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<html>
{
let $conspFiles := collection('personTestingOutput')
let $ents := $conspFiles//ent
let $entTypes := $ents/@type[. = 'PERSON'] ! string() => distinct-values()
for $e in $entTypes
return
<table id="{$e}">
{
let $namesE := $conspFiles//ent[@type=$e]
let $distNamesE := $namesE ! normalize-space() => distinct-values() => sort()
for $t in $distNamesE
(: let $countT := $conspFiles//ent[. ! normalize-space() = $t] => count() :)
(: where $countT > 10 :)
(: order by $countT descending:)
return
<tr>
<td>{$t}</td>
<!-- <td>{$countT}</td> -->
</tr>
}
</table>
}
</html>

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@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ audible sound, because of the possible electronic eavesdroppers.
As Nixion says so wistfully on the Watergate transcripts, "Well, As Nixion says so wistfully on the Watergate transcripts, "Well,
Hoover performed. He would have fought. That was the point. He Hoover performed. He would have fought. That was the point. He
would have defied a few people. He would have scared them to would have defied a few people. He would have scared them to
death. HE HAS A FILE ON EVERYBODY!" <special>Caps added</special>. Thus, those death. HE HAS A FILE ON EVERYBODY!" <info type="">Caps added</info>. Thus, those
who employ secret-police organizations MUST monitor them th be who employ secret-police organizations MUST monitor them th be
sure they are not acquiring too much power. sure they are not acquiring too much power.
In the United States today, the superelite that monitors the In the United States today, the superelite that monitors the

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@ -229,6 +229,6 @@ Exposure of P2 conspiracy. Attempt to assassinate John Paul II
founded on instructions of the revived Order of the Temple in founded on instructions of the revived Order of the Temple in
France (1984).</p> France (1984).</p>
<p> <p>
<special>EOF</special> <info type="">EOF</info>
5 January 1991</p> 5 January 1991</p>
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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<div class="article"> <div class="article">
<p>Date: Sun, 8 Jan 1995 08:21:07 -0500 <p>Date: Sun, 8 Jan 1995 08:21:07 -0500
From: James Daugherty <special>jhdaugh@a-albionic.com</special> From: James Daugherty <info type="">jhdaugh@a-albionic.com</info>
Newsgroups: alt.conspiracy Newsgroups: alt.conspiracy
Subject: Carroll Quigley Examined; Multicultural Strategy of Ruling Class?</p> Subject: Carroll Quigley Examined; Multicultural Strategy of Ruling Class?</p>
<p>A-albionic Research Weekly Up-date of January 8, 1995 <p>A-albionic Research Weekly Up-date of January 8, 1995
@ -1140,15 +1140,15 @@ p. 13.</p>
<p>30. Mortimer J. Adler, "Multiculturalism, Transculturalism, and the Great <p>30. Mortimer J. Adler, "Multiculturalism, Transculturalism, and the Great
Books." In Aufderheide, ed., pp. 59-64.</p> Books." In Aufderheide, ed., pp. 59-64.</p>
<p>31. Shalala is quoted in D'Souza, p. 16.</p> <p>31. Shalala is quoted in D'Souza, p. 16.</p>
<p>\\\\\<special>jhdaugh@a-albionic.com</special>\\\\\\\*////////&lt;info@a-albionic.com/////////// <p>\\\\\<info type="">jhdaugh@a-albionic.com</info>\\\\\\\*////////&lt;info@a-albionic.com///////////
James Daugherty, volunteer Postmaster for A-albionic Research (POB 20273, James Daugherty, volunteer Postmaster for A-albionic Research (POB 20273,
Ferndale, MI 48220), a ruling class/conspiracy research resource for the Ferndale, MI 48220), a ruling class/conspiracy research resource for the
entire political-ideological spectrum. Quarterly journal, book sales, entire political-ideological spectrum. Quarterly journal, book sales,
rare/out-of-print searches, New Paradigms Discussion List, Weekly Up-date rare/out-of-print searches, New Paradigms Discussion List, Weekly Up-date
Lists &amp; E-text Archive of research, intelligence, catalogs, &amp; resources. Lists &amp; E-text Archive of research, intelligence, catalogs, &amp; resources.
**E-Mail Update/Discussion/Archive**|*******World Wide Web/Gopher/FTP******* **E-Mail Update/Discussion/Archive**|*******World Wide Web/Gopher/FTP*******
e-mail: majordomo@mail.msen.com | <special>http://gopher.a-albionic.com:9006/</special> e-mail: majordomo@mail.msen.com | <info type="">http://gopher.a-albionic.com:9006/</info>
message: info prj | <special>ftp://ftp.a-albionic.com/</special> message: info prj | <info type="">ftp://ftp.a-albionic.com/</info>
get prj gopher/keytogopher | <special>gopher.a-albionic.com 9006</special> get prj gopher/keytogopher | <info type="">gopher.a-albionic.com 9006</info>
////////////////////////////////////*\\\\\\\\\\\<special>ftp.a-albionic.com</special>\\\\\\\\</p> ////////////////////////////////////*\\\\\\\\\\\<info type="">ftp.a-albionic.com</info>\\\\\\\\</p>
</div> </div>

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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<div class="article"> <div class="article">
<p>From: Bill Cooper <special>dont.tread.on.me@usa.com</special> <p>From: Bill Cooper <info type="">dont.tread.on.me@usa.com</info>
Newsgroups: alt.conspiracy Newsgroups: alt.conspiracy
Subject: READ BEFORE "THEY" DELETE! Subject: READ BEFORE "THEY" DELETE!
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 1996 22:12:01 -0400 Date: Tue, 22 Oct 1996 22:12:01 -0400

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@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ Newsgroups: alt.conspiracy
Subject: Re: Executive Orders Subject: Re: Executive Orders
<info type="Message-ID"> 8523.29441@stratus.SWDC.Stratus.COM</info> <info type="Message-ID"> 8523.29441@stratus.SWDC.Stratus.COM</info>
Date: 11 Nov 92 18:58:32 GMT Date: 11 Nov 92 18:58:32 GMT
References: <special>BxGKI1.HDn@usenet.ucs.indiana.edu</special> References: <info type="">BxGKI1.HDn@usenet.ucs.indiana.edu</info>
Sender: news@SWDC.Stratus.COM Sender: news@SWDC.Stratus.COM
Lines: 1615</p> Lines: 1615</p>
<p>This is in reply to the original poster. What is is what <p>This is in reply to the original poster. What is is what
@ -204,9 +204,9 @@ Be Forcibly Taken!</p>
Subject: 1988 National Emergencies Act--&gt; Consolidating the Imperial Executive Subject: 1988 National Emergencies Act--&gt; Consolidating the Imperial Executive
Followup-To: alt.activism.d Followup-To: alt.activism.d
Lines: 691</p> Lines: 691</p>
<p>&gt;Sender: Activists Mailing List <special>ACTIV-L@UMCVMB.BITNET</special> <p>&gt;Sender: Activists Mailing List <info type="">ACTIV-L@UMCVMB.BITNET</info>
&gt;From: dave 'who can do? ratmandu!' ratcliffe &gt;From: dave 'who can do? ratmandu!' ratcliffe
&gt; <special>dave@ratmandu.corp.sgi.com</special> &gt; <info type="">dave@ratmandu.corp.sgi.com</info>
</p> </p>
<p>Keywords: "To preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution, so help me God." <p>Keywords: "To preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution, so help me God."
Lines: 696</p> Lines: 696</p>

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Subject: 1988 National Emergencies Act--&gt; Consolidating the Imperial Executive Subject: 1988 National Emergencies Act--&gt; Consolidating the Imperial Executive
Followup-To: alt.activism.d Followup-To: alt.activism.d
Lines: 691</p> Lines: 691</p>
<p>&gt;Sender: Activists Mailing List <special>ACTIV-L@UMCVMB.BITNET</special> <p>&gt;Sender: Activists Mailing List <info type="">ACTIV-L@UMCVMB.BITNET</info>
&gt;From: dave 'who can do? ratmandu!' ratcliffe &gt;From: dave 'who can do? ratmandu!' ratcliffe
&gt; <special>dave@ratmandu.corp.sgi.com</special> &gt; <info type="">dave@ratmandu.corp.sgi.com</info>
</p> </p>
<p>Keywords: "To preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution, so help me God." <p>Keywords: "To preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution, so help me God."
Lines: 696</p> Lines: 696</p>

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@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ of BBSs.</p>
<p>This INFO was taken off of:</p> <p>This INFO was taken off of:</p>
<p> Prowler's DOMAIN <p> Prowler's DOMAIN
1.7+ Gigabytes/4 phone lines 1.7+ Gigabytes/4 phone lines
<special> 100% RIP GRAPHICS SUPPORTED </special> <info type=""> 100% RIP GRAPHICS SUPPORTED </info>
GREAT NEW RIP GRAPHICS GAME Online GREAT NEW RIP GRAPHICS GAME Online
Special areas For Adults, Teens, and Kids Special areas For Adults, Teens, and Kids
ALL Original, All High RES, All Great Gifs ALL Original, All High RES, All Great Gifs

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@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ Company. Partial text of their resolution may be requested
for inclusion in your letter, from 1:280/77 @fidonet as for inclusion in your letter, from 1:280/77 @fidonet as
"TX-8387.ZIP".</p> "TX-8387.ZIP".</p>
<p>Please TELL your Congressman and Senators, and all members of the <p>Please TELL your Congressman and Senators, and all members of the
involved committees to vote <special> NO </special> on this bill, unless it is involved committees to vote <info type=""> NO </info> on this bill, unless it is
ammended to guarantee residential phone rates to not-for-profit, ammended to guarantee residential phone rates to not-for-profit,
free BBSs.</p> free BBSs.</p>
<p>The basic principle of this bill is a good one; it is intended to <p>The basic principle of this bill is a good one; it is intended to

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Subject: Re: Re: Novus Ordo Seclorum Subject: Re: Re: Novus Ordo Seclorum
<info type="Message-ID"> 5900008@otter.hpl.hp.com</info> <info type="Message-ID"> 5900008@otter.hpl.hp.com</info>
Date: 8 Jan 91 09:09:24 GMT Date: 8 Jan 91 09:09:24 GMT
References: <special>8671@uwm.edu</special> References: <info type="">8671@uwm.edu</info>
Organization: Hewlett-Packard Laboratories, Bristol, UK. Organization: Hewlett-Packard Laboratories, Bristol, UK.
Lines: 18</p> Lines: 18</p>
<p>|There is nothing dangerous about Freemasonry. As an <p>|There is nothing dangerous about Freemasonry. As an
@ -1127,10 +1127,10 @@ Subject: Re: Novus Ordo...(Illuminati=Lawyers=Amerikarapers=cia/dea/irs)
Summary: How silly. Summary: How silly.
<info type="Message-ID"> 1991Jan9.231009.13623@eff.org</info> <info type="Message-ID"> 1991Jan9.231009.13623@eff.org</info>
Date: 9 Jan 91 23:10:09 GMT Date: 9 Jan 91 23:10:09 GMT
References: <special>1991Jan9.185746.9066@isis.cs.du.edu</special> References: <info type="">1991Jan9.185746.9066@isis.cs.du.edu</info>
Organization: The Electronic Frontier Foundation Organization: The Electronic Frontier Foundation
Lines: 29</p> Lines: 29</p>
<p>In article <special>1991Jan9.185746.9066@isis.cs.du.edu</special> jsanders@isis.UUCP <p>In article <info type="">1991Jan9.185746.9066@isis.cs.du.edu</info> jsanders@isis.UUCP
(Jim Sanders) writes: (Jim Sanders) writes:
&gt; &gt;
&gt;J.Jaynes book, "The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown Of the &gt;J.Jaynes book, "The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown Of the
@ -1162,13 +1162,13 @@ Newsgroups: alt.conspiracy,rec.arts.books
Subject: Re: Novus Ordo...(Illuminati=Lawyers=Amerikarapers=cia/dea/irs) Subject: Re: Novus Ordo...(Illuminati=Lawyers=Amerikarapers=cia/dea/irs)
<info type="Message-ID"> 1991Jan10.221553.5811@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu</info> <info type="Message-ID"> 1991Jan10.221553.5811@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu</info>
Date: 10 Jan 91 22:15:53 GMT Date: 10 Jan 91 22:15:53 GMT
References: <special>1991Jan9.185746.9066@isis.cs.du.edu</special> References: <info type="">1991Jan9.185746.9066@isis.cs.du.edu</info>
<special>1991Jan9.231009.13623@eff.org</special> <info type="">1991Jan9.231009.13623@eff.org</info>
Sender: news@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu (News) Sender: news@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu (News)
Reply-To: carroll@cs.uiuc.edu (Alan M. Carroll) Reply-To: carroll@cs.uiuc.edu (Alan M. Carroll)
Organization: Technophiles Inc. - Engineers with Attitude Organization: Technophiles Inc. - Engineers with Attitude
Lines: 12</p> Lines: 12</p>
<p>In article <special>1991Jan9.231009.13623@eff.org</special>, mnemonic@eff.org (Mike Godwin) <p>In article <info type="">1991Jan9.231009.13623@eff.org</info>, mnemonic@eff.org (Mike Godwin)
writes: writes:
&gt; &gt;
&gt; Of course, I'm a lawyer, so feel free to ignore me as I get back to &gt; Of course, I'm a lawyer, so feel free to ignore me as I get back to
@ -1277,11 +1277,11 @@ Newsgroups: alt.conspiracy
Subject: Re: The Illuminati are an original world "old boy" conspiracy! Subject: Re: The Illuminati are an original world "old boy" conspiracy!
<info type="Message-ID"> 1991Jan10.224545.646@bradley.bradley.edu</info> <info type="Message-ID"> 1991Jan10.224545.646@bradley.bradley.edu</info>
Date: 10 Jan 91 22:45:45 GMT Date: 10 Jan 91 22:45:45 GMT
References: <special>1991Jan10.051620.10473@isis.cs.du.edu</special> References: <info type="">1991Jan10.051620.10473@isis.cs.du.edu</info>
Distribution: usa Distribution: usa
Organization: Bradley University Organization: Bradley University
Lines: 9</p> Lines: 9</p>
<p>In <special>1991Jan10.051620.10473@isis.cs.du.edu</special> jsanders@isis.cs.du.edu <p>In <info type="">1991Jan10.051620.10473@isis.cs.du.edu</info> jsanders@isis.cs.du.edu
(Jim Sanders) writes: (Jim Sanders) writes:
&gt;These folks are more secret than Moussad(the Israeli SS) who is the &gt;These folks are more secret than Moussad(the Israeli SS) who is the
&gt;undisputed ultimate "secret agent men/women" experts of the world. &gt;undisputed ultimate "secret agent men/women" experts of the world.
@ -1378,7 +1378,7 @@ Washington, D.C. christic PeaceNet
################################################################### ###################################################################
# Harel Barzilai for Activists Mailing List (AML) # # Harel Barzilai for Activists Mailing List (AML) #
################################################################### ###################################################################
To join AML, just send the message "SUB ACTIV-L <special>your full name</special>" to To join AML, just send the message "SUB ACTIV-L <info type="">your full name</info>" to
the address: LISTSERV@UMCVMB.BITNET; you should then receive a message the address: LISTSERV@UMCVMB.BITNET; you should then receive a message
confirming that your name has been added to the list. Other addresses confirming that your name has been added to the list. Other addresses
to try (only) if the above fails are: "LISTSERV@UMCVMB.MISSOURI.EDU" to try (only) if the above fails are: "LISTSERV@UMCVMB.MISSOURI.EDU"

