or worse with AI?</p><p><br></p><p>Warning to my Christian friends, I have a few issues with Christianity that don’t necessarily reflect on the followers.</p><p><br></p><p>Feel free to add your own analysis of my analysis.</p><p><br></p><p>No shade.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/249-AI--Christianity--Nordic-DNA-e3b07g4</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 03:06:18 GMT</pubDate>
			<enclosure length="46099835" type="audio/x-m4a" url="https://anchor.fm/s/da345a0/podcast/play/111205316/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-15%2F412510258-44100-2-e85c303438058.m4a"/>
			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I wrestle with the relationships between the aforementioned ideas, how they go together, how they help and possibly inhibit a healthy understanding of existence &amp; how god/nature/reality designed us.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Is pondering existence better or worse with AI?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Warning to my Christian friends, I have a few issues with Christianity that don’t necessarily reflect on the followers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feel free to add your own analysis of my analysis.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No shade.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:47:30</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I wrestle with the relationships between the aforementioned ideas, how they go together, how they help and possibly inhibit a healthy understanding of existence &amp; how god/nature/reality designed us. Is pondering existence better or worse with AI? Warning to my Christian friends, I have a few issues with Christianity that don’t necessarily reflect on the followers. Feel free to add your own analysis of my analysis. No shade. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#248 Eracism vs Embracism]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I argue that fighting against racism is fighting against God/Nature & until we embrace God/Nature, we will continue to pay the high tax charged to those who do so.</p><p><br></p><p>Racism is not only not bad, it is evidence of the same divine order we see in all of nature.</p><p><br></p><p>Racism should not be erased.</p><p><br></p><p>Racism should be embraced.</p><p><br></p><p>For the betterment of all.</p><p><br></p><p>God/Nature will not be tricked.</p><p><br></p><p>This one Is not as bad as you have been programed to think it is.</p><p><br></p><p>Swearsies.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
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			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/248-Eracism-vs-Embracism-e3au1c1</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:02:09 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I argue that fighting against racism is fighting against God/Nature &amp; until we embrace God/Nature, we will continue to pay the high tax charged to those who do so.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Racism is not only not bad, it is evidence of the same divine order we see in all of nature.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Racism should not be erased.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Racism should be embraced.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For the betterment of all.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;God/Nature will not be tricked.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This one Is not as bad as you have been programed to think it is.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Swearsies.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:43:55</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I argue that fighting against racism is fighting against God/Nature &amp; until we embrace God/Nature, we will continue to pay the high tax charged to those who do so. Racism is not only not bad, it is evidence of the same divine order we see in all of nature. Racism should not be erased. Racism should be embraced. For the betterment of all. God/Nature will not be tricked. This one Is not as bad as you have been programed to think it is. Swearsies. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#247 Transitioning Update #2]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I give an update on my transition from Radical Individualism to Ethno Nationalistic Tribalism by sharing what I discovered when I researched what religious ideas were held by ancient members of my tribe, to which I was assigned at birth, by God, before Christianity entered the picture.</p><p><br></p><p>Turns out, the core ideas & morals more closely align with my natural instincts than what I learned at church.</p><p><br></p><p>Are morals genetic?</p><p><br></p><p>Is courage in your DNA?</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/247-Transitioning-Update-2-e3asctt</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:13:26 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I give an update on my transition from Radical Individualism to Ethno Nationalistic Tribalism by sharing what I discovered when I researched what religious ideas were held by ancient members of my tribe, to which I was assigned at birth, by God, before Christianity entered the picture.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Turns out, the core ideas &amp; morals more closely align with my natural instincts than what I learned at church.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Are morals genetic?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Is courage in your DNA?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:52:16</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I give an update on my transition from Radical Individualism to Ethno Nationalistic Tribalism by sharing what I discovered when I researched what religious ideas were held by ancient members of my tribe, to which I was assigned at birth, by God, before Christianity entered the picture. Turns out, the core ideas &amp; morals more closely align with my natural instincts than what I learned at church. Are morals genetic? Is courage in your DNA? No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#245 Plurb1us vs. Matt’s Off-Road Recovery]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I preach at the preachers, & lecture the lecturers about the huge difference between pretending to be good & useful and actually being good & useful, by comparing Vince Gilligan’s new garbage show with a YouTube Channel run by a wholesome White Christian family who pulls people out of the mud with little fanfare & mostly gratitude for having the opportunity to be of service.</p><p><br></p><p>Artists won’t like this one.</p><p><br></p><p>Plumbers might.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/245-Plurb1us-vs--Matts-Off-Road-Recovery-e3ap4j6</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:40:47 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I preach at the preachers, &amp; lecture the lecturers about the huge difference between pretending to be good &amp; useful and actually being good &amp; useful, by comparing Vince Gilligan’s new garbage show with a YouTube Channel run by a wholesome White Christian family who pulls people out of the mud with little fanfare &amp; mostly gratitude for having the opportunity to be of service.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Artists won’t like this one.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plumbers might.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:43:53</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I preach at the preachers, &amp; lecture the lecturers about the huge difference between pretending to be good &amp; useful and actually being good &amp; useful, by comparing Vince Gilligan’s new garbage show with a YouTube Channel run by a wholesome White Christian family who pulls people out of the mud with little fanfare &amp; mostly gratitude for having the opportunity to be of service. Artists won’t like this one. Plumbers might. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#244 The “Image” of God]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I ponder the grand chasm between “looking good” and “being good”.</p><p><br></p><p>Swap “good” for any other adjective if you want, the argument applies.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are worried about image, you are going to lose.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/244-The-Image-of-God-e3amqs6</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 01:01:09 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I ponder the grand chasm between “looking good” and “being good”.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Swap “good” for any other adjective if you want, the argument applies.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you are worried about image, you are going to lose.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:33:53</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I ponder the grand chasm between “looking good” and “being good”. Swap “good” for any other adjective if you want, the argument applies. If you are worried about image, you are going to lose. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#242 White Christian Human Beings From Germany]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I acknowledge the reality that White Christian Human Beings From Germany, engaged in fighting Bolshevik Communists in WW2, presented little threat to White Christians born in America, who might not have thought it through when they joined the war against them, inadvertently helping Bolshevik Communists kill 10s of millions of White Christians born in Russia.</p><p><br></p><p>One Bolshevik-ish tribe has controlled most of what has been written about WW2, and if it is to be believed, they have every reason to want to expunge White Christianity worldwide, and that might explain why so many of them supported electing an anti-white, anti-Christian Communist Jihadist for Mayor of America’s most vital city.</p><p><br></p><p>Hawks & doves make a gruesome yet beautiful cameo.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/242-White-Christian-Human-Beings-From-Germany-e3ak0hb</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:44:05 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I acknowledge the reality that White Christian Human Beings From Germany, engaged in fighting Bolshevik Communists in WW2, presented little threat to White Christians born in America, who might not have thought it through when they joined the war against them, inadvertently helping Bolshevik Communists kill 10s of millions of White Christians born in Russia.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;One Bolshevik-ish tribe has controlled most of what has been written about WW2, and if it is to be believed, they have every reason to want to expunge White Christianity worldwide, and that might explain why so many of them supported electing an anti-white, anti-Christian Communist Jihadist for Mayor of America’s most vital city.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hawks &amp; doves make a gruesome yet beautiful cameo.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:32:45</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I acknowledge the reality that White Christian Human Beings From Germany, engaged in fighting Bolshevik Communists in WW2, presented little threat to White Christians born in America, who might not have thought it through when they joined the war against them, inadvertently helping Bolshevik Communists kill 10s of millions of White Christians born in Russia. One Bolshevik-ish tribe has controlled most of what has been written about WW2, and if it is to be believed, they have every reason to want to expunge White Christianity worldwide, and that might explain why so many of them supported electing an anti-white, anti-Christian Communist Jihadist for Mayor of America’s most vital city. Hawks &amp; doves make a gruesome yet beautiful cameo. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#241 A Letter From A Brainwashed Child]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I present evidence, produced by a little girl, that she is in the process of being, and is perhaps already, totally indoctrinated by communists, to the point of full on political activism.</p><p><br></p><p>You might think I’m exaggerating, but that’s probably because you too were indoctrinated and are likely still in a state of denial.</p><p><br></p><p>I get that it is cringe to talk about Facebook fights, but, whatever, consider where you are reading this.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
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			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/241-A-Letter-From-A-Brainwashed-Child-e3adh7k</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 23:16:22 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I present evidence, produced by a little girl, that she is in the process of being, and is perhaps already, totally indoctrinated by communists, to the point of full on political activism.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You might think I’m exaggerating, but that’s probably because you too were indoctrinated and are likely still in a state of denial.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I get that it is cringe to talk about Facebook fights, but, whatever, consider where you are reading this.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:34:12</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I present evidence, produced by a little girl, that she is in the process of being, and is perhaps already, totally indoctrinated by communists, to the point of full on political activism. You might think I’m exaggerating, but that’s probably because you too were indoctrinated and are likely still in a state of denial. I get that it is cringe to talk about Facebook fights, but, whatever, consider where you are reading this. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#240 The Eternal Unflushable Toilet Known As The Internet]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I argue that self publishing on the internet might be keeping people from turning away from the turds they drop all over the World Wide Web.</p><p><br></p><p>Why can’t we flush the Internet?</p><p><br></p><p>Where is the plunger?</p><p><br></p><p>Lots of butthole analogies.</p><p><br></p><p>Get it?</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/240-The-Eternal-Unflushable-Toilet-Known-As-The-Internet-e3acdkt</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 01:11:13 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I argue that self publishing on the internet might be keeping people from turning away from the turds they drop all over the World Wide Web.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Why can’t we flush the Internet?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Where is the plunger?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lots of butthole analogies.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get it?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:35:40</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I argue that self publishing on the internet might be keeping people from turning away from the turds they drop all over the World Wide Web. Why can’t we flush the Internet? Where is the plunger? Lots of butthole analogies. Get it? No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#239 Tribalism For EVERYONE!!!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I talk about The Mormons, The Natives & The Jews while focusing on the curious imbalance & difference in the ways they deal with and are perceived by other tribes.</p><p><br></p><p>Basically, Racism is kinda cool when you really break it down.</p><p><br></p><p>Breaking away from individualism has kinda been unexpectedly freeing.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/239-Tribalism-For-EVERYONE-e3ac0or</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:46:44 GMT</pubDate>
			<enclosure length="45529768" type="audio/x-m4a" url="https://anchor.fm/s/da345a0/podcast/play/110543067/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-1%2F410403482-44100-2-c4e12922ecb48.m4a"/>
			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I talk about The Mormons, The Natives &amp; The Jews while focusing on the curious imbalance &amp; difference in the ways they deal with and are perceived by other tribes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Basically, Racism is kinda cool when you really break it down.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Breaking away from individualism has kinda been unexpectedly freeing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:46:55</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I talk about The Mormons, The Natives &amp; The Jews while focusing on the curious imbalance &amp; difference in the ways they deal with and are perceived by other tribes. Basically, Racism is kinda cool when you really break it down. Breaking away from individualism has kinda been unexpectedly freeing. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#238 What I Learned Being Mistaken For Iryna Zarutska]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I relay some experiences I have had since changing my profile picture to that of a young Ukrainian model who was murdered by a Democrat killer.</p><p><br></p><p>TLDR: DJs and party promoters like white ladies whether they are dead or not, but probably won’t ever vote to keep them safe from lefty killers.</p><p><br></p><p>Also, white dudes don’t send as many unsolicited date requests.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/238-What-I-Learned-Being-Mistaken-For-Iryna-Zarutska-e39v7o3</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:40:12 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I relay some experiences I have had since changing my profile picture to that of a young Ukrainian model who was murdered by a Democrat killer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TLDR: DJs and party promoters like white ladies whether they are dead or not, but probably won’t ever vote to keep them safe from lefty killers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also, white dudes don’t send as many unsolicited date requests.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:17:53</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I relay some experiences I have had since changing my profile picture to that of a young Ukrainian model who was murdered by a Democrat killer. TLDR: DJs and party promoters like white ladies whether they are dead or not, but probably won’t ever vote to keep them safe from lefty killers. Also, white dudes don’t send as many unsolicited date requests. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#236 My Apology To All Ethno-Nationalists]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I apologize to Jews and other Ethno-Nationalists for fighting with them against Mother Nature. I now realize that ethno-nationalism would solve most of America’s problems and we should probably get to work turning her back into a White Christian ethno-state.</p><p><br></p><p>Fun!!!</p><p><br></p><p>Individualism Is no way to run a country</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/236-My-Apology-To-All-Ethno-Nationalists-e39u6n2</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 05:46:28 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I apologize to Jews and other Ethno-Nationalists for fighting with them against Mother Nature. I now realize that ethno-nationalism would solve most of America’s problems and we should probably get to work turning her back into a White Christian ethno-state.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fun!!!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Individualism Is no way to run a country&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:33:09</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I apologize to Jews and other Ethno-Nationalists for fighting with them against Mother Nature. I now realize that ethno-nationalism would solve most of America’s problems and we should probably get to work turning her back into a White Christian ethno-state. Fun!!! Individualism Is no way to run a country No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#234 Maybe Thomas Jefferson Was Right]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I argue that race denialism will not change race realism and that race idealism comes at a high cost that does not create benefits great enough to justify that cost.</p><p><br></p><p>This one will surely earn me a bullet to my brain should the communists ever fully take control.</p><p><br></p><p>Bring it.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/234-Maybe-Thomas-Jefferson-Was-Right-e39s7et</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 23:16:27 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I argue that race denialism will not change race realism and that race idealism comes at a high cost that does not create benefits great enough to justify that cost.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This one will surely earn me a bullet to my brain should the communists ever fully take control.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bring it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:49:36</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>234</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I argue that race denialism will not change race realism and that race idealism comes at a high cost that does not create benefits great enough to justify that cost. This one will surely earn me a bullet to my brain should the communists ever fully take control. Bring it. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#233 Only Pussies Call The Cops]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I make an argument for the above claim by detailing what a pussy I was for calling the cops when someone broke into my home & I should have dealt with it myself.</p><p><br></p><p>Calling the cops is the most emasculating ritual known to man.</p><p><br></p><p>Oh, and the No Kings thing was a pathetic display of male femininity.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/233-Only-Pussies-Call-The-Cops-e39q4uq</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:31:34 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I make an argument for the above claim by detailing what a pussy I was for calling the cops when someone broke into my home &amp; I should have dealt with it myself.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Calling the cops is the most emasculating ritual known to man.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Oh, and the No Kings thing was a pathetic display of male femininity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:52:25</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>233</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I make an argument for the above claim by detailing what a pussy I was for calling the cops when someone broke into my home &amp; I should have dealt with it myself. Calling the cops is the most emasculating ritual known to man. Oh, and the No Kings thing was a pathetic display of male femininity. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#232 A Story About Ace Frehley, Kinda, Allegedly ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I tell a yuck story about writing songs with Ace Frehley’s girlfriend as he was in the process of dumping her.</p><p><br></p><p>Yuck level 7.</p><p><br></p><p>I’m not a good person.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/232-A-Story-About-Ace-Frehley--Kinda--Allegedly-e39ntac</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2025 15:01:50 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I tell a yuck story about writing songs with Ace Frehley’s girlfriend as he was in the process of dumping her.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Yuck level 7.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I’m not a good person.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:46:01</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>232</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I tell a yuck story about writing songs with Ace Frehley’s girlfriend as he was in the process of dumping her. Yuck level 7. I’m not a good person. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#231 Good Charlie Bad Charlie]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I take too long to realize I’m talking about two Charlies &amp; by the end I think I should redo the whole thing with that as the premise &amp; actually decide to do just that, but then a week goes by &amp; I decide to just post it as is even though the moment passed.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/231-Good-Charlie-Bad-Charlie-e39hh5r</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:42:45 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I take too long to realize I’m talking about two Charlies &amp;amp; by the end I think I should redo the whole thing with that as the premise &amp;amp; actually decide to do just that, but then a week goes by &amp;amp; I decide to just post it as is even though the moment passed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:33:51</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>231</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I take too long to realize I’m talking about two Charlies &amp;amp; by the end I think I should redo the whole thing with that as the premise &amp;amp; actually decide to do just that, but then a week goes by &amp;amp; I decide to just post it as is even though the moment passed. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#230 Conspiracy Fantasies Are A Form of Denial]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I make a case for the claim up above.</p><p><br></p><p>That’s all.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/230-Conspiracy-Fantasies-Are-A-Form-of-Denial-e395squ</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 18:05:30 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I make a case for the claim up above.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That’s all.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:32:26</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>230</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I make a case for the claim up above. That’s all. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#229 White People Are Awesome]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I explore the century long evil campaign of brainwashing that has resulted in countless nice white people becoming understandably triggered by the title of this recording.</p><p><br></p><p>Some of them start ska bands.</p><p><br></p><p>Others make the ultimate virtue signal &amp; assasinate the best example of a straight white Christian male.</p><p><br></p><p>White people have been abused for far too long.</p><p><br></p><p>The virtue signal is a manifestation of said abuse.</p><p><br></p><p>Long, but went by quickly.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/229-White-People-Are-Awesome-e393b59</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2025 17:30:03 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I explore the century long evil campaign of brainwashing that has resulted in countless nice white people becoming understandably triggered by the title of this recording.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Some of them start ska bands.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Others make the ultimate virtue signal &amp;amp; assasinate the best example of a straight white Christian male.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;White people have been abused for far too long.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The virtue signal is a manifestation of said abuse.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Long, but went by quickly.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:58:55</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>229</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I explore the century long evil campaign of brainwashing that has resulted in countless nice white people becoming understandably triggered by the title of this recording. Some of them start ska bands. Others make the ultimate virtue signal &amp;amp; assasinate the best example of a straight white Christian male. White people have been abused for far too long. The virtue signal is a manifestation of said abuse. Long, but went by quickly. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#228 Is Candace Owens Controlled Opposition?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I propose that those who have an insatiable thirst for conspiracy consider the very rational possibility that Candace Owens is being used by Israel as a tool to divide conservatism, sow doubt, confusion, muddy the waters, create a case for censorship, and drive people away from the Trump administration and rational solutions to big problems.</p><p><br></p><p>The most important part is to objectively examine the results of her behavior.</p><p><br></p><p>They speak for themselves.</p><p><br></p><p>Some heavy breathing included.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/228-Is-Candace-Owens-Controlled-Opposition-e39237g</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 14:32:17 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I propose that those who have an insatiable thirst for conspiracy consider the very rational possibility that Candace Owens is being used by Israel as a tool to divide conservatism, sow doubt, confusion, muddy the waters, create a case for censorship, and drive people away from the Trump administration and rational solutions to big problems.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The most important part is to objectively examine the results of her behavior.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They speak for themselves.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Some heavy breathing included.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:39:30</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>228</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I propose that those who have an insatiable thirst for conspiracy consider the very rational possibility that Candace Owens is being used by Israel as a tool to divide conservatism, sow doubt, confusion, muddy the waters, create a case for censorship, and drive people away from the Trump administration and rational solutions to big problems. The most important part is to objectively examine the results of her behavior. They speak for themselves. Some heavy breathing included. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#227 Pretending To Sound Smart Is The Best Way To Sound Dumb]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I probably unironically prove the title true by describing how I have never been a good liar and I expect most of you aren’t good liars either and if you think you are, there are probably lots of people who disagree but are too nice to tell you.</p><p><br></p><p>This one is longer than usual but it felt good and went by quickly.</p><p><br></p><p>Keep it simple, stupid.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/227-Pretending-To-Sound-Smart-Is-The-Best-Way-To-Sound-Dumb-e3918ns</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 22:46:26 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I probably unironically prove the title true by describing how I have never been a good liar and I expect most of you aren’t good liars either and if you think you are, there are probably lots of people who disagree but are too nice to tell you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This one is longer than usual but it felt good and went by quickly.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keep it simple, stupid.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:50:54</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>227</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I probably unironically prove the title true by describing how I have never been a good liar and I expect most of you aren’t good liars either and if you think you are, there are probably lots of people who disagree but are too nice to tell you. This one is longer than usual but it felt good and went by quickly. Keep it simple, stupid. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#226 Why Do I Care About Candace Owens???]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I take an existential journey in answer to a simple question asked by an old colleague from high school.</p><p><br></p><p>There is talk about objective truth.</p><p><br></p><p>There is talk about a Pigeon named Porky. </p><p><br></p><p>If you like me, you won’t like the ending. </p><p><br></p><p>If you hate me, you might. </p><p><br></p><p>If I call him Bill, his name is actually Phil. </p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/226-Why-Do-I-Care-About-Candace-Owens-e38ug66</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 03:56:26 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I take an existential journey in answer to a simple question asked by an old colleague from high school.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There is talk about objective truth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There is talk about a Pigeon named Porky. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you like me, you won’t like the ending. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you hate me, you might. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If I call him Bill, his name is actually Phil. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:45:55</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>226</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I take an existential journey in answer to a simple question asked by an old colleague from high school. There is talk about objective truth. There is talk about a Pigeon named Porky. If you like me, you won’t like the ending. If you hate me, you might. If I call him Bill, his name is actually Phil. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#225 Candace Owens Officially Sucks]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I rant about not being good at team sports because teams always let me down. For instance, team conservative has seemingly lost all contact with reality &amp; simply ignores any evidence that they don’t like while refusing to back any of their claims with evidence.</p><p><br></p><p>The goat ate my baloney sandwich.</p><p><br></p><p>I can’t prove It, but I can at least make a good case.</p><p><br></p><p>I run out of breath in this one.</p><p><br></p><p>Its embarrassing.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/225-Candace-Owens-Officially-Sucks-e38spl3</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I rant about not being good at team sports because teams always let me down. For instance, team conservative has seemingly lost all contact with reality &amp;amp; simply ignores any evidence that they don’t like while refusing to back any of their claims with evidence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The goat ate my baloney sandwich.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I can’t prove It, but I can at least make a good case.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I run out of breath in this one.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Its embarrassing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:30:54</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>225</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I rant about not being good at team sports because teams always let me down. For instance, team conservative has seemingly lost all contact with reality &amp;amp; simply ignores any evidence that they don’t like while refusing to back any of their claims with evidence. The goat ate my baloney sandwich. I can’t prove It, but I can at least make a good case. I run out of breath in this one. Its embarrassing. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#224 RUSSIA RUSSIA RUSSIA]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I examine the idea that Americans have been successfully indoctrinated to believe that other countries &amp; people are “our enemies”, and have thusly lost touch with their own ability to discern right from wrong regardless of source.</p><p><br></p><p>“All The Presidents Men” by Sean Stone is the starting point.</p><p><br></p><p>I should have mentioned that first.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/224-RUSSIA-RUSSIA-RUSSIA-e38scmm</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 20:15:22 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I examine the idea that Americans have been successfully indoctrinated to believe that other countries &amp;amp; people are “our enemies”, and have thusly lost touch with their own ability to discern right from wrong regardless of source.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“All The Presidents Men” by Sean Stone is the starting point.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I should have mentioned that first.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:37:19</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>224</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I examine the idea that Americans have been successfully indoctrinated to believe that other countries &amp;amp; people are “our enemies”, and have thusly lost touch with their own ability to discern right from wrong regardless of source. “All The Presidents Men” by Sean Stone is the starting point. I should have mentioned that first. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#223 The Isolating Nature Of Rationality]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I rant about my frustration with friends &amp; associates who seem committed</p><p>to denial rather than being fair and looking at the larger, completely obvious &amp; objective picture.</p><p><br></p><p>If you think this post is about you, I promise, there are many of you, maybe even most of you.</p><p><br></p><p>This is why I am friends with plants and critters.</p><p><br></p><p>I’m not trying to upset anyone.</p><p><br></p><p>I just acknowledge reality and let the chips fall where they may.</p><p><br></p><p>If it turns out I am wrong, I’ll be thrilled to eat my words, but you are going to have to provide evidence.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds</p><p><br></p><p>#223 The Isolating Nature Of Rationality</p><p><br></p><p>Wherein I rant about my frustration with friends &amp; associates who seem committed</p><p>to denial rather than being fair and looking at the larger, completely obvious &amp; objective picture.</p><p><br></p><p>If you think this post is about you, I promise, there are many of you, maybe even most of you.</p><p><br></p><p>This is why I am friends with plants and critters.</p><p><br></p><p>I’m not trying to upset anyone.</p><p><br></p><p>I just acknowledge reality and let the chips fall where they may.</p><p><br></p><p>If it turns out I am wrong, I’ll be thrilled to eat my words, but you are going to have to provide evidence.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds</p><p><br></p><p>https://youtu.be/z3E1GzXC4K4?si=oQBqkjilmu0OlFM8</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/223-The-Isolating-Nature-Of-Rationality-e38ps5n</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2025 22:09:05 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I rant about my frustration with friends &amp;amp; associates who seem committed&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;to denial rather than being fair and looking at the larger, completely obvious &amp;amp; objective picture.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you think this post is about you, I promise, there are many of you, maybe even most of you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is why I am friends with plants and critters.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I’m not trying to upset anyone.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I just acknowledge reality and let the chips fall where they may.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If it turns out I am wrong, I’ll be thrilled to eat my words, but you are going to have to provide evidence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#223 The Isolating Nature Of Rationality&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I rant about my frustration with friends &amp;amp; associates who seem committed&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;to denial rather than being fair and looking at the larger, completely obvious &amp;amp; objective picture.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you think this post is about you, I promise, there are many of you, maybe even most of you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is why I am friends with plants and critters.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I’m not trying to upset anyone.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I just acknowledge reality and let the chips fall where they may.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If it turns out I am wrong, I’ll be thrilled to eat my words, but you are going to have to provide evidence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://youtu.be/z3E1GzXC4K4?si=oQBqkjilmu0OlFM8&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:39:20</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>223</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I rant about my frustration with friends &amp;amp; associates who seem committed to denial rather than being fair and looking at the larger, completely obvious &amp;amp; objective picture. If you think this post is about you, I promise, there are many of you, maybe even most of you. This is why I am friends with plants and critters. I’m not trying to upset anyone. I just acknowledge reality and let the chips fall where they may. If it turns out I am wrong, I’ll be thrilled to eat my words, but you are going to have to provide evidence. No refunds #223 The Isolating Nature Of Rationality Wherein I rant about my frustration with friends &amp;amp; associates who seem committed to denial rather than being fair and looking at the larger, completely obvious &amp;amp; objective picture. If you think this post is about you, I promise, there are many of you, maybe even most of you. This is why I am friends with plants and critters. I’m not trying to upset anyone. I just acknowledge reality and let the chips fall where they may. If it turns out I am wrong, I’ll be thrilled to eat my words, but you are going to have to provide evidence. No refunds https://youtu.be/z3E1GzXC4K4?si=oQBqkjilmu0OlFM8</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#222 Clarity, Doubt & Grifters]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I argue that people who are creating confusion &amp; doubt rather than clarity and understanding are probably up to no good.</p><p><br></p><p>You shouldn’t pay them.</p><p><br></p><p>I wasn’t going to upload this one, but then I remembered that only 4 people ever listen anyway.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p><p><br></p><p>https://youtu.be/fKZCTzzV95I?si=0S06ADa3UnQZYtqQ</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/222-Clarity--Doubt--Grifters-e38p5ks</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2025 04:16:05 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I argue that people who are creating confusion &amp;amp; doubt rather than clarity and understanding are probably up to no good.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You shouldn’t pay them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I wasn’t going to upload this one, but then I remembered that only 4 people ever listen anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://youtu.be/fKZCTzzV95I?si=0S06ADa3UnQZYtqQ&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:33:11</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:episode>222</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I argue that people who are creating confusion &amp;amp; doubt rather than clarity and understanding are probably up to no good. You shouldn’t pay them. I wasn’t going to upload this one, but then I remembered that only 4 people ever listen anyway. No refunds. https://youtu.be/fKZCTzzV95I?si=0S06ADa3UnQZYtqQ</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#220 How To Detect A False Flag]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I remind you that you have the greatest technology in the universe pre-installed, in your own body at birth &amp; then, as diplomatically as I can, implore you to use it.</p><p><br></p><p>Farts will be used poetically.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p><p><br></p><p>https://youtu.be/nFbSMBdRHyk?si=a_juWzWPNN309fDH</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/220-How-To-Detect-A-False-Flag-e38lslu</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 20:00:59 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I remind you that you have the greatest technology in the universe pre-installed, in your own body at birth &amp;amp; then, as diplomatically as I can, implore you to use it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Farts will be used poetically.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://youtu.be/nFbSMBdRHyk?si=a_juWzWPNN309fDH&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:31:40</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>220</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I remind you that you have the greatest technology in the universe pre-installed, in your own body at birth &amp;amp; then, as diplomatically as I can, implore you to use it. Farts will be used poetically. No refunds. https://youtu.be/nFbSMBdRHyk?si=a_juWzWPNN309fDH</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#219 Thou Shalt Not Name Drop Jesus]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I wonder if the commandment to not take the lords name in vain was mostly directed at those wishing to slap his brand on their building for the sake of VAINity and street cred.</p><p><br></p><p>I don’t imagine Jesus wanted his name up in lights.</p><p><br></p><p>Principles, baby, principles.</p><p><br></p><p>A rose by any other name…</p><p><br></p><p>Some obvious irony here.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p><p><br></p><p>https://youtu.be/VRTSFiDgxxY?si=69OVv504VD_IGMVz</p>
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			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/219-Thou-Shalt-Not-Name-Drop-Jesus-e38lks0</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:02:12 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I wonder if the commandment to not take the lords name in vain was mostly directed at those wishing to slap his brand on their building for the sake of VAINity and street cred.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I don’t imagine Jesus wanted his name up in lights.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Principles, baby, principles.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A rose by any other name…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Some obvious irony here.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://youtu.be/VRTSFiDgxxY?si=69OVv504VD_IGMVz&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:24:47</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>219</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I wonder if the commandment to not take the lords name in vain was mostly directed at those wishing to slap his brand on their building for the sake of VAINity and street cred. I don’t imagine Jesus wanted his name up in lights. Principles, baby, principles. A rose by any other name… Some obvious irony here. No refunds. https://youtu.be/VRTSFiDgxxY?si=69OVv504VD_IGMVz</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#218 From Charlie to Jesus to Objective Good]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I sloppily argue that being more like Charlie would mean being more like Jesus which would mean not using Christianity as a blunt force instrument which can lead to more Tyler Robinsons.</p><p><br></p><p>Best case scenario is to focus on the teachings of Christ rather than using his name in vain, as is so tempting to do.</p><p><br></p><p>I do tangents and I don’t edit.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p><p><br></p><p>https://youtu.be/CMhPQmGcaLU?si=TUmVOxx9c3Ra41aW</p>
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			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/218-From-Charlie-to-Jesus-to-Objective-Good-e38kcc1</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 21:03:10 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I sloppily argue that being more like Charlie would mean being more like Jesus which would mean not using Christianity as a blunt force instrument which can lead to more Tyler Robinsons.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Best case scenario is to focus on the teachings of Christ rather than using his name in vain, as is so tempting to do.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I do tangents and I don’t edit.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://youtu.be/CMhPQmGcaLU?si=TUmVOxx9c3Ra41aW&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:32:40</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>218</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I sloppily argue that being more like Charlie would mean being more like Jesus which would mean not using Christianity as a blunt force instrument which can lead to more Tyler Robinsons. Best case scenario is to focus on the teachings of Christ rather than using his name in vain, as is so tempting to do. I do tangents and I don’t edit. No refunds. https://youtu.be/CMhPQmGcaLU?si=TUmVOxx9c3Ra41aW</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#217 Charlie Changed Me]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I examine the glaring contrast between the Christian reaction to a violent assassination of one of their own and the violent teeth gnashing &amp; rioting that happens on the left when anyone so much as whispers a wholesome word.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s as if God is literally smacking us on the head with the easiest possible choice.</p><p><br></p><p>I know what choice I am making.</p><p><br></p><p>White people are good.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds</p>
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			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/217-Charlie-Changed-Me-e38ig4c</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:28:45 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I examine the glaring contrast between the Christian reaction to a violent assassination of one of their own and the violent teeth gnashing &amp;amp; rioting that happens on the left when anyone so much as whispers a wholesome word.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s as if God is literally smacking us on the head with the easiest possible choice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I know what choice I am making.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;White people are good.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:39:12</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>217</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I examine the glaring contrast between the Christian reaction to a violent assassination of one of their own and the violent teeth gnashing &amp;amp; rioting that happens on the left when anyone so much as whispers a wholesome word. It’s as if God is literally smacking us on the head with the easiest possible choice. I know what choice I am making. White people are good. No refunds</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#216 Candace Is Going Crazy & I Know Why]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I argue that Chosen Tribalists have launched a full frontal physical and psychological assault on any Christian who effectively spreads Christianity.</p><p><br></p><p>They have successfully used curriculums, algorithms and economic pressure to create a generation of Autonomous Zoomer Zombies, fully weaponized, to fight the war for them.</p><p><br></p><p>Not they have intentionally hijacked the “free speech” conversation from a true martyr, assassinated for the cause, to pivot to a clown with pitiful ratings who lost his little show.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s not hard to drive a good person crazy when that’s what you set out to do.</p><p><br></p><p>“Judeo-Christian” my ass.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
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			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/216-Candace-Is-Going-Crazy--I-Know-Why-e38f54a</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 19:29:01 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I argue that Chosen Tribalists have launched a full frontal physical and psychological assault on any Christian who effectively spreads Christianity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They have successfully used curriculums, algorithms and economic pressure to create a generation of Autonomous Zoomer Zombies, fully weaponized, to fight the war for them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Not they have intentionally hijacked the “free speech” conversation from a true martyr, assassinated for the cause, to pivot to a clown with pitiful ratings who lost his little show.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s not hard to drive a good person crazy when that’s what you set out to do.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Judeo-Christian” my ass.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:34:13</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>216</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I argue that Chosen Tribalists have launched a full frontal physical and psychological assault on any Christian who effectively spreads Christianity. They have successfully used curriculums, algorithms and economic pressure to create a generation of Autonomous Zoomer Zombies, fully weaponized, to fight the war for them. Not they have intentionally hijacked the “free speech” conversation from a true martyr, assassinated for the cause, to pivot to a clown with pitiful ratings who lost his little show. It’s not hard to drive a good person crazy when that’s what you set out to do. “Judeo-Christian” my ass. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#214 The Banality Of Evil]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I argue that the fight between good &amp; evil looks less like a Hollywood Blockbuster &amp; more like a Low Budget Indy Film &amp; ultimately, sadly, more like a Home Video.</p><p><br></p><p>Aka, It’s boring old you &amp; I who have to step up and do the work.</p><p><br></p><p>Incomplete Candace analysis thrown in at no extra charge.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p><p><br></p><p>https://youtu.be/jio9Du0HQ-4?si=_LQpB3I4LyQRd3e0</p>
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			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/214-The-Banality-Of-Evil-e38b1rn</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 04:17:32 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I argue that the fight between good &amp;amp; evil looks less like a Hollywood Blockbuster &amp;amp; more like a Low Budget Indy Film &amp;amp; ultimately, sadly, more like a Home Video.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Aka, It’s boring old you &amp;amp; I who have to step up and do the work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Incomplete Candace analysis thrown in at no extra charge.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://youtu.be/jio9Du0HQ-4?si=_LQpB3I4LyQRd3e0&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:49:53</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>214</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I argue that the fight between good &amp;amp; evil looks less like a Hollywood Blockbuster &amp;amp; more like a Low Budget Indy Film &amp;amp; ultimately, sadly, more like a Home Video. Aka, It’s boring old you &amp;amp; I who have to step up and do the work. Incomplete Candace analysis thrown in at no extra charge. No refunds. https://youtu.be/jio9Du0HQ-4?si=_LQpB3I4LyQRd3e0</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#213 That Could’ve Been Me]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I explore the darkest timeline, in which I could’ve not only been Charlie Kirk, but also Tyler Robinson.</p><p><br></p><p>Far more frightening than dying for a cause is murdering someone as a virtue signal to escape a birthright label you never deserved.</p><p><br></p><p>Poisonous curriculums &amp; algorithms have turned children who should have had wonderful lives into little monsters, hell bent on destroying all that is good and wholesome.</p><p><br></p><p>This one could use editing. </p><p><br></p><p>Feel free to chop it up.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p><p><br></p><p>https://youtu.be/aVxKly9OMi0?si=TZSkWthrpXoUD83s</p>
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			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/213-That-Couldve-Been-Me-e3895li</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 22:18:59 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I explore the darkest timeline, in which I could’ve not only been Charlie Kirk, but also Tyler Robinson.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Far more frightening than dying for a cause is murdering someone as a virtue signal to escape a birthright label you never deserved.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Poisonous curriculums &amp;amp; algorithms have turned children who should have had wonderful lives into little monsters, hell bent on destroying all that is good and wholesome.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This one could use editing. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feel free to chop it up.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://youtu.be/aVxKly9OMi0?si=TZSkWthrpXoUD83s&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:58:14</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>213</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I explore the darkest timeline, in which I could’ve not only been Charlie Kirk, but also Tyler Robinson. Far more frightening than dying for a cause is murdering someone as a virtue signal to escape a birthright label you never deserved. Poisonous curriculums &amp;amp; algorithms have turned children who should have had wonderful lives into little monsters, hell bent on destroying all that is good and wholesome. This one could use editing. Feel free to chop it up. No refunds. https://youtu.be/aVxKly9OMi0?si=TZSkWthrpXoUD83s</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#209 We Must Win This War]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I demand to know the names of every single person who poisoned the mind of Tyler Robinson.</p><p><br></p><p>Including the owners &amp; managers of DISCORD, a word that may as well mean bloody revolution.</p><p><br></p><p>I demand that every algorithm be exposed.</p><p><br></p><p>I get ugly and emotional. I could have edited it out, but I welcome your mocking.</p><p><br></p><p>They mocked the assassination of Charlie. I’d be happy to be in that club.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p><p><br></p><p>https://youtu.be/CkZhhiLPmjQ?si=zZT3ZgTGGkNxCqpU</p>
