The View From Here - behind Enemy lines

Roy Pitta’s The View From Here

Mainly political, but not always; I hope you’ll find whatever I talk about both entertaining and educational. The name is from a weekly column I wrote in the early 90s, and is a subtle reference to my being “behind enemy lines” - a (then) Republican surrounded by Democrats; that situation has worsened, as I now watch both Democrats & RINOs they slowly turn The Garden State into a S******e...I believe in true Republican Principles, not in the Establishment GOP these days. So I describe myself as a Constitutional Conservative Libertarian. And thankfully, I’m not as alone as I once thought.

  1. 11H AGO

    Mark J Quann on Financial Literacy & Government Waste

    Mark J. Quann, author of Be Smart Pay Zero Taxes: Use the Buy, Borrow, Die Strategy to Get Rich and Stay Rich, is a financial expert and author of the #1 tax book. The Perfect Portfolio is his financial education company, which helps ordinary Americans build wealth using the Buy Borrow Die strategy.” Mark and I talk about Financial Literacy, and how it has been removed from our educational system, to the detriment of all, except the Wall Street Bankers and Big Corporations who want us to remain in the spiral of Study, Work, Save, Die...they don't want us to be financially educated, as that cuts into their enormous profits. Basically, we "invest" at modest percentage rates of return, but they use our money to make 3, 4, maybe more times what they pay us to use OUR money. Mark teaches how the average person can change that equation. We also touch upon the Fraud that is costing us hundreds of Billions in Tax Dollars, and why such fraud has been so successful (hint Corruption, Graft, Kickbacks...). We also touch upon how government and Banks keep us from achieving true financial independence. We talk about government Waste, Fraud, Abuse, and the ridiculous, wasteful, inflationary Budgeting Rules our government operates on, Not just Federally, but at ALL levels of government. We then go back into Mark's Financial expertise, and how Mark's company works with people of all ages - his youngest student started learning about finance and investing at age 9, and his oldest student is 95. His target audience for his books and courses are the average person, although people who do have large sums of money also use and benefit from his advice and teachings. An informative and educational episode, if I do say so myself. Links to Mark's 4 books: Books by Mark J Quann Find Mark on social media: Mark J Quann on X On Instagram *_*_*_* LEGAL STUFF: All opinions expressed in this show are the personal opinions of the people expressing them, based on facts as they are known to or interpreted by the speaker, and are not necessarily the opinion of, or endorsed by, either the Platform(s) on which this show is streaming, or the Hosts or Guests - BUT are Protected Speech under the First Amendment to our Constitution. We urge everyone to do their own research for verification. If we are ever wrong, we will apologize in a future episode. Visit us at: https://www.theviewfromhere-behindenemylines.net/ As many of you know, my co-host Mike is a Game Designer; here’s a link to Mike’s Games: Friendly Fire Board Games

    44 min
  2. 4D AGO

    Taki Theodoracopulos: The REAL Most Interesting Man in the World

    Taki Theodoracopulos is the author of The Last Alpha Male: The Amorous Pursuits and High Life of a Poor Little Greek Boy, a memoir of the legendary Greek bon vivant, rake, and chronicler of 20th-century high society. Taki is a longtime Spectator columnist and co-founder of The American Conservative and Taki’s Magazine. Get his latest book here: The Last Alpha Male His newest book, covering the Amorous Pursuits and High Life of a "Poor Little Greek Boy", is the latest — and perhaps greatest — offering from Taki Theodoracopulos, who recounts a life dedicated to beautiful women, adventure, relentless mischief, and bucking the petty, self-emasculating demands of political correctness. Born to privilege, and trained early in the arts of charm and excess, Taki’s irrepressible spirit has led him from Riviera soirées with Porfirio Rubirosa and Brigitte Bardot (among many other beautiful women) to battlefields, courtrooms, and sensuous nightclubs across the globe. Along the way, he hobnobbed with princes and presidents, outran husbands, scandalized feminists, and wrote about it all with his trademark wit and fearlessness as The Spectator’s legendary High Life columnist. But beneath the tales of romantic conquest and misadventure, Taki weaves a sharp yet humorous commentary on today’s joyless age of liberal scolds, conservative prudes, and fading masculinity. For newcomers, this memoir is the perfect introduction to the wit, charm, and unrepentant joie de vivre that has made Taki beloved (and infamous) for decades. Longtime fans will delight in fresh gossip, old grudges, and his playful settling of scores. The Last Alpha Male is Taki at his very best: bold, irreverent, insightful, and endlessly entertaining. If you believe life should be lived unapologetically, if you can imagine our stiff public figureheads “but different,” pour yourself a drink, settle in, and let Taki remind you what we’ve all been missing. NOTE: We tried too interview Taki last month when he was in Gstadt, Switzerland, but technical problems forced us to postpone the interview until he was in New York City. I traveled to Manhattan to meet and interview Taki in person at his Park Avenue Apartment...however, we were hit by yet another technical problem, involving my iPad, so I recorded the interview on my phone, with both Taki and myself in the same shot on screen. The angle is not the most flattering - but the conversation is nonetheless interesting. Make that fascinating. (Interestingly, Taki is 89, yet still goes to the Dojo and trains in Karate and Kick Boxing!) Due to Taki's busy schedule (he was off to DC in a couple of days), we were under time restraints, so, much of what I wanted to ask him went unasked. HOWEVER - Taki told me he'd be happy to come back at a later date, so consider this the first in what may be two or three episodes on Taki and his unusual exploits. *_*_*_* LEGAL STUFF: All opinions expressed in this show are the personal opinions of the people expressing them, based on facts as they are known to or interpreted by the speaker, and are not necessarily the opinion of, or endorsed by, either the Platform(s) on which this show is streaming, or the Hosts or Guests - BUT are Protected Speech under the First Amendment to our Constitution. We urge everyone to do their own research for verification. If we are ever wrong, we will apologize in a future episode. Visit us at: https://www.theviewfromhere-behindenemylines.net/ As many of you know, my co-host Mike is a Game Designer; here’s a link to Mike’s Games: Friendly Fire Board Games