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interesting gives some German sources on the Illuminati. I've touched interesting gives some German sources on the Illuminati. I've touched
up the English a little:</p> up the English a little:</p>
<p>Date: Tue, 27 Oct 92 17:33:17 MEZ <p>Date: Tue, 27 Oct 92 17:33:17 MEZ
From: "Roald A. Zellweger" <special>RZELLWE@ibm.gwdg.de</special> From: "Roald A. Zellweger" <info type="">RZELLWE@ibm.gwdg.de</info>
Subject: Illuminati</p> Subject: Illuminati</p>
<p> There is, of course, lots of material in German available on the <p> There is, of course, lots of material in German available on the
Bavarian Illuminati, esp from the beginning of the century, but also Bavarian Illuminati, esp from the beginning of the century, but also

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@ -84,5 +84,5 @@ major fashions for the past two centuries. Also available are period
weapons and money. Any of this equipment must be checked out with the weapons and money. Any of this equipment must be checked out with the
security guard. security guard.
</p> </p>
<p>Press <special>CR</special> !</p> <p>Press <info type="">CR</info> !</p>
</div> </div>

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@ -7,10 +7,10 @@ Subject: Repost - Barrons Article on Inslaw
Date: 22 Aug 92 09:39:24 GMT</p> Date: 22 Aug 92 09:39:24 GMT</p>
<p>Date: Thu, 10 Oct 1991 17:40:40 CDT <p>Date: Thu, 10 Oct 1991 17:40:40 CDT
Reply-To: dave 'who can do? ratmandu!' ratcliffe Reply-To: dave 'who can do? ratmandu!' ratcliffe
<special>dave@ratmandu.corp.sgi.com</special> <info type="">dave@ratmandu.corp.sgi.com</info>
Sender: Activists Mailing List <special>ACTIV-L@UMCVMB.BITNET</special> Sender: Activists Mailing List <info type="">ACTIV-L@UMCVMB.BITNET</info>
From: dave 'who can do? ratmandu!' ratcliffe From: dave 'who can do? ratmandu!' ratcliffe
<special>dave@ratmandu.corp.sgi.com</special> <info type="">dave@ratmandu.corp.sgi.com</info>
Subject: the INSLAW Case: part I of "BARRON'S" 1988 2-part piece</p> Subject: the INSLAW Case: part I of "BARRON'S" 1988 2-part piece</p>
<p>Subject: the INSLAW Case: part I of "BARRON'S" 1988 2-part piece <p>Subject: the INSLAW Case: part I of "BARRON'S" 1988 2-part piece
Keywords: U.S. Deptartment of Justice != "with liberty and justice for all" Keywords: U.S. Deptartment of Justice != "with liberty and justice for all"
@ -1329,7 +1329,7 @@ daveus rattus</p>
ko.yan.nis.qatsi (from the Hopi Language) n. 1. crazy life. 2. life ko.yan.nis.qatsi (from the Hopi Language) n. 1. crazy life. 2. life
in turmoil. 3. life out of balance. 4. life disintegrating. in turmoil. 3. life out of balance. 4. life disintegrating.
5. a state of life that calls for another way of living. 5. a state of life that calls for another way of living.
<special>end reposted material</special> <info type="">end reposted material</info>
-Steve Crocker -Steve Crocker
</p> </p>
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<p>ECHOES OF CONSPIRACY February 28, 1986 <p>ECHOES OF CONSPIRACY February 28, 1986
Vol. 8, #1 Paul L. Hoch</p> Vol. 8, #1 Paul L. Hoch</p>
<p> <p>
<special>"Reasonable Doubt":</special> <info type="">"Reasonable Doubt":</info>
Henry Hurt's book should be in your local bookstore now, although it did Henry Hurt's book should be in your local bookstore now, although it did
not reach some of the big chains quickly. The official publication date was not reach some of the big chains quickly. The official publication date was
January 27. (Holt Rinehart Winston, 555 pp., $19.95) January 27. (Holt Rinehart Winston, 555 pp., $19.95)
@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ Since I don't think I know who killed Kennedy, Hurt's approach generally
appeals to me. I think the book does a good job of reflecting the ambiguity of appeals to me. I think the book does a good job of reflecting the ambiguity of
much of the evidence, and the variety of plausible explanations.</p> much of the evidence, and the variety of plausible explanations.</p>
<p> <p>
<special>A new perspective on the murder of J. D. Tippit:</special> <info type="">A new perspective on the murder of J. D. Tippit:</info>
Hurt's most striking new evidence, surprisingly, does go directly to the Hurt's most striking new evidence, surprisingly, does go directly to the
question of "who did it" -- but in the Tippit case. He does not overemphasize question of "who did it" -- but in the Tippit case. He does not overemphasize
it, but it is a lead which raises the same kind of basic challenge to the it, but it is a lead which raises the same kind of basic challenge to the
@ -168,7 +168,7 @@ from a script.'" Anderson described Miron as a "longtime FBI consultant."
The Justice Department should certainly sponsor that kind of analysis of the The Justice Department should certainly sponsor that kind of analysis of the
Tippit messages.</p> Tippit messages.</p>
<p> <p>
<special>JFK's physician believes in a conspiracy:</special> <info type="">JFK's physician believes in a conspiracy:</info>
There is a second very provocative piece of new evidence, resulting from There is a second very provocative piece of new evidence, resulting from
Hurt's 1982 phone call to Adm. George Burkley. He said "that he believed that Hurt's 1982 phone call to Adm. George Burkley. He said "that he believed that
8 EOC 1 -3-</p> 8 EOC 1 -3-</p>
@ -198,7 +198,7 @@ scale must have taken place, and we need to either pursue Lifton's argument or
come up with another scenario. Studying the flaws in the official inves-tigations is not likely to produce progress in this area.) come up with another scenario. Studying the flaws in the official inves-tigations is not likely to produce progress in this area.)
Hurt concludes that "Lifton builds a powerful case" that JFK's body was Hurt concludes that "Lifton builds a powerful case" that JFK's body was
separated from the ceremonial motorcade, and that his "evidence is equally separated from the ceremonial motorcade, and that his "evidence is equally
strong on the point that <special>something</special> happened to the wounds on the body between strong on the point that <info type="">something</info> happened to the wounds on the body between
Dallas and Bethesda. However, his sinister interpretation of what might have Dallas and Bethesda. However, his sinister interpretation of what might have
happened does not have the strong supportive evidence found for his basic happened does not have the strong supportive evidence found for his basic
points." (P. 427) points." (P. 427)
@ -258,7 +258,7 @@ there was no quasi-official detailed rebuttal to Lifton's book. I would be
glad to share more of my thoughts on this hypothesis with reporters or anyone glad to share more of my thoughts on this hypothesis with reporters or anyone
else in a position to work on it.</p> else in a position to work on it.</p>
<p> <p>
<special>More highlights of "Reasonable Doubt":</special> <info type="">More highlights of "Reasonable Doubt":</info>
The chapters on Oswald in New Orleans and on the questions relating to The chapters on Oswald in New Orleans and on the questions relating to
intelligence agencies are particularly good. intelligence agencies are particularly good.
Neither the HSCA nor its case against the Mafia gets a lot of attention. Neither the HSCA nor its case against the Mafia gets a lot of attention.
@ -316,7 +316,7 @@ Hurt speculates that the KGB's interest in the Oswalds may have been to
establish Marina as a sleeper agent. (Might that explain the allegedly establish Marina as a sleeper agent. (Might that explain the allegedly
anomalous friendship between the Oswalds and the DeMohrenschildts?) (P. 240)</p> anomalous friendship between the Oswalds and the DeMohrenschildts?) (P. 240)</p>
<p> <p>
<special>And now for something completely different:</special> <info type="">And now for something completely different:</info>
It's... Chapter 12, "The Confession of Robert Easterling." It's... Chapter 12, "The Confession of Robert Easterling."
At least, I think it's completely different. At least, I think it's completely different.
I find Easterling's story too incredible to be worth summarizing here. I find Easterling's story too incredible to be worth summarizing here.
@ -368,7 +368,7 @@ One structural problem is that the bad Easterling story has the same
relationship to the rest of the book as the good story about Mr. &amp; Mrs. relationship to the rest of the book as the good story about Mr. &amp; Mrs.
Rosetta Stone does to the Tippit chapter: each appears towards the end, each Rosetta Stone does to the Tippit chapter: each appears towards the end, each
is fairly heavily qualified (and many readers won't be able to tell how much is fairly heavily qualified (and many readers won't be able to tell how much
of the caution is <special>pro forma</special>), and there is not the detailed followup or of the caution is <info type="">pro forma</info>), and there is not the detailed followup or
evaluation of the new material that I would like. evaluation of the new material that I would like.
Disclaimers aside, there are signs that Hurt has taken Easterling very Disclaimers aside, there are signs that Hurt has taken Easterling very
seriously at some point. (Some of his language suggests that his conclusions seriously at some point. (Some of his language suggests that his conclusions
@ -473,7 +473,7 @@ other person who has been named in the assassination controversy, which
in itself would not be unusual, the odds would still be high that his in itself would not be unusual, the odds would still be high that his
"confession" was nothing but a delusion.</p> "confession" was nothing but a delusion.</p>
<p> <p>
<special>Reviews of "Reasonable Doubt":</special> <info type="">Reviews of "Reasonable Doubt":</info>
6. 22 Nov 85 (Pub Wkly) Brief and mostly favorable. "The prose is a 6. 22 Nov 85 (Pub Wkly) Brief and mostly favorable. "The prose is a
bit breathless at times," but "the components of [the] mystery are laid out bit breathless at times," but "the components of [the] mystery are laid out
with notable clarity." The theory of a "Cuban conspiracy" involving an Oswald with notable clarity." The theory of a "Cuban conspiracy" involving an Oswald
@ -490,7 +490,7 @@ Easterling. He endorses the book's least credulous comments on that story:
"Hurt does not take this source as a touchstone. Instead, he argues that Mr. "Hurt does not take this source as a touchstone. Instead, he argues that Mr.
Easterling's story ought to be given official attention."</p> Easterling's story ought to be given official attention."</p>
<p> <p>
<special>More details about Oswald in Mexico:</special> <info type="">More details about Oswald in Mexico:</info>
"The Lobster" has reprinted almost all of the Afterword from the U.S. "The Lobster" has reprinted almost all of the Afterword from the U.S.
paperback edition of Tony Summers' "Conspiracy." Summers reported significant paperback edition of Tony Summers' "Conspiracy." Summers reported significant
progress in his search for Maurice Bishop, and prepared additional information progress in his search for Maurice Bishop, and prepared additional information
@ -546,7 +546,7 @@ CIA investigation, I have many problems with what I know about the unpublished
and published investigation in other areas, and I know that some HSCA sources and published investigation in other areas, and I know that some HSCA sources
doubt some conclusions of the Mexico City staff report.</p> doubt some conclusions of the Mexico City staff report.</p>
<p> <p>
<special>Jim Garrison -- on the bench and off the wall:</special> <info type="">Jim Garrison -- on the bench and off the wall:</info>
In October 1985, Garrison told Ted Gandolfo that he was working on a new In October 1985, Garrison told Ted Gandolfo that he was working on a new
book, entitled "A Farewell to Justice." He said that "there is no question in book, entitled "A Farewell to Justice." He said that "there is no question in
my mind that it is the absolute and ultimate truth down to the last detail my mind that it is the absolute and ultimate truth down to the last detail
@ -565,7 +565,7 @@ deep involvement of the Agency in the President's assassination requires that
it give the maximum reinforcement to the two major false sponsors which it has it give the maximum reinforcement to the two major false sponsors which it has
created: Organized Crime and Fidel Castro.... If the author [of a book] so created: Organized Crime and Fidel Castro.... If the author [of a book] so
much as infers that Organized Crime or Castro were behind what so plainly was much as infers that Organized Crime or Castro were behind what so plainly was
an <special>Agency project</special>.... then one has in his hand the typical product of one of an <info type="">Agency project</info>.... then one has in his hand the typical product of one of
the Agency's stable of hungry scribes." the Agency's stable of hungry scribes."
Garrison also disputes allegations that Organized Crime is behind him. Garrison also disputes allegations that Organized Crime is behind him.
"While I lay no pretense to being the epitome of virtue, with regard to "While I lay no pretense to being the epitome of virtue, with regard to
@ -600,16 +600,16 @@ If any of you want to spring to Garrison's defense, here is my $64
question: at the time he arrested Clay Shaw, what serious evidence did he question: at the time he arrested Clay Shaw, what serious evidence did he
have that he had in fact conspired with anyone to kill JFK?</p> have that he had in fact conspired with anyone to kill JFK?</p>
<p> <p>
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<special>Credits:</special> Thanks to S. Dorril (#8), G. Hollingsworth (67), H. Hurt (5), <info type="">Credits:</info> Thanks to S. Dorril (#8), G. Hollingsworth (67), H. Hurt (5),
R. Ranftel (7), and L. Sproesser (9).</p> R. Ranftel (7), and L. Sproesser (9).</p>
<p> <p>
<special>More press coverage of Hurt's book:</special> <info type="">More press coverage of Hurt's book:</info>
The following items arrived as this issue was being completed. They are The following items arrived as this issue was being completed. They are
from the Chicago Sun-Times, 9 Feb 86. (Thanks to J. Gordon.) from the Chicago Sun-Times, 9 Feb 86. (Thanks to J. Gordon.)
10. "Who killed JFK? Not Oswald, book claims" [2 pp., with a big 10. "Who killed JFK? Not Oswald, book claims" [2 pp., with a big
@ -657,7 +657,7 @@ Lines: 617</p>
<p>ECHOES OF CONSPIRACY July 17, 1986 <p>ECHOES OF CONSPIRACY July 17, 1986
Vol. 8, #2 Paul L. Hoch</p> Vol. 8, #2 Paul L. Hoch</p>
<p> <p>
<special>Quotation of the day:</special> <info type="">Quotation of the day:</info>
"An interesting theory can always outrun a set of facts," according to "An interesting theory can always outrun a set of facts," according to
psychologist A. Holliday, at a 1959 conference on LSD therapy chaired by Dr. psychologist A. Holliday, at a 1959 conference on LSD therapy chaired by Dr.
Paul Hoch, CIA consultant and "opinion leader." Paul Hoch, CIA consultant and "opinion leader."
@ -673,7 +673,7 @@ of "Did Lee Harvey Oswald Drop Acid?," the article co-authored by ex-AIB'er
Lee. (5 EOC 1, p. 4) (#1986.14: Publisher's press release, consisting of Lee. (5 EOC 1, p. 4) (#1986.14: Publisher's press release, consisting of
advance comments by Ginsberg, Stockwell, Krassner, et al.)</p> advance comments by Ginsberg, Stockwell, Krassner, et al.)</p>
<p> <p>
<special>Forthcoming TV coverage:</special> <info type="">Forthcoming TV coverage:</info>
In November, Showtime will present four hours of "The Trial of LHO," with In November, Showtime will present four hours of "The Trial of LHO," with
Vincent Bugliosi for the prosecution and Jerry Spence for the defense. (Ed Vincent Bugliosi for the prosecution and Jerry Spence for the defense. (Ed
Bark, DMN, 21 Jun 86, reprinted in Coverups, 6/86 [#15].) An earlier report Bark, DMN, 21 Jun 86, reprinted in Coverups, 6/86 [#15].) An earlier report
@ -681,7 +681,7 @@ by Jerry Rose identifies the producers as London Weekend Television. (See
2 3D 3.21; that is, The Third Decade, Vol. 2, #3 [Mar 1986], p. 21) Although 2 3D 3.21; that is, The Third Decade, Vol. 2, #3 [Mar 1986], p. 21) Although
there are risks in having lawyers present the case, this should a good show.</p> there are risks in having lawyers present the case, this should a good show.</p>
<p> <p>
<special>The 22nd anniversary:</special> <info type="">The 22nd anniversary:</info>
16. 22 Nov 85 (Fredericksburg, VA "Free Lance-Star") "JFK questions 16. 22 Nov 85 (Fredericksburg, VA "Free Lance-Star") "JFK questions
persist" A summary of what has and hasn't happened since the HSCA report, by persist" A summary of what has and hasn't happened since the HSCA report, by
guest columnist (and buff) Harry Nash. "The simple fact is that Justice, like guest columnist (and buff) Harry Nash. "The simple fact is that Justice, like
@ -694,7 +694,7 @@ ongoing controversy over the assassination. Were there others? (I have the
original version of the widely publicized account of how the WC damaged the original version of the widely publicized account of how the WC damaged the
Hoover-Warren relationship; it should be in the next EOC.)</p> Hoover-Warren relationship; it should be in the next EOC.)</p>
<p> <p>
<special>The RFK case:</special> <info type="">The RFK case:</info>
17. 5 Mar 86 (LA Herald-Examiner) "RFK slaying report lacks all the 17. 5 Mar 86 (LA Herald-Examiner) "RFK slaying report lacks all the
facts" [2 p.] Quotes Paul Schrade and Greg Stone, who said that "what is facts" [2 p.] Quotes Paul Schrade and Greg Stone, who said that "what is
important is the 97% of material which remains withheld." The commission important is the 97% of material which remains withheld." The commission
@ -732,7 +732,7 @@ interview of Melanson.
30. 28 Mar (LAT) "Sirhan Denied Parole; Crime's 'Enormity' Cited" 30. 28 Mar (LAT) "Sirhan Denied Parole; Crime's 'Enormity' Cited"
A staff psychiatrist described him as "generally rehabilitated."</p> A staff psychiatrist described him as "generally rehabilitated."</p>
<p> <p>
<special>"Reasonable Doubt":</special> <info type="">"Reasonable Doubt":</info>
31. 20 Apr 86 (Boston Herald) "JFK's death: Let's find the truth" 31. 20 Apr 86 (Boston Herald) "JFK's death: Let's find the truth"
An op-ed piece by Henry Hurt, directed at Boston Congressional candidate An op-ed piece by Henry Hurt, directed at Boston Congressional candidate
Joseph P. Kennedy. "The bond of silence that began with Robert Kennedy has Joseph P. Kennedy. "The bond of silence that began with Robert Kennedy has
@ -851,11 +851,11 @@ round in the debate. Whether one agrees with them or not, conspiracy books
like this one are seldom dull." like this one are seldom dull."
"It is not unusual... for conspiracy theorists to make their attacks on "It is not unusual... for conspiracy theorists to make their attacks on
the Warren Report sound utterly convincing - until they try to explain what the Warren Report sound utterly convincing - until they try to explain what
<special>really</special> happened. Then some sticky questions inevitably arise. For instance, <info type="">really</info> happened. Then some sticky questions inevitably arise. For instance,
why does all the physical evidence point to Oswald's rifle and to no other why does all the physical evidence point to Oswald's rifle and to no other
weapon?... If a better rifle was used, where did its bullets go?... Hurt weapon?... If a better rifle was used, where did its bullets go?... Hurt
provides a novel explanation.... Readers who prefer complex solutions to provides a novel explanation.... Readers who prefer complex solutions to
simple ones will find much to admire in <special>Reasonable Doubt</special>." (She might be simple ones will find much to admire in <info type="">Reasonable Doubt</info>." (She might be
wrong about any given area of evidence, but she does have a point.) wrong about any given area of evidence, but she does have a point.)
Easterling's confession "has the dreamlike quality of a delusion.... Easterling's confession "has the dreamlike quality of a delusion....
[He] seems to have been working for everyone on the conspiracy theorists' list [He] seems to have been working for everyone on the conspiracy theorists' list
@ -908,7 +908,7 @@ A few more reviews, short and/or not particularly noteworthy: #58 (19
Jan), Fort Wayne Journal; #59 (23 Jan), Macon, MS Beacon; #60 (16 Feb), Jan), Fort Wayne Journal; #59 (23 Jan), Macon, MS Beacon; #60 (16 Feb),
Anniston, AL Star; #61, Detroit News; #62 (24 Apr), Daily Express (UK).</p> Anniston, AL Star; #61, Detroit News; #62 (24 Apr), Daily Express (UK).</p>
<p> <p>
<special>More thoughts the murder of Officer Tippit:</special> <info type="">More thoughts the murder of Officer Tippit:</info>
Several people have challenged me to explain how Tippit's affair might Several people have challenged me to explain how Tippit's affair might
have actually played a role in the events of November 22. Indeed, it would be have actually played a role in the events of November 22. Indeed, it would be
quite a coincidence if he happened to be the victim of a killer with a quite a coincidence if he happened to be the victim of a killer with a
@ -924,7 +924,7 @@ the eyewitness evidence suggesting that Tippit had been waiting for someone
coming from the same direction as Oswald. (Ramparts, Nov 66) And of course coming from the same direction as Oswald. (Ramparts, Nov 66) And of course
Tippit's affair might explain only why he was in Oak Cliff.</p> Tippit's affair might explain only why he was in Oak Cliff.</p>
<p> <p>
<special>Judge Garrison responds (and Hoch dissents):</special> <info type="">Judge Garrison responds (and Hoch dissents):</info>
Ted Gandolfo sent Jim Garrison part of 8 EOC 1, and sent me a copy of Ted Gandolfo sent Jim Garrison part of 8 EOC 1, and sent me a copy of
Garrison's reply. (Letter of 14 Apr 86 to Gandolfo, #1986.63; quoted almost Garrison's reply. (Letter of 14 Apr 86 to Gandolfo, #1986.63; quoted almost
in full here.) in full here.)
@ -1056,7 +1056,7 @@ St., Los Angeles, CA 90027. Certainly many of the details are correct, and
maybe some of the big charges are, but I do not think these articles maybe some of the big charges are, but I do not think these articles
consistently meet essential standards of exposition and logical argument.</p> consistently meet essential standards of exposition and logical argument.</p>
<p> <p>
<special>The supporters and friends of Paulino Sierra:</special> <info type="">The supporters and friends of Paulino Sierra:</info>
What follows is essentially the complete text of a letter I sent to the What follows is essentially the complete text of a letter I sent to the
