We Need to Talk About What’s Happening to Texas — Flock Cameras, Politicians & Celebrities

This episode covers a wide range of topics, starting with the growing debate around Flock cameras, privacy, surveillance, and the need for checks and balances. The conversation explores how these systems can be useful for solving crimes but can also be abused when people with access use them improperly. From there, the discussion moves into Texas data centers, their massive water and power demands, and why the long-term environmental and public costs need to be considered before development continues. The guys also debate the proposed border wall around Big Bend and whether protecting the border can be balanced with preserving one of Texas’ most beautiful natural areas.The conversation then gets political, with an honest discussion about socialism, communism, celebrities and politicians, and the importance of being willing to criticize your own side. They talk about the upcoming House vote concerning socialism, political ideology, celebrity activism, and what they see as hypocrisy from wealthy public figures who advocate for economic systems they don’t personally live under. The guys also touch on Greg Abbott, data-center policy, border security, and why they believe Americans need to have more honest conversations instead of blindly defending whichever political side they support.The episode eventually takes a much more personal turn, focusing on faith, family, media, and the things people allow to influence their lives. They discuss whether entertainment like Pokémon or certain music should automatically be viewed as demonic, arguing that discernment and balance matter while keeping God at the center of the family. The conversation ends with a deeper discussion about sin, repentance, crucifying the flesh, and what it truly means to follow Jesus Christ—not simply saying you believe, but actually changing, picking up your cross daily, and trying to live according to His commands. They close by thanking the audience, shouting out the Pokémon community, and recognizing their sponsors and supporters.Flock Cameras & PrivacySurveillance & Missing ChildrenTexas Data Centers & Water UsageThe Real Cost of TechnologyBig Bend & The Border WallProtecting Texas’ Natural BeautyBobby Pulido & The BacklashGovernment Overreach From Both SidesSocialism vs. CapitalismCelebrities & Political HypocrisyPokémon, Media & Demonic InfluencesWhat Has Jesus Saved You From?Sponsors:Underdog Wireline Services 432-301-4976Completion :Horizontal / Vertical PerforatingAddressable / EB SwitchesRadial Cement Bond Logging10k & 5k PCS / Rig Lock40-50 Ton CranesPipe Recovery :Free Point, Jet & Chemical CutsTemperature Logging, Back Off / Drill Pipe / Casing Tubing Well Head Shot,Coil Tubing,TCP Cutting,Well Intervention Logging / Stuck PipeProduction:Packer / CIBP / ESP Catcher Temperature Logging Titan Sales & Services: Contact: 432-307-1960 (tel:432-307-1960) Services: Rostabout, Portapottys, Trash Trailers, ComboTrailers & Forklift To Patch Boyz Podcast:SPOTIFY https://spotify.link/tXpAUX3WxXbAPPLE PODCAST https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/patch-boyz-podcast/id1690935336RUMBLE https://rumble.com/user/PatchboyzPodcastX https://x.com/PatchBoyz_Pod