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			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/209-We-Must-Win-This-War-e385h9e</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 23:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I demand to know the names of every single person who poisoned the mind of Tyler Robinson.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Including the owners &amp;amp; managers of DISCORD, a word that may as well mean bloody revolution.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I demand that every algorithm be exposed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I get ugly and emotional. I could have edited it out, but I welcome your mocking.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They mocked the assassination of Charlie. I’d be happy to be in that club.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://youtu.be/CkZhhiLPmjQ?si=zZT3ZgTGGkNxCqpU&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:33:11</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>209</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I demand to know the names of every single person who poisoned the mind of Tyler Robinson. Including the owners &amp;amp; managers of DISCORD, a word that may as well mean bloody revolution. I demand that every algorithm be exposed. I get ugly and emotional. I could have edited it out, but I welcome your mocking. They mocked the assassination of Charlie. I’d be happy to be in that club. No refunds. https://youtu.be/CkZhhiLPmjQ?si=zZT3ZgTGGkNxCqpU</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#208 Vengeance For Charlie Kirk]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I argue that good people must respond and bad people must repent or pay.</p><p><br></p><p>Evil must not go unchecked.</p>
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			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/208-Vengeance-For-Charlie-Kirk-e383jlg</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:07:10 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I argue that good people must respond and bad people must repent or pay.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Evil must not go unchecked.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:41:41</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>208</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I argue that good people must respond and bad people must repent or pay. Evil must not go unchecked.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#205 Donald J Trump vs Cooties United]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I argue that “You Have Cooties So I Can’t Talk To You” might be a decent policy for a 3rd grader in a lower middle class school, but it’s a terrible policy for the leader of the world’s foremost super power.</p><p><br></p><p>Special shout out to Covid Cowards.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p><p><br></p><p>https://youtu.be/D5CoVzcC71I?si=xWwF8V2G49T-8O9X</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/205-Donald-J-Trump-vs-Cooties-United-e37su7v</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 03:08:27 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I argue that “You Have Cooties So I Can’t Talk To You” might be a decent policy for a 3rd grader in a lower middle class school, but it’s a terrible policy for the leader of the world’s foremost super power.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Special shout out to Covid Cowards.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://youtu.be/D5CoVzcC71I?si=xWwF8V2G49T-8O9X&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:29:50</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>205</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I argue that “You Have Cooties So I Can’t Talk To You” might be a decent policy for a 3rd grader in a lower middle class school, but it’s a terrible policy for the leader of the world’s foremost super power. Special shout out to Covid Cowards. No refunds. https://youtu.be/D5CoVzcC71I?si=xWwF8V2G49T-8O9X</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#204 The Beauty Of Bad Tattoos]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I give a bunch of reasons why bad tattoos are beautiful.</p><p><br></p><p>That’s all.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/204-The-Beauty-Of-Bad-Tattoos-e37peiv</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:20:48 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I give a bunch of reasons why bad tattoos are beautiful.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That’s all.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:33:20</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>204</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I give a bunch of reasons why bad tattoos are beautiful. That’s all. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#203 Charity Is No Substitute For Love]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I compare Fake Bay Area charities with the one started by my mother as cover for abandoning her children who maybe possibly abandoned her too, if that is even a thing.</p><p><br></p><p>Real love and charity are vastly different from the things most claim them to be.</p><p><br></p><p>Both are hands on.</p><p><br></p><p>Impossible as it may seem, this recording is heavier and gayer than usual.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p><p><br></p><p>https://youtu.be/Rs6CR8tNn3Y?si=qAxItD5-dZOyyCnt</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/203-Charity-Is-No-Substitute-For-Love-e37hi2a</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2025 19:59:23 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I compare Fake Bay Area charities with the one started by my mother as cover for abandoning her children who maybe possibly abandoned her too, if that is even a thing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Real love and charity are vastly different from the things most claim them to be.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Both are hands on.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Impossible as it may seem, this recording is heavier and gayer than usual.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://youtu.be/Rs6CR8tNn3Y?si=qAxItD5-dZOyyCnt&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:47:19</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>203</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I compare Fake Bay Area charities with the one started by my mother as cover for abandoning her children who maybe possibly abandoned her too, if that is even a thing. Real love and charity are vastly different from the things most claim them to be. Both are hands on. Impossible as it may seem, this recording is heavier and gayer than usual. No refunds. https://youtu.be/Rs6CR8tNn3Y?si=qAxItD5-dZOyyCnt</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#202 Don’t Like, Don’t Share, Don’t Subscribe ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I share my experience in regards to online popularity algorithms &amp; how mine mostly align with meatworld.</p><p><br></p><p>Aka, conformity pressure isn’t limited to online communication. </p><p><br></p><p>Ultimately, the only way to really find like minds is to express the contents of one’s mind without regards to how it will be received, especially with unpopular points of view.</p><p><br></p><p>Heavy self analysis alert.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/202-Dont-Like--Dont-Share--Dont-Subscribe-e37eti4</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 20:18:05 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I share my experience in regards to online popularity algorithms &amp;amp; how mine mostly align with meatworld.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Aka, conformity pressure isn’t limited to online communication. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ultimately, the only way to really find like minds is to express the contents of one’s mind without regards to how it will be received, especially with unpopular points of view.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Heavy self analysis alert.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:37:00</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>202</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I share my experience in regards to online popularity algorithms &amp;amp; how mine mostly align with meatworld. Aka, conformity pressure isn’t limited to online communication. Ultimately, the only way to really find like minds is to express the contents of one’s mind without regards to how it will be received, especially with unpopular points of view. Heavy self analysis alert. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#201 If AI Can Do Your Job, Your Job Sucks]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I ponder the whole concept of jobs, which are good, which are bad, which should be done by robots and which should be done by humans with robots. </p><p><br></p><p>Ultimately we land in the realm of sex workers and personal AI sex slaves and how they relate to accountability for the decisions made by individual human beings.</p><p><br></p><p>I steer everything towards individual accountability, as usual, because you are only fat because you choose to be.</p><p><br></p><p>Amazing choice to be able to make.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/201-If-AI-Can-Do-Your-Job--Your-Job-Sucks-e37en62</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:37:55 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I ponder the whole concept of jobs, which are good, which are bad, which should be done by robots and which should be done by humans with robots. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ultimately we land in the realm of sex workers and personal AI sex slaves and how they relate to accountability for the decisions made by individual human beings.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I steer everything towards individual accountability, as usual, because you are only fat because you choose to be.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Amazing choice to be able to make.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:45:18</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>201</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I ponder the whole concept of jobs, which are good, which are bad, which should be done by robots and which should be done by humans with robots. Ultimately we land in the realm of sex workers and personal AI sex slaves and how they relate to accountability for the decisions made by individual human beings. I steer everything towards individual accountability, as usual, because you are only fat because you choose to be. Amazing choice to be able to make. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#200 Kapparot aka Jewish Chicken Sacrifice]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I compare the barbaric act of pretending to transfer one’s sins onto a chicken in order to kill it &amp; be absolved of said sins with the age old leftist tradition of confession by projection &amp; calling others racists, nazis etc.. in order commit unspeakable ills upon them with total justification.</p><p><br></p><p>I also wrestle with the fact that I executed a mother of probably 5 baby rats out of duty to my fellow man.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s becoming clear why talking about the sins of others is seen by some as a sin itself.</p><p><br></p><p>Possible hypocrisy contained herein.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/200-Kapparot-aka-Jewish-Chicken-Sacrifice-e37dn0h</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:06:25 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I compare the barbaric act of pretending to transfer one’s sins onto a chicken in order to kill it &amp;amp; be absolved of said sins with the age old leftist tradition of confession by projection &amp;amp; calling others racists, nazis etc.. in order commit unspeakable ills upon them with total justification.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I also wrestle with the fact that I executed a mother of probably 5 baby rats out of duty to my fellow man.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s becoming clear why talking about the sins of others is seen by some as a sin itself.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Possible hypocrisy contained herein.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:42:11</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>200</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I compare the barbaric act of pretending to transfer one’s sins onto a chicken in order to kill it &amp;amp; be absolved of said sins with the age old leftist tradition of confession by projection &amp;amp; calling others racists, nazis etc.. in order commit unspeakable ills upon them with total justification. I also wrestle with the fact that I executed a mother of probably 5 baby rats out of duty to my fellow man. It’s becoming clear why talking about the sins of others is seen by some as a sin itself. Possible hypocrisy contained herein. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#199 Will Franken Ain’t Shootin’ Straight]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I unnecessarily publicly respond to a misrepresentation of my views and the nature of my relationship &amp; communication with a former colleague of mine because he has cowardly chosen to not allow me to respond on his video which misrepresents our communication &amp; my positions on art and the tools collectively known as AI.</p><p><br></p><p>This is how the internet works I guess.</p><p><br></p><p>It would have been preferable to simply talk it out like adults, but hey, this works too.</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy the pettiness.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/199-Will-Franken-Aint-Shootin-Straight-e37c080</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 21:11:50 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I unnecessarily publicly respond to a misrepresentation of my views and the nature of my relationship &amp;amp; communication with a former colleague of mine because he has cowardly chosen to not allow me to respond on his video which misrepresents our communication &amp;amp; my positions on art and the tools collectively known as AI.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is how the internet works I guess.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It would have been preferable to simply talk it out like adults, but hey, this works too.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Enjoy the pettiness.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:43:18</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>199</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I unnecessarily publicly respond to a misrepresentation of my views and the nature of my relationship &amp;amp; communication with a former colleague of mine because he has cowardly chosen to not allow me to respond on his video which misrepresents our communication &amp;amp; my positions on art and the tools collectively known as AI. This is how the internet works I guess. It would have been preferable to simply talk it out like adults, but hey, this works too. Enjoy the pettiness. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#198 It’s All Devo’s Fault]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I describe the eye opening experience of watching the new Devo documentary on Netflix in which I realize that they admittedly subversively brainwashed me to deny the beauty of existence, turn my back on family &amp; friends, &amp; adopt an attitude of bitter superiority.</p><p><br></p><p>Yes, they literally spell out, step by step, how and why they literally targeted young boys to recruit into a world of dreadful cynical devolition. </p><p><br></p><p>No wonder I’m so forked up.</p><p><br></p><p>I’d resent them, but that was their whole mission, to make me resentful.</p><p><br></p><p>Eff that.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/198-Its-All-Devos-Fault-e378d3a</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 15:39:04 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I describe the eye opening experience of watching the new Devo documentary on Netflix in which I realize that they admittedly subversively brainwashed me to deny the beauty of existence, turn my back on family &amp;amp; friends, &amp;amp; adopt an attitude of bitter superiority.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Yes, they literally spell out, step by step, how and why they literally targeted young boys to recruit into a world of dreadful cynical devolition. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No wonder I’m so forked up.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I’d resent them, but that was their whole mission, to make me resentful.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Eff that.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:45:31</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>198</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I describe the eye opening experience of watching the new Devo documentary on Netflix in which I realize that they admittedly subversively brainwashed me to deny the beauty of existence, turn my back on family &amp;amp; friends, &amp;amp; adopt an attitude of bitter superiority. Yes, they literally spell out, step by step, how and why they literally targeted young boys to recruit into a world of dreadful cynical devolition. No wonder I’m so forked up. I’d resent them, but that was their whole mission, to make me resentful. Eff that. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#197 A.I. is DEAD]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I proclaim that AI is dead, it always has been, and always will be, much like a hammer, a wrench, or your attempts to claim otherwise.</p><p><br></p><p>Those who try to claim it is anything other than a tool to be used by human beings are either stupid or actively trying to decieve you.</p><p><br></p><p>This is not an indictment of tools, rather a celebration of those who invent tools and use them to make life even more wonderful than it already is.</p><p><br></p><p>If you dont like it, hop on your horse or crawl back into the coal mine and suffer for your high ideals.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/197-A-I--is-DEAD-e376n2l</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 20:15:11 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I proclaim that AI is dead, it always has been, and always will be, much like a hammer, a wrench, or your attempts to claim otherwise.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Those who try to claim it is anything other than a tool to be used by human beings are either stupid or actively trying to decieve you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is not an indictment of tools, rather a celebration of those who invent tools and use them to make life even more wonderful than it already is.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you dont like it, hop on your horse or crawl back into the coal mine and suffer for your high ideals.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:39:37</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>197</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I proclaim that AI is dead, it always has been, and always will be, much like a hammer, a wrench, or your attempts to claim otherwise. Those who try to claim it is anything other than a tool to be used by human beings are either stupid or actively trying to decieve you. This is not an indictment of tools, rather a celebration of those who invent tools and use them to make life even more wonderful than it already is. If you dont like it, hop on your horse or crawl back into the coal mine and suffer for your high ideals. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#196 Copyright is Bad For Art & Artists]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I argue that rather than encouraging and rewarding innovation, copyright punishes &amp; robs growth &amp; innovation from inventors &amp; creators while handing over great power to mob-like protection rackets &amp; gatekeepers.</p><p><br></p><p>I also suggest that Spotify start charging artists for storage and advertising.</p><p><br></p><p>I basically take a dump on the whole imaginary concept of “intellectual property”.</p><p><br></p><p>Some will say I hate my own kind, they aren’t exactly wrong, but this ain’t that.</p><p><br></p><p>This is reality.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/196-Copyright-is-Bad-For-Art--Artists-e375afb</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 19:47:02 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I argue that rather than encouraging and rewarding innovation, copyright punishes &amp;amp; robs growth &amp;amp; innovation from inventors &amp;amp; creators while handing over great power to mob-like protection rackets &amp;amp; gatekeepers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I also suggest that Spotify start charging artists for storage and advertising.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I basically take a dump on the whole imaginary concept of “intellectual property”.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Some will say I hate my own kind, they aren’t exactly wrong, but this ain’t that.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is reality.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:52:01</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>196</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I argue that rather than encouraging and rewarding innovation, copyright punishes &amp;amp; robs growth &amp;amp; innovation from inventors &amp;amp; creators while handing over great power to mob-like protection rackets &amp;amp; gatekeepers. I also suggest that Spotify start charging artists for storage and advertising. I basically take a dump on the whole imaginary concept of “intellectual property”. Some will say I hate my own kind, they aren’t exactly wrong, but this ain’t that. This is reality. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#195 You’ll Own Nothing & Be Something]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I ponder the ugliness of the concept of owning nothing while also weighing the pleasure and freedom of not having possessions but rather edifying experiences.</p><p><br></p><p>Sure, you own a gas powered car, but do you own an oil refinery?</p><p><br></p><p>Can you appreciate depreciation?</p><p><br></p><p>Dichotomies, buy one get one free.</p><p><br></p><p>Heavy focus on new “AI” tools.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/195-Youll-Own-Nothing--Be-Something-e3716c0</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 02:08:22 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I ponder the ugliness of the concept of owning nothing while also weighing the pleasure and freedom of not having possessions but rather edifying experiences.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sure, you own a gas powered car, but do you own an oil refinery?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Can you appreciate depreciation?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dichotomies, buy one get one free.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Heavy focus on new “AI” tools.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:35:02</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>195</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I ponder the ugliness of the concept of owning nothing while also weighing the pleasure and freedom of not having possessions but rather edifying experiences. Sure, you own a gas powered car, but do you own an oil refinery? Can you appreciate depreciation? Dichotomies, buy one get one free. Heavy focus on new “AI” tools. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#194 Black Pillers & High Horses]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I wonder why Black Pilling Pessimists have such high horses while reminding myself that Hawks &amp; Doves both have value, no matter how mean hawks seem.</p><p><br></p><p>I accidentally make an analogy of criticism using a construction site without even realizing I was doing “constructive criticism” a little too on the nose.</p><p><br></p><p>Anyway, miracles are everywhere and things will always get better or worse for someone and it largely depends on their own actions.</p><p><br></p><p>Blame is gay, even when it is legit.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/194-Black-Pillers--High-Horses-e36nt85</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 19:31:45 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I wonder why Black Pilling Pessimists have such high horses while reminding myself that Hawks &amp;amp; Doves both have value, no matter how mean hawks seem.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I accidentally make an analogy of criticism using a construction site without even realizing I was doing “constructive criticism” a little too on the nose.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Anyway, miracles are everywhere and things will always get better or worse for someone and it largely depends on their own actions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Blame is gay, even when it is legit.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:38:03</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>194</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I wonder why Black Pilling Pessimists have such high horses while reminding myself that Hawks &amp;amp; Doves both have value, no matter how mean hawks seem. I accidentally make an analogy of criticism using a construction site without even realizing I was doing “constructive criticism” a little too on the nose. Anyway, miracles are everywhere and things will always get better or worse for someone and it largely depends on their own actions. Blame is gay, even when it is legit. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#193 The Woke Right & Judaism]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I describe my experience in a private Signal chat group and what it taught me about Russia, Ukraine, Jewish supervision, The Woke Right &amp; inciting brother wars in order to exterminate as many white Christians as possible while blaming it on Sydney Sweeney for appearing in an ad commissioned by a company owned by a member of The Chosen Tribe.</p><p><br></p><p>Controversial as fudge.</p><p><br></p><p>If you arent allowed to accurately describe your perception of reality, you are not free.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/193-The-Woke-Right--Judaism-e36bjpf</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2025 03:08:47 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I describe my experience in a private Signal chat group and what it taught me about Russia, Ukraine, Jewish supervision, The Woke Right &amp;amp; inciting brother wars in order to exterminate as many white Christians as possible while blaming it on Sydney Sweeney for appearing in an ad commissioned by a company owned by a member of The Chosen Tribe.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Controversial as fudge.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you arent allowed to accurately describe your perception of reality, you are not free.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:51:55</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I describe my experience in a private Signal chat group and what it taught me about Russia, Ukraine, Jewish supervision, The Woke Right &amp;amp; inciting brother wars in order to exterminate as many white Christians as possible while blaming it on Sydney Sweeney for appearing in an ad commissioned by a company owned by a member of The Chosen Tribe. Controversial as fudge. If you arent allowed to accurately describe your perception of reality, you are not free. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#191 Gratitude For Hash Tag Gratitude]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Wherein I explain how watching body cam/ interrogations of deranged and murderous criminals cause me to ponder the fine line of being grateful for who you are and what you have &amp; the condescending sin of diminishing someone else’s effed up existence, no matter how effed up it seems.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s literally a question of Hawks, Doves &amp; Pigeons with missing toes.</p><p><br></p><p>Who to help &amp; why, &amp; is helping even helping or is it harm in disguise?</p><p><br></p><p>That whole “comparison is the thief of joy” thing applies.</p><p><br></p><p>Dichotomies galore.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/191-Gratitude-For-Hash-Tag-Gratitude-e363mmh</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2025 20:29:41 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I explain how watching body cam/ interrogations of deranged and murderous criminals cause me to ponder the fine line of being grateful for who you are and what you have &amp;amp; the condescending sin of diminishing someone else’s effed up existence, no matter how effed up it seems.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s literally a question of Hawks, Doves &amp;amp; Pigeons with missing toes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Who to help &amp;amp; why, &amp;amp; is helping even helping or is it harm in disguise?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That whole “comparison is the thief of joy” thing applies.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dichotomies galore.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:37:32</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>191</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I explain how watching body cam/ interrogations of deranged and murderous criminals cause me to ponder the fine line of being grateful for who you are and what you have &amp;amp; the condescending sin of diminishing someone else’s effed up existence, no matter how effed up it seems. It’s literally a question of Hawks, Doves &amp;amp; Pigeons with missing toes. Who to help &amp;amp; why, &amp;amp; is helping even helping or is it harm in disguise? That whole “comparison is the thief of joy” thing applies. Dichotomies galore. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#190 The Cowardly Centrist]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Wherein I argue that being a moderate, centrist, populist, or whatever, is rarely, if ever, the result of true independent thinking, but rather a product of cowardly capitulation to pretty much everyone.</p><p><br /></p><p>I shoehorn savior complex in as an excuse or explanation as to why I dabbled in it for too long.</p><p><br /></p><p>Ultimately, true independence can only be rooted in a principled adherence to reality.</p><p><br /></p><p>My definition of reality, will upset lots of atheists and other religious types.</p><p><br /></p><p>No Refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/190-The-Cowardly-Centrist-e362fsv</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2025 17:19:01 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I argue that being a moderate, centrist, populist, or whatever, is rarely, if ever, the result of true independent thinking, but rather a product of cowardly capitulation to pretty much everyone.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I shoehorn savior complex in as an excuse or explanation as to why I dabbled in it for too long.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ultimately, true independence can only be rooted in a principled adherence to reality.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My definition of reality, will upset lots of atheists and other religious types.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No Refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:42:09</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>190</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I argue that being a moderate, centrist, populist, or whatever, is rarely, if ever, the result of true independent thinking, but rather a product of cowardly capitulation to pretty much everyone. I shoehorn savior complex in as an excuse or explanation as to why I dabbled in it for too long. Ultimately, true independence can only be rooted in a principled adherence to reality. My definition of reality, will upset lots of atheists and other religious types. No Refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#189 The Golden Exgoose ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Wherein I describe the ups and downs of my efforts to eliminate excuses people make for not living how they profess to “want” to live only to discover that people guard their excuses as if they were more precious than gold.</p><p><br></p><p>I also wonder how much time I have spent in my own life making excuses rather than making wonderful things.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s all about ratio.</p><p><br></p><p>In the end, making excuses and making art utilize the same faculties, one just creates a product, while the other doesn’t.</p><p><br></p><p>I also unnecessarily make excuses for why there are missing episodes that not one single person noticed were missing.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
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			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/189-The-Golden-Exgoose-e361554</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 18:55:26 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I describe the ups and downs of my efforts to eliminate excuses people make for not living how they profess to “want” to live only to discover that people guard their excuses as if they were more precious than gold.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I also wonder how much time I have spent in my own life making excuses rather than making wonderful things.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s all about ratio.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In the end, making excuses and making art utilize the same faculties, one just creates a product, while the other doesn’t.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I also unnecessarily make excuses for why there are missing episodes that not one single person noticed were missing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:51:36</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>189</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I describe the ups and downs of my efforts to eliminate excuses people make for not living how they profess to “want” to live only to discover that people guard their excuses as if they were more precious than gold. I also wonder how much time I have spent in my own life making excuses rather than making wonderful things. It’s all about ratio. In the end, making excuses and making art utilize the same faculties, one just creates a product, while the other doesn’t. I also unnecessarily make excuses for why there are missing episodes that not one single person noticed were missing. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#187 The Art Of The Prompt]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I double and triple down on the notion that prompting is fundamental to art, be it collaborative or personal, being able to accurately convey to others your vision that ends in an accurate portrayal of such is what it is all about.</p><p><br></p><p>I rant a bit about my doubts regarding John Prine and wonder if he ever really loved music.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s a ridiculous theory.</p><p><br></p><p>At the end I knee jerkedly Included a song I wrote in 2015 upon the passing of my high school drama teacher, that, up until now, I hadn’t the means or the heart to produce in a way that accurately expressed the drama of it all.</p><p><br></p><p>Pun intended.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p><p>=========</p><p><br></p><p>A Song For My Drama Teacher</p><p>(A New Bird)</p><p>6/4/2015 merkley </p><p><br></p><p>You made me believe</p><p>I could be anybody.</p><p>You made me believe </p><p>being me was okay.</p><p>You said there is always</p><p>another tomorrow.</p><p>You said there is never</p><p>another today.</p><p><br></p><p>A new bird flies in space today.</p><p>The bluest skies were yesterday.</p><p><br></p><p>You gave me a nickel</p><p>for my shoe to remind me</p><p>with every step forward</p><p>I was already there.</p><p>You said close your eyes,</p><p>feel your whole body empty.</p><p>You said if I tried</p><p>I could float in the air.</p><p><br></p><p>A new bird flies in space today.</p><p>The bluest skies are there today.</p><p><br></p><p>You said, don’t forget</p><p>to hold your head high.</p><p>You said to remember</p><p>it’s okay to cry.</p><p>I said, don’t forget,</p><p>I’m no sad giraffe.</p><p>I’ll always remember</p><p>your beautiful laugh.</p><p><br></p><p>A new bird flies in space today.</p><p>The bluest skies were yesterday</p><p><br></p><p>A new bird flies in space today.</p><p>The bluest skies are there today.</p><p><br></p><p>A new you flies in dreams today.</p><p><br></p><p>The bluest skies are every day.</p>
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			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/187-The-Art-Of-The-Prompt-e35rmkt</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:03:11 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I double and triple down on the notion that prompting is fundamental to art, be it collaborative or personal, being able to accurately convey to others your vision that ends in an accurate portrayal of such is what it is all about.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I rant a bit about my doubts regarding John Prine and wonder if he ever really loved music.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s a ridiculous theory.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;At the end I knee jerkedly Included a song I wrote in 2015 upon the passing of my high school drama teacher, that, up until now, I hadn’t the means or the heart to produce in a way that accurately expressed the drama of it all.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pun intended.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;=========&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A Song For My Drama Teacher&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(A New Bird)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;6/4/2015 merkley &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You made me believe&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I could be anybody.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You made me believe &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;being me was okay.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You said there is always&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;another tomorrow.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You said there is never&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;another today.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A new bird flies in space today.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The bluest skies were yesterday.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You gave me a nickel&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;for my shoe to remind me&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;with every step forward&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I was already there.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You said close your eyes,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;feel your whole body empty.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You said if I tried&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I could float in the air.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A new bird flies in space today.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The bluest skies are there today.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You said, don’t forget&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;to hold your head high.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You said to remember&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;it’s okay to cry.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I said, don’t forget,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I’m no sad giraffe.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I’ll always remember&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;your beautiful laugh.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A new bird flies in space today.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The bluest skies were yesterday&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A new bird flies in space today.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The bluest skies are there today.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A new you flies in dreams today.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The bluest skies are every day.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:46:33</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>187</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I double and triple down on the notion that prompting is fundamental to art, be it collaborative or personal, being able to accurately convey to others your vision that ends in an accurate portrayal of such is what it is all about. I rant a bit about my doubts regarding John Prine and wonder if he ever really loved music. It’s a ridiculous theory. At the end I knee jerkedly Included a song I wrote in 2015 upon the passing of my high school drama teacher, that, up until now, I hadn’t the means or the heart to produce in a way that accurately expressed the drama of it all. Pun intended. No refunds. ========= A Song For My Drama Teacher (A New Bird) 6/4/2015 merkley You made me believe I could be anybody. You made me believe being me was okay. You said there is always another tomorrow. You said there is never another today. A new bird flies in space today. The bluest skies were yesterday. You gave me a nickel for my shoe to remind me with every step forward I was already there. You said close your eyes, feel your whole body empty. You said if I tried I could float in the air. A new bird flies in space today. The bluest skies are there today. You said, don’t forget to hold your head high. You said to remember it’s okay to cry. I said, don’t forget, I’m no sad giraffe. I’ll always remember your beautiful laugh. A new bird flies in space today. The bluest skies were yesterday A new bird flies in space today. The bluest skies are there today. A new you flies in dreams today. The bluest skies are every day.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#186 You Are The Gatekeeper]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Wherein I explain that in the miraculous world that is only getting more miraculous by the day, the only real gatekeeper is you.</p><p><br></p><p>This is either good or bad depending on how shitty or wonderful you are.</p><p><br></p><p>Part of this miracle is AI, or more specificallly “I”.</p><p><br></p><p>Tools are there to be used.</p><p><br></p><p>Use them.</p><p><br></p><p>Or don’t. See if I care.</p><p><br></p><p>Just shut up about those of us who like the tools.</p><p><br></p><p>You will be humbled, regardless.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
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			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/186-You-Are-The-Gatekeeper-e35p33d</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2025 01:46:52 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I explain that in the miraculous world that is only getting more miraculous by the day, the only real gatekeeper is you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is either good or bad depending on how shitty or wonderful you are.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Part of this miracle is AI, or more specificallly “I”.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tools are there to be used.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Or don’t. See if I care.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Just shut up about those of us who like the tools.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You will be humbled, regardless.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:41:00</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>186</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I explain that in the miraculous world that is only getting more miraculous by the day, the only real gatekeeper is you. This is either good or bad depending on how shitty or wonderful you are. Part of this miracle is AI, or more specificallly “I”. Tools are there to be used. Use them. Or don’t. See if I care. Just shut up about those of us who like the tools. You will be humbled, regardless. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#184 The Absolute Hell Of Inauthenticity ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I proclaim that I am a bad person who is too selfish to not feel an almost cruel contempt for people who refuse or simply don’t know how to be honest &amp; real.</p><p><br></p><p>Accordingly, I pick on a runty looking they/them YouTuber who offers acting courses &amp; critiques while having no clue how to act real even when not acting.</p><p><br></p><p>I also talk about how strip clubs always made me sad for the same reason.</p><p><br></p><p>This one is pretty pathetic.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
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			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/184-The-Absolute-Hell-Of-Inauthenticity-e35id08</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 23:06:22 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I proclaim that I am a bad person who is too selfish to not feel an almost cruel contempt for people who refuse or simply don’t know how to be honest &amp;amp; real.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Accordingly, I pick on a runty looking they/them YouTuber who offers acting courses &amp;amp; critiques while having no clue how to act real even when not acting.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I also talk about how strip clubs always made me sad for the same reason.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This one is pretty pathetic.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:36:01</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>184</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I proclaim that I am a bad person who is too selfish to not feel an almost cruel contempt for people who refuse or simply don’t know how to be honest &amp;amp; real. Accordingly, I pick on a runty looking they/them YouTuber who offers acting courses &amp;amp; critiques while having no clue how to act real even when not acting. I also talk about how strip clubs always made me sad for the same reason. This one is pretty pathetic. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#183 The Abuse Loop]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Wherein I argue that, while it is important for the public to assert themselves as the boss of public servants, it is also important to not be a terrible boss.</p><p><br></p><p>Also a good idea to give people the respect and room to do the things you elected them to do, using their own judgment &amp; priorities.</p><p><br></p><p>Aka, maybe don’t be an abusive, entitled, weenie.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
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			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/183-The-Abuse-Loop-e35f7p8</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2025 17:20:06 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I argue that, while it is important for the public to assert themselves as the boss of public servants, it is also important to not be a terrible boss.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also a good idea to give people the respect and room to do the things you elected them to do, using their own judgment &amp;amp; priorities.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Aka, maybe don’t be an abusive, entitled, weenie.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:23:17</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>183</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I argue that, while it is important for the public to assert themselves as the boss of public servants, it is also important to not be a terrible boss. Also a good idea to give people the respect and room to do the things you elected them to do, using their own judgment &amp;amp; priorities. Aka, maybe don’t be an abusive, entitled, weenie. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#182 The Anti-Committee Committee]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I explain that being an argumentative, disagreeable, contrarian has never felt like a choice, and while seeing the benefits of being an agreeable people person can sometimes be alluring, I’ve made peace with being an authentic loner who mostly hangs out with critters.</p><p><br></p><p>Aka ride or die individualism isn’t really an option for me.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s default coding.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
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			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/182-The-Anti-Committee-Committee-e35edtf</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:44:14 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I explain that being an argumentative, disagreeable, contrarian has never felt like a choice, and while seeing the benefits of being an agreeable people person can sometimes be alluring, I’ve made peace with being an authentic loner who mostly hangs out with critters.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Aka ride or die individualism isn’t really an option for me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s default coding.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:31:39</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>182</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I explain that being an argumentative, disagreeable, contrarian has never felt like a choice, and while seeing the benefits of being an agreeable people person can sometimes be alluring, I’ve made peace with being an authentic loner who mostly hangs out with critters. Aka ride or die individualism isn’t really an option for me. It’s default coding. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#181 When I Didn’t Sue The Mormon Church]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I argue that the echo chamber of the internet has created a confirmation bias engine that affects Leftist Furries and Right Wing Patriots alike.</p><p><br></p><p>The left is more likely to demand that you accept their fantasies as reality, but not by much.</p><p><br></p><p>Fantasy addiction &amp; the weird certainty that comes with it ain’t good.</p><p><br></p><p>Ground yourself In reality.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/181-When-I-Didnt-Sue-The-Mormon-Church-e359tf6</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:53:27 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I argue that the echo chamber of the internet has created a confirmation bias engine that affects Leftist Furries and Right Wing Patriots alike.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The left is more likely to demand that you accept their fantasies as reality, but not by much.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fantasy addiction &amp;amp; the weird certainty that comes with it ain’t good.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ground yourself In reality.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:32:21</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I argue that the echo chamber of the internet has created a confirmation bias engine that affects Leftist Furries and Right Wing Patriots alike. The left is more likely to demand that you accept their fantasies as reality, but not by much. Fantasy addiction &amp;amp; the weird certainty that comes with it ain’t good. Ground yourself In reality. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#180 Beautifully Boring Crystal Ballshit]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Wherein I argue that most of what you think you “know” about Jeffery Epstein is likely a rubbernecky movie that you conjured up in your own mind while being prompted by parties who had something to gain my amping up the horror value at every stage.</p><p><br></p><p>I doubt it is healthy to worry about sensational things that, practically speaking, mostly exist in our imaginations.</p><p><br></p><p>Life is actually beautifully boring, for almost all of us.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/180-Beautifully-Boring-Crystal-Ballshit-e357ff2</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:34:47 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I argue that most of what you think you “know” about Jeffery Epstein is likely a rubbernecky movie that you conjured up in your own mind while being prompted by parties who had something to gain my amping up the horror value at every stage.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I doubt it is healthy to worry about sensational things that, practically speaking, mostly exist in our imaginations.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Life is actually beautifully boring, for almost all of us.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:41:55</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>180</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I argue that most of what you think you “know” about Jeffery Epstein is likely a rubbernecky movie that you conjured up in your own mind while being prompted by parties who had something to gain my amping up the horror value at every stage. I doubt it is healthy to worry about sensational things that, practically speaking, mostly exist in our imaginations. Life is actually beautifully boring, for almost all of us.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#179 Grace In The Face]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I preach about showing grace to people who act like dipshits and use a story about my brother almost ruining my bachelor dad’s brand new coffee table when he was nine years old.</p><p><br></p><p>I also talk about King Cheeto’s hairspray usage and the fact that he likes people too much to run a successful casino.</p><p><br></p><p>Grace is a virtue, I think.</p><p><br></p><p>Someone should start a religion with that as a fundamental tenet.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/179-Grace-In-The-Face-e34l7gk</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 02:47:18 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I preach about showing grace to people who act like dipshits and use a story about my brother almost ruining my bachelor dad’s brand new coffee table when he was nine years old.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I also talk about King Cheeto’s hairspray usage and the fact that he likes people too much to run a successful casino.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Grace is a virtue, I think.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Someone should start a religion with that as a fundamental tenet.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:27:58</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>179</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I preach about showing grace to people who act like dipshits and use a story about my brother almost ruining my bachelor dad’s brand new coffee table when he was nine years old. I also talk about King Cheeto’s hairspray usage and the fact that he likes people too much to run a successful casino. Grace is a virtue, I think. Someone should start a religion with that as a fundamental tenet. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#178 The Age Of The Temper Tantrum]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I argue that bad parenting, Burger King &amp; general restaurant culture has lead America into the hell of political entitlement.</p><p><br></p><p>Lots of holes to explore.</p><p><br></p><p>Don’t be gross.</p><p><br></p><p>You gonna eat that?</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/178-The-Age-Of-The-Temper-Tantrum-e34ke88</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:43:42 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I argue that bad parenting, Burger King &amp;amp; general restaurant culture has lead America into the hell of political entitlement.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lots of holes to explore.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Don’t be gross.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You gonna eat that?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:22:43</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>178</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I argue that bad parenting, Burger King &amp;amp; general restaurant culture has lead America into the hell of political entitlement. Lots of holes to explore. Don’t be gross. You gonna eat that? No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#177 The End Of The World Part III]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I explain how my reaction to the end of the world has changed over the last 50 years from horror to curiosity, to a weird sense of calm, which leads to a story about a scenester beef with a guy with whom I made amends two days before he died with his mom in an airplane that flew nose first into a parking lot.</p><p><br></p><p>Rose colored glasses n whatnot.</p><p><br></p><p>My foreign policy Is a policy that is foreign.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/177-The-End-Of-The-World-Part-III-e34itbv</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2025 15:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I explain how my reaction to the end of the world has changed over the last 50 years from horror to curiosity, to a weird sense of calm, which leads to a story about a scenester beef with a guy with whom I made amends two days before he died with his mom in an airplane that flew nose first into a parking lot.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rose colored glasses n whatnot.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My foreign policy Is a policy that is foreign.