Justice Department on May 13, 1986. Once again, an assassination lead brings Justice Department on May 13, 1986. Once again, an assassination lead brings
us back to the hidden history of the Kennedy administration's war against us back to the hidden history of the Kennedy administration's war against
@ -1113,7 +1113,7 @@ Scott found a published reference to Sierra which indicates that he was
indeed coordinating some of his actions with the U.S. government at a high indeed coordinating some of his actions with the U.S. government at a high
level. level.
In his biography of Robert Kennedy, Arthur Schlesinger discussed an anti-Castro operation in Central America involving Manuel Artime. "Hal Hendrix of In his biography of Robert Kennedy, Arthur Schlesinger discussed an anti-Castro operation in Central America involving Manuel Artime. "Hal Hendrix of
the <special>Miami News</special> supposed [this operation was] managed either by CIA or, 'on a the <info type="">Miami News</info> supposed [this operation was] managed either by CIA or, 'on a
hip pocket basis,' by the Attorney General [Robert Kennedy] himself." Luis hip pocket basis,' by the Attorney General [Robert Kennedy] himself." Luis
Somoza, "son of the thieving Nicaraguan dictator," tried to learn of the Somoza, "son of the thieving Nicaraguan dictator," tried to learn of the
attitude of the U.S. government toward that operation. Somoza "was soon attitude of the U.S. government toward that operation. Somoza "was soon
@ -1189,7 +1189,7 @@ In an informal interview published in "Lobster" (#1985.99), Peter Scott
apparently gave Robin Ramsay his "three-hurricane theory" of the apparently gave Robin Ramsay his "three-hurricane theory" of the
assassination. That expression, from Mark Allen, derives from a powerful assassination. That expression, from Mark Allen, derives from a powerful
alcoholic drink popular in New Orleans, after three of which any buff will alcoholic drink popular in New Orleans, after three of which any buff will
tell you what he <special>really</special> thinks happened in Dallas. tell you what he <info type="">really</info> thinks happened in Dallas.
"I think that the Kennedys really had started a new type of Cuban exile "I think that the Kennedys really had started a new type of Cuban exile
movement against Castro, the chief element of which was that there would be movement against Castro, the chief element of which was that there would be
money to go anywhere else they liked, in the Caribbean, to find their bases. money to go anywhere else they liked, in the Caribbean, to find their bases.
@ -1229,7 +1229,7 @@ the manuscript was set aside after Pocket Books decided not to publish it, we
have not forgotten about it and still hope to get the information out in due have not forgotten about it and still hope to get the information out in due
course.</p> course.</p>
<p> <p>
<special>Credits:</special> <info type="">Credits:</info>
This issue of EOC is dedicated to the memory of my mother, Dr. Cornelia This issue of EOC is dedicated to the memory of my mother, Dr. Cornelia
Hoch-Ligeti, who died in May at age 79, after a long career in medical Hoch-Ligeti, who died in May at age 79, after a long career in medical
research. (WP, 31 May, p. B6) research. (WP, 31 May, p. B6)
@ -1260,7 +1260,7 @@ Lines: 613</p>
<p>ECHOES OF CONSPIRACY October 31, 1986 <p>ECHOES OF CONSPIRACY October 31, 1986
Vol. 8, #3 Paul L. Hoch</p> Vol. 8, #3 Paul L. Hoch</p>
<p> <p>
<special>The acoustical evidence:</special> <info type="">The acoustical evidence:</info>
One reason for questioning the authenticity of the DPD Dictabelt is the One reason for questioning the authenticity of the DPD Dictabelt is the
presence of certain messages relating to Officer Tippit. Basically, the presence of certain messages relating to Officer Tippit. Basically, the
following exchanges are suspect because of their content, the formal tone of following exchanges are suspect because of their content, the formal tone of
@ -1319,7 +1319,7 @@ As far as I know, the JD has neither finished nor abandoned its long-overdue
review of the HSCA report. review of the HSCA report.
8 EOC 3 -2-</p> 8 EOC 3 -2-</p>
<p> <p>
<special>London Weekend Television program:</special> <info type="">London Weekend Television program:</info>
73. 31 Jul 86 (NY Post) "23 year[s] later, Oswald goes on trial" 73. 31 Jul 86 (NY Post) "23 year[s] later, Oswald goes on trial"
Twenty-five witnesses recently appeared before TV cameras (and a judge and Twenty-five witnesses recently appeared before TV cameras (and a judge and
jury from Dallas) in London. They included medical, forensic, and ballistics jury from Dallas) in London. They included medical, forensic, and ballistics
@ -1348,7 +1348,7 @@ Showtime can't hurt.
cousin of LBJ), who was to play the judge (trying the case under present cousin of LBJ), who was to play the judge (trying the case under present
federal law, not 1963 Texas law).</p> federal law, not 1963 Texas law).</p>
<p> <p>
<special>Also on TV:</special> <info type="">Also on TV:</info>
I missed "Yuri Nosenko, KGB" on HBO in September. Would someone like to I missed "Yuri Nosenko, KGB" on HBO in September. Would someone like to
give us more information than these clippings? give us more information than these clippings?
76. 31 Aug 86 (NYT) The story is told "from the perspective of the CIA 76. 31 Aug 86 (NYT) The story is told "from the perspective of the CIA
@ -1369,7 +1369,7 @@ played Nosenko thinks he was a real defector. Davis concluded that "every way
you turn it around you find it's like a Rubik's Cube that won't ever quite you turn it around you find it's like a Rubik's Cube that won't ever quite
work out." Not a bad analogy for the whole JFK case.</p> work out." Not a bad analogy for the whole JFK case.</p>
<p> <p>
<special>Worthy organizations:</special> <info type="">Worthy organizations:</info>
If you did not get a letter from AARC in mid-August, please ask me for a If you did not get a letter from AARC in mid-August, please ask me for a
copy. (#80, 2 pp., no charge) This includes a "special plea for permanent copy. (#80, 2 pp., no charge) This includes a "special plea for permanent
members" from Bud Fensterwald. The primary goal is not to get the membership members" from Bud Fensterwald. The primary goal is not to get the membership
@ -1388,7 +1388,7 @@ counterpart to AIM is Jeff Cohen; fellow AIB veterans Marty Lee and Bob Katz
are also involved. FAIR has been involved "in the effort to expose and are also involved. FAIR has been involved "in the effort to expose and
counteract ABC's pending 12-hour miniseries, 'Amerika.'"</p> counteract ABC's pending 12-hour miniseries, 'Amerika.'"</p>
<p> <p>
<special>The saga of Earl and Edgar:</special> <info type="">The saga of Earl and Edgar:</info>
A story on the Warren Commission got a lot of newspaper play on the day A story on the Warren Commission got a lot of newspaper play on the day
after Thanksgiving last year - remarkable, even though that was, as usual, a after Thanksgiving last year - remarkable, even though that was, as usual, a
slow news day. As noted in the NYT's news summary (#82, 29 Nov 85), the WCR slow news day. As noted in the NYT's news summary (#82, 29 Nov 85), the WCR
@ -1432,7 +1432,7 @@ interested. (98 pages, each two reduced pages of double-spaced clean
typescript; index included; cost (including postage): $6 or less, depending typescript; index included; cost (including postage): $6 or less, depending
on the number of requests received by January 1, 1987.)</p> on the number of requests received by January 1, 1987.)</p>
<p> <p>
<special>A break from clippings (for the rest of this issue, at least):</special> <info type="">A break from clippings (for the rest of this issue, at least):</info>
Current clippings are generally less interesting than, e.g., old Current clippings are generally less interesting than, e.g., old
8 EOC 3 -4-</p> 8 EOC 3 -4-</p>
<p>clippings and the HSCA volumes. What are people interested in reading about <p>clippings and the HSCA volumes. What are people interested in reading about
@ -1449,7 +1449,7 @@ clippings and documents, and chronologies? I would appreciate help with these
difficult questions. In the meantime, some documents, more or less from the difficult questions. In the meantime, some documents, more or less from the
top of the pile on my desk.</p> top of the pile on my desk.</p>
<p> <p>
<special>From the Warren papers:</special> <info type="">From the Warren papers:</info>
As noted in 7 EOC 3.10, some of Warren's files at the Library of Congress As noted in 7 EOC 3.10, some of Warren's files at the Library of Congress
have been released. have been released.
In March 1974, Alfred Goldberg (the WC's staff historian) interviewed In March 1974, Alfred Goldberg (the WC's staff historian) interviewed
@ -1494,7 +1494,7 @@ McCloy's draft response, saying that he was not impressed [#90, 16 Jul 69,
which Warren agreed with McCloy but suggested that he not send the letter. which Warren agreed with McCloy but suggested that he not send the letter.
8 EOC 3 -5-</p> 8 EOC 3 -5-</p>
<p> <p>
<special>CIA interest in identifying the Mexico Mystery Man:</special> <info type="">CIA interest in identifying the Mexico Mystery Man:</info>
Last November, the CIA released eleven documents to Bud Fensterwald in Last November, the CIA released eleven documents to Bud Fensterwald in
connection with his FOIA request for records relating to efforts to identify connection with his FOIA request for records relating to efforts to identify
the Mexico Mystery Man (MMM), the man whose description (taken from Embassy the Mexico Mystery Man (MMM), the man whose description (taken from Embassy
@ -1540,7 +1540,7 @@ material contained in the attached folder is entirely theoretical and does not
constitute an official file or position of this Division or Agency, it may be constitute an official file or position of this Division or Agency, it may be
of interest to... the HSCA." If made available, it would be "with the of interest to... the HSCA." If made available, it would be "with the
understanding that it is a theoretical unofficial research undertaking." The understanding that it is a theoretical unofficial research undertaking." The
folder contains "informal and preliminary research based on a <special>theory</special> that folder contains "informal and preliminary research based on a <info type="">theory</info> that
[deletion] might be identifiable with" the MMM. [deletion] might be identifiable with" the MMM.
What do we know about the CIA researcher who pursued this hypothesis? What do we know about the CIA researcher who pursued this hypothesis?
Only that she "undertook to research the theory that [deletion] might be the Only that she "undertook to research the theory that [deletion] might be the
@ -1562,7 +1562,7 @@ question is deleted.)
Related released documents: #99, 4 pp. The CIA list of 40 documents on Related released documents: #99, 4 pp. The CIA list of 40 documents on
this subject (dated 12/62 through 7/78, mostly withheld) is #100, 3 pp.</p> this subject (dated 12/62 through 7/78, mostly withheld) is #100, 3 pp.</p>
<p> <p>
<special>Nazis and other anti-Communists:</special> <info type="">Nazis and other anti-Communists:</info>
Former Justice Department official John Loftus made some noteworthy Former Justice Department official John Loftus made some noteworthy
comments in his House testimony on a GAO report on Nazi war criminals in the comments in his House testimony on a GAO report on Nazi war criminals in the
U.S. (For more on Loftus, see 6 EOC 4.10.) In a list of 29 areas which he U.S. (For more on Loftus, see 6 EOC 4.10.) In a list of 29 areas which he
@ -1610,7 +1610,7 @@ loner, or as an agent of another intelligence agency? (Just speculating.)
.CP 6 .CP 6
8 EOC 3 -7-</p> 8 EOC 3 -7-</p>
<p> <p>
<special>Book news:</special> <info type="">Book news:</info>
Kitty Kelley's new book on Frank Sinatra ("His Way," Bantam, $21.95) is Kitty Kelley's new book on Frank Sinatra ("His Way," Bantam, $21.95) is
rather political, with quite a bit on the Kennedy-Exner-Giancana-Sinatra rather political, with quite a bit on the Kennedy-Exner-Giancana-Sinatra
nexus. I think there is some new information, much of it apparently based on nexus. I think there is some new information, much of it apparently based on
@ -1634,10 +1634,10 @@ President's father' on Marcello's behalf." (P. 295) This story has appeared
that a contact with Sinatra was made; p. 242) and at 9 HSCA 70 (which does not that a contact with Sinatra was made; p. 242) and at 9 HSCA 70 (which does not
specifically refer to JFK's father). specifically refer to JFK's father).
Years after the JFK assassination, "when [Sinatra] learned that Lee Years after the JFK assassination, "when [Sinatra] learned that Lee
Harvey Oswald had watched <special>Suddenly</special> a few days [sic] before shooting the Harvey Oswald had watched <info type="">Suddenly</info> a few days [sic] before shooting the
President, he withdrew the 1954 movie in which he played a deranged assassin President, he withdrew the 1954 movie in which he played a deranged assassin
paid to kill the president. He also forbid the re-release of <special>The Manchurian paid to kill the president. He also forbid the re-release of <info type="">The Manchurian
Candidate</special>." (P. 328; cf. 1 3D 6.13, noted at 7 EOC 3.9) Candidate</info>." (P. 328; cf. 1 3D 6.13, noted at 7 EOC 3.9)
In a column prompted by the book, W. Safire called Reagan's award of the In a column prompted by the book, W. Safire called Reagan's award of the
Medal of Freedom to Sinatra "obscene." [30 Sep, #103] In 1975, Safire had Medal of Freedom to Sinatra "obscene." [30 Sep, #103] In 1975, Safire had
strong words about the Sinatra-Exner-Giancana story (Davis, pp. 740-1); I strong words about the Sinatra-Exner-Giancana story (Davis, pp. 740-1); I
@ -1680,14 +1680,14 @@ If you are interested in the problems facing authors of serious
nonfiction, I recommend "Publishers wary of lawsuits: Libel Lawyers Wield nonfiction, I recommend "Publishers wary of lawsuits: Libel Lawyers Wield
Blue Pencils on Books." (#107, LAT, 26 Jun 86, 3 pp.)</p> Blue Pencils on Books." (#107, LAT, 26 Jun 86, 3 pp.)</p>
<p> <p>
<special>KAL 007:</special> <info type="">KAL 007:</info>
Three months after the KAL disaster, while the press was noting the Three months after the KAL disaster, while the press was noting the
twentieth anniversary of the JFK assassination, the government was seemingly twentieth anniversary of the JFK assassination, the government was seemingly
commemorating it with a major coverup, arguably the biggest in twenty years. commemorating it with a major coverup, arguably the biggest in twenty years.
On the occasion of the publication of Seymour Hersh's new book, "The On the occasion of the publication of Seymour Hersh's new book, "The
Target is Destroyed," Time magazine drew a different parallel: "Like the Target is Destroyed," Time magazine drew a different parallel: "Like the
Kennedy assassination, the KAL incident has created a cottage industry of Kennedy assassination, the KAL incident has created a cottage industry of
conspiracy theorists.... Hersh's explanations [excerpted] in the <special>Atlantic</special> conspiracy theorists.... Hersh's explanations [excerpted] in the <info type="">Atlantic</info>
seem far more convincing. They involve no conspiracies or even any evil seem far more convincing. They involve no conspiracies or even any evil
intent on either side. Yet that is hardly reassuring. It is in some ways intent on either side. Yet that is hardly reassuring. It is in some ways
more frightening to be reminded just how fragile sophisticated military more frightening to be reminded just how fragile sophisticated military
@ -1799,7 +1799,7 @@ are willing to keep Occam's Razor sheathed, and if you trust Cutler to have
convincingly eliminated all simpler explanations, you should read that book; convincingly eliminated all simpler explanations, you should read that book;
I haven't.</p> I haven't.</p>
<p> <p>
<special>Queries from readers:</special> <info type="">Queries from readers:</info>
Q77. According to P. Maas' book on Ed Wilson, in 1964 the CIA helped get Q77. According to P. Maas' book on Ed Wilson, in 1964 the CIA helped get
Wilson a job as an advance man in Humphrey's VP campaign, in connection with Wilson a job as an advance man in Humphrey's VP campaign, in connection with
his assignment to "Special Operations." (P. 24, #112) On the assumption that his assignment to "Special Operations." (P. 24, #112) On the assumption that
@ -1809,7 +1809,7 @@ Ovid Demaris (Monarch Books paperback, 1960, 148 pp.)?
Q79. Does anyone have an FBI document describing a test, prior to Q79. Does anyone have an FBI document describing a test, prior to
November 29, 1963, of the firing speed of Oswald's rifle?</p> November 29, 1963, of the firing speed of Oswald's rifle?</p>
<p> <p>
<special>Castro again:</special> <info type="">Castro again:</info>
Speaking of theories of Cuban involvement (as we were on page 5): in his Speaking of theories of Cuban involvement (as we were on page 5): in his
March 16 speech on Contra aid, president R. Reagan closed with an anecdote March 16 speech on Contra aid, president R. Reagan closed with an anecdote
from Clare Booth Luce, who recently spoke of an encounter with JFK. She said from Clare Booth Luce, who recently spoke of an encounter with JFK. She said
@ -1830,12 +1830,12 @@ first, Fidel." This copy [#114, 4 pp.] bears the rubber stamp of the S. F.
chapter of the Fair Play for Cuba Committee, with genuine phone and P.O. box chapter of the Fair Play for Cuba Committee, with genuine phone and P.O. box
numbers.</p> numbers.</p>
<p> <p>
<special>Late news:</special> <info type="">Late news:</info>
David Phillips is to receive "substantial" damages in a settlement of a David Phillips is to receive "substantial" damages in a settlement of a
libel suit against the London Observer, over excepts from Summers' book libel suit against the London Observer, over excepts from Summers' book
"Conspiracy." ("Challenge" press release and clips, #115, 2 pp.)</p> "Conspiracy." ("Challenge" press release and clips, #115, 2 pp.)</p>
<p> <p>
<special>Credits:</special> Thanks to M. Ewing (#115), B. Fensterwald (80), J. Goldberg (73), <info type="">Credits:</info> Thanks to M. Ewing (#115), B. Fensterwald (80), J. Goldberg (73),
L. Haapanen (101), G. Hollingsworth (77-8, 105), M. Lee (81), D. Lifton (106), L. Haapanen (101), G. Hollingsworth (77-8, 105), M. Lee (81), D. Lifton (106),
P. McCarthy (83), J. Marshall (102), S. Meagher (84), J. Mierzejewski (79), P. McCarthy (83), J. Marshall (102), S. Meagher (84), J. Mierzejewski (79),
G. Owens (76), R. Ranftel (85-7, 89-94, 96-100, 107, 110), P. Scott (104, G. Owens (76), R. Ranftel (85-7, 89-94, 96-100, 107, 110), P. Scott (104,
@ -1860,7 +1860,7 @@ Lines: 618</p>
<p>ECHOES OF CONSPIRACY December 8, 1986 <p>ECHOES OF CONSPIRACY December 8, 1986
Vol. 8, #4 Paul L. Hoch</p> Vol. 8, #4 Paul L. Hoch</p>
<p> <p>
<special>Showtime show trial:</special> <info type="">Showtime show trial:</info>
Among EOC readers, access to Showtime cable TV seems scarcer than Among EOC readers, access to Showtime cable TV seems scarcer than
interest in the LWT production, "On Trial: Lee Harvey Oswald." I was able to interest in the LWT production, "On Trial: Lee Harvey Oswald." I was able to
see the program, so it seemed like a good idea to get this issue out as soon see the program, so it seemed like a good idea to get this issue out as soon
@ -1896,7 +1896,7 @@ book or long article - I have heard nothing about one.) LWT definitely got
some interesting comments from potential witnesses who were not even mentioned some interesting comments from potential witnesses who were not even mentioned
in the final version.</p> in the final version.</p>
<p> <p>
<special>Summary and commentary:</special> <info type="">Summary and commentary:</info>
The first evening's segment (three hours) comprised the prosecution case. The first evening's segment (three hours) comprised the prosecution case.
It was the basic WC-HSCA evidence against Oswald, presented in a rather It was the basic WC-HSCA evidence against Oswald, presented in a rather
straightforward way by Bugliosi. straightforward way by Bugliosi.
@ -1934,7 +1934,7 @@ dragging, but in many cases this limited the opportunity to judge the demeanor
of the witness. I'm not sure anything came out in direct testimony which we of the witness. I'm not sure anything came out in direct testimony which we
didn't already know, but if it did, we would have trouble judging whether it didn't already know, but if it did, we would have trouble judging whether it
was a real subtlety or one introduced by Bugliosi's paraphrasing. was a real subtlety or one introduced by Bugliosi's paraphrasing.
First witness: <special>Buell Frazier</special>, slightly graying. He lives "here in First witness: <info type="">Buell Frazier</info>, slightly graying. He lives "here in
Dallas." He said that Oswald was the only employee missing at a roll call. Dallas." He said that Oswald was the only employee missing at a roll call.
Spence opened with a little joke, and bugged Bugliosi by mispronouncing his Spence opened with a little joke, and bugged Bugliosi by mispronouncing his
name. He led Frazier to say that Oswald was nice, liked kids, was not a name. He led Frazier to say that Oswald was nice, liked kids, was not a
@ -1944,14 +1944,14 @@ police, did not surface. (LWT had been referred to Chapters 10 and 11 of
George O'Toole's book "The Assassination Tapes.") Of course, all my comments George O'Toole's book "The Assassination Tapes.") Of course, all my comments
about what was not done are subject to revision when we see the rest of the about what was not done are subject to revision when we see the rest of the
testimony next year. testimony next year.
<special>Charles Brehm</special> described what he saw of the shooting. To Spence, he <info type="">Charles Brehm</info> described what he saw of the shooting. To Spence, he
conceded that he had called himself an expert on those few seconds. The conceded that he had called himself an expert on those few seconds. The
Zapruder film was shown, to make the jury experts too. Brehm argued a bit Zapruder film was shown, to make the jury experts too. Brehm argued a bit
when Spence described the head snap in exaggerated terms. Spence carried on when Spence described the head snap in exaggerated terms. Spence carried on
about the direction tin cans move in when hit by rocks, and he was reprimanded about the direction tin cans move in when hit by rocks, and he was reprimanded
for his theatrics. There's a mind-bender. If a witness misbehaved, would he for his theatrics. There's a mind-bender. If a witness misbehaved, would he