    41 min
  3. APR 8

    World History - according to us

    An abbreviated rundown of the History of the World. And before anyone squawks, remember, this is part of our League of Lofty Learning series, which means it is Satire, which makes it COMEDY, not something to be fact-checked by leftists who are all too eager to prove we are spreading "mis"- or "dis"-information. We usually tell the Truth about everything - but there comes a time when it's good to pause and have a laugh. Ah, laughter...something Leftists are unfamiliar with unless they are laughing at some misfortune befalling to anyone who is NOT on the Left. We usually tell the Truth about everything - but there comes a time when it's good to pause and have a laugh. Ah, laughter...something Leftists are unfamiliar with unless they are laughing at some misfortune befalling to anyone who is NOT on the Left. Like and Share the episode, and SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast! If you have a moment, please Rate the show: it helps beat the Algorithm so more people can find us. *_*_*_* LEGAL STUFF: All opinions expressed in this show are the personal opinions of the people expressing them, based on facts as they are known to or interpreted by the speaker, and are not necessarily the opinion of, or endorsed by, either the Platform(s) on which this show is streaming, or the Hosts or Guests - BUT are Protected Speech under the First Amendment to our Constitution. We urge everyone to do their own research for verification. If we are ever wrong, we will apologize in a future episode. Visit us at: https://www.theviewfromhere-behindenemylines.net/about As many of you know, my co-host Mike is a Game Designer; here’s a link to Mike’s Games: https://friendlyfireboardgames.squarespace.com/

    16 min
  4. APR 2

    Tracy Byrnes - Reduce your Tax Burden

    Tracy Byrnes is the author of Deduct Everything! Hundreds of Tax Tips, Legal Write-Offs, Credits, and Loopholes. REVISED & UPDATED TO INCLUDE EVEN MORE TAX BREAKS FROM TRUMP’S ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL! President Trump’s tax cuts have reduced taxes by trillions and trillions of dollars. Now DEDUCT EVERYTHING! shows how you can benefit from hundreds of deductions, loopholes and tax secrets. You’ll also read about the “Trump Tax Loophole” that can slash your personal taxes by an additional 20% instantly! That’s if you qualify — and many Americans do. Find more than 200 deductions, write-offs and legal loopholes, including: • Buy a new car up to $40,000 and write it off immediately! • All NEW! Big changes for medical expenses! • 3 deductions that usually slip right past the IRS. This is Tip #1 for a reason! • Get the government to help pay your energy bill. • The most overlooked tax deduction — many accountants don’t even know it! • How you can still deduct the mortgage interest on TWO homes! • Take $10,000 of distributions from 529s to help cover the cost of home schooling. • A better way to save for college.. NEWSMAX says “If you want to pay zero taxes, get DEDUCT EVERYTHING! It’s possible!” You can find Tracy on Social Media: https://x.com/tracybyrnes https://www.instagram.com/tracybyrneswealth/ Like and Share the episode, and SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast! If you have a moment, please Rate the show: it helps beat the Algorithm so more people can find us. *_*_*_* LEGAL STUFF: All opinions expressed in this show are the personal opinions of the people expressing them, based on facts as they are known to or interpreted by the speaker, and are not necessarily the opinion of, or endorsed by, either the Platform(s) on which this show is streaming, or the Hosts or Guests - BUT are Protected Speech under the First Amendment to our Constitution. We urge everyone to do their own research for verification. If we are ever wrong, we will apologize in a future episode. Visit us at: https://www.theviewfromhere-behindenemylines.net/about As many of you know, my co-host Mike is a Game Designer; here’s a link to Mike’s Games: Friendly Fire Board Games

