Firing Lane

Croaky Caiman
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Firing Lane
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Croaky Caiman is natures humble janitor just here to take out the trash through political discourse. Listen to Croaky Caiman, a conservative intellectual cartoon gator, have conversations with people from all backgrounds about current events, history, the U.S. political system, and law through sharing his extensive knowledge with a bit of humor and intermittent swear words. Not recommended for listeners under age 18.

  1. 13H AGO

    Greek Letters and Gaslighting: The Tariff Formula That Fooled the Right

    This episode, Croaky and Bonk tear into the economic malpractice flooding your timeline. Trump’s proposed 50% tariffs? Fake math. Greek letters used to confuse the masses? We caught the trick. Economic populists cheering like it’s WrestleMania? We bring the receipts and a flamethrower. If you’re tired of the economic illiteracy and cultish logic infecting the Right, this is your episode. 🔥 Tariffs aren’t patriotism. They’re just taxes—with extra stupidity. 🎧 Listen now

    3h 51m

  2. 1D AGO

    Hope Florida and the Conservative Avengers Initiative

    In this episode of Firing Lane, Croaky Caiman takes aim at the critics trying to sabotage one of the most effective conservative reforms in modern politics—Hope Florida. Launched by Casey DeSantis and championed by Senator Jay Collins, this initiative connects Floridians to faith-based and community support through real human beings—not bureaucracies. It’s a direct challenge to the failures of the Great Society—and it’s working. Croaky breaks down how the program revives subsidiarity, supports the elderly, veterans, families, and caregivers, and works with county governments—not against them. He exposes the real reason some legislators oppose it: political envy, not policy substance. Along the way, he introduces the Florida Avengers—a growing coalition of conservative leaders who are tired of slogans and ready to govern. This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a rally cry. Hope is working. The bill is moving. And the swamp is squirming.

    1h 11m

  3. 2D AGO

    The Deportation, JD Vance’s Lie, and the Collapse of Competence

    Vice President J.D. Vance claims a legally protected man was a convicted MS-13 member. Problem? The court says he wasn’t. His lawyer says he wasn’t. Even the government says he wasn’t. But Vance just keeps tweeting. So who are we actually deporting? Croaky the cartoon gator (who reads court documents, unlike some senators) breaks it all down in the latest Firing Lane. 📂 DHS admits the mistake. 🧾 No criminal record. 🧠 Due process, discarded. 🧱 Strong border policy turned political theater. 🎧 Croaky’s verdict? “When you can’t tell the difference between a father fleeing gangs and the gangs themselves, you’re not defending the homeland. You’re embarrassing it.” Listen now.

    1h 48m

  4. 3D AGO

    Chimerica: Tariffs, Trade Blocs, and Trump’s Wild Card Diplomacy

    Trump’s tariffs aren’t just bad policy — they’re reshaping global alliances. In this episode, Croaky breaks down how economic nationalism is pushing China, Japan, and South Korea into an unlikely partnership… and what that means for American power, prices, and the myth of “fair trade.” Buckle up — the real cost of populism starts here.

    1h 7m

  5. 5D AGO

    Conservatism Is Not An Ideology: Pre-Debate Primer

    🎙️ Firing Lane — Pre-Debate PrimerBefore stepping into the debate ring, Croaky lays down the philosophical groundwork: Why conservatism is not an ideology How ideologues—left or right—replace thought with slogans What Russell Kirk, Edmund Burke, and memory have to do with governing And why conservatism without morality is just cosplay populism If conservatives abandon the intellectual and moral foundation, someone else—usually worse—will define the terms.This is the calm before the clash.🎧 Listen here:

    53 min

  6. 5D AGO

    Debating the Right: Croaky and Simon Clash Over the Soul of Conservatism

    Debating the Right: Croaky and Simon Clash Over the Soul of Conservatism In this heated and unapologetically nerdy episode of Firing Lane, Croaky goes head-to-head with Simon Laird in a battle over the soul of the right. Is Trumpism the new conservative movement, or is it a populist detour from Russell Kirk’s moral order? From the roots of fusionism and the specter of the John Birch Society to whether pardoning anarcho-libertarian cybercriminals is just good politics, no sacred cow is spared.  Buckleyites, paleos, populists, and libertarians all take a few hits.  A discussion of justice, immigration, Israel, and drug policy spirals into a philosophical brawl over the meaning of ordered liberty. Featuring hot takes, cold facts, and an awkward defense of Ross Ulbricht. Whether you're a purist, pragmatist, or just politically confused, this is the episode where ideas get tested. Firing Lane: Switch your selector switch from safe to semi and watch your lane.

    2h 31m

  7. 6D AGO

    A Spine Made of Principles; Russell Kirk's 10 Conservative Principles

    On Firing Lane, Croaky & Tahgi dive into why real conservatism isn't just opposing the left — it’s built on enduring truths. We unpack Russell Kirk’s 10 Conservative Principles, mock bumper-sticker politics, and ask:🔹 Can atheists be conservative?🔹 Why do modern movements fear tradition?🔹 Is morality optional, or foundational? Populists shout.Technocrats spreadsheet.We build — on custom, continuity, and conviction. 🛡️ Conservatism isn’t cosplay. It’s a commitment. 🔗 Listen now

    2h 42m

  8. MAR 25

    War by Group Chat: Trump Admin's Signal Fiasco

    The bombs fell on Yemen.The war plan leaked… via group text.And The Atlantic’s editor was accidentally added to the chat. Yes, really. This episode of Firing Lane, Croaky Caiman tears into the national-security equivalent of sending nukes via Snap. We expose the recklessness, the legal failures, and the populist cosplay of governance that would make even Hillary’s email server blush. From Signal threads to strategic blunders, JD Vance’s very brief moment of sanity, and why this fiasco violates every conservative principle worth defending—this one’s required listening. 🧠 Smart analysis.🔥 No excuses.🎯 Actual conservatism. “If you think emojis and disappearing messages are a sound medium for war planning, this episode is not for you.” 📡 Listen now

    1h 45m
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    Croaky Caiman is natures humble janitor just here to take out the trash through political discourse. Listen to Croaky Caiman, a conservative intellectual cartoon gator, have conversations with people from all backgrounds about current events, history, the U.S. political system, and law through sharing his extensive knowledge with a bit of humor and intermittent swear words. Not recommended for listeners under age 18.

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    • Creator
      Croaky Caiman
    • Years Active
      2024 - 2025
    • Episodes
      193
    • Rating
      Explicit
    • Copyright
      © Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
    • Show Website
      Firing Lane
    • Provider
      Michelle Panzarello

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