be cited for contempt of television? (And sentenced to watch "Dallas"?) be cited for contempt of television? (And sentenced to watch "Dallas"?)
<special>Harold Norman</special> was led through his description of hearing the shots and <info type="">Harold Norman</info> was led through his description of hearing the shots and
falling cartridge cases on the next floor up. Spence aptly noted that Norman falling cartridge cases on the next floor up. Spence aptly noted that Norman
did not try to escape from the armed man in the building, and Spence did not try to escape from the armed man in the building, and Spence
inscrutably suggested that what he heard could have been other metal objects inscrutably suggested that what he heard could have been other metal objects
@ -1960,7 +1960,7 @@ by the whole exercise. Oddly, he indicated that he had resisted the efforts
of the FBI to put words in his mouth, on the question of whether what he heard of the FBI to put words in his mouth, on the question of whether what he heard
was "above" or "right above" him. Spence tried (inadequately) to clarify the was "above" or "right above" him. Spence tried (inadequately) to clarify the
issue of when employees were freed to leave the building. issue of when employees were freed to leave the building.
Sheriff <special>Eugene Boone</special> described the sniper's nest, and his discovery of Sheriff <info type="">Eugene Boone</info> described the sniper's nest, and his discovery of
the rifle, saying that "Mauser" was used as a generic term. Typically, Spence the rifle, saying that "Mauser" was used as a generic term. Typically, Spence
did not really cross-examine Boone about what he had said, but used his did not really cross-examine Boone about what he had said, but used his
testimony as a way of presenting his own speculation. Spence suggested that testimony as a way of presenting his own speculation. Spence suggested that
@ -1973,9 +1973,9 @@ not able to identify the rifle as the one he found, just in the sense that it
did not have his marks on it. Having testified that he found no powder burns did not have his marks on it. Having testified that he found no powder burns
on the foliage on the knoll, he conceded that there were none on the sixth on the foliage on the knoll, he conceded that there were none on the sixth
floor either. floor either.
Officer <special>Marrion Baker</special> described his encounter with Oswald on the second Officer <info type="">Marrion Baker</info> described his encounter with Oswald on the second
floor. Spence emphasized that Oswald did not seem excited. floor. Spence emphasized that Oswald did not seem excited.
<special>Ted Callaway</special> told of seeing Oswald run past his used-car lot with his <info type="">Ted Callaway</info> told of seeing Oswald run past his used-car lot with his
8 EOC 4 -3-</p> 8 EOC 4 -3-</p>
<p>pistol, and of checking Tippit's pulse and calling in on his radio. On cross, <p>pistol, and of checking Tippit's pulse and calling in on his radio. On cross,
Bugliosi objected to Spence cutting off Callaway's responses, but was Bugliosi objected to Spence cutting off Callaway's responses, but was
@ -1994,7 +1994,7 @@ doorway a few steps in front of Frazier. Spence had gotten Callaway and Baker
to say that the man in the Altgens photo resembled Oswald. Spence tried to to say that the man in the Altgens photo resembled Oswald. Spence tried to
make an issue of Frazier not having identified Lovelady before. This is a make an issue of Frazier not having identified Lovelady before. This is a
good example of muddying up the facts on what really is a non-issue. good example of muddying up the facts on what really is a non-issue.
<special>Jack Brewer</special> (known to us as Johnny Calvin Brewer) told of seeing Oswald <info type="">Jack Brewer</info> (known to us as Johnny Calvin Brewer) told of seeing Oswald
outside his shoe store, and of his role in the capture of Oswald. Did we know outside his shoe store, and of his role in the capture of Oswald. Did we know
that the police briefly held a gun on him? Good testimony from a human-interest viewpoint, but we did not learn how Brewer felt about jumping into that the police briefly held a gun on him? Good testimony from a human-interest viewpoint, but we did not learn how Brewer felt about jumping into
that dangerous situation. To Spence, he conceded that Oswald's odd behavior that dangerous situation. To Spence, he conceded that Oswald's odd behavior
@ -2004,8 +2004,8 @@ does not know who, or even if it was a policeman. (It did not come out that
he told David Belin that it was "some of the police," and that he thought he he told David Belin that it was "some of the police," and that he thought he
"had seen him [Oswald] some place before. I think he had been in my store "had seen him [Oswald] some place before. I think he had been in my store
before." [7 WCH 6, 4]) before." [7 WCH 6, 4])
After a "break," during which Ed Newman retraced Oswald's route, <special>Cecil After a "break," during which Ed Newman retraced Oswald's route, <info type="">Cecil
Kirk</special> testified about his HSCA photo analysis, primarily of the Zapruder film Kirk</info> testified about his HSCA photo analysis, primarily of the Zapruder film
and the backyard photos. Kirk had better graphics capabilities this time - and the backyard photos. Kirk had better graphics capabilities this time -
stop action video, and a light pen (as used for play analysis in football stop action video, and a light pen (as used for play analysis in football
games). This production reportedly cost about $1 million; the HSCA spent only games). This production reportedly cost about $1 million; the HSCA spent only
@ -2020,7 +2020,7 @@ panelists would have been delighted to come up with evidence of conspiracy.
An odd bit of role-playing: Bugliosi objected to the playing of a 1964 An odd bit of role-playing: Bugliosi objected to the playing of a 1964
clip of Connally talking about the shots, when he must have realized that it clip of Connally talking about the shots, when he must have realized that it
was good television and would not be passed up. was good television and would not be passed up.
Dr. <special>Charles Petty</special> testified about the HSCA pathology panel, attributing Dr. <info type="">Charles Petty</info> testified about the HSCA pathology panel, attributing
the head snap to a neuromuscular reaction. Cross-examination was dreadful - the head snap to a neuromuscular reaction. Cross-examination was dreadful -
did you ask the FBI or the CIA "to produce the brain of the President?" Even did you ask the FBI or the CIA "to produce the brain of the President?" Even
expert witnesses don't get to talk. The HSCA public hearings were usually a expert witnesses don't get to talk. The HSCA public hearings were usually a
@ -2033,13 +2033,13 @@ that the photos and X-rays contradicted the autopsy surgeons on the location
of the head entry wound. (7 HSCA 129) Spence erroneously introduced this as of the head entry wound. (7 HSCA 129) Spence erroneously introduced this as
a conflict between the photos and the X-rays, and the real issue here (which a conflict between the photos and the X-rays, and the real issue here (which
the HSCA was unable to resolve) was totally obfuscated. the HSCA was unable to resolve) was totally obfuscated.
HSCA firearms expert <special>Monty Lutz</special> described a re-enactment he did for HSCA firearms expert <info type="">Monty Lutz</info> described a re-enactment he did for
8 EOC 4 -4-</p> 8 EOC 4 -4-</p>
<p>Bugliosi this May, getting three hits in 3.6 seconds once, and two hits the <p>Bugliosi this May, getting three hits in 3.6 seconds once, and two hits the
other four times. Spence noted that this was not an exact duplication. He other four times. Spence noted that this was not an exact duplication. He
made this point in such an obnoxious way that his success with juries both made this point in such an obnoxious way that his success with juries both
surprises and disturbs me. surprises and disturbs me.
<special>Vincent Guinn</special> testified about his neutron activation analysis. The <info type="">Vincent Guinn</info> testified about his neutron activation analysis. The
cross-examination (reproduced on p. 9) was in some ways typically awful. cross-examination (reproduced on p. 9) was in some ways typically awful.
Spence emphasized that Guinn had not examined 28 additional bullet fragments Spence emphasized that Guinn had not examined 28 additional bullet fragments
which were "found" in the head. (In fact, they were "found" in X-rays.) The which were "found" in the head. (In fact, they were "found" in X-rays.) The
@ -2049,7 +2049,7 @@ Lane used to say?) Guinn wasn't allowed to say what he knew on that point.
Insofar as there is a real inauthenticity issue, i.e. in the context of Insofar as there is a real inauthenticity issue, i.e. in the context of
Lifton's evidence, it was not pursued in any meaningful way on the air. Lifton's evidence, it was not pursued in any meaningful way on the air.
The next witness was a surprise to me, and a new face: former FBI The next witness was a surprise to me, and a new face: former FBI
documents expert <special>Lyndal Shaneyfelt</special>. He gave straightforward testimony about documents expert <info type="">Lyndal Shaneyfelt</info>. He gave straightforward testimony about
the Klein's order form for the rifle and Oswald's diary and letters, with a the Klein's order form for the rifle and Oswald's diary and letters, with a
reading of the sections indicating the most hostility to the U.S. Spence reading of the sections indicating the most hostility to the U.S. Spence
played the innocent: "Well. Do you realize what you've been used for here, played the innocent: "Well. Do you realize what you've been used for here,
@ -2064,7 +2064,7 @@ establish his loyalty by sending anti-American letters through the censored
mail. A confused double hypothesis: an agent wouldn't ordinarily keep a mail. A confused double hypothesis: an agent wouldn't ordinarily keep a
diary, but he wanted his to be read. Shaneyfelt conceded that it was a "fair diary, but he wanted his to be read. Shaneyfelt conceded that it was a "fair
assumption" that the CIA and FBI can create good forgeries. assumption" that the CIA and FBI can create good forgeries.
A bit of real-life drama emerged in the testimony of <special>Nelson Delgado</special>, now A bit of real-life drama emerged in the testimony of <info type="">Nelson Delgado</info>, now
a chef in Arkansas. He and Oswald were both "130%" pro-Castro in the Marines. a chef in Arkansas. He and Oswald were both "130%" pro-Castro in the Marines.
He agreed with Spence's description of his (previously reported) fears that He agreed with Spence's description of his (previously reported) fears that
the FBI would get him, and Bugliosi wondered - without probing the reasons for the FBI would get him, and Bugliosi wondered - without probing the reasons for
@ -2072,7 +2072,7 @@ his fears - if Delgado didn't think that the FBI would have gotten him if they
really wanted to. Delgado said he was "just old news" now, and revealed that really wanted to. Delgado said he was "just old news" now, and revealed that
he had indeed been shot in the shoulder. he had indeed been shot in the shoulder.
The last government witness - on the stand for about 25 minutes - was The last government witness - on the stand for about 25 minutes - was
<special>Ruth Paine</special>. Wasn't this her first extended public appearance? It was <info type="">Ruth Paine</info>. Wasn't this her first extended public appearance? It was
interesting to see her in person, but the constraints of the format were interesting to see her in person, but the constraints of the format were
overwhelming. She was trying to be precise, thoughtful, and fair, and overwhelming. She was trying to be precise, thoughtful, and fair, and
apparently found talking about Oswald a difficult experience; the lawyers were apparently found talking about Oswald a difficult experience; the lawyers were
@ -2099,11 +2099,11 @@ all those little points must add up to something; my reaction to Spence is
quite the opposite. His ability and inclination to suggest doubts about quite the opposite. His ability and inclination to suggest doubts about
whatever a prosecution witness said told me less about what happened in Dallas whatever a prosecution witness said told me less about what happened in Dallas
than about how lawyers work. than about how lawyers work.
The first defense witness was <special>Bill Newman</special>, who described seeing Kennedy The first defense witness was <info type="">Bill Newman</info>, who described seeing Kennedy
and Connally hit. It was established that there was room for doubt in his and Connally hit. It was established that there was room for doubt in his
opinion of the direction of the shots, since (when he was excited and upset) opinion of the direction of the shots, since (when he was excited and upset)
he signed a statement saying the JFK had stood up in the car. he signed a statement saying the JFK had stood up in the car.
Spence called <special>Tom Tilson</special> of the DPD to tell his story about someone who Spence called <info type="">Tom Tilson</info> of the DPD to tell his story about someone who
looked just like Ruby (whom he knew) throwing something into a car just past looked just like Ruby (whom he knew) throwing something into a car just past
the knoll, right after the shooting. Tilson then followed him but the license the knoll, right after the shooting. Tilson then followed him but the license
number he called in was apparently not pursued, and Tilson's copy was lost. number he called in was apparently not pursued, and Tilson's copy was lost.
@ -2120,7 +2120,7 @@ knoll with a gun and planting a bullet at Parkland. That is hardly a leading
hypothesis for a conspiracy involving Ruby; the only advantage seems to be hypothesis for a conspiracy involving Ruby; the only advantage seems to be
that one can exploit it, in a very naive way, to incorporate some of Seth that one can exploit it, in a very naive way, to incorporate some of Seth
Kantor's testimony and at the same time cast doubt on Guinn's. Kantor's testimony and at the same time cast doubt on Guinn's.
The testimony of Dr. <special>Cyril Wecht</special> generally resembled his HSCA appearance, The testimony of Dr. <info type="">Cyril Wecht</info> generally resembled his HSCA appearance,
in tone as well as content. Wecht still takes a hard line on the question of in tone as well as content. Wecht still takes a hard line on the question of
how he could be right and the rest of the HSCA panel wrong, suggesting the how he could be right and the rest of the HSCA panel wrong, suggesting the
"subconscious" influence of their government grants and appointments. In the "subconscious" influence of their government grants and appointments. In the
@ -2140,8 +2140,8 @@ HSCA's trajectory analysis. There may be minor errors on that work, but the
SBT path is clearly not as implausible as Wecht presented it. Bugliosi scored SBT path is clearly not as implausible as Wecht presented it. Bugliosi scored
a point by asking where the Kennedy bullet went if it did not end up in a point by asking where the Kennedy bullet went if it did not end up in
Connally, but he did not bring up the HSCA's trajectory work. Connally, but he did not bring up the HSCA's trajectory work.
Perhaps the most impressive defense witness was hospital corpsman <special>Paul Perhaps the most impressive defense witness was hospital corpsman <info type="">Paul
O'Connor</special>, one of the important Bethesda witnesses in Lifton's "Best Evidence." O'Connor</info>, one of the important Bethesda witnesses in Lifton's "Best Evidence."
He described the removal of JFK's body from a body bag, the "constant" He described the removal of JFK's body from a body bag, the "constant"
interference by Dr. Burkley (apparently on behalf of the family), and the interference by Dr. Burkley (apparently on behalf of the family), and the
condition of the head, which left no need for the procedure he usually condition of the head, which left no need for the procedure he usually
@ -2173,7 +2173,7 @@ the missing brain is representative of but not really central to the mysteries
of the medical evidence. Bugliosi's presentation of the HSCA investigation of of the medical evidence. Bugliosi's presentation of the HSCA investigation of
RFK's probable role in the post-autopsy destruction of a brain may have unduly RFK's probable role in the post-autopsy destruction of a brain may have unduly
lessened the impact of O'Connor's testimony. lessened the impact of O'Connor's testimony.
Former FBI SA <special>James Hosty</special> was called as an adverse witness. It was Former FBI SA <info type="">James Hosty</info> was called as an adverse witness. It was
valuable to see him, but I don't recall much new information in his testimony valuable to see him, but I don't recall much new information in his testimony
on Oswald's note, the information "withheld" from him about Oswald's Mexico on Oswald's note, the information "withheld" from him about Oswald's Mexico
trip, and other matters. (Spence's grasp of the evidence seemed imperfect; he trip, and other matters. (Spence's grasp of the evidence seemed imperfect; he
@ -2198,7 +2198,7 @@ Spence noted that, in a real trial, Lee could have demanded production of the
still-classified 280-page HSCA report on Mexico. On cross-examination, still-classified 280-page HSCA report on Mexico. On cross-examination,
Bugliosi let Lopez talk a bit, and managed to effectively touch on some of the Bugliosi let Lopez talk a bit, and managed to effectively touch on some of the
evidentiary difficulties with his conspiratorial conclusions. evidentiary difficulties with his conspiratorial conclusions.
The final defense witness was <special>Seth Kantor</special>, whose testimony provided a The final defense witness was <info type="">Seth Kantor</info>, whose testimony provided a
pretty good summary of the basic issues relating to Ruby, whom he knew. pretty good summary of the basic issues relating to Ruby, whom he knew.
Bugliosi raised some of the standard non-conspiratorial rebuttals. I don't Bugliosi raised some of the standard non-conspiratorial rebuttals. I don't
recall any facts which are not in Kantor's book on Ruby or the HSCA volumes. recall any facts which are not in Kantor's book on Ruby or the HSCA volumes.
@ -2299,7 +2299,7 @@ did an acceptable and often persuasive job on the air.
The credits included special thanks to Tony Summers and Mary Ferrell. The credits included special thanks to Tony Summers and Mary Ferrell.
The copyright is held by LWT.</p> The copyright is held by LWT.</p>
<p> <p>
<special>Clippings:</special> <info type="">Clippings:</info>
117. For 15-16 Nov 86 (Seth Kantor, Cox papers and NYT service) 117. For 15-16 Nov 86 (Seth Kantor, Cox papers and NYT service)
[3 pp.] "Despite the impact of the testimony, the realistic trial is [3 pp.] "Despite the impact of the testimony, the realistic trial is
dominated by the hand-to-hand courtroom combat" of Spence and Bugliosi, who dominated by the hand-to-hand courtroom combat" of Spence and Bugliosi, who
@ -2361,7 +2361,7 @@ Atlantis. More than half "said they are creationists." So let's not take our
127. 20 Nov 86 (Corry, NYT) A good critique of the lawyers' styles and 127. 20 Nov 86 (Corry, NYT) A good critique of the lawyers' styles and
the witnesses' demeanor; quotable, but I'm short on space and time.</p> the witnesses' demeanor; quotable, but I'm short on space and time.</p>
<p> <p>
<special>An excerpt:</special> <info type="">An excerpt:</info>
The entire broadcast cross-examination of Prof. Vincent Guinn: The entire broadcast cross-examination of Prof. Vincent Guinn:
GS: Well, I'd rather cross-examine Mr. Bugliosi than the doctor, since GS: Well, I'd rather cross-examine Mr. Bugliosi than the doctor, since
he's the one that's given all the testimony. [Judge: But the doctor's on the he's the one that's given all the testimony. [Judge: But the doctor's on the
@ -2410,7 +2410,7 @@ President? [VG: No way, unless I were the surgeon.]
GS: And you just examined what they gave you, isn't that true, doctor? GS: And you just examined what they gave you, isn't that true, doctor?
VG: Correct. [GS: Thank you, doctor.]</p> VG: Correct. [GS: Thank you, doctor.]</p>
<p> <p>
<special>Postscripts relating to Tony Summers:</special> <info type="">Postscripts relating to Tony Summers:</info>
The "settlement" referred to at 8 EOC 3.10 did not involve any admission The "settlement" referred to at 8 EOC 3.10 did not involve any admission
or court ruling that Phillips had been libeled. It seems safe to assume the or court ruling that Phillips had been libeled. It seems safe to assume the
the potential cost of going to trial resulted in a settlement. The Observer the potential cost of going to trial resulted in a settlement. The Observer
@ -2423,7 +2423,7 @@ Post based on Summers' research, as distributed by the Observer.
"Goddess" is out in paperback (Onyx, $4.95), with a substantial new "Goddess" is out in paperback (Onyx, $4.95), with a substantial new
chapter (45 pages) on various aspects of the Monroe-Kennedy story.</p> chapter (45 pages) on various aspects of the Monroe-Kennedy story.</p>
<p> <p>
<special>Queries and comments:</special> <info type="">Queries and comments:</info>
Q80. WBAI's anniversary program featured John Davis, David Lifton, and Q80. WBAI's anniversary program featured John Davis, David Lifton, and
Phil Melanson. Can someone provide a tape? Phil Melanson. Can someone provide a tape?
Q81. Investigations of Oswald's activities in New Orleans turned up Q81. Investigations of Oswald's activities in New Orleans turned up
@ -2443,7 +2443,7 @@ not be surprised if some of the newly prominent names can be linked to people
who have been mentioned in the assassination controversy. Peter Scott has who have been mentioned in the assassination controversy. Peter Scott has
already come up with some interesting ideas along these lines.)</p> already come up with some interesting ideas along these lines.)</p>
<p> <p>
<special>Credits</special>: Thanks to B. Fensterwald (#116), J. Goldberg (127), G. Hollingsworth <info type="">Credits</info>: Thanks to B. Fensterwald (#116), J. Goldberg (127), G. Hollingsworth
(122, 124), S. Kantor (117), P. Melanson (118, 123), G. Owens (121), (122, 124), S. Kantor (117), P. Melanson (118, 123), G. Owens (121),
R. Stetler, and G. Stone (118).</p> R. Stetler, and G. Stone (118).</p>
<p>*From Illumi-Net BBS - (404) 377-1141* [ Don's note: I doubt this BBS is still <p>*From Illumi-Net BBS - (404) 377-1141* [ Don's note: I doubt this BBS is still