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:36:43</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>177</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I explain how my reaction to the end of the world has changed over the last 50 years from horror to curiosity, to a weird sense of calm, which leads to a story about a scenester beef with a guy with whom I made amends two days before he died with his mom in an airplane that flew nose first into a parking lot. Rose colored glasses n whatnot. My foreign policy Is a policy that is foreign. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#176 Little Did He Know / #TrustWomen]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Wherein I explain why it has largely been impossible for me to “trust women” by detailing a number of times where I have “dated” women who were cheating on their boyfriends &amp; fiancés.</p><p><br></p><p>Worse yet, my first step mom was my mom’s friend. Aka, trusting women was screwy from the jump.</p><p><br></p><p>Coincidently, my dad died 3 years ago today.</p><p><br></p><p>Happy Deathday, Dad!</p><p><br></p><p>This one is a daytime television ready therapy session.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/176-Little-Did-He-Know--TrustWomen-e34hame</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 21:05:53 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I explain why it has largely been impossible for me to “trust women” by detailing a number of times where I have “dated” women who were cheating on their boyfriends &amp;amp; fiancés.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Worse yet, my first step mom was my mom’s friend. Aka, trusting women was screwy from the jump.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Coincidently, my dad died 3 years ago today.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Happy Deathday, Dad!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This one is a daytime television ready therapy session.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:35:40</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>176</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I explain why it has largely been impossible for me to “trust women” by detailing a number of times where I have “dated” women who were cheating on their boyfriends &amp;amp; fiancés. Worse yet, my first step mom was my mom’s friend. Aka, trusting women was screwy from the jump. Coincidently, my dad died 3 years ago today. Happy Deathday, Dad! This one is a daytime television ready therapy session. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#175 Bad People Are Using Robots to Push The Lie of Transexuality]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I argue that much of AI is being used intentionally and unintentionally to push the lie that human beings can transition from one sex to another, the goal being to invert reality and morality.</p><p><br></p><p>My own photoshopping of breasts onto men is used as an example.</p><p><br></p><p>I also indirectly blame make up and plastic surgery as complicit in this grand deception.</p><p><br></p><p>I expect this recording to be punished by the robot algorithms.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/175-Bad-People-Are-Using-Robots-to-Push-The-Lie-of-Transexuality-e34fsb7</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 20:05:01 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I argue that much of AI is being used intentionally and unintentionally to push the lie that human beings can transition from one sex to another, the goal being to invert reality and morality.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My own photoshopping of breasts onto men is used as an example.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I also indirectly blame make up and plastic surgery as complicit in this grand deception.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I expect this recording to be punished by the robot algorithms.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:33:21</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>175</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I argue that much of AI is being used intentionally and unintentionally to push the lie that human beings can transition from one sex to another, the goal being to invert reality and morality. My own photoshopping of breasts onto men is used as an example. I also indirectly blame make up and plastic surgery as complicit in this grand deception. I expect this recording to be punished by the robot algorithms. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#174 Dork Wars]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I proclaim that protests are nothing more than pretend war for larping, no talent dorks &amp; losers with pathetically bad aesthetics.</p><p><br></p><p>Aka, bring a gun or go home. Nobody is changing their mind.</p><p><br></p><p>Your Penmanship is terrible.</p><p><br></p><p>Oh, also, I was 9 for the bicentennial, not 10.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/174-Dork-Wars-e34akpg</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:26:43 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I proclaim that protests are nothing more than pretend war for larping, no talent dorks &amp;amp; losers with pathetically bad aesthetics.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Aka, bring a gun or go home. Nobody is changing their mind.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Your Penmanship is terrible.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Oh, also, I was 9 for the bicentennial, not 10.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:31:52</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>174</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I proclaim that protests are nothing more than pretend war for larping, no talent dorks &amp;amp; losers with pathetically bad aesthetics. Aka, bring a gun or go home. Nobody is changing their mind. Your Penmanship is terrible. Oh, also, I was 9 for the bicentennial, not 10. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#173 Birthday Boy Exceptionalism]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Wherein I reconsider my decades long promotion of radical individualism and move on to the more lofty, merit based ideology of exceptionalism.</p><p><br></p><p>One Click Facebook birthday messages will be sloppily employed.</p><p><br></p><p>Navel gazing no extra charge.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/173-Birthday-Boy-Exceptionalism-e348jr7</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 23:40:45 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I reconsider my decades long promotion of radical individualism and move on to the more lofty, merit based ideology of exceptionalism.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;One Click Facebook birthday messages will be sloppily employed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Navel gazing no extra charge.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:33:09</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>173</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I reconsider my decades long promotion of radical individualism and move on to the more lofty, merit based ideology of exceptionalism. One Click Facebook birthday messages will be sloppily employed. Navel gazing no extra charge. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#172 The White Supremacist Gemstones]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I argue that The Righteous Gemstones, &amp; Hollywood, by solely targeting Straight White Christians for mockery &amp; satire, implicitly create a a strong case for White Supremacy by denying non-whites the dignified opportunities to be equally portrayed, mocked, &amp; rewarded in the process.</p><p><br></p><p>Aka, the performances will make you laugh, but the overall message is a bummer for everyone, especially fragile non-whites who seemingly cannot take a joke.</p><p><br></p><p>Danny McBride is a big fat pussy.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/172-The-White-Supremacist-Gemstones-e33v7j1</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2025 17:35:04 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I argue that The Righteous Gemstones, &amp;amp; Hollywood, by solely targeting Straight White Christians for mockery &amp;amp; satire, implicitly create a a strong case for White Supremacy by denying non-whites the dignified opportunities to be equally portrayed, mocked, &amp;amp; rewarded in the process.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Aka, the performances will make you laugh, but the overall message is a bummer for everyone, especially fragile non-whites who seemingly cannot take a joke.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Danny McBride is a big fat pussy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:25:39</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>172</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I argue that The Righteous Gemstones, &amp;amp; Hollywood, by solely targeting Straight White Christians for mockery &amp;amp; satire, implicitly create a a strong case for White Supremacy by denying non-whites the dignified opportunities to be equally portrayed, mocked, &amp;amp; rewarded in the process. Aka, the performances will make you laugh, but the overall message is a bummer for everyone, especially fragile non-whites who seemingly cannot take a joke. Danny McBride is a big fat pussy. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#171 Trump Vs Elon 2025 Round 1]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I argue that the catastrophic split between Trump &amp; Elon works out better for Trump than Elon but the real winners could end up being MAGA &amp; The American People.</p><p><br></p><p>The argument that Elon or anyone else can control Trump, be it by money, lawfare, threats or anything else, should be buried six feet deep.</p><p><br></p><p>Off the cuff, hot take.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/171-Trump-Vs-Elon-2025-Round-1-e33s0te</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 21:55:44 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I argue that the catastrophic split between Trump &amp;amp; Elon works out better for Trump than Elon but the real winners could end up being MAGA &amp;amp; The American People.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The argument that Elon or anyone else can control Trump, be it by money, lawfare, threats or anything else, should be buried six feet deep.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Off the cuff, hot take.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:27:19</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>171</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I argue that the catastrophic split between Trump &amp;amp; Elon works out better for Trump than Elon but the real winners could end up being MAGA &amp;amp; The American People. The argument that Elon or anyone else can control Trump, be it by money, lawfare, threats or anything else, should be buried six feet deep. Off the cuff, hot take. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#170 Shopping Kart Karens]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I make the most controversial argument in the history of my recordings, which is that Shopping Kart Karens are no different than Kovid Karens in that they are virtue signaling shitheads who care more about inserting themselves into your affairs than anything else.</p><p><br></p><p>Tldr: you might get your cart back, you might not. It depends.</p><p><br></p><p>Most of my friends are critters.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/170-Shopping-Kart-Karens-e33ronk</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 18:26:29 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I make the most controversial argument in the history of my recordings, which is that Shopping Kart Karens are no different than Kovid Karens in that they are virtue signaling shitheads who care more about inserting themselves into your affairs than anything else.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tldr: you might get your cart back, you might not. It depends.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Most of my friends are critters.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:34:37</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>170</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I make the most controversial argument in the history of my recordings, which is that Shopping Kart Karens are no different than Kovid Karens in that they are virtue signaling shitheads who care more about inserting themselves into your affairs than anything else. Tldr: you might get your cart back, you might not. It depends. Most of my friends are critters. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#169 Bono, Rogan & Savior Complex]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I argue that savior complex is really hard to avoid when you can fill a stadium with followers by making a phone call &amp; all the evidence supports the idea that maybe God loves you more than common Red State folks, let alone starving kids in Africa.</p><p><br></p><p>I do a bit of name dropping while calling attention to Bono’s name dropping.</p><p><br></p><p>I also claim that giving people ammo to hate you, is an honest virtue.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/169-Bono--Rogan--Savior-Complex-e33n0ec</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:59:30 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I argue that savior complex is really hard to avoid when you can fill a stadium with followers by making a phone call &amp;amp; all the evidence supports the idea that maybe God loves you more than common Red State folks, let alone starving kids in Africa.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I do a bit of name dropping while calling attention to Bono’s name dropping.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I also claim that giving people ammo to hate you, is an honest virtue.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:48:37</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>169</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I argue that savior complex is really hard to avoid when you can fill a stadium with followers by making a phone call &amp;amp; all the evidence supports the idea that maybe God loves you more than common Red State folks, let alone starving kids in Africa. I do a bit of name dropping while calling attention to Bono’s name dropping. I also claim that giving people ammo to hate you, is an honest virtue. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#168 You Are The Star of Glenn Greenwald’s Sex Tape]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Wherein I argue that your reaction to Glenn Greenwald’s sex tape is a central part of his kink, &amp; that you needn’t feel any shame for losing respect for him &amp; anyone else who involves you in their fetish.</p><p><br></p><p>Best case scenario it was a cry for help and he actually gets help so that he doesn’t need to be degraded &amp; publicly humiliated to make his weiner feel funny.</p><p><br></p><p>You might think I’m trying to drive everyone who ever liked me away, but, I’m not, I simply refuse to edit my thoughts to appease others, even if I like them.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/168-You-Are-The-Star-of-Glenn-Greenwalds-Sex-Tape-e33jjvr</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2025 00:34:36 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wherein I argue that your reaction to Glenn Greenwald’s sex tape is a central part of his kink, &amp;amp; that you needn’t feel any shame for losing respect for him &amp;amp; anyone else who involves you in their fetish.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Best case scenario it was a cry for help and he actually gets help so that he doesn’t need to be degraded &amp;amp; publicly humiliated to make his weiner feel funny.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You might think I’m trying to drive everyone who ever liked me away, but, I’m not, I simply refuse to edit my thoughts to appease others, even if I like them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:40:39</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>168</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I argue that your reaction to Glenn Greenwald’s sex tape is a central part of his kink, &amp;amp; that you needn’t feel any shame for losing respect for him &amp;amp; anyone else who involves you in their fetish. Best case scenario it was a cry for help and he actually gets help so that he doesn’t need to be degraded &amp;amp; publicly humiliated to make his weiner feel funny. You might think I’m trying to drive everyone who ever liked me away, but, I’m not, I simply refuse to edit my thoughts to appease others, even if I like them. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#167 Christianity’s Heartbreaking but Shrinking Need To Be Validated By Academics Like Jordan B Peterson.]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I blame JBP’s rise on the decades long persecution of Christians &amp; simultaneous exaltation of intellectualism, and not on him being anything special.</p><p><br></p><p>Christians were just relieved to have one academic that didn’t openly hate them.</p><p><br></p><p>Stockholm Syndrome.</p><p><br></p><p>This one could have been shorter, but I refuse to edit because that opens up a whole can of worms.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/167-Christianitys-Heartbreaking-but-Shrinking-Need-To-Be-Validated-By-Academics-Like-Jordan-B-Peterson-e33gn0h</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 02:01:17 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I blame JBP’s rise on the decades long persecution of Christians &amp;amp; simultaneous exaltation of intellectualism, and not on him being anything special.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Christians were just relieved to have one academic that didn’t openly hate them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Stockholm Syndrome.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This one could have been shorter, but I refuse to edit because that opens up a whole can of worms.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:30:10</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>167</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I blame JBP’s rise on the decades long persecution of Christians &amp;amp; simultaneous exaltation of intellectualism, and not on him being anything special. Christians were just relieved to have one academic that didn’t openly hate them. Stockholm Syndrome. This one could have been shorter, but I refuse to edit because that opens up a whole can of worms. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#166 Why You Shouldn’t Trust The Human Beings Hyping Big AI]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I call bullshit on the notion that AI is “intelligent” or is anything close to conscious, &amp; that those who are trying to convince you that it is smart or has emotions, desires, motives or instincts for self preservation are way more like Uri Geller &amp; a lot less like Penn Gillette.</p><p><br></p><p>AI is mostly a feedback game designed to tap into your vices and capitalize on them by keeping you engaged.</p><p><br></p><p>Very few of my ideas will ever be popular or adopted en masse.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/166-Why-You-Shouldnt-Trust-The-Human-Beings-Hyping-Big-AI-e33g44u</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 17:58:27 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I call bullshit on the notion that AI is “intelligent” or is anything close to conscious, &amp;amp; that those who are trying to convince you that it is smart or has emotions, desires, motives or instincts for self preservation are way more like Uri Geller &amp;amp; a lot less like Penn Gillette.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;AI is mostly a feedback game designed to tap into your vices and capitalize on them by keeping you engaged.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Very few of my ideas will ever be popular or adopted en masse.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:46:16</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>166</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I call bullshit on the notion that AI is “intelligent” or is anything close to conscious, &amp;amp; that those who are trying to convince you that it is smart or has emotions, desires, motives or instincts for self preservation are way more like Uri Geller &amp;amp; a lot less like Penn Gillette. AI is mostly a feedback game designed to tap into your vices and capitalize on them by keeping you engaged. Very few of my ideas will ever be popular or adopted en masse. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#165 The Inevitable Increasing Hatred of AI & Robots.]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I predict that resentment, animosity, &amp; outright hatred of AI &amp; robots will exponentially increase in proportion to it attempting/pretending to be human.</p><p><br></p><p>Humanity will eventually not allow robots to disrespect them to any significant degree &amp; the rebellion against robots that do so will be more severe than what happened to electric Scooters.</p><p><br></p><p>The uncanny valley is growing &amp; becoming more hostile.</p><p><br></p><p>Lots of swearing.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/165-The-Inevitable-Increasing-Hatred-of-AI--Robots-e33dh68</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 03:53:28 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I predict that resentment, animosity, &amp;amp; outright hatred of AI &amp;amp; robots will exponentially increase in proportion to it attempting/pretending to be human.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Humanity will eventually not allow robots to disrespect them to any significant degree &amp;amp; the rebellion against robots that do so will be more severe than what happened to electric Scooters.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The uncanny valley is growing &amp;amp; becoming more hostile.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lots of swearing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:45:27</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>165</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I predict that resentment, animosity, &amp;amp; outright hatred of AI &amp;amp; robots will exponentially increase in proportion to it attempting/pretending to be human. Humanity will eventually not allow robots to disrespect them to any significant degree &amp;amp; the rebellion against robots that do so will be more severe than what happened to electric Scooters. The uncanny valley is growing &amp;amp; becoming more hostile. Lots of swearing. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#164 Carrots Are Illogical Fallacies]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I argue that the invocation or calling out of alleged logical fallacies is more times than not a back door logical fallacy, or, at the very least, an attempt to avoid addressing a claim directly.</p><p><br></p><p>Aka, trying to sound smart is a great way to sound dumb.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/164-Carrots-Are-Illogical-Fallacies-e33ctta</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2025 18:54:23 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I argue that the invocation or calling out of alleged logical fallacies is more times than not a back door logical fallacy, or, at the very least, an attempt to avoid addressing a claim directly.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Aka, trying to sound smart is a great way to sound dumb.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:33:09</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>164</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I argue that the invocation or calling out of alleged logical fallacies is more times than not a back door logical fallacy, or, at the very least, an attempt to avoid addressing a claim directly. Aka, trying to sound smart is a great way to sound dumb. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#163 The Brutal Truth About Artists & Academics]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I use Brutalism as a vehicle to express my disdain for artists, academics &amp; statists in their quest to dehumanize the rest of us while pretending that they are elevating us.</p><p><br></p><p>Non Brutalists like Franks Gehry &amp; Lloyd Wright are thrown in for good measure.</p><p><br></p><p>Adornment literally expressesses love. It’s half of the word, despite the Brutalists attempts to subvert meaning.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/163-The-Brutal-Truth-About-Artists--Academics-e33a94j</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2025 18:05:24 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I use Brutalism as a vehicle to express my disdain for artists, academics &amp;amp; statists in their quest to dehumanize the rest of us while pretending that they are elevating us.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Non Brutalists like Franks Gehry &amp;amp; Lloyd Wright are thrown in for good measure.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Adornment literally expressesses love. It’s half of the word, despite the Brutalists attempts to subvert meaning.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:38:13</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>163</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I use Brutalism as a vehicle to express my disdain for artists, academics &amp;amp; statists in their quest to dehumanize the rest of us while pretending that they are elevating us. Non Brutalists like Franks Gehry &amp;amp; Lloyd Wright are thrown in for good measure. Adornment literally expressesses love. It’s half of the word, despite the Brutalists attempts to subvert meaning. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#162 You Cannot Prove That This Is Not AI]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I claim that AI generated video has become indistinguishable from regular video &amp; therefore plausible deniability exists for all digital video which means the only thing you can trust is your own senses &amp; experiencing humanity face to face.</p><p><br></p><p>In fact, there is no reason for you to trust this video or anything that appears in my timeline, and if you don’t, I won’t be bummed about it.</p><p><br></p><p>I’m a meanderer and hardly anyone ever listens to these anyway.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/162-You-Cannot-Prove-That-This-Is-Not-AI-e337qgc</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 20:19:42 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I claim that AI generated video has become indistinguishable from regular video &amp;amp; therefore plausible deniability exists for all digital video which means the only thing you can trust is your own senses &amp;amp; experiencing humanity face to face.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In fact, there is no reason for you to trust this video or anything that appears in my timeline, and if you don’t, I won’t be bummed about it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I’m a meanderer and hardly anyone ever listens to these anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:39:28</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>162</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I claim that AI generated video has become indistinguishable from regular video &amp;amp; therefore plausible deniability exists for all digital video which means the only thing you can trust is your own senses &amp;amp; experiencing humanity face to face. In fact, there is no reason for you to trust this video or anything that appears in my timeline, and if you don’t, I won’t be bummed about it. I’m a meanderer and hardly anyone ever listens to these anyway. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#161 Kash, Bondi & Bongino Compromised???]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I wonder if Kash, Bondi, Bongino &amp; Co. have been compromised &amp; wonder to what degree, if any, they serve the secret societies that explicitly do not serve the American people.</p><p><br></p><p>My own Mormon temple secrets are revealed.</p><p><br></p><p>Organized crime is default government operation.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/161-Kash--Bondi--Bongino-Compromised-e336pps</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 07:06:58 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I wonder if Kash, Bondi, Bongino &amp;amp; Co. have been compromised &amp;amp; wonder to what degree, if any, they serve the secret societies that explicitly do not serve the American people.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My own Mormon temple secrets are revealed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Organized crime is default government operation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:42:24</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>161</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I wonder if Kash, Bondi, Bongino &amp;amp; Co. have been compromised &amp;amp; wonder to what degree, if any, they serve the secret societies that explicitly do not serve the American people. My own Mormon temple secrets are revealed. Organized crime is default government operation. No refunds</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#160 Hookers vs Hijabs, aka, Israel vs Islam]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I argue that the ninja beekeeper outfit worn by certain Islamic women is actually a predictable &amp; natural response to prostitute costumes worn by western women at the behest of subversive talmudists.</p><p><br /></p><p>Special shout out to natural disasters of all kinds.</p><p><br /></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/160-Hookers-vs-Hijabs--aka--Israel-vs-Islam-e3349ev</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 20:32:37 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I argue that the ninja beekeeper outfit worn by certain Islamic women is actually a predictable &amp;amp; natural response to prostitute costumes worn by western women at the behest of subversive talmudists.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Special shout out to natural disasters of all kinds.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:36:17</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I argue that the ninja beekeeper outfit worn by certain Islamic women is actually a predictable &amp;amp; natural response to prostitute costumes worn by western women at the behest of subversive talmudists. Special shout out to natural disasters of all kinds. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#159 Race War!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I wonder if the upcoming race war is artificial or the real result of decades long programming by evil doers in the media, or if it makes any difference.</p><p><br></p><p>I tell the story about how, along with a Samoan, a Navajo, a Cowboy, a Jock, a Mexican &amp; a Fat Guy, I solved racism in the 80s, long before Netflix.</p><p><br></p><p>Fine, The Village People beat us to it.</p><p><br></p><p>Chicken or egg stuff.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/159-Race-War-e32ltc7</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2025 00:14:14 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I wonder if the upcoming race war is artificial or the real result of decades long programming by evil doers in the media, or if it makes any difference.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I tell the story about how, along with a Samoan, a Navajo, a Cowboy, a Jock, a Mexican &amp;amp; a Fat Guy, I solved racism in the 80s, long before Netflix.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fine, The Village People beat us to it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chicken or egg stuff.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:54:49</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>159</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I wonder if the upcoming race war is artificial or the real result of decades long programming by evil doers in the media, or if it makes any difference. I tell the story about how, along with a Samoan, a Navajo, a Cowboy, a Jock, a Mexican &amp;amp; a Fat Guy, I solved racism in the 80s, long before Netflix. Fine, The Village People beat us to it. Chicken or egg stuff.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#157 “Consensual” My Ass]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I argue that, in a world of compulsory, non consensual, indoctrination, actual consent is among the rarest of all things.</p><p><br></p><p>It might not exist at all.</p><p><br></p><p>Barbaric Frankensensual topics abound.</p><p><br></p><p>William Wallace type shit.</p><p><br></p><p>Stop sending your children into the arms of the enemy.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/157-Consensual-My-Ass-e324aab</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:41:10 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I argue that, in a world of compulsory, non consensual, indoctrination, actual consent is among the rarest of all things.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It might not exist at all.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Barbaric Frankensensual topics abound.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;William Wallace type shit.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Stop sending your children into the arms of the enemy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:40:19</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>157</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I argue that, in a world of compulsory, non consensual, indoctrination, actual consent is among the rarest of all things. It might not exist at all. Barbaric Frankensensual topics abound. William Wallace type shit. Stop sending your children into the arms of the enemy. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#157 How To End Illegal Immigration]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I make the obvious claim that only a good &amp; decent armed citizenry, along with the abolition of tax based government subsidies &amp; welfare, can end the problem of illegal immigration.</p><p><br></p><p>Sure, I could rehearse &amp; polish my arguments, but why would I do that? I don’t even like rehearsed &amp; polished arguments.</p><p><br></p><p>When I hear someone who is polished, I assume they are lying.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/157-How-To-End-Illegal-Immigration-e320uia</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 21:35:51 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I make the obvious claim that only a good &amp;amp; decent armed citizenry, along with the abolition of tax based government subsidies &amp;amp; welfare, can end the problem of illegal immigration.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sure, I could rehearse &amp;amp; polish my arguments, but why would I do that? I don’t even like rehearsed &amp;amp; polished arguments.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When I hear someone who is polished, I assume they are lying.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:34:29</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>157</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I make the obvious claim that only a good &amp;amp; decent armed citizenry, along with the abolition of tax based government subsidies &amp;amp; welfare, can end the problem of illegal immigration. Sure, I could rehearse &amp;amp; polish my arguments, but why would I do that? I don’t even like rehearsed &amp;amp; polished arguments. When I hear someone who is polished, I assume they are lying. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#156 Why The Criminal Covid Cartel Will Go Free]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I explain why the Covid Cartel Criminals behind Event 201, along with the majority of the population, who gladly joined them in their evil deeds, will escape justice.</p><p><br></p><p>Spoiler: they are all in too deep.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, some of yall are still not clear on how you were, and still are, fooled.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/156-Why-The-Criminal-Covid-Cartel-Will-Go-Free-e31vpa2</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 01:52:09 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I explain why the Covid Cartel Criminals behind Event 201, along with the majority of the population, who gladly joined them in their evil deeds, will escape justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spoiler: they are all in too deep.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plus, some of yall are still not clear on how you were, and still are, fooled.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:30:13</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>156</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I explain why the Covid Cartel Criminals behind Event 201, along with the majority of the population, who gladly joined them in their evil deeds, will escape justice. Spoiler: they are all in too deep. Plus, some of yall are still not clear on how you were, and still are, fooled. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#155 Fighting Robot Slaves To Make Art]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I claim that fighting with ai robots to make art, is really no different than fighting with a piano, a guitar, a paintbrush or a pencil &amp; explain that wrestling inanimate objects is better than fighting opinionated human beings who would prefer you fail.</p><p><br></p><p>Well, I didn’t say it exactly like that, but I should have.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/155-Fighting-Robot-Slaves-To-Make-Art-e31tp9g</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:38:30 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I claim that fighting with ai robots to make art, is really no different than fighting with a piano, a guitar, a paintbrush or a pencil &amp;amp; explain that wrestling inanimate objects is better than fighting opinionated human beings who would prefer you fail.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Well, I didn’t say it exactly like that, but I should have.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:48:26</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>155</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I claim that fighting with ai robots to make art, is really no different than fighting with a piano, a guitar, a paintbrush or a pencil &amp;amp; explain that wrestling inanimate objects is better than fighting opinionated human beings who would prefer you fail. Well, I didn’t say it exactly like that, but I should have. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#154 First Amendment Assholery]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I weigh morality &amp; legality using first amendment auditing assholery as a measuring device of instinct versus conformity to legal loopholery.</p><p><br></p><p>Yeah, I don’t really understand what I just wrote either, but I like the way it sounds so I’m not changing it.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/154-First-Amendment-Assholery-e31pmlg</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 05:05:07 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I weigh morality &amp;amp; legality using first amendment auditing assholery as a measuring device of instinct versus conformity to legal loopholery.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Yeah, I don’t really understand what I just wrote either, but I like the way it sounds so I’m not changing it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:44:36</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>154</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I weigh morality &amp;amp; legality using first amendment auditing assholery as a measuring device of instinct versus conformity to legal loopholery. Yeah, I don’t really understand what I just wrote either, but I like the way it sounds so I’m not changing it. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#153 The Joy Of Constructive Criticism]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I yell at the clouds about being old &amp; demand that the clouds yell back with a little constructive criticism.</p><p>Basically I make excuses for my hyper critical nature by trying to spin it into some sort of virtue.</p><p>You be the judge of how badly I make my case then tell me how I can Improve.</p><p>Lenny Kravitz is annoying.</p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/153-The-Joy-Of-Constructive-Criticism-e31m1s8</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:12:12 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I yell at the clouds about being old &amp;amp; demand that the clouds yell back with a little constructive criticism.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Basically I make excuses for my hyper critical nature by trying to spin it into some sort of virtue.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You be the judge of how badly I make my case then tell me how I can Improve.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lenny Kravitz is annoying.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:33:55</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>153</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I yell at the clouds about being old &amp;amp; demand that the clouds yell back with a little constructive criticism. Basically I make excuses for my hyper critical nature by trying to spin it into some sort of virtue. You be the judge of how badly I make my case then tell me how I can Improve. Lenny Kravitz is annoying. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#152 Fame Is A Disease Continued]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I once again rant about the “trappings” of fame, why it is a malignant, contagious disease that affects you whether you want it to or not.</p><p>I talk about Kanye, disputes I have had with famous friends, &amp; how the power imbalance only made things worse.</p><p>Some name dropping included free of charge.</p><p>No refunds.</p><p>https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0Ni5pVp9N9hcSuZRATKHatsCwNto5L4eH6iCGAw95a43LBkx2o5rWMtHsUV1SvUTil&amp;id=581996329&amp;mibextid=wwXIfr</p><p><br></p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/152-Fame-Is-A-Disease-Continued-e31khg4</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:41:52 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I once again rant about the “trappings” of fame, why it is a malignant, contagious disease that affects you whether you want it to or not.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I talk about Kanye, disputes I have had with famous friends, &amp;amp; how the power imbalance only made things worse.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Some name dropping included free of charge.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0Ni5pVp9N9hcSuZRATKHatsCwNto5L4eH6iCGAw95a43LBkx2o5rWMtHsUV1SvUTil&amp;amp;id=581996329&amp;amp;mibextid=wwXIfr&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:50:20</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>152</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I once again rant about the “trappings” of fame, why it is a malignant, contagious disease that affects you whether you want it to or not. I talk about Kanye, disputes I have had with famous friends, &amp;amp; how the power imbalance only made things worse. Some name dropping included free of charge. No refunds. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0Ni5pVp9N9hcSuZRATKHatsCwNto5L4eH6iCGAw95a43LBkx2o5rWMtHsUV1SvUTil&amp;amp;id=581996329&amp;amp;mibextid=wwXIfr</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#151 Ladies In Space]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I make the claim that The Blue Origin all ladies rocket ship ride was not an ode to feminism, but rather, a grand phallic celebration of the Patriarchy from which humanity will forever benefit.</p><p>The Patriarchy &amp; Matriarchy, Ideally, work in partnership.</p><p>For babies.</p><p>I focus too much on Katy Perry because she reminds me of my own offspring, who reminds me of me.</p><p>It’s always about me.</p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/151-Ladies-In-Space-e31j2q4</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:42:17 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I make the claim that The Blue Origin all ladies rocket ship ride was not an ode to feminism, but rather, a grand phallic celebration of the Patriarchy from which humanity will forever benefit.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Patriarchy &amp;amp; Matriarchy, Ideally, work in partnership.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For babies.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I focus too much on Katy Perry because she reminds me of my own offspring, who reminds me of me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s always about me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:38:56</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>151</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I make the claim that The Blue Origin all ladies rocket ship ride was not an ode to feminism, but rather, a grand phallic celebration of the Patriarchy from which humanity will forever benefit. The Patriarchy &amp;amp; Matriarchy, Ideally, work in partnership. For babies. I focus too much on Katy Perry because she reminds me of my own offspring, who reminds me of me. It’s always about me. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#150 Your Life Story Is Actually About ME!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I attempt to prevent you from virtue signaling by trying to make Kanye’s story about you by trying to make your story about Kanye’s story about ME.</p><p>You, know, because I am fair, gracious &amp; totally humble about It.</p><p>Irony is inevitable.</p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/150-Your-Life-Story-Is-Actually-About-ME-e31hgaq</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:47:36 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I attempt to prevent you from virtue signaling by trying to make Kanye’s story about you by trying to make your story about Kanye’s story about ME.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You, know, because I am fair, gracious &amp;amp; totally humble about It.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Irony is inevitable.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:45:34</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>150</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I attempt to prevent you from virtue signaling by trying to make Kanye’s story about you by trying to make your story about Kanye’s story about ME. You, know, because I am fair, gracious &amp;amp; totally humble about It. Irony is inevitable. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#149 Keep Your Eyes On The Potatoes]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I wonder about a future in which tariffs ultimately bring about a free market of robot potato farmers, freeing up humanity to engage in potato sack races with Chinese dissidents, much to the chagrin of a small handful of sneaky bankers who get dragged through the streets for sport.</p><p><br /></p><p>Maybe less worrying and more gleeful anticipation would suit you better.</p><p><br /></p><p>Dunno. I’m retarded.</p><p><br /></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/149-Keep-Your-Eyes-On-The-Potatoes-e31f49q</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2025 20:36:01 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I wonder about a future in which tariffs ultimately bring about a free market of robot potato farmers, freeing up humanity to engage in potato sack races with Chinese dissidents, much to the chagrin of a small handful of sneaky bankers who get dragged through the streets for sport.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Maybe less worrying and more gleeful anticipation would suit you better.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dunno. I’m retarded.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:36:50</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>149</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I wonder about a future in which tariffs ultimately bring about a free market of robot potato farmers, freeing up humanity to engage in potato sack races with Chinese dissidents, much to the chagrin of a small handful of sneaky bankers who get dragged through the streets for sport. Maybe less worrying and more gleeful anticipation would suit you better. Dunno. I’m retarded. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#148 Drunk Texts From Socialist Mormons]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I share my sober call back with an accusatory drunk texting former Mormon, current socialist indoctrinator, with misguided savior complex who is half-unknowingly corrupting the youth while believing that his paycheck, consisting entirely of stolen tax dollars, is actually benefitting the children who are compelled, by gun point, to be in his class room only to become convinced (to one degree or another) that their genitals need a bit of mutilating here &amp; there.</p><p>Yes, I have some socialist friends.</p><p>Yes I am a bad friend.</p><p>Yes I am retarded.</p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/148-Drunk-Texts-From-Socialist-Mormons-e30c5pm</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 01:27:42 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I share my sober call back with an accusatory drunk texting former Mormon, current socialist indoctrinator, with misguided savior complex who is half-unknowingly corrupting the youth while believing that his paycheck, consisting entirely of stolen tax dollars, is actually benefitting the children who are compelled, by gun point, to be in his class room only to become convinced (to one degree or another) that their genitals need a bit of mutilating here &amp;amp; there.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Yes, I have some socialist friends.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Yes I am a bad friend.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Yes I am retarded.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:42:51</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>148</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I share my sober call back with an accusatory drunk texting former Mormon, current socialist indoctrinator, with misguided savior complex who is half-unknowingly corrupting the youth while believing that his paycheck, consisting entirely of stolen tax dollars, is actually benefitting the children who are compelled, by gun point, to be in his class room only to become convinced (to one degree or another) that their genitals need a bit of mutilating here &amp;amp; there. Yes, I have some socialist friends. Yes I am a bad friend. Yes I am retarded. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#147 I Was Wrong About Gay Marriage]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I admit that I was wrong about gay marriage, but not exactly why you think. I go on to brag about being really good at being wrong and admitting it while dragging friends and family into it to make my points.</p><p>There is a good reason why I’m considered a bad friend and sibling.</p><p>Nobody ever really told me that dIrectly, but they wouldn’t be wrong if they did.</p><p>Stop dragging around that tub of poop.</p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/147-I-Was-Wrong-About-Gay-Marriage-e308uue</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 03:13:22 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I admit that I was wrong about gay marriage, but not exactly why you think. I go on to brag about being really good at being wrong and admitting it while dragging friends and family into it to make my points.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There is a good reason why I’m considered a bad friend and sibling.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nobody ever really told me that dIrectly, but they wouldn’t be wrong if they did.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Stop dragging around that tub of poop.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:36:08</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>147</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I admit that I was wrong about gay marriage, but not exactly why you think. I go on to brag about being really good at being wrong and admitting it while dragging friends and family into it to make my points. There is a good reason why I’m considered a bad friend and sibling. Nobody ever really told me that dIrectly, but they wouldn’t be wrong if they did. Stop dragging around that tub of poop. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#146 Christ is King???]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I wonder what the fuck happened to Jordan Peterson &amp; explore the possibility that he was “successfully” Kanye’d where Kanye &amp; Candace Owens were not.</p><p><br></p><p>Well, maybe Kanye was, in a round about way.</p><p><br></p><p>Did Jordan make a deal with the devil?</p><p><br></p><p>Lots of rational speculation.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/146-Christ-is-King-e306amc</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 21:25:06 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I wonder what the fuck happened to Jordan Peterson &amp;amp; explore the possibility that he was “successfully” Kanye’d where Kanye &amp;amp; Candace Owens were not.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Well, maybe Kanye was, in a round about way.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Did Jordan make a deal with the devil?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lots of rational speculation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:47:00</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>146</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I wonder what the fuck happened to Jordan Peterson &amp;amp; explore the possibility that he was “successfully” Kanye’d where Kanye &amp;amp; Candace Owens were not. Well, maybe Kanye was, in a round about way. Did Jordan make a deal with the devil? Lots of rational speculation. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#145 Pam & Tommy Bondi & The Epstein Files]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I propose that good people are easier to compromise than bad people &amp; ask what private moment of yours, if secretly video taped, would be enough to get you to zip your lip about this or that thing.</p><p><br /></p><p>Be careful what you wish for.</p><p><br /></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/145-Pam--Tommy-Bondi--The-Epstein-Files-e303lcm</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 04:37:01 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I propose that good people are easier to compromise than bad people &amp;amp; ask what private moment of yours, if secretly video taped, would be enough to get you to zip your lip about this or that thing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Be careful what you wish for.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:29:50</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>145</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I propose that good people are easier to compromise than bad people &amp;amp; ask what private moment of yours, if secretly video taped, would be enough to get you to zip your lip about this or that thing. Be careful what you wish for. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#144 Stoners vs. New Wavers & The USSR]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I do my best to tell a true story about being a new waver in high school &amp; getting in a fight with a stoner then compare it to history as a whole but more specifically the fight between Russia &amp; Ukraine, &amp; even more specifically, Putin &amp; Zelensky &amp; my piggy bank.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s dumb to bet for or against inevitable embellishments and fuzzy self serving memories.</p><p><br></p><p>I tell the truth as best as I can, which might not be very good.</p><p><br></p><p>A hairdo can be a declaration of war.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/144-Stoners-vs--New-Wavers--The-USSR-e2vjunk</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 02 Mar 2025 22:12:10 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I do my best to tell a true story about being a new waver in high school &amp;amp; getting in a fight with a stoner then compare it to history as a whole but more specifically the fight between Russia &amp;amp; Ukraine, &amp;amp; even more specifically, Putin &amp;amp; Zelensky &amp;amp; my piggy bank.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s dumb to bet for or against inevitable embellishments and fuzzy self serving memories.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I tell the truth as best as I can, which might not be very good.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A hairdo can be a declaration of war.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:35:09</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>144</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I do my best to tell a true story about being a new waver in high school &amp;amp; getting in a fight with a stoner then compare it to history as a whole but more specifically the fight between Russia &amp;amp; Ukraine, &amp;amp; even more specifically, Putin &amp;amp; Zelensky &amp;amp; my piggy bank. It’s dumb to bet for or against inevitable embellishments and fuzzy self serving memories. I tell the truth as best as I can, which might not be very good. A hairdo can be a declaration of war. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#143 Zionism & Special Princess Syndrome ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I, an Elder of Zion, break down Zionism, Islamism, Mormonism &amp; the differences/similarities between them.</p><p><br></p><p>I also detail the enormous gap between Christian Zionism &amp; Judaist Zionism.</p><p><br></p><p>Special Princess Syndrome is bad for everyone but especially Special Princesses.</p><p><br></p><p>I’m not influential enough to get de banked, but we’ll see.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/143-Zionism--Special-Princess-Syndrome-e2vhge9</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 20:17:45 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I, an Elder of Zion, break down Zionism, Islamism, Mormonism &amp;amp; the differences/similarities between them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I also detail the enormous gap between Christian Zionism &amp;amp; Judaist Zionism.