    42 min
  5. MAR 29

    Bruce De Torres returns to discuss Government Corruption

    Bruce is Director of Communications for the American Small Business League (https://www.asba.com/), an organization that exposes how federal business contracts are routinely diverted to large corporations rather then to small businesses. Bruce connects this latest scandal uncovered in Minnesota, California, New York and elsewhere to a broader pattern of weak oversight, misuse of funds, and institutional failure. He is the author of God, School, 9/11 and JFK: The Lies that are killing us and the Truth that sets us free. You can find his book on Amazon (link above), or get it from Barnes & Noble: God, School, 9/11 and JFK: The Lies that are killing us and the Truth that sets us free Like and Share the episode, and SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast! If you have a moment, please Rate the show: it helps beat the Algorithm so more people can find us. *_*_*_* LEGAL STUFF: All opinions expressed in this show are the personal opinions of the people expressing them, based on facts as they are known to or interpreted by the speaker, and are not necessarily the opinion of, or endorsed by, either the Platform(s) on which this show is streaming, or the Hosts or Guests - BUT are Protected Speech under the First Amendment to our Constitution. We urge everyone to do their own research for verification. If we are ever wrong, we will apologize in a future episode. Visit us at: https://www.theviewfromhere-behindenemylines.net/about As many of you know, my co-host Mike is a Game Designer; here’s a link to Mike’s Games: Friendly Fire Board Games

    1h 13m
  6. MAR 24

    2623 Ken Good: Reform Bail Reform

    About Ken W. Good - Board of Directors, Professional Bondsmen of Texas: Ken W. Good graduated from Hardin Simmons University in 1982 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He received a Master of Education Degree in 1986 from Tarleton State University, a part of the Texas A&M System. In 1989, he received his law degree from Texas Tech School of Law, where he was a member of the Texas Tech Law Review. Mr. Good has argued cases before the Supreme Court of Texas and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, along with numerous courts of appeals, including the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He is the author of "Good’s on Bail," a practice guide created for bail industry professionals. In addition, he has written numerous articles on the subject of bail reform, including, “What Successful Bail Reform Looks Like.” Mr. Good is married and has two daughters. https://pbtx.com/ His podcast can be found at: https://www.thebailpost.com/ Like and Share the episode, and SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast! If you have a moment, please Rate the show: it helps beat the Algorithm so more people can find us. *_*_*_* LEGAL STUFF: All opinions expressed in this show are the personal opinions of the people expressing them, based on facts as they are known to or interpreted by the speaker, and are not necessarily the opinion of, or endorsed by, either the Platform(s) on which this show is streaming, or the Hosts or Guests - BUT are Protected Speech under the First Amendment to our Constitution. We urge everyone to do their own research for verification. If we are ever wrong, we will apologize in a future episode. Visit us at: https://www.theviewfromhere-behindenemylines.net/about As many of you know, my co-host Mike is a Game Designer; here’s a link to Mike’s Games: https://friendlyfireboardgames.squarespace.com/

    56 min
  7. MAR 22

    Return of The Terrorist Therapist

    Dr. Carole Lieberman, known as America's Psychiatrist and The Terrorist Therapist, returns to the podcast this week. No, she is neither a therapist for terrorists, or a terrorist! She speaks about how the current War in the Middle East affects children, one of her main concerns for years (she is the author of "Lions and Tigers and Terrorists, Oh my! How to protect your child in a time of terror." Her book , aimed at children 5 and over (and their parents) is available here: https://terroristtherapist.com/ The site also has links to her podcast and lots of other useful information. We talked about a whole slew of topics, and their connection to terrorism, which I list below as Keyword Searches... *_*_*_* LEGAL STUFF: All opinions expressed in this show are the personal opinions of the people expressing them, based on facts as they are known to or interpreted by the speaker, and are not necessarily the opinion of, or endorsed by, either the Platform(s) on which this show is streaming, or the Hosts or Guests - BUT are Protected Speech under the First Amendment to our Constitution. We urge everyone to do their own research for verification. If we are ever wrong, we will/may apologize and issue a correction in a future episode. Our website holds the 7 most recent episodes we've published, as well as links to platforms where all our episodes are published, so you can find any and all of our shows. We also have links to Stuff, things we think are of interest, and more. Visit us at: ⁠https://www.theviewfromhere-behindenemylines.net/ As many of you know, my co-host Mike is a Game Designer; here’s a link to Mike’s Games: ⁠Friendly Fire Board Games SEARCH KEYWORDS (In no particular order):Planet Therapy, Israel, Iran, PTSD, Bombings, Children's fears, Media lies, manipulation, Civics, Republican, Democrat, Color revolution, Trump, Hamas, Hezbollah, TDS, DSM, APA, AMA, Gender Care, Suicide, Red/Green Alliance, LGBQ, AI, Hollywood, Social Media Addiction, Anti-Semitism, Masculinity, Feminism, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Warrior Spirit

    55 min

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Mainly political, but not always; I hope you’ll find whatever I talk about both entertaining and educational. The name is from a weekly column I wrote in the early 90s, and is a subtle reference to my being “behind enemy lines” - a (then) Republican surrounded by Democrats; that situation has worsened, as I now watch both Democrats & RINOs they slowly turn The Garden State into a S******e...I believe in true Republican Principles, not in the Establishment GOP these days. So I describe myself as a Constitutional Conservative Libertarian. And thankfully, I’m not as alone as I once thought.