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Subject: 100 CONSPIRACY Q'S ON JFK ASSASSIN Subject: 100 CONSPIRACY Q'S ON JFK ASSASSIN
<info type="Message-ID"> 1299600016@igc.org</info> <info type="Message-ID"> 1299600016@igc.org</info>
Date: 30 Dec 91 00:21:00 GMT Date: 30 Dec 91 00:21:00 GMT
Sender: Notesfile to Usenet Gateway <special>notes@igc.org</special> Sender: Notesfile to Usenet Gateway <info type="">notes@igc.org</info>
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Nf-From: cdp.UUCP!plemkin Dec 29 16:21:00 1991</p> Nf-From: cdp.UUCP!plemkin Dec 29 16:21:00 1991</p>

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@ -299,7 +299,7 @@ path, open the minds and hearts of the educators and the children. We
hope for a change in our educational system and society, to reflect hope for a change in our educational system and society, to reflect
Godly principles for the salvation of our people and land.</p> Godly principles for the salvation of our people and land.</p>
<p> <p>
<special>end of tract</special> <info type="">end of tract</info>
</p> </p>
<p> The change that "Kurt" is hoping for is on its way, and it's not a very <p> The change that "Kurt" is hoping for is on its way, and it's not a very
pleasant one. Excellent teachers whose only "crime" is same-sex pleasant one. Excellent teachers whose only "crime" is same-sex