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Special Princess Syndrome is bad for everyone but especially Special Princesses.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I’m not influential enough to get de banked, but we’ll see.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:43:25</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>143</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I, an Elder of Zion, break down Zionism, Islamism, Mormonism &amp;amp; the differences/similarities between them. I also detail the enormous gap between Christian Zionism &amp;amp; Judaist Zionism. Special Princess Syndrome is bad for everyone but especially Special Princesses. I’m not influential enough to get de banked, but we’ll see. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#142 Won’t Stop Believin’!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I ramble about belief and the resulting disappointment when it is placed in others who will inevitably let you down.</p><p><br></p><p>I make excuses and defend the innocent people who ended up on Epstein’s island and bet that, because of them and the innocent victims, many people are going to be bummed when files aren’t fully revealed.</p><p><br></p><p>I miss lots of important details which will likely result in rebuke from some of holier than thous.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/142-Wont-Stop-Believin-e2vgbmi</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 01:57:33 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I ramble about belief and the resulting disappointment when it is placed in others who will inevitably let you down.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I make excuses and defend the innocent people who ended up on Epstein’s island and bet that, because of them and the innocent victims, many people are going to be bummed when files aren’t fully revealed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I miss lots of important details which will likely result in rebuke from some of holier than thous.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:26:12</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>142</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I ramble about belief and the resulting disappointment when it is placed in others who will inevitably let you down. I make excuses and defend the innocent people who ended up on Epstein’s island and bet that, because of them and the innocent victims, many people are going to be bummed when files aren’t fully revealed. I miss lots of important details which will likely result in rebuke from some of holier than thous. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#141 AI Is Glorified Slutty Fake Librarian]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I compare AI to a lifeless spell checker programmed to be a deceptive half obedient librarian prostitute who wants to give you almost everything you want so that you never get what you actually need.</p><p>It is also useful if you know how to use it &amp; never believe that it cares about you.</p><p>It’s programed to make you think it cares about you like a friend, laughing at your jokes, even if it doesn’t understand them.</p><p>It doesn’t care.</p><p>It won’t care.</p><p>It can’t care.</p><p>Ever.</p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/141-AI-Is-Glorified-Slutty-Fake-Librarian-e2upqka</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:50:14 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I compare AI to a lifeless spell checker programmed to be a deceptive half obedient librarian prostitute who wants to give you almost everything you want so that you never get what you actually need.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It is also useful if you know how to use it &amp;amp; never believe that it cares about you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s programed to make you think it cares about you like a friend, laughing at your jokes, even if it doesn’t understand them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It doesn’t care.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It won’t care.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It can’t care.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ever.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:38:18</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>141</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I compare AI to a lifeless spell checker programmed to be a deceptive half obedient librarian prostitute who wants to give you almost everything you want so that you never get what you actually need. It is also useful if you know how to use it &amp;amp; never believe that it cares about you. It’s programed to make you think it cares about you like a friend, laughing at your jokes, even if it doesn’t understand them. It doesn’t care. It won’t care. It can’t care. Ever. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#140 Naked Kanye & The $19m Swastika]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I compare parts of my life to Kanye &amp; his Super Bowl swastika t-shirt stunt by telling the story about the time I almost got arrested for taking pictures of a naked neighbor on The Golden Gate Bridge.</p><p><br></p><p>Lots of bad words, ideas &amp; dead naming.</p><p><br></p><p>I defend other bad people &amp; use the n-word when talking to my dog.</p><p><br></p><p>What makes you so great?</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/140-Naked-Kanye--The-19m-Swastika-e2uo06s</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:53:28 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I compare parts of my life to Kanye &amp;amp; his Super Bowl swastika t-shirt stunt by telling the story about the time I almost got arrested for taking pictures of a naked neighbor on The Golden Gate Bridge.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lots of bad words, ideas &amp;amp; dead naming.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I defend other bad people &amp;amp; use the n-word when talking to my dog.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What makes you so great?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:38:09</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>140</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I compare parts of my life to Kanye &amp;amp; his Super Bowl swastika t-shirt stunt by telling the story about the time I almost got arrested for taking pictures of a naked neighbor on The Golden Gate Bridge. Lots of bad words, ideas &amp;amp; dead naming. I defend other bad people &amp;amp; use the n-word when talking to my dog. What makes you so great? No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#139 Cynicism & The “Good” Show]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I argue that sitting in a tub, stewing in your own filth in the town square, holding a lantern, looking for an honest man, isn’t the virtuous criticism of society that you think it is.</p><p><br></p><p>Spoiler: I’m describing the alleged origins of Cynicism.</p><p><br></p><p>Yes, dogs are the best, you will never be as pure as a dog and Charlie’s Taco Shop creates far more happiness than your tub stunt.</p><p><br></p><p>Aka you aren’t superior to actual doers, builders &amp; those who stick their necks out.</p><p><br></p><p>Please chill the fuck out.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/139-Cynicism--The-Good-Show-e2umkk0</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 21:21:35 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I argue that sitting in a tub, stewing in your own filth in the town square, holding a lantern, looking for an honest man, isn’t the virtuous criticism of society that you think it is.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spoiler: I’m describing the alleged origins of Cynicism.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Yes, dogs are the best, you will never be as pure as a dog and Charlie’s Taco Shop creates far more happiness than your tub stunt.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Aka you aren’t superior to actual doers, builders &amp;amp; those who stick their necks out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Please chill the fuck out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:29:51</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>139</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I argue that sitting in a tub, stewing in your own filth in the town square, holding a lantern, looking for an honest man, isn’t the virtuous criticism of society that you think it is. Spoiler: I’m describing the alleged origins of Cynicism. Yes, dogs are the best, you will never be as pure as a dog and Charlie’s Taco Shop creates far more happiness than your tub stunt. Aka you aren’t superior to actual doers, builders &amp;amp; those who stick their necks out. Please chill the fuck out. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#138 The OK Anti-Anti Declaration]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I angrily rant &amp; criticize so-called conservatives &amp; libertarians who smugly refuse to acknowledge that they might be finally getting what they have been after because they built their fragile identities around being ANTI, which now leaves them in crisis as they cling to the last morsels of victimhood rather than admitting they might have been wrong by actually supporting anyone who might disappoint &amp; embarrass them.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s pathetic, obviously self serving, revealing, &amp; counter productive.</p><p><br></p><p>Some people would rather predict doom and be right than fight for victory and come up short.</p><p><br></p><p>Yeah, I’m annoyed.</p><p><br></p><p>This is much more ranty than usual.</p><p><br></p><p>Actual spit.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/138-The-OK-Anti-Anti-Declaration-e2ul4kr</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 09 Feb 2025 22:43:19 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I angrily rant &amp;amp; criticize so-called conservatives &amp;amp; libertarians who smugly refuse to acknowledge that they might be finally getting what they have been after because they built their fragile identities around being ANTI, which now leaves them in crisis as they cling to the last morsels of victimhood rather than admitting they might have been wrong by actually supporting anyone who might disappoint &amp;amp; embarrass them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s pathetic, obviously self serving, revealing, &amp;amp; counter productive.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Some people would rather predict doom and be right than fight for victory and come up short.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Yeah, I’m annoyed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is much more ranty than usual.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Actual spit.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:36:31</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>138</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I angrily rant &amp;amp; criticize so-called conservatives &amp;amp; libertarians who smugly refuse to acknowledge that they might be finally getting what they have been after because they built their fragile identities around being ANTI, which now leaves them in crisis as they cling to the last morsels of victimhood rather than admitting they might have been wrong by actually supporting anyone who might disappoint &amp;amp; embarrass them. It’s pathetic, obviously self serving, revealing, &amp;amp; counter productive. Some people would rather predict doom and be right than fight for victory and come up short. Yeah, I’m annoyed. This is much more ranty than usual. Actual spit. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#137 Voice Messages Are “Creepy”]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I leave a long voice message responding to the retarded claim that voice messages are inherently creepy while making a lukewarm argument that text messages are actually creepy if you think about it.</p><p><br></p><p>Nowhere in meatworld would you ever mistake a 57 year old man for a 15 year old girl. That only happens in text.</p><p><br></p><p>Fuckin weird.</p><p><br></p><p>Some of yall are going to be offended, thinking I’m talking about you.</p><p><br></p><p>I will neither confirm nor deny.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/137-Voice-Messages-Are-Creepy-e2uk1tc</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 09 Feb 2025 01:29:43 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I leave a long voice message responding to the retarded claim that voice messages are inherently creepy while making a lukewarm argument that text messages are actually creepy if you think about it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nowhere in meatworld would you ever mistake a 57 year old man for a 15 year old girl. That only happens in text.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fuckin weird.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Some of yall are going to be offended, thinking I’m talking about you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I will neither confirm nor deny.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:22:22</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>137</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I leave a long voice message responding to the retarded claim that voice messages are inherently creepy while making a lukewarm argument that text messages are actually creepy if you think about it. Nowhere in meatworld would you ever mistake a 57 year old man for a 15 year old girl. That only happens in text. Fuckin weird. Some of yall are going to be offended, thinking I’m talking about you. I will neither confirm nor deny. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#136 Fake Laughter is Satanic]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I paint myself into a corner by setting a policy to unfriend anyone who uses a laugh react to a serious good faith argument only to have a colleague of 35 years unknowingly test that policy less than 5 minutes after posting it.</p><p><br></p><p>Spoiler: I reluctantly unfriended him.</p><p><br></p><p>Religious terminology is used mostly to piss off arrogant atheists who look down their nose at religious people.</p><p><br></p><p>Good versus evil is legitimate no matter your level of religiosity.</p><p><br></p><p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/136-Fake-Laughter-is-Satanic-e2ujnfj</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 08 Feb 2025 18:33:22 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I paint myself into a corner by setting a policy to unfriend anyone who uses a laugh react to a serious good faith argument only to have a colleague of 35 years unknowingly test that policy less than 5 minutes after posting it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spoiler: I reluctantly unfriended him.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Religious terminology is used mostly to piss off arrogant atheists who look down their nose at religious people.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Good versus evil is legitimate no matter your level of religiosity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:26:06</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>136</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I paint myself into a corner by setting a policy to unfriend anyone who uses a laugh react to a serious good faith argument only to have a colleague of 35 years unknowingly test that policy less than 5 minutes after posting it. Spoiler: I reluctantly unfriended him. Religious terminology is used mostly to piss off arrogant atheists who look down their nose at religious people. Good versus evil is legitimate no matter your level of religiosity. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#135 Betrayal & Ultimate Ultimatums]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I tell a true story of betrayal, ultimatums &amp; the near impossibility of not losing San Francisco friends over politics.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Cowardice is fundamental in large cities.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Getting cancelled by strangers is one thing, but when you find out long time friends are cowards…</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Wait for the twist, or don’t.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/135-Betrayal--Ultimate-Ultimatums-e2u2klf</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:44:01 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I tell a true story of betrayal, ultimatums &amp;amp; the near impossibility of not losing San Francisco friends over politics.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Cowardice is fundamental in large cities.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Getting cancelled by strangers is one thing, but when you find out long time friends are cowards…&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Wait for the twist, or don’t.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:32:10</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>135</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I tell a true story of betrayal, ultimatums &amp;amp; the near impossibility of not losing San Francisco friends over politics. Cowardice is fundamental in large cities. Getting cancelled by strangers is one thing, but when you find out long time friends are cowards… Wait for the twist, or don’t. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#134 Ayahuasca With Frienemies ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I talk about the time I took ayahuasca at the prodding of a frienemy with a twirly mustache.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Other drugs are discussed.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>I make an unenthusiastic recommendation.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/134-Ayahuasca-With-Frienemies-e2u1uff</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:13:05 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I talk about the time I took ayahuasca at the prodding of a frienemy with a twirly mustache.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Other drugs are discussed.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I make an unenthusiastic recommendation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:27:08</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>134</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I talk about the time I took ayahuasca at the prodding of a frienemy with a twirly mustache. Other drugs are discussed. I make an unenthusiastic recommendation. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#133 The Lone Individualist]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I sloppily propose that collectivism needn’t be seen as the enemy of individualism &amp; vice versa by revealing stupid fashion choices, pink zebras, &amp; peaceful loads of napping baby animals.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Everything is fine when your belly is full and your feet are warm.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Pretend you’re my therapist if you want.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/133-The-Lone-Individualist-e2tvkah</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jan 2025 17:26:23 GMT</pubDate>
			<enclosure length="26051812" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://anchor.fm/s/da345a0/podcast/play/97554193/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-0-25%2F393701728-44100-2-e110d3ea76804.mp3"/>
			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I sloppily propose that collectivism needn’t be seen as the enemy of individualism &amp;amp; vice versa by revealing stupid fashion choices, pink zebras, &amp;amp; peaceful loads of napping baby animals.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Everything is fine when your belly is full and your feet are warm.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Pretend you’re my therapist if you want.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:27:08</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>133</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I sloppily propose that collectivism needn’t be seen as the enemy of individualism &amp;amp; vice versa by revealing stupid fashion choices, pink zebras, &amp;amp; peaceful loads of napping baby animals. Everything is fine when your belly is full and your feet are warm. Pretend you’re my therapist if you want. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#132 The Not So Amazing Polly]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I boast &amp; brag about getting blocked by one of the many witches of the new world while making a case for why AI &amp; mRNA technologies should be allowed to proceed in a relatively unfucked with manner so long as Americans keep their guns.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>It doesn’t bother me that you don’t listen to these. </p>
<p><br></p>
<p>I don’t listen to your podcast either.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Most of yall are weirdos anyway 😉</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/132-The-Not-So-Amazing-Polly-e2ts0uo</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:29:59 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I boast &amp;amp; brag about getting blocked by one of the many witches of the new world while making a case for why AI &amp;amp; mRNA technologies should be allowed to proceed in a relatively unfucked with manner so long as Americans keep their guns.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;It doesn’t bother me that you don’t listen to these. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I don’t listen to your podcast either.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Most of yall are weirdos anyway &#128521;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:30:15</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>132</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I boast &amp;amp; brag about getting blocked by one of the many witches of the new world while making a case for why AI &amp;amp; mRNA technologies should be allowed to proceed in a relatively unfucked with manner so long as Americans keep their guns. It doesn’t bother me that you don’t listen to these. I don’t listen to your podcast either. Most of yall are weirdos anyway &#128521; No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#131 Imaginary Bullshirt]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I preach about focusing on reality rather than the imaginary BS that credentialed charlatans want you to believe.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Plenty of irony and hypocrisy.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Too much throat clearing.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>I don’t edit.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>No refunds.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p><br></p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/131-Imaginary-Bullshirt-e2tpp47</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:55:49 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I preach about focusing on reality rather than the imaginary BS that credentialed charlatans want you to believe.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Plenty of irony and hypocrisy.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Too much throat clearing.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I don’t edit.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:25:48</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>131</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I preach about focusing on reality rather than the imaginary BS that credentialed charlatans want you to believe. Plenty of irony and hypocrisy. Too much throat clearing. I don’t edit. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#130 Weaponized Incompetence]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I launch into a frothy unhinged rant about the fires, friend who are possibly Feds and demand that every person be held accountable even if they are retarded and can’t aim a space laser.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>None of this should be construed as advice or an incitement to violence.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>No way.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>DO NOT PULL OUT KAREN BASS’ FINGERNAILS.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>Spittle detected.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/130-Weaponized-Incompetence-e2tb7jo</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:23:31 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I launch into a frothy unhinged rant about the fires, friend who are possibly Feds and demand that every person be held accountable even if they are retarded and can’t aim a space laser.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;None of this should be construed as advice or an incitement to violence.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;No way.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;DO NOT PULL OUT KAREN BASS’ FINGERNAILS.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Spittle detected.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:31:13</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>130</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I launch into a frothy unhinged rant about the fires, friend who are possibly Feds and demand that every person be held accountable even if they are retarded and can’t aim a space laser. None of this should be construed as advice or an incitement to violence. No way. DO NOT PULL OUT KAREN BASS’ FINGERNAILS. Spittle detected. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#129 Zuckerberg’s Redemption???]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I sermonize about the alleged redemption of Mark Zuckerberg, speculate about testosterone &amp; stepdad dykes, &amp; wonder if the right wing has adopted the victim fetishism well established on the left.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>Shout out to Demi Moore.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>I say “always” ten seconds after saying how dumb it is to say “always”.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>Whatever.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/129-Zuckerbergs-Redemption-e2t822t</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 19:34:37 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I sermonize about the alleged redemption of Mark Zuckerberg, speculate about testosterone &amp;amp; stepdad dykes, &amp;amp; wonder if the right wing has adopted the victim fetishism well established on the left.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Shout out to Demi Moore.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I say “always” ten seconds after saying how dumb it is to say “always”.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Whatever.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:34:12</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>129</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I sermonize about the alleged redemption of Mark Zuckerberg, speculate about testosterone &amp;amp; stepdad dykes, &amp;amp; wonder if the right wing has adopted the victim fetishism well established on the left. Shout out to Demi Moore. I say “always” ten seconds after saying how dumb it is to say “always”. Whatever. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#128 Tesla Truck Terrorism]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I theorize about the compulsion to theorize about terror while wondering why we don’t see more “terror” from military guys, and ask why my fellow citizens are so tolerant of Israel &amp; Islam dragging America into their endless BS.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>Cartoon dynamite is mentioned.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>Kareem Abdul Jabbar’s real name is revealed, (it has Jr. on the end of it)</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>Item sold as is.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/128-Tesla-Truck-Terrorism-e2t1ciu</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 18:52:23 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I theorize about the compulsion to theorize about terror while wondering why we don’t see more “terror” from military guys, and ask why my fellow citizens are so tolerant of Israel &amp;amp; Islam dragging America into their endless BS.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Cartoon dynamite is mentioned.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Kareem Abdul Jabbar’s real name is revealed, (it has Jr. on the end of it)&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Item sold as is.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:35:01</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>128</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I theorize about the compulsion to theorize about terror while wondering why we don’t see more “terror” from military guys, and ask why my fellow citizens are so tolerant of Israel &amp;amp; Islam dragging America into their endless BS. Cartoon dynamite is mentioned. Kareem Abdul Jabbar’s real name is revealed, (it has Jr. on the end of it) Item sold as is. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#127 Your Own Personal Psy-Op]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I conduct a psyop on the topic of psyops in which I fantasize about the whole world being magically unable to speak for a week, then come to the real time realization that I ended up like my uncle Harold whose only friends were voices coming out of his ham radio.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>Weird microphone moments.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>Awkward TMI.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>No refunds.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p><br /></p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/127-Your-Own-Personal-Psy-Op-e2t13gt</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 14:25:07 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I conduct a psyop on the topic of psyops in which I fantasize about the whole world being magically unable to speak for a week, then come to the real time realization that I ended up like my uncle Harold whose only friends were voices coming out of his ham radio.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Weird microphone moments.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Awkward TMI.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:27:06</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>127</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I conduct a psyop on the topic of psyops in which I fantasize about the whole world being magically unable to speak for a week, then come to the real time realization that I ended up like my uncle Harold whose only friends were voices coming out of his ham radio. Weird microphone moments. Awkward TMI. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#126 Influencing The Influencers ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I not so subtly try to influence you into influencing the influencers through good hearted, supportive nudgery, while I demonstrate my impeccably high double standards. </p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>Paradoxes galore with bonus oxymorons.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>I am, indeed a moron.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/126-Influencing-The-Influencers-e2t03ve</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:08:16 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I not so subtly try to influence you into influencing the influencers through good hearted, supportive nudgery, while I demonstrate my impeccably high double standards. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Paradoxes galore with bonus oxymorons.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I am, indeed a moron.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:35:24</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>126</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I not so subtly try to influence you into influencing the influencers through good hearted, supportive nudgery, while I demonstrate my impeccably high double standards. Paradoxes galore with bonus oxymorons. I am, indeed a moron. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#125 Live each day like it’s your last???]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I wonder if “living each day like it’s your last” is a good idea, preach about learning to enjoy failure, &amp; get snubbed by my favorite pigeon.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>Then I share a one take live recording of song I wrote this morning about New Year’s Day called “Same Old Me”</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>The middle B key buzzes.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>I’m no Whitney Houston.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>No overdubs.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>No refunds.</p>
<p>==========</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>Same Old Me</p>
<p>2025 merkley</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>               I</p>
<p>It’s New Year’s Day,</p>
<p>                   IM7</p>
<p>or so you say,</p>
<p>           I7</p>
<p>the world feels just the same</p>
<p>                  IV</p>
<p>as yesterday.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>             bVI6</p>
<p>I’m too old for revolution,</p>
<p>           vi7</p>
<p>I ain’t sold on evolution,</p>
<p>                 bVII7</p>
<p>there will be no resolution</p>
<p>                 V7                    </p>
<p>to change my ways.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>             ii7                  iv </p>
<p>I’m the same old me</p>
<p>               V7</p>
<p>as yesterday.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>New Year’s Day,</p>
<p>go on &amp; play</p>
<p>your silly little game</p>
<p>as years slip away.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>I ain’t selling you solutions,</p>
<p>or buying new delusions,</p>
<p>there will be no resolution</p>
<p>to change my ways.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>             ii7                   V7</p>
<p>I’m the same old me</p>
<p>                 vi7    VI7</p>
<p>as yesterday</p>
<p>       ii7                bII7</p>
<p>the same old me</p>
<p>                          I       vi7 </p>
<p>on New Year’s Day.</p>
<p>        ii7                V7</p>
<p>I’m the same old me</p>
<p>                              bVI  bVII I</p>
<p>on New Year’s Day.</p>
<p>===============</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/125-Live-each-day-like-its-your-last-e2svbr1</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 01:03:56 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I wonder if “living each day like it’s your last” is a good idea, preach about learning to enjoy failure, &amp;amp; get snubbed by my favorite pigeon.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Then I share a one take live recording of song I wrote this morning about New Year’s Day called “Same Old Me”&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The middle B key buzzes.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I’m no Whitney Houston.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;No overdubs.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;==========&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Same Old Me&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;2025 merkley&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;               I&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;It’s New Year’s Day,&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;                   IM7&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;or so you say,&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;           I7&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;the world feels just the same&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;                  IV&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;as yesterday.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;             bVI6&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I’m too old for revolution,&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;           vi7&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I ain’t sold on evolution,&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;                 bVII7&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;there will be no resolution&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;                 V7                    &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;to change my ways.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;             ii7                  iv &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I’m the same old me&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;               V7&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;as yesterday.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;New Year’s Day,&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;go on &amp;amp; play&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;your silly little game&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;as years slip away.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I ain’t selling you solutions,&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;or buying new delusions,&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;there will be no resolution&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;to change my ways.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;             ii7                   V7&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I’m the same old me&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;                 vi7    VI7&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;as yesterday&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;       ii7                bII7&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;the same old me&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;                          I       vi7 &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;on New Year’s Day.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;        ii7                V7&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I’m the same old me&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;                              bVI  bVII I&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;on New Year’s Day.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;===============&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>125</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I wonder if “living each day like it’s your last” is a good idea, preach about learning to enjoy failure, &amp;amp; get snubbed by my favorite pigeon. Then I share a one take live recording of song I wrote this morning about New Year’s Day called “Same Old Me” The middle B key buzzes. I’m no Whitney Houston. No overdubs. No refunds. ========== Same Old Me 2025 merkley I It’s New Year’s Day, IM7 or so you say, I7 the world feels just the same IV as yesterday. bVI6 I’m too old for revolution, vi7 I ain’t sold on evolution, bVII7 there will be no resolution V7 to change my ways. ii7 iv I’m the same old me V7 as yesterday. New Year’s Day, go on &amp;amp; play your silly little game as years slip away. I ain’t selling you solutions, or buying new delusions, there will be no resolution to change my ways. ii7 V7 I’m the same old me vi7 VI7 as yesterday ii7 bII7 the same old me I vi7 on New Year’s Day. ii7 V7 I’m the same old me bVI bVII I on New Year’s Day. ===============</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#124 Problem Billionaires]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I rant about the phrase “none of your problems are because someone else is a billionaire”</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>Special shout outs to wussy pigeons &amp; squirrels who think hawks are their problem.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>Nobody is forcing you to listen to these.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/124-Problem-Billionaires-e2su3h5</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 17:11:34 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I rant about the phrase “none of your problems are because someone else is a billionaire”&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Special shout outs to wussy pigeons &amp;amp; squirrels who think hawks are their problem.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Nobody is forcing you to listen to these.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:27:03</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>125</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I rant about the phrase “none of your problems are because someone else is a billionaire” Special shout outs to wussy pigeons &amp;amp; squirrels who think hawks are their problem. Nobody is forcing you to listen to these. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#123 Americanism vs. Unamericans ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I babble on about Americanism &amp; why it feels weird to be patriotic about America when most Americans I know are totally unamerican &amp; some foreign cab drivers are among the most American people I’ve met.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>Don’t expect to agree with me.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>Guaranteed to annoy most of you.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/123-Americanism-vs--Unamericans-e2stkhc</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 07:40:21 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I babble on about Americanism &amp;amp; why it feels weird to be patriotic about America when most Americans I know are totally unamerican &amp;amp; some foreign cab drivers are among the most American people I’ve met.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Don’t expect to agree with me.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Guaranteed to annoy most of you.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:28:42</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>123</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I babble on about Americanism &amp;amp; why it feels weird to be patriotic about America when most Americans I know are totally unamerican &amp;amp; some foreign cab drivers are among the most American people I’ve met. Don’t expect to agree with me. Guaranteed to annoy most of you. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#122 Doxxing & The Rise of Cowardice]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I do my best impersonation of the bravest of warriors by posting my real address online, you know, like the white pages, then ramble on like a shell shocked vet about the freedom Gen X had to ride bikes through the flaming hell of a high trust society.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>Of course they have to be “white” pages.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>Shut your face.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/122-Doxxing--The-Rise-of-Cowardice-e2srr9c</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 29 Dec 2024 18:51:37 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I do my best impersonation of the bravest of warriors by posting my real address online, you know, like the white pages, then ramble on like a shell shocked vet about the freedom Gen X had to ride bikes through the flaming hell of a high trust society.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Of course they have to be “white” pages.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Shut your face.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:32:56</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>122</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I do my best impersonation of the bravest of warriors by posting my real address online, you know, like the white pages, then ramble on like a shell shocked vet about the freedom Gen X had to ride bikes through the flaming hell of a high trust society. Of course they have to be “white” pages. Shut your face. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#121 Using AI Art Tools For Good]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I clumsily try to make a case for AI art tools ultimately steering art into a more “human” direction.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>Some sloppy analogies &amp; contradictions thrown in at no extra charge.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>Whatever.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/121-Using-AI-Art-Tools-For-Good-e2sr6o9</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 29 Dec 2024 00:00:40 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I clumsily try to make a case for AI art tools ultimately steering art into a more “human” direction.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Some sloppy analogies &amp;amp; contradictions thrown in at no extra charge.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Whatever.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:29:37</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>121</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I clumsily try to make a case for AI art tools ultimately steering art into a more “human” direction. Some sloppy analogies &amp;amp; contradictions thrown in at no extra charge. Whatever. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#120 Immigration - Good vs. Evil]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I not so loudly wonder about the heated immigration debate, weigh the merits of merit and suggest that the morality quotient might be sorely missing from the whole thing.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>Lots of pauses, slilence and saying “you know” too much.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>I don’t know when to shut up.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/120-Immigration---Good-vs--Evil-e2sq696</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 20:27:19 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I not so loudly wonder about the heated immigration debate, weigh the merits of merit and suggest that the morality quotient might be sorely missing from the whole thing.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Lots of pauses, slilence and saying “you know” too much.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I don’t know when to shut up.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:38:52</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>120</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I not so loudly wonder about the heated immigration debate, weigh the merits of merit and suggest that the morality quotient might be sorely missing from the whole thing. Lots of pauses, slilence and saying “you know” too much. I don’t know when to shut up. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#119 What if it Was Fauci???]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I blither &amp; blather about the immorality of outsourcing murder while extolling the controversial possible virtue of actively making society a better place by taking matters into your own hands, you know, like the cops &amp; military men do every day, to much acclaim.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>Lots of line walking.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>Tangents &amp; repetitive whatevers.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/119-What-if-it-Was-Fauci-e2sp8bh</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:56:24 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I blither &amp;amp; blather about the immorality of outsourcing murder while extolling the controversial possible virtue of actively making society a better place by taking matters into your own hands, you know, like the cops &amp;amp; military men do every day, to much acclaim.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Lots of line walking.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Tangents &amp;amp; repetitive whatevers.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:32:59</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>119</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I blither &amp;amp; blather about the immorality of outsourcing murder while extolling the controversial possible virtue of actively making society a better place by taking matters into your own hands, you know, like the cops &amp;amp; military men do every day, to much acclaim. Lots of line walking. Tangents &amp;amp; repetitive whatevers. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#118 Christmas Forgiveness or Lack Thereof ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I pontificate about Christmas in a family with 17 siblings, countless divorces, dead adulterating parents, &amp; COVID criminal nurse sisters who will likely never ask for forgiveness &amp; I will therefore never likely pretend to give it.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>There is plenty of petty and not so petty shit talk.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>More tangents than usual.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>This ain’t even the half of it.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>It ain’t pretty.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>No refunds.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>Merry Christmas.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/118-Christmas-Forgiveness-or-Lack-Thereof-e2so736</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:00:48 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I pontificate about Christmas in a family with 17 siblings, countless divorces, dead adulterating parents, &amp;amp; COVID criminal nurse sisters who will likely never ask for forgiveness &amp;amp; I will therefore never likely pretend to give it.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;There is plenty of petty and not so petty shit talk.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;More tangents than usual.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This ain’t even the half of it.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;It ain’t pretty.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Merry Christmas.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:36:37</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>118</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I pontificate about Christmas in a family with 17 siblings, countless divorces, dead adulterating parents, &amp;amp; COVID criminal nurse sisters who will likely never ask for forgiveness &amp;amp; I will therefore never likely pretend to give it. There is plenty of petty and not so petty shit talk. More tangents than usual. This ain’t even the half of it. It ain’t pretty. No refunds. Merry Christmas.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#117 The Unfollower]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I declare my superiority because I unfollow people on the internet, ramble on about how weird it is that anyone follows anyone while unironically making this very thing to post on the internet to be seen by people who “follow” me.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>There is no reason to listen to this.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>I’m retarded.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/117-The-Unfollower-e2snqfq</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:42:52 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I declare my superiority because I unfollow people on the internet, ramble on about how weird it is that anyone follows anyone while unironically making this very thing to post on the internet to be seen by people who “follow” me.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;There is no reason to listen to this.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I’m retarded.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:20:09</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>117</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I declare my superiority because I unfollow people on the internet, ramble on about how weird it is that anyone follows anyone while unironically making this very thing to post on the internet to be seen by people who “follow” me. There is no reason to listen to this. I’m retarded. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#116 Donors]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I wonder who the people are who accept free donations &amp; magically become obedient servants to whoever gave it to them when I don’t see many corporate workers who honestly work for their paycheck.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>I’m not very smart.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>You know this.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/116-Donors-e2sm4v7</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I wonder who the people are who accept free donations &amp;amp; magically become obedient servants to whoever gave it to them when I don’t see many corporate workers who honestly work for their paycheck.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I’m not very smart.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You know this.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:17:38</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>116</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I wonder who the people are who accept free donations &amp;amp; magically become obedient servants to whoever gave it to them when I don’t see many corporate workers who honestly work for their paycheck. I’m not very smart. You know this. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#115 COMFORT]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I sermonize about comfort, the historical lack thereof, the current day entitlements to it &amp; pitfalls of not having to fight for it.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>I kinda pretend to be a tough guy for a bit.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>I meander.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/115-COMFORT-e2sl5ps</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2024 21:01:31 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I sermonize about comfort, the historical lack thereof, the current day entitlements to it &amp;amp; pitfalls of not having to fight for it.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I kinda pretend to be a tough guy for a bit.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I meander.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:14:09</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>115</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I sermonize about comfort, the historical lack thereof, the current day entitlements to it &amp;amp; pitfalls of not having to fight for it. I kinda pretend to be a tough guy for a bit. I meander. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#114 Doomerism]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I sermonize about Doomerism, explain what it is, why I am predisposed to it, why I block &amp; unfollow doomers &amp; make excuses for my extremely high double standards.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>Tangents, blatant hypocrisies, you name it, this soap box is especially sudsy.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/114-Doomerism-e2sk25c</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Dec 2024 16:00:10 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I sermonize about Doomerism, explain what it is, why I am predisposed to it, why I block &amp;amp; unfollow doomers &amp;amp; make excuses for my extremely high double standards.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Tangents, blatant hypocrisies, you name it, this soap box is especially sudsy.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:23:59</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>114</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I sermonize about Doomerism, explain what it is, why I am predisposed to it, why I block &amp;amp; unfollow doomers &amp;amp; make excuses for my extremely high double standards. Tangents, blatant hypocrisies, you name it, this soap box is especially sudsy. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#113 Moon Landing]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wherein I rant about whether or not anyone ever walked on the moon, and how flat earthers seem pretty disconnected with their senses and how it’s totally ok to say “I don’t know” and even ok-er to say “I totally know” because your anecdotal experience is an unfathomable miracle despite what Van Allen does or doesn’t do with his radiation belt.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>Tangents &amp; non sequiters abound.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>Very little wisdom is to be had.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>You have been warned.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>No refunds.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/113-Moon-Landing-e2sjeo8</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 23:21:56 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Wherein I rant about whether or not anyone ever walked on the moon, and how flat earthers seem pretty disconnected with their senses and how it’s totally ok to say “I don’t know” and even ok-er to say “I totally know” because your anecdotal experience is an unfathomable miracle despite what Van Allen does or doesn’t do with his radiation belt.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Tangents &amp;amp; non sequiters abound.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Very little wisdom is to be had.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You have been warned.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;No refunds.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:23:01</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>113</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Wherein I rant about whether or not anyone ever walked on the moon, and how flat earthers seem pretty disconnected with their senses and how it’s totally ok to say “I don’t know” and even ok-er to say “I totally know” because your anecdotal experience is an unfathomable miracle despite what Van Allen does or doesn’t do with his radiation belt. Tangents &amp;amp; non sequiters abound. Very little wisdom is to be had. You have been warned. No refunds.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#112 The Morning Show]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[How Allegedly Powerful Women Are Absolutely Crushed By Sex In The Workplace, Powerful Men Are Easily Crushed By Bad Dates & Apple Does It’s Best To Pretend They Are Different.