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@ -84,9 +84,9 @@ The political goals of this organisation--fighting drugs and
hunger, for a new just world economic order, for a strong western hunger, for a new just world economic order, for a strong western
defense, against the decay of westerm culture and for a cultural defense, against the decay of westerm culture and for a cultural
and scientific renaissance--were considered side aspects of the and scientific renaissance--were considered side aspects of the
"conspiracy". <special>h</special> "conspiracy". <info type="">h</info>
</p> </p>
<p>Pretrial events<special>t</special> <p>Pretrial events<info type="">t</info>
</p> </p>
<p>By setting a very short period between the indictment and trial <p>By setting a very short period between the indictment and trial
opening, Alexandria Judge Bryan created the preconditions for a opening, Alexandria Judge Bryan created the preconditions for a

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@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ disclose what agency sent the letter.</p>
<p>The company spokeswomen, also stated that they are not allowed to advertise <p>The company spokeswomen, also stated that they are not allowed to advertise
the unit anywhere, and if they did they would "lose all government the unit anywhere, and if they did they would "lose all government
contracts.'' She further stated that they wanted to advertise it in contracts.'' She further stated that they wanted to advertise it in
<special>N</special>Law and Order and could not.</p> <info type="">N</info>Law and Order and could not.</p>
<p>Marketing is done by word of mouth and narcotics trade shows, she said. This <p>Marketing is done by word of mouth and narcotics trade shows, she said. This
seemed a little contrary to the first spokesman who said that there were only seemed a little contrary to the first spokesman who said that there were only
three customers for the JBR recorder.</p> three customers for the JBR recorder.</p>

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@ -314,11 +314,11 @@ about the issue supplied by the author when available. If you are
interested in any of these issues, you are encouraged to go to the interested in any of these issues, you are encouraged to go to the
original articles, or other sources, for more information. The synopsis original articles, or other sources, for more information. The synopsis
is merely a brief overview of the issue.</p> is merely a brief overview of the issue.</p>
<p>From: New Liberation News Service <special>nlns@igc.apc.org</special> <p>From: New Liberation News Service <info type="">nlns@igc.apc.org</info>
</p> </p>
<p>/* Written 11:38 am Mar 19, 1993 by newsdesk@igc.apc.org in igc:media.issues */ <p>/* Written 11:38 am Mar 19, 1993 by newsdesk@igc.apc.org in igc:media.issues */
/* ---------- "Project Censored" ---------- */ /* ---------- "Project Censored" ---------- */
From: News Desk <special>newsdesk</special> From: News Desk <info type="">newsdesk</info>
Subject: Project Censored</p> Subject: Project Censored</p>
<p>Events conspired against me but here at long last is the 1992 list <p>Events conspired against me but here at long last is the 1992 list
from Project Censored. Hopefully, it has not already been uploaded from Project Censored. Hopefully, it has not already been uploaded

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@ -192,7 +192,7 @@ were mentioned, but only in passing.</p>
the following quote from an Air Force spokesman (no unit or the following quote from an Air Force spokesman (no unit or
organization affiliation given):"</p> organization affiliation given):"</p>
<p> <p>
<special>quote</special> Meanwhile, as Campbell continues playing to an ever-increasing audience, his efforts are not lost on the Air Force, <info type="">quote</info> Meanwhile, as Campbell continues playing to an ever-increasing audience, his efforts are not lost on the Air Force,
which he's placed on his "Desert Rat" mailing list for free. "We which he's placed on his "Desert Rat" mailing list for free. "We
read his publication," says Air Force Col. Douglas Kennett, "and read his publication," says Air Force Col. Douglas Kennett, "and
we know what Mr. Campbell's doing near a base that may--or may we know what Mr. Campbell's doing near a base that may--or may