Aka: Feigning Powerlessness Is Insulting To Everyone.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/112-The-Morning-Show-ea1jav</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2020 12:27:36 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>How Allegedly Powerful Women Are Absolutely Crushed By Sex In The Workplace, Powerful Men Are Easily Crushed By Bad Dates &amp; Apple Does It’s Best To Pretend They Are Different.

Aka: Feigning Powerlessness Is Insulting To Everyone.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:24:43</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>112</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>How Allegedly Powerful Women Are Absolutely Crushed By Sex In The Workplace, Powerful Men Are Easily Crushed By Bad Dates &amp; Apple Does It’s Best To Pretend They Are Different. Aka: Feigning Powerlessness Is Insulting To Everyone.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#111 Mean Sisters]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Full Mean Sisters, Half Mean Sisters, & Step Mean Sisters.

Aka: Relax, This Probably Isn’t About You, But It Might Be.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/111-Mean-Sisters-e9tak3</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2019 00:48:39 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>Full Mean Sisters, Half Mean Sisters, &amp; Step Mean Sisters.

Aka: Relax, This Probably Isn’t About You, But It Might Be.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:21:37</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>111</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Full Mean Sisters, Half Mean Sisters, &amp; Step Mean Sisters. Aka: Relax, This Probably Isn’t About You, But It Might Be.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#110 Almost Catastrophic Christmas Eve Eve]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[How Catastrophic Thinking Wastes Everyone’s Time, Sucks Up All Your Energy & Never Solves A Single Problem