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@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ Progressives, And Why They Must Be Rejected</p>
disunion. They will fail if we unite."</p> disunion. They will fail if we unite."</p>
<p>(George Seldes )</p> <p>(George Seldes )</p>
<p> <p>
<special>You Can't Do That</special>, 1938</p> <info type="">You Can't Do That</info>, 1938</p>
<p>Political Research Associates <p>Political Research Associates
678 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 205 678 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 205
Cambridge, MA 02139 Cambridge, MA 02139
@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ more strident in the leading democratic societies which have never
experienced fascist rule--Britain and America."</p> experienced fascist rule--Britain and America."</p>
<p>(Paul Wilkinson )</p> <p>(Paul Wilkinson )</p>
<p> <p>
<special>The New Fascists</special>, 1981</p> <info type="">The New Fascists</info>, 1981</p>
<p>Fascist political movements are experiencing a resurgence around <p>Fascist political movements are experiencing a resurgence around
the world. In Eastern Europe, racial nationalism, a key component the world. In Eastern Europe, racial nationalism, a key component
of fascism, has surfaced in many new political parties. In the of fascism, has surfaced in many new political parties. In the
@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ believe most world governments, including the U.S. and the Soviet
Union, are secretly controlled by a handful of conspirators they Union, are secretly controlled by a handful of conspirators they
dub "The Insiders."</p> dub "The Insiders."</p>
<p>The Populist Party (and groups to which it has historically been <p>The Populist Party (and groups to which it has historically been
related such as the Liberty Lobby and its <special>Spotlight</special> newspaper), related such as the Liberty Lobby and its <info type="">Spotlight</info> newspaper),
created a national constituency for David Duke and other white created a national constituency for David Duke and other white
supremacist political candidates. Duke was the 1988 Populist Party supremacist political candidates. Duke was the 1988 Populist Party
presidential candidate. These forces believe a conspiracy of rich presidential candidate. These forces believe a conspiracy of rich
@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ serious about wooing the political left and that their conspiracist
theories have been taken seriously in some quarters. Consider the theories have been taken seriously in some quarters. Consider the
following, all of which will be discussed in greater detail later:</p> following, all of which will be discussed in greater detail later:</p>
<p>*** Several far-right commentators affiliated with the Liberty <p>*** Several far-right commentators affiliated with the Liberty
Lobby and its <special>Spotlight</special> newspaper sought and obtained lengthy Lobby and its <info type="">Spotlight</info> newspaper sought and obtained lengthy
interviews on radio stations affiliated with the progressive Pacifica interviews on radio stations affiliated with the progressive Pacifica
network. KPFK in Los Angeles and KPFA in San Francisco also aired network. KPFK in Los Angeles and KPFA in San Francisco also aired
long programs with radio personality Craig Hulet whose cynical long programs with radio personality Craig Hulet whose cynical
@ -165,9 +165,9 @@ Wesley, the LaRouche organization's Central America operative. The
LaRouchians have been involved in the Panamanian anti-intervention LaRouchians have been involved in the Panamanian anti-intervention
movement for years.</p> movement for years.</p>
<p>*** More than 6 percent (49 out of a total 771) of the footnotes <p>*** More than 6 percent (49 out of a total 771) of the footnotes
in Barbara Honneger's widely-popularized book <special>October Surprise</special> in Barbara Honneger's widely-popularized book <info type="">October Surprise</info>
cite LaRouche publications such as <special>Executive Intelligence Review</special> cite LaRouche publications such as <info type="">Executive Intelligence Review</info>
and <special>New Solidarity</special> (now <special>New Federalist</special>). Honneger, a former and <info type="">New Solidarity</info> (now <info type="">New Federalist</info>). Honneger, a former
White House aide, alleges in her book that officials connected to White House aide, alleges in her book that officials connected to
the Reagan Presidential campaign plotted with Iranian officials to the Reagan Presidential campaign plotted with Iranian officials to
delay the release of hostages in the Middle East until after the delay the release of hostages in the Middle East until after the
@ -177,7 +177,7 @@ footnotes. While information from the LaRouchians is sometimes
accurate, it is often laced with unsubstantiated assertions and accurate, it is often laced with unsubstantiated assertions and
biased by the peculiar LaRouchian brand of conspiracist bigotry biased by the peculiar LaRouchian brand of conspiracist bigotry
against Jews and homosexuals.</p> against Jews and homosexuals.</p>
<p>*** The current issue of <special>Revisionist Letters</special>, a periodical <p>*** The current issue of <info type="">Revisionist Letters</info>, a periodical
promoting the idea that the historical account of the Holocaust is promoting the idea that the historical account of the Holocaust is
a hoax, contains an article urging recruitment from "a powerful a hoax, contains an article urging recruitment from "a powerful
potential source of supporters--the radical Left! Leftist potential source of supporters--the radical Left! Leftist
@ -267,7 +267,7 @@ created by this courtship by the right. Radio station WBAI aired
several hours of programming within a week of discovering that several hours of programming within a week of discovering that
their broadcasts had included interviews with persons whose right-wing their broadcasts had included interviews with persons whose right-wing
affiliations were not disclosed to the listeners. The progressive affiliations were not disclosed to the listeners. The progressive
periodicals <special>Guardian</special> and <special>In These Times</special> have run articles and periodicals <info type="">Guardian</info> and <info type="">In These Times</info> have run articles and
commentaries on the situation. KPFK and KPFA in California, however, commentaries on the situation. KPFK and KPFA in California, however,
waited months before their listeners even learned there was a debate waited months before their listeners even learned there was a debate
over these issues. The Christic Institute has been especially over these issues. The Christic Institute has been especially
@ -287,7 +287,7 @@ from serious analysis. All of these theories share elements of
traditional right-wing conspiracy themes in which sinister global traditional right-wing conspiracy themes in which sinister global
elites secretly manipulate world events. The theories echo themes elites secretly manipulate world events. The theories echo themes
promoted by the LaRouchians, the John Birch Society and the Liberty promoted by the LaRouchians, the John Birch Society and the Liberty
Lobby and its <special>Spotlight</special> newspaper.</p> Lobby and its <info type="">Spotlight</info> newspaper.</p>
<p>Unsubstantiated conspiracy theories usually start with a basis in <p>Unsubstantiated conspiracy theories usually start with a basis in
fact and relate to a legitimate issue. The current phenomenon traces fact and relate to a legitimate issue. The current phenomenon traces
back to the rise of counterinsurgency as an arm of U.S. foreign back to the rise of counterinsurgency as an arm of U.S. foreign
@ -299,11 +299,11 @@ L. Fletcher Prouty. In the book, Prouty criticized the CIA's
penchant for counterinsurgency and clandestine operations, which penchant for counterinsurgency and clandestine operations, which
he argued prolonged the war in Vietnam and resulted in the unnecessary he argued prolonged the war in Vietnam and resulted in the unnecessary
deaths of many U.S. soldiers.</p> deaths of many U.S. soldiers.</p>
<p>The Liberty Lobby's <special>Spotlight</special> newspaper took Prouty's thesis and <p>The Liberty Lobby's <info type="">Spotlight</info> newspaper took Prouty's thesis and
overlaid it with a conspiracy theory regarding Jewish influence in overlaid it with a conspiracy theory regarding Jewish influence in
U.S. foreign policy. Sometime in the 1980's, a number of right-wing U.S. foreign policy. Sometime in the 1980's, a number of right-wing
critics of U.S. intelligence operations began to drift towards the critics of U.S. intelligence operations began to drift towards the
<special>Spotlight</special> analysis. The "Secret Team" apparently became the <info type="">Spotlight</info> analysis. The "Secret Team" apparently became the
"Secret Jewish Team" in their eyes. They began to feed information "Secret Jewish Team" in their eyes. They began to feed information
from their sources inside the government to publications with an from their sources inside the government to publications with an
anti-Jewish agenda.</p> anti-Jewish agenda.</p>
@ -322,7 +322,7 @@ were contacted by LaRouchians who offered assistance and documents
to help research the Iran-Contra story.</p> to help research the Iran-Contra story.</p>
<p>Critics of the Christic Institute say undocumented conspiracy <p>Critics of the Christic Institute say undocumented conspiracy
theories, perhaps first circulated by the LaRouchians and the theories, perhaps first circulated by the LaRouchians and the
<special>Spotlight</special>, were inadvertently drawn into Christic's lawsuit <info type="">Spotlight</info>, were inadvertently drawn into Christic's lawsuit
against key figures in the Iran-Contra Scandal. The Christic against key figures in the Iran-Contra Scandal. The Christic
Institute no longer uses the "Secret Team" slogan, which it employed Institute no longer uses the "Secret Team" slogan, which it employed
for the first few years of its Iran-Contra lawsuit, &lt;Avirgan v. for the first few years of its Iran-Contra lawsuit, &lt;Avirgan v.
@ -342,7 +342,7 @@ taken during the Christic case and has concluded, "Leaving out the
circumstances of the La Penca bombing and the specific Iran-Contra circumstances of the La Penca bombing and the specific Iran-Contra
material, I think it is fair to say that some right-wing conspiracy material, I think it is fair to say that some right-wing conspiracy
theories were woven into the theory behind the Christic case."</p> theories were woven into the theory behind the Christic case."</p>
<p>Author Jane Hunter, editor of <special>Israeli Foreign Affairs</special>, worries <p>Author Jane Hunter, editor of <info type="">Israeli Foreign Affairs</info>, worries
about the rise of conspiracism on the left, including some of the about the rise of conspiracism on the left, including some of the
allegations made in the Christic lawsuit. "If you keep looking for allegations made in the Christic lawsuit. "If you keep looking for
all the connections, all you are going to see is something so all the connections, all you are going to see is something so
@ -440,21 +440,21 @@ What was the purpose? Where was the benefit to the U.S.? Who gained
from this process? These questions were not asked only by persons from this process? These questions were not asked only by persons
on the right, but the answers and theories the right developed were on the right, but the answers and theories the right developed were
far different than those proposed by the left.</p> far different than those proposed by the left.</p>
<p>Fletcher Prouty's 1973 book <special>The Secret Team</special> was among the first <p>Fletcher Prouty's 1973 book <info type="">The Secret Team</info> was among the first
wave of non-left treatises to take a critical view of the U.S. wave of non-left treatises to take a critical view of the U.S.
intelligence establishment's role in designing the failed intelligence establishment's role in designing the failed
counterinsurgency policies in Vietnam.</p> counterinsurgency policies in Vietnam.</p>
<p>Liberty Lobby and the <special>Spotlight</special> took the Prouty thesis and combined <p>Liberty Lobby and the <info type="">Spotlight</info> took the Prouty thesis and combined
it with its bigoted conspiracy theory about Jewish control of U.S. it with its bigoted conspiracy theory about Jewish control of U.S.
foreign policy. Since writing the book, Prouty has drifted far to foreign policy. Since writing the book, Prouty has drifted far to
the right, as has another CIA critic, Victor Marchetti, and both the right, as has another CIA critic, Victor Marchetti, and both
now have allied themselves with the Liberty Lobby network. Prouty's now have allied themselves with the Liberty Lobby network. Prouty's
<special>The Secret Team</special> was recently republished by Noontide Press, the <info type="">The Secret Team</info> was recently republished by Noontide Press, the
publishing arm of the historical revisionist Institute for Historical publishing arm of the historical revisionist Institute for Historical
Review (IHR). IHR promotes the theory that the accepted history of Review (IHR). IHR promotes the theory that the accepted history of
the Holocaust is a hoax perpetrated by Jews.</p> the Holocaust is a hoax perpetrated by Jews.</p>
<p>In 1974, Marchetti, a former executive assistant to the deputy <p>In 1974, Marchetti, a former executive assistant to the deputy
director of the CIA, co-authored <special>The CIA and the Cult of Intelligence</special>, director of the CIA, co-authored <info type="">The CIA and the Cult of Intelligence</info>,
a well-received best-seller and the first book the CIA tried to a well-received best-seller and the first book the CIA tried to
suppress through court action. By 1989, however, Marchetti had been suppress through court action. By 1989, however, Marchetti had been
recruited into a close alliance with Carto's Liberty Lobby network. recruited into a close alliance with Carto's Liberty Lobby network.
@ -462,7 +462,7 @@ In 1989, Marchetti presented a paper at the Ninth International
Revisionist Conference held by the Institute for Historical Review. Revisionist Conference held by the Institute for Historical Review.
The title of Marchetti's paper, published in IHR's &lt;Journal of The title of Marchetti's paper, published in IHR's &lt;Journal of
Historical Review&gt;, was "Propaganda and Disinformation: How the Historical Review&gt;, was "Propaganda and Disinformation: How the
CIA Manufactures History." Marchetti edits the <special>New American View</special> CIA Manufactures History." Marchetti edits the <info type="">New American View</info>
newsletter, which as one promotional flyer explained, was designed newsletter, which as one promotional flyer explained, was designed
to "document for patriotic Americans like yourself the excess of to "document for patriotic Americans like yourself the excess of
pro-Israelism, which warps the news we see and hear from our media, pro-Israelism, which warps the news we see and hear from our media,
@ -471,21 +471,21 @@ of innocent, young Americans in Lebanon and elsewhere."</p>
<p>Marchetti describes himself as a person whose "intelligence expertise <p>Marchetti describes himself as a person whose "intelligence expertise
and well-placed contacts have provided me with a unique insight and well-placed contacts have provided me with a unique insight
into the subversion of our democratic process and foreign policy into the subversion of our democratic process and foreign policy
by those who would put the interests of Israel <special>above</special> those of by those who would put the interests of Israel <info type="">above</info> those of
America and Americans." Marchetti is also the publisher of a America and Americans." Marchetti is also the publisher of a
Japanese-language book <special>ADL and Zionism</special>, written by LaRouche Japanese-language book <info type="">ADL and Zionism</info>, written by LaRouche
followers Paul Goldstein and Jeffrey Steinberg.</p> followers Paul Goldstein and Jeffrey Steinberg.</p>
<p>Marchetti was co-publisher of the <special>Zionist Watch</special> newsletter when <p>Marchetti was co-publisher of the <info type="">Zionist Watch</info> newsletter when
it was endorsed in direct mail appeals on Liberty Lobby stationery it was endorsed in direct mail appeals on Liberty Lobby stationery
by the now deceased Lois Petersen, who for many years was the by the now deceased Lois Petersen, who for many years was the
influential secretary of the Liberty Lobby board of directors. The influential secretary of the Liberty Lobby board of directors. The
October 5, 1987 <special>Spotlight</special> reported that Mark Lane had been named October 5, 1987 <info type="">Spotlight</info> reported that Mark Lane had been named
associate editor of <special>Zionist Watch</special>, which is housed in the same associate editor of <info type="">Zionist Watch</info>, which is housed in the same
small converted Capitol Hill townhouse as Liberty Lobby/<special>Spotlight</special>.</p> small converted Capitol Hill townhouse as Liberty Lobby/<info type="">Spotlight</info>.</p>
<p>While concern over Reagan Administration participation in joint <p>While concern over Reagan Administration participation in joint
intelligence operations with Mossad is legitimate, the use of intelligence operations with Mossad is legitimate, the use of
anti-Zionism as a cover for conspiracist anti-Jewish bigotry can anti-Zionism as a cover for conspiracist anti-Jewish bigotry can
be seen in an article in the August 24, 1981 issue of <special>Spotlight</special>:</p> be seen in an article in the August 24, 1981 issue of <info type="">Spotlight</info>:</p>
<p>"A brazen attempt by influential "Israel-firsters" in the policy <p>"A brazen attempt by influential "Israel-firsters" in the policy
echelons of the Reagan administration to extend their control to echelons of the Reagan administration to extend their control to
the day-to-day espionage and covert-action operations of the CIA the day-to-day espionage and covert-action operations of the CIA
@ -518,7 +518,7 @@ articles exposing aspects of the covert Contra aid network, well
before a fateful plane crash first tipped off the mainstream press before a fateful plane crash first tipped off the mainstream press
to the full extent of the story. Right-wing coverage of government to the full extent of the story. Right-wing coverage of government
intelligence abuse is not unique to the LaRouchians. Other far-right intelligence abuse is not unique to the LaRouchians. Other far-right
groups such as Liberty Lobby and its <special>Spotlight</special> newspaper have groups such as Liberty Lobby and its <info type="">Spotlight</info> newspaper have
also circulated similar information.</p> also circulated similar information.</p>
<p>Herb Quinde, an intelligence policy analyst for the LaRouchians, <p>Herb Quinde, an intelligence policy analyst for the LaRouchians,
says that in the 1980's the LaRouchians were contacted by a group says that in the 1980's the LaRouchians were contacted by a group
@ -557,9 +557,9 @@ Israeli policies and U.S. pro-Israel policies as a screen to cover
prejudice against Jews.</p> prejudice against Jews.</p>
<p>Many reporters were contacted by the LaRouchians offering assistance <p>Many reporters were contacted by the LaRouchians offering assistance
and documents to help research the Iran-Contra story. LaRouche's and documents to help research the Iran-Contra story. LaRouche's
<special>Executive Intelligence Review</special> even gets a passing nod from author <info type="">Executive Intelligence Review</info> even gets a passing nod from author
Ben Bradlee, Jr. in his &lt;Guts and Glory: The Rise and Fall of Oliver Ben Bradlee, Jr. in his &lt;Guts and Glory: The Rise and Fall of Oliver
North&gt;. Bradlee acknowledges the help of <special>EIR</special> in decoding the North&gt;. Bradlee acknowledges the help of <info type="">EIR</info> in decoding the
shorthand used by North in his notebooks.</p> shorthand used by North in his notebooks.</p>
<p>Peter Dale Scott, Jonathan Marshall and other authors who researched <p>Peter Dale Scott, Jonathan Marshall and other authors who researched
the Iran-Contra story say that in the mid to late 1980's, LaRouchians the Iran-Contra story say that in the mid to late 1980's, LaRouchians
@ -610,12 +610,12 @@ for a former Panamanian government," explains Bray. "He said 'you
are not going to believe this, but I am going to recommend a are not going to believe this, but I am going to recommend a
LaRouchite, Carlos Wesley.'" A slightly bemused Bray says he knew LaRouchite, Carlos Wesley.'" A slightly bemused Bray says he knew
Wesley from long ago and knew he was a reporter for LaRouche's Wesley from long ago and knew he was a reporter for LaRouche's
<special>Executive Intelligence Review</special>. Still, this was a recommendation <info type="">Executive Intelligence Review</info>. Still, this was a recommendation
from a credible Panamanian source so with some misgivings Bray from a credible Panamanian source so with some misgivings Bray
scheduled Wesley as a panelist.</p> scheduled Wesley as a panelist.</p>
<p>Wesley was identified as a correspondent for &lt;Executive Intelligence <p>Wesley was identified as a correspondent for &lt;Executive Intelligence
Review&gt; (<special>EIR</special>) but, according to author Holly Sklar, who attended Review&gt; (<info type="">EIR</info>) but, according to author Holly Sklar, who attended
the session, many in the audience were not aware that <special>EIR</special> was a the session, many in the audience were not aware that <info type="">EIR</info> was a
LaRouche publication. "Of course if we had identified him as a LaRouche publication. "Of course if we had identified him as a
LaRouchian, nobody would have paid any attention to what he said," LaRouchian, nobody would have paid any attention to what he said,"
explained Bray.</p> explained Bray.</p>
@ -623,11 +623,11 @@ explained Bray.</p>
LaRouche intelligence collectors began trading tidbits of information LaRouche intelligence collectors began trading tidbits of information
with Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega. Following Noriega's indictment with Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega. Following Noriega's indictment
for conspiracy in drug deals, journalist William Branigin, writing for conspiracy in drug deals, journalist William Branigin, writing
in the <special>Washington Post</special> of June 18, 1988, noted that among Noriega's in the <info type="">Washington Post</info> of June 18, 1988, noted that among Noriega's
few supporters in the United States was "political extremist Lyndon few supporters in the United States was "political extremist Lyndon