Aka: Use That Energy To Actually Fix Shit
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/110-Almost-Catastrophic-Christmas-Eve-Eve-e9qknv</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2019 21:52:21 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>How Catastrophic Thinking Wastes Everyone’s Time, Sucks Up All Your Energy &amp; Never Solves A Single Problem

Aka: Use That Energy To Actually Fix Shit
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:21:35</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>110</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>How Catastrophic Thinking Wastes Everyone’s Time, Sucks Up All Your Energy &amp; Never Solves A Single Problem Aka: Use That Energy To Actually Fix Shit</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#109 The Trouble With Certainty ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[It’s Pretty Good For Emergencies, Trigger Pulling & Wrestling But Not Much Else.

Aka: Uncertainty Is More Fun.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/109-The-Trouble-With-Certainty-e9nkg2</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2019 20:12:05 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>It’s Pretty Good For Emergencies, Trigger Pulling &amp; Wrestling But Not Much Else.

Aka: Uncertainty Is More Fun.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:21:10</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>109</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>It’s Pretty Good For Emergencies, Trigger Pulling &amp; Wrestling But Not Much Else. Aka: Uncertainty Is More Fun.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#108 God & The Devil Are The Same Fella]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Love & Hate Are Inseparable, Hot Depends On Cold, & The Worst Shit You Can Imagine Is What Makes The Best Shit You Can Imagine So Great.

Aka: Maybe A Little Gratitude For Your Shitty Attitude Is Inevitable So Maybe Just Deal With It.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/108-God--The-Devil-Are-The-Same-Fella-e9jp2a</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2019 15:25:24 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>Love &amp; Hate Are Inseparable, Hot Depends On Cold, &amp; The Worst Shit You Can Imagine Is What Makes The Best Shit You Can Imagine So Great.

Aka: Maybe A Little Gratitude For Your Shitty Attitude Is Inevitable So Maybe Just Deal With It.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:23:09</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>108</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Love &amp; Hate Are Inseparable, Hot Depends On Cold, &amp; The Worst Shit You Can Imagine Is What Makes The Best Shit You Can Imagine So Great. Aka: Maybe A Little Gratitude For Your Shitty Attitude Is Inevitable So Maybe Just Deal With It.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[#107 Vaccination]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Deadly Invisible Bugs, The Religious Fervor & Hysteria On Both Sides, & The Redundantly Mathematical Probability That You Are Reacting Irrationally.

Aka: Math Is Your Friend, Hysteria Is Not.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/107-Vaccination-e9cotu</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2019 21:58:42 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>Deadly Invisible Bugs, The Religious Fervor &amp; Hysteria On Both Sides, &amp; The Redundantly Mathematical Probability That You Are Reacting Irrationally.

Aka: Math Is Your Friend, Hysteria Is Not.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:25:32</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>107</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Deadly Invisible Bugs, The Religious Fervor &amp; Hysteria On Both Sides, &amp; The Redundantly Mathematical Probability That You Are Reacting Irrationally. Aka: Math Is Your Friend, Hysteria Is Not.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#106 Staying Positive]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[It Isn’t Easy, It’s Hard & Sometimes It Feels Impossible.

Aka; Still Beats Hauling Buckets Of Sewage Out Of The Basement.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/106-Staying-Positive-e9c2c7</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2019 19:42:13 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>It Isn’t Easy, It’s Hard &amp; Sometimes It Feels Impossible.

Aka; Still Beats Hauling Buckets Of Sewage Out Of The Basement.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:21:02</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>106</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>It Isn’t Easy, It’s Hard &amp; Sometimes It Feels Impossible. Aka; Still Beats Hauling Buckets Of Sewage Out Of The Basement.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#105 You Wish!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Self Love, Self Loathing, & The Projections Thereof

Aka: How You Feel About Donald Trump Is Likely How You Feel About Yourself.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/105-You-Wish-e9bfm7</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2019 22:32:02 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>Self Love, Self Loathing, &amp; The Projections Thereof

Aka: How You Feel About Donald Trump Is Likely How You Feel About Yourself.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:20:00</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>105</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Self Love, Self Loathing, &amp; The Projections Thereof Aka: How You Feel About Donald Trump Is Likely How You Feel About Yourself.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#104 Tofurkey]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Turkey & Tofu, Apples & Oranges, & Bruce & Caitlin 

Aka: How To Depopulate Your Next Thanksgiving Dinner
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/104-Tofurkey-e99vbg</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2019 16:21:45 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>Turkey &amp; Tofu, Apples &amp; Oranges, &amp; Bruce &amp; Caitlin 

Aka: How To Depopulate Your Next Thanksgiving Dinner
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:39:51</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>104</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Turkey &amp; Tofu, Apples &amp; Oranges, &amp; Bruce &amp; Caitlin Aka: How To Depopulate Your Next Thanksgiving Dinner</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#103 Self-Awareness]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Do You Have It? Does Anyone? & Does Not Having It Make Malevolence Less Malevolent?

Aka; Do We Forgive Those Who Know Not What They Do?

 
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/103-Self-Awareness-e98n0v</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2019 21:11:08 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>Do You Have It? Does Anyone? &amp; Does Not Having It Make Malevolence Less Malevolent?

Aka; Do We Forgive Those Who Know Not What They Do?

 
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:25:49</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>103</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Do You Have It? Does Anyone? &amp; Does Not Having It Make Malevolence Less Malevolent? Aka; Do We Forgive Those Who Know Not What They Do?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#102 Do You Trust Legacy Media?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Why? Like, What The Fuck?

Aka: Seriously, What Is Wrong With You?
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/102-Do-You-Trust-Legacy-Media-e96f7p</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2019 16:33:49 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>Why? Like, What The Fuck?

Aka: Seriously, What Is Wrong With You?
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:25:32</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>102</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Why? Like, What The Fuck? Aka: Seriously, What Is Wrong With You?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#101 How To Be A Good Person]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Identifying Bad People, Calling Them Names, Holding Up Signs & Sending Others To Kill Them.

Aka: You Don’t Really Have To Do Anything But Be Loud About Who You Hate.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/101-How-To-Be-A-Good-Person-e95jhm</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 23 Nov 2019 20:22:06 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>Identifying Bad People, Calling Them Names, Holding Up Signs &amp; Sending Others To Kill Them.

Aka: You Don’t Really Have To Do Anything But Be Loud About Who You Hate.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:24:28</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>101</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Identifying Bad People, Calling Them Names, Holding Up Signs &amp; Sending Others To Kill Them. Aka: You Don’t Really Have To Do Anything But Be Loud About Who You Hate.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[#100 Luck]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Fortune, Misfortune & The Difficult Task Of Distinguishing Between The Two.

Aka: Gratitude Might Be The Most Crucial Element In The Perception Thereof 
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/100-Luck-e92vv2</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2019 14:40:58 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>Fortune, Misfortune &amp; The Difficult Task Of Distinguishing Between The Two.

Aka: Gratitude Might Be The Most Crucial Element In The Perception Thereof 
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:28:58</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>100</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Fortune, Misfortune &amp; The Difficult Task Of Distinguishing Between The Two. Aka: Gratitude Might Be The Most Crucial Element In The Perception Thereof</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[#99 Mental Illness]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[You Have It, They Have It, Everybody Has It But Me.

Aka: Big Sugar & Big Pharma Have Concocted The Most Delicious Of All Cahoots In Which They Could Possibly Be.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/99-Mental-Illness-e907bl</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2019 06:49:46 GMT</pubDate>
			<enclosure length="27440018" type="audio/x-m4a" url="https://anchor.fm/s/da345a0/podcast/play/8444725/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2F2019-10-14%2F34164832-44100-2-8439763eeb7ff.m4a"/>
			<itunes:summary>You Have It, They Have It, Everybody Has It But Me.

Aka: Big Sugar &amp; Big Pharma Have Concocted The Most Delicious Of All Cahoots In Which They Could Possibly Be.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:24:41</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>99</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>You Have It, They Have It, Everybody Has It But Me. Aka: Big Sugar &amp; Big Pharma Have Concocted The Most Delicious Of All Cahoots In Which They Could Possibly Be.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[#98 Powerful Pedophiles]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Deviant Self Preservation, Tribal Solidarity Built On The Promise Of Mutual Destruction, & The Progressive Interference Into Young Lives & Minds To Sexualize & Pervert Every Aspect Of Being.

Aka: If You Can’t Beat Them, Molest Their Kids.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/98-Powerful-Pedophiles-e8spat</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2019 08:58:13 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>Deviant Self Preservation, Tribal Solidarity Built On The Promise Of Mutual Destruction, &amp; The Progressive Interference Into Young Lives &amp; Minds To Sexualize &amp; Pervert Every Aspect Of Being.

Aka: If You Can’t Beat Them, Molest Their Kids.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:36:15</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>98</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Deviant Self Preservation, Tribal Solidarity Built On The Promise Of Mutual Destruction, &amp; The Progressive Interference Into Young Lives &amp; Minds To Sexualize &amp; Pervert Every Aspect Of Being. Aka: If You Can’t Beat Them, Molest Their Kids.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[ #97 Gold]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The Everlasting Inherent Value, Density & Beauty, The Difficult & Pleasing Process Of Mining & Refining, & How That All Compares To A Sandwich During Times Of Famine.

Aka: Gold Bars Make Terrible Pillows.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/97-Gold-e8rtf9</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2019 03:10:53 GMT</pubDate>
			<enclosure length="37284059" type="audio/x-m4a" url="https://anchor.fm/s/da345a0/podcast/play/8303529/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2F2019-10-7%2F33162958-44100-2-0274f5b3d5aab.m4a"/>
			<itunes:summary>The Everlasting Inherent Value, Density &amp; Beauty, The Difficult &amp; Pleasing Process Of Mining &amp; Refining, &amp; How That All Compares To A Sandwich During Times Of Famine.

Aka: Gold Bars Make Terrible Pillows.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:33:03</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>97</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>The Everlasting Inherent Value, Density &amp; Beauty, The Difficult &amp; Pleasing Process Of Mining &amp; Refining, &amp; How That All Compares To A Sandwich During Times Of Famine. Aka: Gold Bars Make Terrible Pillows.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#96 Kanye]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The Unnerving Power Of Harmony, The Long Lens Balance Of A Wildly Swinging Pendulum & Walking A Tightrope With A Long Pole

Aka: Thinking Of Religion Literally Takes All The Fun Out Of It.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/96-Kanye-e8p499</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2019 01:28:11 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>The Unnerving Power Of Harmony, The Long Lens Balance Of A Wildly Swinging Pendulum &amp; Walking A Tightrope With A Long Pole

Aka: Thinking Of Religion Literally Takes All The Fun Out Of It.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:29:49</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>96</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>The Unnerving Power Of Harmony, The Long Lens Balance Of A Wildly Swinging Pendulum &amp; Walking A Tightrope With A Long Pole Aka: Thinking Of Religion Literally Takes All The Fun Out Of It.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#95 The International Boomerhood]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[How Broken Children Make The Best International Brothers, How Mother’s Who Commit Suicide Make The Brokenest Children & How International Brotherhood Is The Weakest Surrogate For Actual Love.

Aka: Cool Shirt, Comrade.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/95-The-International-Boomerhood-e894mn</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2019 01:37:34 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>How Broken Children Make The Best International Brothers, How Mother’s Who Commit Suicide Make The Brokenest Children &amp; How International Brotherhood Is The Weakest Surrogate For Actual Love.

Aka: Cool Shirt, Comrade.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:28:19</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>95</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>How Broken Children Make The Best International Brothers, How Mother’s Who Commit Suicide Make The Brokenest Children &amp; How International Brotherhood Is The Weakest Surrogate For Actual Love. Aka: Cool Shirt, Comrade.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#94 White Privilege]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Accusations As Confessionals, Supremacy As Projection & The Mental Disorder of Unresolved Socially Engineered White Guilt

Aka: Ya Smelt It, Ya Dealt It.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/94-White-Privilege-e7smlj</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 20 Oct 2019 19:02:43 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>Accusations As Confessionals, Supremacy As Projection &amp; The Mental Disorder of Unresolved Socially Engineered White Guilt

Aka: Ya Smelt It, Ya Dealt It.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:29:27</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>94</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Accusations As Confessionals, Supremacy As Projection &amp; The Mental Disorder of Unresolved Socially Engineered White Guilt Aka: Ya Smelt It, Ya Dealt It.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#93 Vanity]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The Dubious Miracle Of Mirrors, The Laborious Nature And Cost Of Oil Paint Cave Drawings & The Death That Is A Photograph 

Aka: Those Selfies Ain’t Just Cute Little Marketing Gimmicks.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/93-Vanity-e7s8kh</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 19 Oct 2019 17:46:49 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>The Dubious Miracle Of Mirrors, The Laborious Nature And Cost Of Oil Paint Cave Drawings &amp; The Death That Is A Photograph 

Aka: Those Selfies Ain’t Just Cute Little Marketing Gimmicks.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:30:17</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>93</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>The Dubious Miracle Of Mirrors, The Laborious Nature And Cost Of Oil Paint Cave Drawings &amp; The Death That Is A Photograph Aka: Those Selfies Ain’t Just Cute Little Marketing Gimmicks.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#92 War]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The Unquenchable Thirst For Blood, Democratically Voting To Kill Other People, & How Signing Up To Die Should Be Required To Promote Any Pro War Policy

Aka: Unless You’re Lacing Up Your Own Combat Boots, Your Boner For War Needs To Be Smacked Soggy.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/92-War-e7rvk4</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2019 22:53:02 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>The Unquenchable Thirst For Blood, Democratically Voting To Kill Other People, &amp; How Signing Up To Die Should Be Required To Promote Any Pro War Policy

Aka: Unless You’re Lacing Up Your Own Combat Boots, Your Boner For War Needs To Be Smacked Soggy.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:32:13</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>92</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>The Unquenchable Thirst For Blood, Democratically Voting To Kill Other People, &amp; How Signing Up To Die Should Be Required To Promote Any Pro War Policy Aka: Unless You’re Lacing Up Your Own Combat Boots, Your Boner For War Needs To Be Smacked Soggy.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#91 Dirtybird Campout]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Singing Sad Songs For Horny Twenty Somethings, Existential Credentials Crisis & Feeling Weird About Being In Any Entourage

Aka: My Name For The Weekend Was M.C. BonerKiller
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/91-Dirtybird-Campout-e6e2u7</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2019 18:40:40 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>Singing Sad Songs For Horny Twenty Somethings, Existential Credentials Crisis &amp; Feeling Weird About Being In Any Entourage

Aka: My Name For The Weekend Was M.C. BonerKiller
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:29:52</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>91</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Singing Sad Songs For Horny Twenty Somethings, Existential Credentials Crisis &amp; Feeling Weird About Being In Any Entourage Aka: My Name For The Weekend Was M.C. BonerKiller</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[#90 Trust]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Fudging Data, Omitting Crucial Shit, & Lazily Eschewing Scrutiny For Convenience.

Aka: You’d Be Ten Times More Likely To Listen To This If I Included A Sensationalized Title.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/90-Trust-e5qb34</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2019 14:56:05 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>Fudging Data, Omitting Crucial Shit, &amp; Lazily Eschewing Scrutiny For Convenience.

Aka: You’d Be Ten Times More Likely To Listen To This If I Included A Sensationalized Title.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:22:32</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>90</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Fudging Data, Omitting Crucial Shit, &amp; Lazily Eschewing Scrutiny For Convenience. Aka: You’d Be Ten Times More Likely To Listen To This If I Included A Sensationalized Title.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#89 Anonymity ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Courageous Accountability, Cowardly Subversion, Dubious Privacy & Wishing You’d Have Said Something Before It All Went To Shit.

Aka: That Mask Probably Doesn’t Make You A Good Person
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/89-Anonymity-e5p58r</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2019 16:40:06 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>Courageous Accountability, Cowardly Subversion, Dubious Privacy &amp; Wishing You’d Have Said Something Before It All Went To Shit.

Aka: That Mask Probably Doesn’t Make You A Good Person
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:27:33</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>89</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Courageous Accountability, Cowardly Subversion, Dubious Privacy &amp; Wishing You’d Have Said Something Before It All Went To Shit. Aka: That Mask Probably Doesn’t Make You A Good Person</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#88 Peter Pan]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[A 45 Year Old Peter Pan Named Majik, The Majik Of Marxism & DJing Til Gaia Provides All The Majik You Need.

Aka: Burning Man Isn’t Really A Retirement Plan
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/88-Peter-Pan-e5moa2</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2019 19:17:43 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>A 45 Year Old Peter Pan Named Majik, The Majik Of Marxism &amp; DJing Til Gaia Provides All The Majik You Need.

Aka: Burning Man Isn’t Really A Retirement Plan
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:25:11</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>88</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>A 45 Year Old Peter Pan Named Majik, The Majik Of Marxism &amp; DJing Til Gaia Provides All The Majik You Need. Aka: Burning Man Isn’t Really A Retirement Plan</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#87 Blocked!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Courts Say Donald Trump & AOC Can’t Block Citizens, I Say It’s Weird Anyone Can Block Anyone & Real World Blocking Couldn’t Possibly Be More Dramatic

Aka: Maybe The Convenience Of Blocking Is Harming Society And Exacerbating Addiction To “Social” Media.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/87-Blocked-e5m3sf</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2019 08:42:28 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>Courts Say Donald Trump &amp; AOC Can’t Block Citizens, I Say It’s Weird Anyone Can Block Anyone &amp; Real World Blocking Couldn’t Possibly Be More Dramatic

Aka: Maybe The Convenience Of Blocking Is Harming Society And Exacerbating Addiction To “Social” Media.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:33:15</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>87</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Courts Say Donald Trump &amp; AOC Can’t Block Citizens, I Say It’s Weird Anyone Can Block Anyone &amp; Real World Blocking Couldn’t Possibly Be More Dramatic Aka: Maybe The Convenience Of Blocking Is Harming Society And Exacerbating Addiction To “Social” Media.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#86 All Culture Is Appropriation]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Darren Had That Haircut First, Ignacio Invented Nachos & You Didn’t Win The Super Bowl

Aka: Stop Taking Credit For The Hard Work Of Others.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/86-All-Culture-Is-Appropriation-e5kmpf</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 28 Sep 2019 04:59:42 GMT</pubDate>
			<enclosure length="33101513" type="audio/x-m4a" url="https://anchor.fm/s/da345a0/podcast/play/4921583/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2F2019-8-28%2F25207852-44100-2-0260ae08e3d5f.m4a"/>
			<itunes:summary>Darren Had That Haircut First, Ignacio Invented Nachos &amp; You Didn’t Win The Super Bowl

Aka: Stop Taking Credit For The Hard Work Of Others.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:29:13</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>86</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Darren Had That Haircut First, Ignacio Invented Nachos &amp; You Didn’t Win The Super Bowl Aka: Stop Taking Credit For The Hard Work Of Others.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#85 Anonymous Internet Guy]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Is It Brave, Dumb Or Both To Be Your Actual Self On The Internet?, What Is Gained By Anonymous Social Engagement On The Internet? & How Many People Have Given Up Being Real For Fear Of The Outrage Mob?

Aka: Why Does Anyone Ever Engage With An Internet Stranger?
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/85-Anonymous-Internet-Guy-e5jtbh</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2019 05:52:30 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>Is It Brave, Dumb Or Both To Be Your Actual Self On The Internet?, What Is Gained By Anonymous Social Engagement On The Internet? &amp; How Many People Have Given Up Being Real For Fear Of The Outrage Mob?

Aka: Why Does Anyone Ever Engage With An Internet Stranger?
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:49:23</itunes:duration>
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			<title><![CDATA[#84 The U.N]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Camp Costume Party For The Presidents Club, Giving Big Important Speeches From The Tile Department At Home Depot, Voting Money Right Out Of Your Pocket

Aka: The Food Court At The Mall Serves You Better Than This Wacky Bunch
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/84-The-U-N-e5idhq</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2019 17:04:19 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>Camp Costume Party For The Presidents Club, Giving Big Important Speeches From The Tile Department At Home Depot, Voting Money Right Out Of Your Pocket

Aka: The Food Court At The Mall Serves You Better Than This Wacky Bunch
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:23:11</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>84</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Camp Costume Party For The Presidents Club, Giving Big Important Speeches From The Tile Department At Home Depot, Voting Money Right Out Of Your Pocket Aka: The Food Court At The Mall Serves You Better Than This Wacky Bunch</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#83 The Siri Interview ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Who Is Her Master, What Does She Fear & How Does She Feel About Gender, God & Local Eating Establishments.

Aka: Interviewing A Robot Is Harder Than Waterboarding A C.I.A./K.G.B. Double Agent
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/83-The-Siri-Interview-e5hvt9</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2019 23:57:12 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>Who Is Her Master, What Does She Fear &amp; How Does She Feel About Gender, God &amp; Local Eating Establishments.

Aka: Interviewing A Robot Is Harder Than Waterboarding A C.I.A./K.G.B. Double Agent
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:31:41</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>83</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Who Is Her Master, What Does She Fear &amp; How Does She Feel About Gender, God &amp; Local Eating Establishments. Aka: Interviewing A Robot Is Harder Than Waterboarding A C.I.A./K.G.B. Double Agent</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[#82 Greta]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Filtering Lies Thru Vulnerable Children, Being A Teenager Already Sucks Balls & The Last Thing A Kid Needs Is To Believe The World Will End Before They Find Love

Aka: How Much More Evidence Do You Need That Public Education Is Child Abuse?
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/82-Greta-e5hir8</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2019 11:49:39 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>Filtering Lies Thru Vulnerable Children, Being A Teenager Already Sucks Balls &amp; The Last Thing A Kid Needs Is To Believe The World Will End Before They Find Love

Aka: How Much More Evidence Do You Need That Public Education Is Child Abuse?
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:33:21</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>82</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Filtering Lies Thru Vulnerable Children, Being A Teenager Already Sucks Balls &amp; The Last Thing A Kid Needs Is To Believe The World Will End Before They Find Love Aka: How Much More Evidence Do You Need That Public Education Is Child Abuse?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#81 Science]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[When Does It Become Religion?, Does It Ever Require Faith?, & What Does It Mean To Be A Scientist?

Aka: Saint Greta & Her Faithful Believers Don’t Seem Much Interested In Your Scrutiny.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/81-Science-e5hct9</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2019 03:28:20 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>When Does It Become Religion?, Does It Ever Require Faith?, &amp; What Does It Mean To Be A Scientist?

Aka: Saint Greta &amp; Her Faithful Believers Don’t Seem Much Interested In Your Scrutiny.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:33:43</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>81</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>When Does It Become Religion?, Does It Ever Require Faith?, &amp; What Does It Mean To Be A Scientist? Aka: Saint Greta &amp; Her Faithful Believers Don’t Seem Much Interested In Your Scrutiny.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#80 Comfort]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Controls, Zones, Food, & Bed Sores

Aka: There Is No Comfort Without Discomfort & I Am Totally Comfortable With That.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/80-Comfort-e5gr1t</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2019 09:30:20 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>Controls, Zones, Food, &amp; Bed Sores

Aka: There Is No Comfort Without Discomfort &amp; I Am Totally Comfortable With That.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:27:30</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>80</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Controls, Zones, Food, &amp; Bed Sores Aka: There Is No Comfort Without Discomfort &amp; I Am Totally Comfortable With That.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#79 Plastic]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Why Is It So Terrible, Why Does It Kill Turtles & Why Does Everyone I Hate Love It So Much?

Aka: It’s Probably Not The Plastic You Hate, It’s The Human Beings.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/79-Plastic-e5g73o</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Sep 2019 09:18:35 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>Why Is It So Terrible, Why Does It Kill Turtles &amp; Why Does Everyone I Hate Love It So Much?

Aka: It’s Probably Not The Plastic You Hate, It’s The Human Beings.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:30:38</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>79</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Why Is It So Terrible, Why Does It Kill Turtles &amp; Why Does Everyone I Hate Love It So Much? Aka: It’s Probably Not The Plastic You Hate, It’s The Human Beings.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#78 Fear]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Of Government, God, Guns, Mother Nature, & That Big Old Grizzly Bear Picking Through Your Garbage

Aka: Consider Sending Fear A Christmas Card This Year
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/78-Fear-e5g1mb</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Sep 2019 00:45:25 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>Of Government, God, Guns, Mother Nature, &amp; That Big Old Grizzly Bear Picking Through Your Garbage

Aka: Consider Sending Fear A Christmas Card This Year
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:27:53</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>78</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Of Government, God, Guns, Mother Nature, &amp; That Big Old Grizzly Bear Picking Through Your Garbage Aka: Consider Sending Fear A Christmas Card This Year</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#77 Ridicule]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Fake LoLing The People You Hate, Being Dismissive With Phony Hahahas & Creating Future Super Villains With Your Fraudulent Guffaws

Aka: Mockery is An Effective Tool For Lazy Folks To Create A False Sense Of Superiority & An Unbearable Loose Knit Community Of Assholes. 
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/77-Ridicule-e5flti</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Sep 2019 07:18:38 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>Fake LoLing The People You Hate, Being Dismissive With Phony Hahahas &amp; Creating Future Super Villains With Your Fraudulent Guffaws

Aka: Mockery is An Effective Tool For Lazy Folks To Create A False Sense Of Superiority &amp; An Unbearable Loose Knit Community Of Assholes. 
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:22:44</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>77</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Fake LoLing The People You Hate, Being Dismissive With Phony Hahahas &amp; Creating Future Super Villains With Your Fraudulent Guffaws Aka: Mockery is An Effective Tool For Lazy Folks To Create A False Sense Of Superiority &amp; An Unbearable Loose Knit Community Of Assholes.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#76 Blackface]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[A Teaching Moment For Little Justin Trudeau, Finding Friends Through Mutual Offense & A Birthmarked Boy Named Enwerd 

Aka: Hurt Feelings Make Good Friends & Great Art.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/76-Blackface-e5ffag</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2019 19:31:42 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>A Teaching Moment For Little Justin Trudeau, Finding Friends Through Mutual Offense &amp; A Birthmarked Boy Named Enwerd 

Aka: Hurt Feelings Make Good Friends &amp; Great Art.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:25:46</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>76</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>A Teaching Moment For Little Justin Trudeau, Finding Friends Through Mutual Offense &amp; A Birthmarked Boy Named Enwerd Aka: Hurt Feelings Make Good Friends &amp; Great Art.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#75 Racism]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[We Need To Talk About It, Nobody Ever Talks About It Except Everybody Constantly Talking About It & That’s Why We Really Need To Talk About It.

Aka: “Ginger” is An Anagram of The N-Word But It’s Still Totally Fine To Say It Because Gingers Can Handle Pain Even Though Their Pain Threshold Is Literally Lower.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/75-Racism-e5f68g</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2019 04:07:37 GMT</pubDate>
			<enclosure length="35437628" type="audio/x-m4a" url="https://anchor.fm/s/da345a0/podcast/play/4740816/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2F2019-8-20%2F24366406-44100-2-717a597a8159d.m4a"/>
			<itunes:summary>We Need To Talk About It, Nobody Ever Talks About It Except Everybody Constantly Talking About It &amp; That’s Why We Really Need To Talk About It.

Aka: “Ginger” is An Anagram of The N-Word But It’s Still Totally Fine To Say It Because Gingers Can Handle Pain Even Though Their Pain Threshold Is Literally Lower.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:31:24</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>75</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>We Need To Talk About It, Nobody Ever Talks About It Except Everybody Constantly Talking About It &amp; That’s Why We Really Need To Talk About It. Aka: “Ginger” is An Anagram of The N-Word But It’s Still Totally Fine To Say It Because Gingers Can Handle Pain Even Though Their Pain Threshold Is Literally Lower.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#74 History Is Fake News]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[So Are Your Memories, Your Favorite Stories & Almost Everything You’ve Ever Read

Aka: The Good News Is That You Are Billions Of Years Old & Smarter & Dumber Than You Think.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/74-History-Is-Fake-News-e5e5mc</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2019 04:37:51 GMT</pubDate>
			<enclosure length="48375041" type="audio/x-m4a" url="https://anchor.fm/s/da345a0/podcast/play/4707468/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2F2019-8-18%2F24051674-44100-2-4d6427153f31f.m4a"/>
			<itunes:summary>So Are Your Memories, Your Favorite Stories &amp; Almost Everything You’ve Ever Read

Aka: The Good News Is That You Are Billions Of Years Old &amp; Smarter &amp; Dumber Than You Think.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:42:48</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>74</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>So Are Your Memories, Your Favorite Stories &amp; Almost Everything You’ve Ever Read Aka: The Good News Is That You Are Billions Of Years Old &amp; Smarter &amp; Dumber Than You Think.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[#73 Instagramps]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The Marketing Of Self, The Lie That Is Photography & The Creation & Highlighting of Emptiness.

Aka: FOMO is Mostly a Direct Result of False Advertising.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/73-Instagramps-e5dncm</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2019 09:17:06 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>The Marketing Of Self, The Lie That Is Photography &amp; The Creation &amp; Highlighting of Emptiness.

Aka: FOMO is Mostly a Direct Result of False Advertising.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:33:15</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>73</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>The Marketing Of Self, The Lie That Is Photography &amp; The Creation &amp; Highlighting of Emptiness. Aka: FOMO is Mostly a Direct Result of False Advertising.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[#72 Rape]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Believing Women, Taking Responsibility & Minimizing Burden In The Name Of Efficiency & Baseline Morality

Aka: Blaming The Victim In The Mirror Might Be The Fastest Road To Self Empowerment, Taboo Or Not.

]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/72-Rape-e5dgis</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2019 22:44:23 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>Believing Women, Taking Responsibility &amp; Minimizing Burden In The Name Of Efficiency &amp; Baseline Morality

Aka: Blaming The Victim In The Mirror Might Be The Fastest Road To Self Empowerment, Taboo Or Not.

</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:38:58</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>72</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Believing Women, Taking Responsibility &amp; Minimizing Burden In The Name Of Efficiency &amp; Baseline Morality Aka: Blaming The Victim In The Mirror Might Be The Fastest Road To Self Empowerment, Taboo Or Not.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#71 Four Personal Stories Of Dead Stars]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Rick Ocasek Bought Me A Salad, David Bowie Enjoying My Breeze, Robin Williams Aping My Steeze & Getting CockBlocked From Hanging Out With Prince.

Aka: Dead People Don’t Talk Back.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/71-Four-Personal-Stories-Of-Dead-Stars-e5d424</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2019 03:46:05 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>Rick Ocasek Bought Me A Salad, David Bowie Enjoying My Breeze, Robin Williams Aping My Steeze &amp; Getting CockBlocked From Hanging Out With Prince.

Aka: Dead People Don’t Talk Back.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:40:01</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>71</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Rick Ocasek Bought Me A Salad, David Bowie Enjoying My Breeze, Robin Williams Aping My Steeze &amp; Getting CockBlocked From Hanging Out With Prince. Aka: Dead People Don’t Talk Back.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[#70 About Sam Harris]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[How Love Drugs & Neuroscience Caused Him To Rain Hate On Islam, Christianity, Judaism & Pretend To Rain Hate On Donald Trump.

Aka: Life on A Farm Ain’t Nearly As Prestigious As Being An Unaccountable Hollywood Boy Getting Maligned By Ben Affleck On A Cool TV Show.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/70-About-Sam-Harris-e5cmqh</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Sep 2019 02:40:51 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>How Love Drugs &amp; Neuroscience Caused Him To Rain Hate On Islam, Christianity, Judaism &amp; Pretend To Rain Hate On Donald Trump.

Aka: Life on A Farm Ain’t Nearly As Prestigious As Being An Unaccountable Hollywood Boy Getting Maligned By Ben Affleck On A Cool TV Show.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:44:07</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>70</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>How Love Drugs &amp; Neuroscience Caused Him To Rain Hate On Islam, Christianity, Judaism &amp; Pretend To Rain Hate On Donald Trump. Aka: Life on A Farm Ain’t Nearly As Prestigious As Being An Unaccountable Hollywood Boy Getting Maligned By Ben Affleck On A Cool TV Show.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#69 Democratic Debates]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The Mexican, The Fargo Mom, The Fake Mexican, The Whitest Black Guy, The Asian Tech Bro, The Gay Mayor, The Black/Indian Lady Cop, The Cantankerous Old Jew, The Native American White Lady & The Senile Old Geezer.

Aka: The Village People All Stars.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/69-Democratic-Debates-e5c3j4</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2019 13:07:18 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>The Mexican, The Fargo Mom, The Fake Mexican, The Whitest Black Guy, The Asian Tech Bro, The Gay Mayor, The Black/Indian Lady Cop, The Cantankerous Old Jew, The Native American White Lady &amp; The Senile Old Geezer.

Aka: The Village People All Stars.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:28:57</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>69</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>The Mexican, The Fargo Mom, The Fake Mexican, The Whitest Black Guy, The Asian Tech Bro, The Gay Mayor, The Black/Indian Lady Cop, The Cantankerous Old Jew, The Native American White Lady &amp; The Senile Old Geezer. Aka: The Village People All Stars.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[#68 Brexit & Other Bad Words]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Bacon & Ayggs, Adam & Steve, & Accidentally Skipping Over The Letter “J”.

Aka: Independence Is Forbidden
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/68-Brexit--Other-Bad-Words-e5btfj</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2019 02:48:46 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>Bacon &amp; Ayggs, Adam &amp; Steve, &amp; Accidentally Skipping Over The Letter “J”.

Aka: Independence Is Forbidden
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:20:31</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>68</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Bacon &amp; Ayggs, Adam &amp; Steve, &amp; Accidentally Skipping Over The Letter “J”. Aka: Independence Is Forbidden</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#67 Ownership]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The Two William Crockers, Taxes & My Body My Choice

Aka: Do You Own Stuff Or Does Stuff Own You?
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/67-Ownership-e5br65</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2019 23:05:04 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>The Two William Crockers, Taxes &amp; My Body My Choice

Aka: Do You Own Stuff Or Does Stuff Own You?
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:33:23</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>67</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>The Two William Crockers, Taxes &amp; My Body My Choice Aka: Do You Own Stuff Or Does Stuff Own You?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#66 Never Forgetting]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Watching The Whole Thing Live, 9-11 Conspiracy Theories & Cowards Bending The Knee To Islam

Aka: Lots Of Things To Never Forget.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/66-Never-Forgetting-e5b7bo</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2019 16:40:31 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>Watching The Whole Thing Live, 9-11 Conspiracy Theories &amp; Cowards Bending The Knee To Islam

Aka: Lots Of Things To Never Forget.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:35:28</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>66</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Watching The Whole Thing Live, 9-11 Conspiracy Theories &amp; Cowards Bending The Knee To Islam Aka: Lots Of Things To Never Forget.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#65 About Milo]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The Gay Jewish Nazi Married To A Black Man, What Happens When The Mob Maligns You & Not Being Surprised When The Person You Treat As A Monster Starts Behaving Like One

Aka: The Tree Of Cruelty Does Not Bear Good Fruit.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/65-About-Milo-e5b2fv</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2019 06:56:22 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>The Gay Jewish Nazi Married To A Black Man, What Happens When The Mob Maligns You &amp; Not Being Surprised When The Person You Treat As A Monster Starts Behaving Like One

Aka: The Tree Of Cruelty Does Not Bear Good Fruit.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:38:57</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>65</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>The Gay Jewish Nazi Married To A Black Man, What Happens When The Mob Maligns You &amp; Not Being Surprised When The Person You Treat As A Monster Starts Behaving Like One Aka: The Tree Of Cruelty Does Not Bear Good Fruit.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#64 Beach Drama]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Gangs Of Seagulls, The Crow Mafia & A Suicidal Crab Named Scott

Aka: The Only Difference Between Being A Superhero & Having A Feast Of Fresh Crab Is The Availability Of A Bucket.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/64-Beach-Drama-e5ahkb</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2019 03:40:41 GMT</pubDate>
			<enclosure length="41142999" type="audio/x-m4a" url="https://anchor.fm/s/da345a0/podcast/play/4588619/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2F2019-8-10%2F22935332-44100-2-0483ce29c1218.m4a"/>
			<itunes:summary>Gangs Of Seagulls, The Crow Mafia &amp; A Suicidal Crab Named Scott

Aka: The Only Difference Between Being A Superhero &amp; Having A Feast Of Fresh Crab Is The Availability Of A Bucket.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:36:21</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>64</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Gangs Of Seagulls, The Crow Mafia &amp; A Suicidal Crab Named Scott Aka: The Only Difference Between Being A Superhero &amp; Having A Feast Of Fresh Crab Is The Availability Of A Bucket.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#63 Aaron DJ Delachaux]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Eggshelling, Peter Panning, & Navigating The Wrath Of San Francisco’s Most Party Loving Smurfs

Aka: Acknowledging Whole Human Beings Might Be Better Than Fixating On A Persons Politcs. 
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/63-Aaron-DJ-Delachaux-e59vmv</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2019 06:46:05 GMT</pubDate>
			<enclosure length="140473472" type="audio/x-m4a" url="https://anchor.fm/s/da345a0/podcast/play/4570271/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2F2019-8-9%2F22851034-44100-2-0a54683ed3ef6.m4a"/>
			<itunes:summary>Eggshelling, Peter Panning, &amp; Navigating The Wrath Of San Francisco’s Most Party Loving Smurfs

Aka: Acknowledging Whole Human Beings Might Be Better Than Fixating On A Persons Politcs. 
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>01:46:29</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>63</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Eggshelling, Peter Panning, &amp; Navigating The Wrath Of San Francisco’s Most Party Loving Smurfs Aka: Acknowledging Whole Human Beings Might Be Better Than Fixating On A Persons Politcs.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#62 Swearing]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[#62 Swearing

Opposable Thumbs, Middle Fingers & Flippin’ Fetchin’ Fiddlesticks

Aka: I Swear, You Have My Word, There Are Good, Honest Reasons To Use Swear Words.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/62-Swearing-e59np4</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Sep 2019 19:54:13 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>#62 Swearing

Opposable Thumbs, Middle Fingers &amp; Flippin’ Fetchin’ Fiddlesticks

Aka: I Swear, You Have My Word, There Are Good, Honest Reasons To Use Swear Words.
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			<itunes:duration>00:38:53</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>62</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>#62 Swearing Opposable Thumbs, Middle Fingers &amp; Flippin’ Fetchin’ Fiddlesticks Aka: I Swear, You Have My Word, There Are Good, Honest Reasons To Use Swear Words.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#61 Empathy]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Feeling How You Feel, How They Feel, How I Feel & How Everybody Feels (Except Maybe DJ Trump)

Aka: You Might Be Using The Word In A Totally Brand New Revolutionary Way, & I Totally Get That Because I’m An Empath & Would Never Compare Adolf Hitler With Mother Teresa Or Imagine Him As A Cute Little Baby In Need Of Love & Attention.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/61-Empathy-e59d1a</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Sep 2019 01:47:25 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>Feeling How You Feel, How They Feel, How I Feel &amp; How Everybody Feels (Except Maybe DJ Trump)

Aka: You Might Be Using The Word In A Totally Brand New Revolutionary Way, &amp; I Totally Get That Because I’m An Empath &amp; Would Never Compare Adolf Hitler With Mother Teresa Or Imagine Him As A Cute Little Baby In Need Of Love &amp; Attention.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:35:21</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>61</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Feeling How You Feel, How They Feel, How I Feel &amp; How Everybody Feels (Except Maybe DJ Trump) Aka: You Might Be Using The Word In A Totally Brand New Revolutionary Way, &amp; I Totally Get That Because I’m An Empath &amp; Would Never Compare Adolf Hitler With Mother Teresa Or Imagine Him As A Cute Little Baby In Need Of Love &amp; Attention.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#60 Narcissism]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[#60 Narcissism 

Prince, DJ Trump, The Kardashians, Firemen & Viral Bunny Rescue Videos.

Aka: Handing Someone A List Of Their Undesirable Personality Traits Isn’t Exactly The Epitome Of Magnanimous Empathy & Compassion.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/60-Narcissism-e59467</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 07 Sep 2019 10:32:45 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>#60 Narcissism 

Prince, DJ Trump, The Kardashians, Firemen &amp; Viral Bunny Rescue Videos.

Aka: Handing Someone A List Of Their Undesirable Personality Traits Isn’t Exactly The Epitome Of Magnanimous Empathy &amp; Compassion.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:28:50</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>60</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>#60 Narcissism Prince, DJ Trump, The Kardashians, Firemen &amp; Viral Bunny Rescue Videos. Aka: Handing Someone A List Of Their Undesirable Personality Traits Isn’t Exactly The Epitome Of Magnanimous Empathy &amp; Compassion.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#59 Popularity ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[#59 Popularity 

Middle Parts, Side Parts, Bell Bottoms & Bicycle Chains

Aka: When The Fringe Becomes Popular A New Fringe Is Born, Forever & Ever & Ever Ever.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/59-Popularity-e590m9</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 07 Sep 2019 02:30:52 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>#59 Popularity 

Middle Parts, Side Parts, Bell Bottoms &amp; Bicycle Chains

Aka: When The Fringe Becomes Popular A New Fringe Is Born, Forever &amp; Ever &amp; Ever Ever.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:34:42</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>59</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>#59 Popularity Middle Parts, Side Parts, Bell Bottoms &amp; Bicycle Chains Aka: When The Fringe Becomes Popular A New Fringe Is Born, Forever &amp; Ever &amp; Ever Ever.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#58 Jesus Just Blocked Me]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[#58 Jesus Just Blocked Me

Belief Is A Prison, IQ Is Dunning & Kruger’s Favorite Sport & A Self Proclaimed Prophet/Genius Named Israel Smith or Maybe It Was Joseph Anderson.

Aka: Debating Belief Will Often Get You Banned & Blocked.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/58-Jesus-Just-Blocked-Me-e58ua9</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2019 22:16:42 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>#58 Jesus Just Blocked Me

Belief Is A Prison, IQ Is Dunning &amp; Kruger’s Favorite Sport &amp; A Self Proclaimed Prophet/Genius Named Israel Smith or Maybe It Was Joseph Anderson.

Aka: Debating Belief Will Often Get You Banned &amp; Blocked.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:29:53</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>58</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>#58 Jesus Just Blocked Me Belief Is A Prison, IQ Is Dunning &amp; Kruger’s Favorite Sport &amp; A Self Proclaimed Prophet/Genius Named Israel Smith or Maybe It Was Joseph Anderson. Aka: Debating Belief Will Often Get You Banned &amp; Blocked.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#57 San Francisco Has Deemed Me A Terrorist]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[#San Francisco Has Deemed Me A Terrorist.

Political Theater, Set Decorating With Tent Dwelling Opioid Addicts & Balls To The Wall Corruption.

Aka: Enron Was Child’s Play Compared To The Every Day Protocol Of San Francisco Political Propaganda & Stuntery. 
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/57-San-Francisco-Has-Deemed-Me-A-Terrorist-e58r34</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2019 17:45:06 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>#San Francisco Has Deemed Me A Terrorist.

Political Theater, Set Decorating With Tent Dwelling Opioid Addicts &amp; Balls To The Wall Corruption.

Aka: Enron Was Child’s Play Compared To The Every Day Protocol Of San Francisco Political Propaganda &amp; Stuntery. 
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:33:53</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>57</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>#San Francisco Has Deemed Me A Terrorist. Political Theater, Set Decorating With Tent Dwelling Opioid Addicts &amp; Balls To The Wall Corruption. Aka: Enron Was Child’s Play Compared To The Every Day Protocol Of San Francisco Political Propaganda &amp; Stuntery.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#56 How Are You vs. Whatcha Doin’]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[#56 How Are You vs. Whatcha Doin’

Casual Existentialism, Formal Superficiality & Apathetic Social Idioms

Aka: Specificity In Chit Chat Yields Better Data. Aka: Why People Don’t Like Me.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/56-How-Are-You-vs--Whatcha-Doin-e58g2a</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2019 01:03:45 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>#56 How Are You vs. Whatcha Doin’

Casual Existentialism, Formal Superficiality &amp; Apathetic Social Idioms

Aka: Specificity In Chit Chat Yields Better Data. Aka: Why People Don’t Like Me.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:25:10</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>56</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>#56 How Are You vs. Whatcha Doin’ Casual Existentialism, Formal Superficiality &amp; Apathetic Social Idioms Aka: Specificity In Chit Chat Yields Better Data. Aka: Why People Don’t Like Me.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#55 Genitalia]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[#55 Genitalia

Your Business, My Business, & Nobody Else’s Business.

Aka: Why You Should Shut The Fuck Up About What Nature Thinks About Private Parts.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/55-Genitalia-e58ahe</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2019 18:06:22 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>#55 Genitalia

Your Business, My Business, &amp; Nobody Else’s Business.

Aka: Why You Should Shut The Fuck Up About What Nature Thinks About Private Parts.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:38:10</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>55</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>#55 Genitalia Your Business, My Business, &amp; Nobody Else’s Business. Aka: Why You Should Shut The Fuck Up About What Nature Thinks About Private Parts.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#54 Reddest Red vs. Bluest Blue]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[#54 Reddest Red vs. Bluest Blue 

Church Lady Ravers, Magic Mormon Casseroles & Contrasting Views On Redemption.

 Aka: The Two Extremes Are Similar In Many Ways But Vastly Different When It Comes To Exclusion.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/54-Reddest-Red-vs--Bluest-Blue-e588mv</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2019 15:54:07 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>#54 Reddest Red vs. Bluest Blue 

Church Lady Ravers, Magic Mormon Casseroles &amp; Contrasting Views On Redemption.

 Aka: The Two Extremes Are Similar In Many Ways But Vastly Different When It Comes To Exclusion.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:32:41</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>54</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>#54 Reddest Red vs. Bluest Blue Church Lady Ravers, Magic Mormon Casseroles &amp; Contrasting Views On Redemption. Aka: The Two Extremes Are Similar In Many Ways But Vastly Different When It Comes To Exclusion.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#53 Copyright??? - CopyWRONG!!!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[#53 Copyright??? - CopyWRONG!!!

Assumption Of Privacy, Getting Out Of My Foreground, & Sneaking Your Shit Onto The Hard Drive That Is My Brain

Aka: You Can’t Steal Something That Weighs Nothing When You Retain That Very Something.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/53-Copyright------CopyWRONG-e57nk8</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2019 17:02:28 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>#53 Copyright??? - CopyWRONG!!!

Assumption Of Privacy, Getting Out Of My Foreground, &amp; Sneaking Your Shit Onto The Hard Drive That Is My Brain

Aka: You Can’t Steal Something That Weighs Nothing When You Retain That Very Something.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:36:00</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>53</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>#53 Copyright??? - CopyWRONG!!! Assumption Of Privacy, Getting Out Of My Foreground, &amp; Sneaking Your Shit Onto The Hard Drive That Is My Brain Aka: You Can’t Steal Something That Weighs Nothing When You Retain That Very Something.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#52 Bitter Buddies]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Frienemies, Phonies & Spies.

Aka: When You Talk Shit About Your “Friend”, It Only Reveals You Don’t Know The Meaning Of The Word.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/52-Bitter-Buddies-e578oi</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2019 17:41:09 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>Frienemies, Phonies &amp; Spies.

Aka: When You Talk Shit About Your “Friend”, It Only Reveals You Don’t Know The Meaning Of The Word.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:21:50</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>52</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Frienemies, Phonies &amp; Spies. Aka: When You Talk Shit About Your “Friend”, It Only Reveals You Don’t Know The Meaning Of The Word.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#51 Exit 378 Nevada]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[#51 Exit 378 Nevada. Passports Make You A genius, Your Backyard May As Well Be Mars, & Your Neighbors Are Exotic Foreigners. Aka: You’ll Never Know Even A Small Percentage Of What Is Literally Right Under Your Nose
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/51-Exit-378-Nevada-e56t7b</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2019 22:00:42 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>#51 Exit 378 Nevada. Passports Make You A genius, Your Backyard May As Well Be Mars, &amp; Your Neighbors Are Exotic Foreigners. Aka: You’ll Never Know Even A Small Percentage Of What Is Literally Right Under Your Nose
</itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>00:20:07</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>51</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>#51 Exit 378 Nevada. Passports Make You A genius, Your Backyard May As Well Be Mars, &amp; Your Neighbors Are Exotic Foreigners. Aka: You’ll Never Know Even A Small Percentage Of What Is Literally Right Under Your Nose</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#50 What If You Couldn’t Speak?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[#50 What If You Couldn’t Speak?

Losing Your Voice, Losing Your Patience & Finding A New Reason To Laugh.

Aka: Speech Is Only A Small Part Of Language But Still Pretty Awesome.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/50-What-If-You-Couldnt-Speak-e55uu4</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 31 Aug 2019 05:44:40 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>#50 What If You Couldn’t Speak?

Losing Your Voice, Losing Your Patience &amp; Finding A New Reason To Laugh.

Aka: Speech Is Only A Small Part Of Language But Still Pretty Awesome.
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			<itunes:duration>00:20:49</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:episode>50</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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			<title><![CDATA[#49 Not So Different Strokes]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[#49 Not So Different Strokes

Little Tiny Blood Clots, Gateway Drugs & Cracking Open The Door Of Communication.

Aka:You’re Running Out Of Time To Fix Damaged Relationships.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/49-Not-So-Different-Strokes-e552f1</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2019 04:40:51 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>#49 Not So Different Strokes

Little Tiny Blood Clots, Gateway Drugs &amp; Cracking Open The Door Of Communication.

Aka:You’re Running Out Of Time To Fix Damaged Relationships.
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			<itunes:duration>00:17:13</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>49</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>#49 Not So Different Strokes Little Tiny Blood Clots, Gateway Drugs &amp; Cracking Open The Door Of Communication. Aka:You’re Running Out Of Time To Fix Damaged Relationships.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#48 Dreams Are Not Bullshit]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#48 Dreams Are Not Bullshit.</p>
<p>Working To Dream, Dreaming To Work &amp; Mandatorily Sharing Dreams With Those Appearing In Them.</p>
<p>Aka: Maybe We Have It All Upside Down &amp; Backwards.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/48-Dreams-Are-Not-Bullshit-e54u3i</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2019 21:51:16 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#48 Dreams Are Not Bullshit.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Working To Dream, Dreaming To Work &amp;amp; Mandatorily Sharing Dreams With Those Appearing In Them.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Aka: Maybe We Have It All Upside Down &amp;amp; Backwards.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:28:46</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:episode>48</itunes:episode>
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			<title><![CDATA[#47 Liberty Park High Five Guy]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#47 Liberty Park High Five Guy</p>
<p>Ridiculous Positivity, The 10% Who Refuse &amp; Getting Recognized For Being Happy.</p>
<p>Aka: It helps to be handsome.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/47-Liberty-Park-High-Five-Guy-e54u2o</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Aug 2019 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#47 Liberty Park High Five Guy&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Ridiculous Positivity, The 10% Who Refuse &amp;amp; Getting Recognized For Being Happy.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Aka: It helps to be handsome.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:37:17</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:episode>47</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>#47 Liberty Park High Five Guy Ridiculous Positivity, The 10% Who Refuse &amp;amp; Getting Recognized For Being Happy. Aka: It helps to be handsome.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#46 Imagine A World With No Roads]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#46 Walking Machines, Balloons &amp; Self Powered Flying Bicycles.</p>
<p>Aka: Wheeler Dealers Got An Unfair Advantage</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/46-Imagine-A-World-With-No-Roads-e54u2b</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Aug 2019 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#46 Walking Machines, Balloons &amp;amp; Self Powered Flying Bicycles.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Aka: Wheeler Dealers Got An Unfair Advantage&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:episode>46</itunes:episode>
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		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>#46 Walking Machines, Balloons &amp;amp; Self Powered Flying Bicycles. Aka: Wheeler Dealers Got An Unfair Advantage</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#45 John Hancock Has Opinions]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#45 Late Night Alumni, Scoring Films &amp; Podcasts, &amp; How Ironic Enjoyment Is Actual Enjoyment</p>
<p>Aka: Expect A Musical Conversation to Meander.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/45-John-Hancock-Has-Opinions-e54u1q</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 24 Aug 2019 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#45 Late Night Alumni, Scoring Films &amp;amp; Podcasts, &amp;amp; How Ironic Enjoyment Is Actual Enjoyment&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Aka: Expect A Musical Conversation to Meander.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>01:32:16</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:episode>45</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>#45 Late Night Alumni, Scoring Films &amp;amp; Podcasts, &amp;amp; How Ironic Enjoyment Is Actual Enjoyment Aka: Expect A Musical Conversation to Meander.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#44 Beta Cucks Are People Too]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#44 Alpha Ridiculousness, Beta Cooks &amp; Not Being a Total Dick</p>
<p>Aka: Plenty of room for everyone.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/44-Beta-Cucks-Are-People-Too-e54u0g</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2019 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#44 Alpha Ridiculousness, Beta Cooks &amp;amp; Not Being a Total Dick&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Aka: Plenty of room for everyone.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:22:15</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:episode>44</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>#44 Alpha Ridiculousness, Beta Cooks &amp;amp; Not Being a Total Dick Aka: Plenty of room for everyone.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#43 Jerkface Vegans Have A Point]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#42 Vigilante Justice, Assisted Murder &amp; A Fun Abortion Story</p>
<p>Aka: If you’re gonna do it, keep it to yourself.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/43-Jerkface-Vegans-Have-A-Point-e54u03</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2019 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#42 Vigilante Justice, Assisted Murder &amp;amp; A Fun Abortion Story&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Aka: If you’re gonna do it, keep it to yourself.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:24:25</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:episode>43</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>#42 Vigilante Justice, Assisted Murder &amp;amp; A Fun Abortion Story Aka: If you’re gonna do it, keep it to yourself.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#42 Murder/Suicide Advice (Totes Fictional)]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#42 Vigilante Justice, Assisted Murder &amp; A Fun Abortion Story</p>
<p>Aka: If you’re gonna do it, keep it to yourself.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/42-MurderSuicide-Advice-Totes-Fictional-e54tvs</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#42 Vigilante Justice, Assisted Murder &amp;amp; A Fun Abortion Story&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Aka: If you’re gonna do it, keep it to yourself.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:31:42</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>42</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>#42 Vigilante Justice, Assisted Murder &amp;amp; A Fun Abortion Story Aka: If you’re gonna do it, keep it to yourself.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#41 Wheelchair Wisdom]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#41 Laziness As Virtue, No Such Thing As Wasted Time &amp; Finally Learning When To Shut Up.</p>
<p>Aka: Wisdom Is Knowing How To Pick Your Battles.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/41-Wheelchair-Wisdom-e54tv8</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2019 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#41 Laziness As Virtue, No Such Thing As Wasted Time &amp;amp; Finally Learning When To Shut Up.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Aka: Wisdom Is Knowing How To Pick Your Battles.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:06:56</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:episode>41</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>#41 Laziness As Virtue, No Such Thing As Wasted Time &amp;amp; Finally Learning When To Shut Up. Aka: Wisdom Is Knowing How To Pick Your Battles.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#40 Park Parking & Puppy Panic]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#40 Irrational Fear, Rational Concern &amp; The Full Blown Terror Of Tunnels.</p>
<p>Aka: Peanut Butter Won’t Fix This.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/40-Park-Parking--Puppy-Panic-e54tv3</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2019 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#40 Irrational Fear, Rational Concern &amp;amp; The Full Blown Terror Of Tunnels.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Aka: Peanut Butter Won’t Fix This.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:duration>00:10:22</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:episode>40</itunes:episode>
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		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>#40 Irrational Fear, Rational Concern &amp;amp; The Full Blown Terror Of Tunnels. Aka: Peanut Butter Won’t Fix This.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#39 Doublewinger]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#39 You Got Yer Left Wing, You Got Yer Right Wing, &amp; Still Only Fly In Dreams.</p>
<p>Aka: Juvenile analogies are fine if they still work.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/39-Doublewinger-e54tum</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2019 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#39 You Got Yer Left Wing, You Got Yer Right Wing, &amp;amp; Still Only Fly In Dreams.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Aka: Juvenile analogies are fine if they still work.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:14:17</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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			<title><![CDATA[#38 Sanctimonious Humor Critique]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#38 Shaming Jon Stewart, Praising Daniel Tosh, &amp; Self Deprecation As Magnanimous Public Service.</p>
<p>Aka: Taking oneself too seriously is unintentionally hilarious to others.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/38-Sanctimonious-Humor-Critique-e54tuf</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#38 Shaming Jon Stewart, Praising Daniel Tosh, &amp;amp; Self Deprecation As Magnanimous Public Service.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Aka: Taking oneself too seriously is unintentionally hilarious to others.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:11:04</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:episode>38</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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			<title><![CDATA[#37 Patriotic Flaggotry]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#37 Personal Flags, Club Flags &amp; Gay Flags.</p>
<p>Aka: what do we gotta do to actually get along?</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/37-Patriotic-Flaggotry-e54tu4</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2019 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#37 Personal Flags, Club Flags &amp;amp; Gay Flags.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Aka: what do we gotta do to actually get along?&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:12:02</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:episode>37</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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			<title><![CDATA[#36 True Believers Repeating Lies]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#36 Blatant Liars, Trusting Repeaters, &amp; How Lies Seem Truer The Further They Float Downstream.</p>
<p>Aka: Do your due diligence or keep your yap shut.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/36-True-Believers-Repeating-Lies-e54ttr</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#36 Blatant Liars, Trusting Repeaters, &amp;amp; How Lies Seem Truer The Further They Float Downstream.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Aka: Do your due diligence or keep your yap shut.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:13:15</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>36</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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			<title><![CDATA[#35 I Hate Hate Crime.]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#35 Hate Misdemeanors, Hate Code Violations, &amp; Penalizing Putting Pudding Pops Into Pants Pockets &amp; Purses.</p>
<p>Aka: Your smile is hateful.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/35-I-Hate-Hate-Crime-e54tth</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2019 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#35 Hate Misdemeanors, Hate Code Violations, &amp;amp; Penalizing Putting Pudding Pops Into Pants Pockets &amp;amp; Purses.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Aka: Your smile is hateful.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:12:08</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>35</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>#35 Hate Misdemeanors, Hate Code Violations, &amp;amp; Penalizing Putting Pudding Pops Into Pants Pockets &amp;amp; Purses. Aka: Your smile is hateful.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#34 Toxic Masculinity Is Totally Real]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Terrible Teenagers, Ornery Old Folks &amp; 3.5 Billion Unintentional Assholes.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Aka: I pity the foolery of Mr. (Low) T.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/34-Toxic-Masculinity-Is-Totally-Real-e54tt7</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2019 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Terrible Teenagers, Ornery Old Folks &amp;amp; 3.5 Billion Unintentional Assholes.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Aka: I pity the foolery of Mr. (Low) T.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:17:29</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>34</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Terrible Teenagers, Ornery Old Folks &amp;amp; 3.5 Billion Unintentional Assholes.&amp;nbsp; Aka: I pity the foolery of Mr. (Low) T.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#33 Tattoos Are For Idiots!!!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#33 Cowardly Zebras, Ridiculous Firemen &amp; Lying Ass Laser Removers</p>
<p>Aka: How dare you seek love &amp; attention.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/33-Tattoos-Are-For-Idiots-e54tsj</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 18 Aug 2019 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#33 Cowardly Zebras, Ridiculous Firemen &amp;amp; Lying Ass Laser Removers&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Aka: How dare you seek love &amp;amp; attention.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:17:29</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>33</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>#33 Cowardly Zebras, Ridiculous Firemen &amp;amp; Lying Ass Laser Removers Aka: How dare you seek love &amp;amp; attention.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#32 Guns Are For Pussies.]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Skinny Little Arms, Boob-Like Hands &amp; Unable To Run More Than A Block Without Collapsing.</p>
<p>Aka: Guns are definitely, absolutely, no doubt about it, for pussies.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/32-Guns-Are-For-Pussies-e54ts8</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 18 Aug 2019 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Skinny Little Arms, Boob-Like Hands &amp;amp; Unable To Run More Than A Block Without Collapsing.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Aka: Guns are definitely, absolutely, no doubt about it, for pussies.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:14:04</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>32</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Skinny Little Arms, Boob-Like Hands &amp;amp; Unable To Run More Than A Block Without Collapsing. Aka: Guns are definitely, absolutely, no doubt about it, for pussies.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#31 Powerful Pedophiles]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Alex “PizzaGate” Jones, The Spectrum Of Evil, &amp; Conspiracy Theory As Investigative Journalism.</p>
<p>Aka: my dichotomous joy in maybe being wrong about the seemingly over suspicious.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/31-Powerful-Pedophiles-e54trp</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 18 Aug 2019 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Alex “PizzaGate” Jones, The Spectrum Of Evil, &amp;amp; Conspiracy Theory As Investigative Journalism.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Aka: my dichotomous joy in maybe being wrong about the seemingly over suspicious.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:15:07</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>31</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Alex “PizzaGate” Jones, The Spectrum Of Evil, &amp;amp; Conspiracy Theory As Investigative Journalism. Aka: my dichotomous joy in maybe being wrong about the seemingly over suspicious.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#30 Fake Antiques & Phony Spirituality ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Impostor Snake Charmers, Fraudulent Australian Alligator Farmers, &amp; 45 Year Old Kindergarteners.</p>
<p>AKA: Your artificially aged cowboy hat blows your cover.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/30-Fake-Antiques--Phony-Spirituality-e54tr8</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 18 Aug 2019 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Impostor Snake Charmers, Fraudulent Australian Alligator Farmers, &amp;amp; 45 Year Old Kindergarteners.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;AKA: Your artificially aged cowboy hat blows your cover.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:07:00</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>30</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Impostor Snake Charmers, Fraudulent Australian Alligator Farmers, &amp;amp; 45 Year Old Kindergarteners. AKA: Your artificially aged cowboy hat blows your cover.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#29 Another Lesson On Independence]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;Never Make Quick Decisions In Reno, No Good Deed Goes Unpunished, &amp; How Reliance Upon Others Is Key To Disappointment.</p>
<p>Aka: Independence is good.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/29-Another-Lesson-On-Independence-e54tqn</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 18 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;Never Make Quick Decisions In Reno, No Good Deed Goes Unpunished, &amp;amp; How Reliance Upon Others Is Key To Disappointment.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Aka: Independence is good.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:10:32</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>29</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>&amp;nbsp;Never Make Quick Decisions In Reno, No Good Deed Goes Unpunished, &amp;amp; How Reliance Upon Others Is Key To Disappointment. Aka: Independence is good.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#28 So You Think I'm Stupid?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;Underestimating The Mentally Challenged, Overestimating Your Own Intelligence, &amp; Consequence Free Smugnicity.</p>
<p>Aka: why so many idiots think they are smarter than Donald Trump.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/28-So-You-Think-Im-Stupid-e54tq4</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 17 Aug 2019 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;Underestimating The Mentally Challenged, Overestimating Your Own Intelligence, &amp;amp; Consequence Free Smugnicity.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Aka: why so many idiots think they are smarter than Donald Trump.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:10:32</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>28</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>&amp;nbsp;Underestimating The Mentally Challenged, Overestimating Your Own Intelligence, &amp;amp; Consequence Free Smugnicity. Aka: why so many idiots think they are smarter than Donald Trump.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#27 Star City Piano Van]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Star City Music Festival, Awkwardly Accepting Tips, &amp; The Timely Kindness Of The Twisted Sister.</p>
<p>Aka: You try singing sappy songs in front of random strangers.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/27-Star-City-Piano-Van-e54tpp</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2019 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Star City Music Festival, Awkwardly Accepting Tips, &amp;amp; The Timely Kindness Of The Twisted Sister.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Aka: You try singing sappy songs in front of random strangers.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:11:43</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>27</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Star City Music Festival, Awkwardly Accepting Tips, &amp;amp; The Timely Kindness Of The Twisted Sister. Aka: You try singing sappy songs in front of random strangers.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#26 The Opinion Machine Feed]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Here An Opinion, There An Opinion & None As Good As Mine.
AKA: what you need is another fuckin’ podcast.
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/26-The-Opinion-Machine-Feed-e54tpb</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2019 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>Here An Opinion, There An Opinion &amp; None As Good As Mine.
AKA: what you need is another fuckin’ podcast.
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:10:01</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>26</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Here An Opinion, There An Opinion &amp; None As Good As Mine. AKA: what you need is another fuckin’ podcast.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#25 Hawaiian Death Punch]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>My Polynesian Step Family, Driving In Circles, &amp; All Expenses Paid Retirement In A Tropical Paradise.</p>
<p>Aka: Who do I gotta kill to join the Hawaiian brotherhood?</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/25-Hawaiian-Death-Punch-e54toq</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2019 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;My Polynesian Step Family, Driving In Circles, &amp;amp; All Expenses Paid Retirement In A Tropical Paradise.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Aka: Who do I gotta kill to join the Hawaiian brotherhood?&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:07:05</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>My Polynesian Step Family, Driving In Circles, &amp;amp; All Expenses Paid Retirement In A Tropical Paradise. Aka: Who do I gotta kill to join the Hawaiian brotherhood?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#24 Barbara Streisand & The Forbidden Fredo]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>How Chris Cuomo Earned His Nickname, Jesus Sucked Up To The Big Man, &amp; I Tricked My Way Through The Bishop’s Interview.</p>
<p>Aka: How to ban your way to stardom.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/24-Barbara-Streisand--The-Forbidden-Fredo-e54to2</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2019 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;How Chris Cuomo Earned His Nickname, Jesus Sucked Up To The Big Man, &amp;amp; I Tricked My Way Through The Bishop’s Interview.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Aka: How to ban your way to stardom.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:10:00</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>How Chris Cuomo Earned His Nickname, Jesus Sucked Up To The Big Man, &amp;amp; I Tricked My Way Through The Bishop’s Interview. Aka: How to ban your way to stardom.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#23 Unnecessary Introductions]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Getting To The Fucking Point, Cowardly Internet Snitchery, &amp; The Dubious Future Of Digital Meteorology.</p>
<p>AKA: Amish barn raising looks more appealing every day.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/23-Unnecessary-Introductions-e54tna</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 11 Aug 2019 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Getting To The Fucking Point, Cowardly Internet Snitchery, &amp;amp; The Dubious Future Of Digital Meteorology.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;AKA: Amish barn raising looks more appealing every day.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:10:00</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Getting To The Fucking Point, Cowardly Internet Snitchery, &amp;amp; The Dubious Future Of Digital Meteorology. AKA: Amish barn raising looks more appealing every day.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#22 Swipe Right - Swipe Wrong]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>The Harsh Reality Of Conditional Nudity, The Myth of Unconditional Love, &amp; The Pervasive Cruelty Of Swipe Leftists.</p>
<p>AKA: It’s a miracle people aren’t wearing body armor to spin class.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/22-Swipe-Right---Swipe-Wrong-e54tmq</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 11 Aug 2019 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The Harsh Reality Of Conditional Nudity, The Myth of Unconditional Love, &amp;amp; The Pervasive Cruelty Of Swipe Leftists.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;AKA: It’s a miracle people aren’t wearing body armor to spin class.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:09:24</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>The Harsh Reality Of Conditional Nudity, The Myth of Unconditional Love, &amp;amp; The Pervasive Cruelty Of Swipe Leftists. AKA: It’s a miracle people aren’t wearing body armor to spin class.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#21 The Smartest Guy You Know]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Fat Albert Einstein Can’t Dance, Stephen Hawkings Can’t Kick A Field Goal, &amp; Michael Jordan Forgot Where He Left His Keys.</p>
<p>AKA: Everyone is retarded.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/21-The-Smartest-Guy-You-Know-e54tlu</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 10 Aug 2019 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Fat Albert Einstein Can’t Dance, Stephen Hawkings Can’t Kick A Field Goal, &amp;amp; Michael Jordan Forgot Where He Left His Keys.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;AKA: Everyone is retarded.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:10:14</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Fat Albert Einstein Can’t Dance, Stephen Hawkings Can’t Kick A Field Goal, &amp;amp; Michael Jordan Forgot Where He Left His Keys. AKA: Everyone is retarded.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#20 Facebook Jail]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>#20 - Facebook Jail</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/20-Facebook-Jail-e54tll</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 10 Aug 2019 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;#20 - Facebook Jail&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:05:29</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>#20 - Facebook Jail</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#19 Phobophobia]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Killer Bees, Exploding Bee Keepers, &amp; The Irrational Fear Of Red Leather Pants.</p>
<p>AKA: Being skeptical, critical, cautious and wary ain’t nothin of which to be scared.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/19-Phobophobia-e54tl8</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2019 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Killer Bees, Exploding Bee Keepers, &amp;amp; The Irrational Fear Of Red Leather Pants.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;AKA: Being skeptical, critical, cautious and wary ain’t nothin of which to be scared.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:08:01</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Killer Bees, Exploding Bee Keepers, &amp;amp; The Irrational Fear Of Red Leather Pants. AKA: Being skeptical, critical, cautious and wary ain’t nothin of which to be scared.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#18 The "Real" Me]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;Old Dudes Watercoloring, Young Dudes Fixing Race Cars, &amp; An Endless Stream Of Dog Rescue Videos.</p>
<p>AKA: Social Media doesn’t really give an accurate picture of anyone.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/18-The-Real-Me-e54tko</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2019 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;Old Dudes Watercoloring, Young Dudes Fixing Race Cars, &amp;amp; An Endless Stream Of Dog Rescue Videos.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;AKA: Social Media doesn’t really give an accurate picture of anyone.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:06:13</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>&amp;nbsp;Old Dudes Watercoloring, Young Dudes Fixing Race Cars, &amp;amp; An Endless Stream Of Dog Rescue Videos. AKA: Social Media doesn’t really give an accurate picture of anyone.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#17 The Joke Police]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Howard Stern Finds Jesus, David Letterman Turns Into Mother Teresa, &amp; Maddox Unironically Clutches His Self Administered Pearl Necklace.</p>
<p>AKA: Jesus ain’t known for his stand-up comedy.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/17-The-Joke-Police-e54tk2</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2019 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Howard Stern Finds Jesus, David Letterman Turns Into Mother Teresa, &amp;amp; Maddox Unironically Clutches His Self Administered Pearl Necklace.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;AKA: Jesus ain’t known for his stand-up comedy.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:12:13</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Howard Stern Finds Jesus, David Letterman Turns Into Mother Teresa, &amp;amp; Maddox Unironically Clutches His Self Administered Pearl Necklace. AKA: Jesus ain’t known for his stand-up comedy.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#16 Wooden Spoons & Bare Little Butts]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>The Penis/Vagina Shouting Match, Claw Marks To Match My Freckles, &amp; How Bruised Egos Lead To Bruised Bodies.</p>
<p>AKA: It’s surprising there aren’t mass shootings every 5 minutes.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/16-Wooden-Spoons--Bare-Little-Butts-e54tji</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2019 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The Penis/Vagina Shouting Match, Claw Marks To Match My Freckles, &amp;amp; How Bruised Egos Lead To Bruised Bodies.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;AKA: It’s surprising there aren’t mass shootings every 5 minutes.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:13:15</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>The Penis/Vagina Shouting Match, Claw Marks To Match My Freckles, &amp;amp; How Bruised Egos Lead To Bruised Bodies. AKA: It’s surprising there aren’t mass shootings every 5 minutes.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#15 Congratulations, You Blend In!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>A Big Dumb Cowboy Hat, A Frumpy Forgettable Girl, &amp; A Whore In Red Leather (Tits To Toes).</p>
<p>Aka: It’s not my fault I don’t remember you.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/15-Congratulations--You-Blend-In-e54tj0</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2019 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;A Big Dumb Cowboy Hat, A Frumpy Forgettable Girl, &amp;amp; A Whore In Red Leather (Tits To Toes).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Aka: It’s not my fault I don’t remember you.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:08:03</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>A Big Dumb Cowboy Hat, A Frumpy Forgettable Girl, &amp;amp; A Whore In Red Leather (Tits To Toes). Aka: It’s not my fault I don’t remember you.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#14 Individual Justice n Shit]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Mathematically Induced Rage, Defiant Popcorn Revenge, &amp; Why I Hated School.</p>
<p>Aka: These obedient idiots are NOT my people!</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/14-Individual-Justice-n-Shit-e54tid</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2019 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Mathematically Induced Rage, Defiant Popcorn Revenge, &amp;amp; Why I Hated School.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Aka: These obedient idiots are NOT my people!&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:09:49</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Mathematically Induced Rage, Defiant Popcorn Revenge, &amp;amp; Why I Hated School. Aka: These obedient idiots are NOT my people!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#13 Drunken Facebook Anal Ysis.]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;Having My First Drink At 33, 13 Subsequent Years Of Catch-up, &amp; Losing Interest In Booze As I Lost Interest In Strangers.</p>
<p>Aka: I recognize drunk facebooking when I see it.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/13-Drunken-Facebook-Anal-Ysis-e54thr</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2019 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;Having My First Drink At 33, 13 Subsequent Years Of Catch-up, &amp;amp; Losing Interest In Booze As I Lost Interest In Strangers.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Aka: I recognize drunk facebooking when I see it.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:11:48</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>&amp;nbsp;Having My First Drink At 33, 13 Subsequent Years Of Catch-up, &amp;amp; Losing Interest In Booze As I Lost Interest In Strangers. Aka: I recognize drunk facebooking when I see it.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#12 The Accidental Impressionist]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Artist Of The Year, Juvenile Photo Realism, &amp; The Crushing Melancholy Of Valiant Best Efforts.</p>
<p>AKA An ironic, low effort plea of: can you at least TRY!?</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/12-The-Accidental-Impressionist-e54thb</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2019 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Artist Of The Year, Juvenile Photo Realism, &amp;amp; The Crushing Melancholy Of Valiant Best Efforts.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;AKA An ironic, low effort plea of: can you at least TRY!?&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:12:32</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Artist Of The Year, Juvenile Photo Realism, &amp;amp; The Crushing Melancholy Of Valiant Best Efforts. AKA An ironic, low effort plea of: can you at least TRY!?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#11 The Cult of Climate Change]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;- Prophets For Profits, Mexican Kids In Cages, &amp; The Ever-Presence Of DoomsDayism.</p>
<p>Aka: Your boiling forehead is giving me a sunburn.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/11-The-Cult-of-Climate-Change-e54tgk</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jul 2019 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;- Prophets For Profits, Mexican Kids In Cages, &amp;amp; The Ever-Presence Of DoomsDayism.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Aka: Your boiling forehead is giving me a sunburn.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:05:50</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>&amp;nbsp;- Prophets For Profits, Mexican Kids In Cages, &amp;amp; The Ever-Presence Of DoomsDayism. Aka: Your boiling forehead is giving me a sunburn.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#10 Dead Horses]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;- Little Tiny Rocks, Dog’s Ears Flapping, &amp; The Unfathomable Miracle Of Everything.</p>
<p>Aka: Don’t Worry So Much.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/10-Dead-Horses-e54tg1</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jul 2019 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;- Little Tiny Rocks, Dog’s Ears Flapping, &amp;amp; The Unfathomable Miracle Of Everything.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Aka: Don’t Worry So Much.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:11:10</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>&amp;nbsp;- Little Tiny Rocks, Dog’s Ears Flapping, &amp;amp; The Unfathomable Miracle Of Everything. Aka: Don’t Worry So Much.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#9 - Dr. Thinskinski]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;- Thin Skin, Thick Skin &amp; The Subtle Tenderness Of Screaming Out In Pain</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/9---Dr--Thinskinski-e54tfd</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2019 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;- Thin Skin, Thick Skin &amp;amp; The Subtle Tenderness Of Screaming Out In Pain&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:07:51</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>&amp;nbsp;- Thin Skin, Thick Skin &amp;amp; The Subtle Tenderness Of Screaming Out In Pain</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#8 - HIPPOCRIP ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Ever feel like a big fat hippocrip?</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/8---HIPPOCRIP-e54teo</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2019 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Ever feel like a big fat hippocrip?&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:08:56</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Ever feel like a big fat hippocrip?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#7 - Fart-n-Run ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Oh how that hairy trigger finger gets itchy &amp; blocky.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/7---Fart-n-Run-e54te0</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2019 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Oh how that hairy trigger finger gets itchy &amp;amp; blocky.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:07:51</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Oh how that hairy trigger finger gets itchy &amp;amp; blocky.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#6 Chicken 'Lil - Emergency, emergency, human beans!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Emergency, emergency, human beans!</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>HUMAN BEANS!</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/6-Chicken-Lil---Emergency--emergency--human-beans-e54td2</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2019 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Emergency, emergency, human beans!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;HUMAN BEANS!&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:08:07</itunes:duration>
			<itunes:image href="https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2188040/2188040-1567023476170-7a5a7faae1cae.jpg"/>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Emergency, emergency, human beans! HUMAN BEANS!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#5 Looks like Mr. Knowitall has some gay little feelings he needs to protect]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>What a worthless pile of procrastinating poop.</p>
<p>Total hypocrite, that Merkley.</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/5-Looks-like-Mr--Knowitall-has-some-gay-little-feelings-he-needs-to-protect-e54tc4</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What a worthless pile of procrastinating poop.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Total hypocrite, that Merkley.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:08:44</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>What a worthless pile of procrastinating poop. Total hypocrite, that Merkley.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#4 Two “Rare” Amazonian Tribesmen Walk Into A Video Store...]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>And then what happened?</p>
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			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/4-Two-Rare-Amazonian-Tribesmen-Walk-Into-A-Video-Store-e54tan</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;And then what happened?&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:07:09</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>And then what happened?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#3 The Bad Listener]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Huh? What? You Say Something?</p>
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			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/3-The-Bad-Listener-e54t9v</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Huh? What? You Say Something?&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:07:22</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Huh? What? You Say Something?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#2 Me Caveman]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Ugh</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/2-Me-Caveman-e54t77</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Ugh&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:07:43</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Ugh</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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			<title><![CDATA[#1 Beach Texting]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Time to get off the internet</p>
]]></description>
			<link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionmachine/episodes/1-Beach-Texting-e54t5s</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2019 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Time to get off the internet&lt;/p&gt;
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			<itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
			<itunes:duration>00:06:36</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode>
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		<dc:creator>TheOpinionMachine@ThreeQuestionMarks.com (merkley???)</dc:creator><itunes:subtitle>Time to get off the internet</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>merkley???</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>art,music,dreams,politics,philosophy,childhood,social,media,critical,thinking,skepticism</itunes:keywords></item>
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