H. LaRouche Jr., who has praised the general as a leader in the H. LaRouche Jr., who has praised the general as a leader in the
war on drugs."</p> war on drugs."</p>
<p>According to a January, 1990 <special>Associated Press</special> report, LaRouche <p>According to a January, 1990 <info type="">Associated Press</info> report, LaRouche
sent Noriega a cable after his indictment, telling the dictator "I sent Noriega a cable after his indictment, telling the dictator "I
extend to you my apologies for what the government of the United extend to you my apologies for what the government of the United
States is doing to the Republic of Panama." LaRouche told Noriega States is doing to the Republic of Panama." LaRouche told Noriega
@ -636,7 +636,7 @@ administration current policies towards Panama are absolutely an
offense to your nation and all of Latin America." This type of offense to your nation and all of Latin America." This type of
rhetoric shows how the LaRouchians can adopt a critique of U.S. rhetoric shows how the LaRouchians can adopt a critique of U.S.
foreign policy ostensibly similar to that of the left, while weaving foreign policy ostensibly similar to that of the left, while weaving
in an <special>apologia</special> converting a drug-running dictator into a in an <info type="">apologia</info> converting a drug-running dictator into a
drug-fighting humanitarian. LaRouche also has high praise for other drug-fighting humanitarian. LaRouche also has high praise for other
dictators, including the late Ferdinand Marcos. The LaRouchians dictators, including the late Ferdinand Marcos. The LaRouchians
claim Marcos actually won his last election.</p> claim Marcos actually won his last election.</p>
@ -729,13 +729,13 @@ exercise begun too late. The case had already been spiked by
Sheehan's Affidavit. "</p> Sheehan's Affidavit. "</p>
<p>"We feel that it is important to openly discuss these things so <p>"We feel that it is important to openly discuss these things so
that similar mistakes are avoided in the future. "</p> that similar mistakes are avoided in the future. "</p>
<p>Jane Hunter of <special>Israeli Foreign Affairs</special> agrees that some of the <p>Jane Hunter of <info type="">Israeli Foreign Affairs</info> agrees that some of the
Christic research is problematic. "As a researcher I have over the Christic research is problematic. "As a researcher I have over the
years found nothing in the Christic case worth citing," says Hunter. years found nothing in the Christic case worth citing," says Hunter.
A number of other researchers and journalists have raised similarly A number of other researchers and journalists have raised similarly
harsh criticisms of some of the allegations made in the Christic harsh criticisms of some of the allegations made in the Christic
case. David Corn, for instance, wrote a stinging assessment of the case. David Corn, for instance, wrote a stinging assessment of the
Secret Team theory for the <special>Nation</special>. Other criticisms were aired Secret Team theory for the <info type="">Nation</info>. Other criticisms were aired
in other Jones&gt;.</p> in other Jones&gt;.</p>
<p>Dr. Diana Reynolds is one of the many critics of portions of the <p>Dr. Diana Reynolds is one of the many critics of portions of the
Christic thesis. Reynolds thinks undocumented conspiracy theories Christic thesis. Reynolds thinks undocumented conspiracy theories
@ -798,7 +798,7 @@ researcher, according to former staffers.</p>
<p>Sheehan was warned by his own staff in 1988 that contacts with the <p>Sheehan was warned by his own staff in 1988 that contacts with the
research circles around LaRouche and Liberty Lobby were a problem research circles around LaRouche and Liberty Lobby were a problem
on both factual and moral grounds. Later Danny Sheehan appeared on on both factual and moral grounds. Later Danny Sheehan appeared on
the <special>Undercurrents</special> program broadcast on WBAI-FM and other Pacifica the <info type="">Undercurrents</info> program broadcast on WBAI-FM and other Pacifica
and progressive radio stations. Christic told the radio audience and progressive radio stations. Christic told the radio audience
that it was untrue that LaRouchians had supplied information to that it was untrue that LaRouchians had supplied information to
the Christic Institute, and blasted a passing reference to this the Christic Institute, and blasted a passing reference to this
@ -844,7 +844,7 @@ counterinsurgency missions were based on the same model of pacification
used by U.S. Special Forces and clandestine CIA operations in used by U.S. Special Forces and clandestine CIA operations in
Vietnam. It is just this emphasis on counterinsurgency and clandestine Vietnam. It is just this emphasis on counterinsurgency and clandestine
operations rather than direct military battles that forms the basis operations rather than direct military battles that forms the basis
of criticism in Fletcher Prouty's book <special>Secret Team</special>. Prouty of criticism in Fletcher Prouty's book <info type="">Secret Team</info>. Prouty
criticized the CIA for promoting covert action techniques which he criticized the CIA for promoting covert action techniques which he
traced to the influence of the British intelligence service MI5 on traced to the influence of the British intelligence service MI5 on
the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), precursor to the CIA. Prouty the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), precursor to the CIA. Prouty
@ -856,9 +856,9 @@ Prouty book.</p>
U.S. foreign policy that were widely circulated in progressive U.S. foreign policy that were widely circulated in progressive
circles before the Iran-Contragate scandal hit the headlines seem circles before the Iran-Contragate scandal hit the headlines seem
to have appeared first in the LaRouchian's &lt;Executive Intelligence to have appeared first in the LaRouchian's &lt;Executive Intelligence
Review&gt; or <special>New Solidarity</special> (later <special>New Federalist</special>), or in the Review&gt; or <info type="">New Solidarity</info> (later <info type="">New Federalist</info>), or in the
pages of Liberty Lobby's <special>Spotlight</special> newspaper.</p> pages of Liberty Lobby's <info type="">Spotlight</info> newspaper.</p>
<p>The <special>Spotlight</special> for instance carried the first exclusive story on <p>The <info type="">Spotlight</info> for instance carried the first exclusive story on
"Rex 84" by writer James Harrer. "Rex 84" was one of a long series "Rex 84" by writer James Harrer. "Rex 84" was one of a long series
of readiness exercises for government military, security and police of readiness exercises for government military, security and police
forces. "Rex 84"--Readiness Exercise, 1984--was a drill which forces. "Rex 84"--Readiness Exercise, 1984--was a drill which
@ -869,15 +869,15 @@ potential for Constitutional abuses under the contingency plans
drawn up for "Rex 84" was, and is, very real. The legislative drawn up for "Rex 84" was, and is, very real. The legislative
authorization and Executive agency capacity for such a round-up of authorization and Executive agency capacity for such a round-up of
dissidents remains operational.</p> dissidents remains operational.</p>
<p>The April 23, 1984 <special>Spotlight</special> article ran with a banner headline <p>The April 23, 1984 <info type="">Spotlight</info> article ran with a banner headline
"Reagan Orders Concentration Camps." The article, true to form, "Reagan Orders Concentration Camps." The article, true to form,
took a problematic swipe at the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai took a problematic swipe at the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai
B'rith along with reporting the facts of the story. The Harrer B'rith along with reporting the facts of the story. The Harrer
article was based primarily on two unnamed government sources, and article was based primarily on two unnamed government sources, and
follow-up confirmations. Mainstream reporters pursued the allegations follow-up confirmations. Mainstream reporters pursued the allegations
through interviews and Freedom of Information Act requests, and through interviews and Freedom of Information Act requests, and
ultimately the Harrer <special>Spotlight</special> article proved to be a substantially ultimately the Harrer <info type="">Spotlight</info> article proved to be a substantially
accurate account of the readiness exercise, although <special>Spotlight</special> accurate account of the readiness exercise, although <info type="">Spotlight</info>
did underplay the fact that this was a scenario and drill, not an did underplay the fact that this was a scenario and drill, not an
actual order to round up dissidents.</p> actual order to round up dissidents.</p>
<p>Many people believe that Christic was the first group to reveal <p>Many people believe that Christic was the first group to reveal
@ -892,12 +892,12 @@ exercise' code-named 'Rex 84....' "</p>
<p>The impression left is that a Christic source exclusively developed <p>The impression left is that a Christic source exclusively developed
this information and quietly handed it over to Sheehan. In fact, this information and quietly handed it over to Sheehan. In fact,
the second week of April 1984, the "Rex 84" story was bannered on the second week of April 1984, the "Rex 84" story was bannered on
the front page of the <special>Spotlight</special> and available in coin-boxes all the front page of the <info type="">Spotlight</info> and available in coin-boxes all
over Capitol Hill. <special>Spotlight</special> had previously reported extensively over Capitol Hill. <info type="">Spotlight</info> had previously reported extensively
on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other government on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other government
initiatives that threatened civil liberties.</p> initiatives that threatened civil liberties.</p>
<p>Sheehan has told reporters that the "Rex 84" story did not come <p>Sheehan has told reporters that the "Rex 84" story did not come
from <special>Spotlight</special>, but would not respond to questions as to whether from <info type="">Spotlight</info>, but would not respond to questions as to whether
or not Source #4 could document where the information came from. or not Source #4 could document where the information came from.
This is important because in at least one other instance, previously This is important because in at least one other instance, previously
published research was attributed by Sheehan to Source #4. According published research was attributed by Sheehan to Source #4. According
@ -914,8 +914,8 @@ of National Emergency. "</p>
the source is deceptively obscured. The original story of Cable the source is deceptively obscured. The original story of Cable
Splicer and Garden Plot broke in the alternative press in 1975 in Splicer and Garden Plot broke in the alternative press in 1975 in
an article by Ron Ridenhour with Arthur Lublow published in Arizona's an article by Ron Ridenhour with Arthur Lublow published in Arizona's
<special>New Times</special>. Garden Plot was also the cover story for the Winter <info type="">New Times</info>. Garden Plot was also the cover story for the Winter
1976 issue of <special>CounterSpy</special> magazine. Dozens of pages of the unedited 1976 issue of <info type="">CounterSpy</info> magazine. Dozens of pages of the unedited
official documents from Garden Plot and Cable Splicer were reprinted official documents from Garden Plot and Cable Splicer were reprinted
in the magazine. Copies of the official documents were made available in the magazine. Copies of the official documents were made available
to trial teams in several cities litigating against illegal government to trial teams in several cities litigating against illegal government
@ -969,8 +969,8 @@ the 1980 election. Substantial circumstantial evidence exists to
suggest such a charge might be true, but there is little incontrovertible suggest such a charge might be true, but there is little incontrovertible
proof.</p> proof.</p>
<p>Honneger's research and analysis are questionable. In the 1989 <p>Honneger's research and analysis are questionable. In the 1989
edition of her book <special>October Surprise</special>, Honneger cites frequently edition of her book <info type="">October Surprise</info>, Honneger cites frequently
to LaRouche's <special>Executive Intelligence Review</special>. While some material to LaRouche's <info type="">Executive Intelligence Review</info>. While some material
in EIR is factual, other material presented as fact is unsubstantiated in EIR is factual, other material presented as fact is unsubstantiated
rumor or lunatic conspiracy theories. Some anti-fascist researchers rumor or lunatic conspiracy theories. Some anti-fascist researchers
also assume that information in EIR occasionally represents calculated also assume that information in EIR occasionally represents calculated
@ -979,15 +979,15 @@ right-wing activists to achieve a desired political goal. This
practice is a common tactic in power struggles and faction fights practice is a common tactic in power struggles and faction fights
over policy.</p> over policy.</p>
<p>While Honneger sometimes cites to progressive periodicals such as <p>While Honneger sometimes cites to progressive periodicals such as
<special>In These Times</special> and <special>The Nation</special>,, more than six percent (49 out <info type="">In These Times</info> and <info type="">The Nation</info>,, more than six percent (49 out
of a total 771) of the footnotes in Honneger's book cite LaRouchian of a total 771) of the footnotes in Honneger's book cite LaRouchian
publications such as <special>EIR, New Solidarity, </special>and <special>New Federalist</special>. publications such as <info type="">EIR, New Solidarity, </info>and <info type="">New Federalist</info>.
In one chapter on "Project Diplomacy," Honneger LaRouchian cites In one chapter on "Project Diplomacy," Honneger LaRouchian cites
account for over 22 percent of the total number of footnotes.</p> account for over 22 percent of the total number of footnotes.</p>
<p>Honneger also makes assertions that strain credulity. She quotes <p>Honneger also makes assertions that strain credulity. She quotes
without comment the claim of Eugene Wheaton that the CIA is actually without comment the claim of Eugene Wheaton that the CIA is actually
secretly controlled by a group of retired members of the OSS.</p> secretly controlled by a group of retired members of the OSS.</p>
<p>In the July/August 1991 issue of <special>The Humanist</special>, both David MacMichael <p>In the July/August 1991 issue of <info type="">The Humanist</info>, both David MacMichael
and Barbara Trent of the Empowerment project defend Honneger and and Barbara Trent of the Empowerment project defend Honneger and
suggest PBS refused to show "Coverup" because it contained serious suggest PBS refused to show "Coverup" because it contained serious
charges against the U.S. government. As Trent put it:</p> charges against the U.S. government. As Trent put it:</p>
@ -1065,7 +1065,7 @@ downtown Boston antiwar rally.</p>
courtship by the ultra-right. Author Sara Diamond urges left courtship by the ultra-right. Author Sara Diamond urges left
activists to be suspicious of the motives of the opportunistic activists to be suspicious of the motives of the opportunistic
right which approached the left during the Gulf War. Diamond, whose right which approached the left during the Gulf War. Diamond, whose
book <special>Spiritual Warfare</special> chronicled the religious right in America, book <info type="">Spiritual Warfare</info> chronicled the religious right in America,
warned, "one can only speculate that they wanted to recruit people warned, "one can only speculate that they wanted to recruit people
into their own organizations and then leave the left discredited." into their own organizations and then leave the left discredited."
She added that no matter what the motivation, however, the proposed She added that no matter what the motivation, however, the proposed
@ -1189,7 +1189,7 @@ the group.</p>
James Bevel, an early civil rights leader now active in several James Bevel, an early civil rights leader now active in several
LaRouchian front groups; a representative from Minister Louis LaRouchian front groups; a representative from Minister Louis
Farrakhan's Nation of Islam, Dr. Abdul Alim Muhammad, editor of Farrakhan's Nation of Islam, Dr. Abdul Alim Muhammad, editor of
the <special>Final Call</special>; and Gene Wheaton, a private investigator who the <info type="">Final Call</info>; and Gene Wheaton, a private investigator who
works with both left-wing and right-wing critics of U.S. clandestine works with both left-wing and right-wing critics of U.S. clandestine
operations.</p> operations.</p>
<p>How The LaRouchians Exploited Antiwar Organizers</p> <p>How The LaRouchians Exploited Antiwar Organizers</p>
@ -1204,9 +1204,9 @@ some Black," he says, and one flyer they handed out carried a
headline scolding, "U.S. Citizens Must Recognize Their Past Mistakes headline scolding, "U.S. Citizens Must Recognize Their Past Mistakes
and Support LaRouche." There was a large banner and some people and Support LaRouche." There was a large banner and some people
carried signs that said "Free LaRouche, Jail the ADL." At the march carried signs that said "Free LaRouche, Jail the ADL." At the march
the LaRouchians passed out their <special>New Federalist</special> newspaper. "A the LaRouchians passed out their <info type="">New Federalist</info> newspaper. "A
lot of people who remember <special>New Solidarity</special> don't realize its new lot of people who remember <info type="">New Solidarity</info> don't realize its new
name is <special>New Federalist</special>," said the Cleveland activist.</p> name is <info type="">New Federalist</info>," said the Cleveland activist.</p>
<p>According to Gavrielle Gemma, coordinator of the National Coalition <p>According to Gavrielle Gemma, coordinator of the National Coalition
to Stop U.S. Intervention in the Middle East (the group that to Stop U.S. Intervention in the Middle East (the group that
sponsored the January 19th antiwar demonstration in Washington, sponsored the January 19th antiwar demonstration in Washington,
@ -1338,7 +1338,7 @@ Center, members of The Time is Now worked closely with the LaRouchians
and thoroughly disrupted the political work of the Washington Area and thoroughly disrupted the political work of the Washington Area
Coalition to Stop U.S. Intervention in the Middle East during Coalition to Stop U.S. Intervention in the Middle East during
January and February, 1991. When members of The Time is Now passed January and February, 1991. When members of The Time is Now passed
out LaRouche's <special>Executive Intelligence Review</special> at a February meeting, out LaRouche's <info type="">Executive Intelligence Review</info> at a February meeting,
they were asked to leave the coalition. When criticized by the they were asked to leave the coalition. When criticized by the
Peace Center staffer, Sinkin defended his appearance at the conference Peace Center staffer, Sinkin defended his appearance at the conference
as legitimate outreach, according to the staffer.</p> as legitimate outreach, according to the staffer.</p>
@ -1364,7 +1364,7 @@ and peace activist based in Ohio who already knew the history of
the LaRouchians. Hillson reported LaRouche organizers at events the LaRouchians. Hillson reported LaRouche organizers at events
sponsored by the Cleveland Committee Against War in the Persian sponsored by the Cleveland Committee Against War in the Persian
Gulf. At one meeting, "Two people went through the crowd handing Gulf. At one meeting, "Two people went through the crowd handing
out LaRouche's <special>New Federalist</special>," says Hillson. "I was shocked, out LaRouche's <info type="">New Federalist</info>," says Hillson. "I was shocked,
but then I realized most students had never heard of LaRouche," but then I realized most students had never heard of LaRouche,"
says Hillson. "I would urge people to disavow any collaboration says Hillson. "I would urge people to disavow any collaboration
with them because of their past ties to government agencies...and with them because of their past ties to government agencies...and
@ -1374,7 +1374,7 @@ a broad-based coalition should exclude anyone, but that the task
of educating people that coalitions with fascists should be rejected of educating people that coalitions with fascists should be rejected
is not one to be ignored.</p> is not one to be ignored.</p>
<p> How the LaRouchians Exploit Ramsey Clark</p> <p> How the LaRouchians Exploit Ramsey Clark</p>
<p>An <special>Associated Press (AP)</special> account of Clark's Fourth Circuit oral <p>An <info type="">Associated Press (AP)</info> account of Clark's Fourth Circuit oral
arguments noted that "former Attorney General Ramsey Clark, chief arguments noted that "former Attorney General Ramsey Clark, chief
attorney for LaRouche's appeal, argued that U.S. District Judge attorney for LaRouche's appeal, argued that U.S. District Judge
Albert V. Bryan Jr. of Alexandria allowed only thirty-four days Albert V. Bryan Jr. of Alexandria allowed only thirty-four days
@ -1382,7 +1382,7 @@ from arraignment to trial and failed to adequately question jurors
on how much they knew about the defendant."</p> on how much they knew about the defendant."</p>
<p>The Fourth Circuit ruled against LaRouche, saying LaRouche's original <p>The Fourth Circuit ruled against LaRouche, saying LaRouche's original
attorneys had waited eighteen days before asking for a continuance. attorneys had waited eighteen days before asking for a continuance.
An <special>AP</special> story about the decision reported that the appeals panel An <info type="">AP</info> story about the decision reported that the appeals panel
"also said LaRouche's attorneys made no attempt to press potential "also said LaRouche's attorneys made no attempt to press potential
jurors to determine 'individually anyone who had ever heard of jurors to determine 'individually anyone who had ever heard of
LaRouche,' although certain jurors who said they were familiar with LaRouche,' although certain jurors who said they were familiar with
@ -1392,7 +1392,7 @@ tax backgrounds were questioned individually."</p>
without a hearing or comment.</p> without a hearing or comment.</p>
<p>In fact, more than a few civil libertarians agree there was evidence <p>In fact, more than a few civil libertarians agree there was evidence
of misconduct in the government's investigation of LaRouche, and of misconduct in the government's investigation of LaRouche, and
the closing of LaRouche's newspaper <special>New Solidarity</special> in a federal the closing of LaRouche's newspaper <info type="">New Solidarity</info> in a federal
bankruptcy proceeding raised serious constitutional issues. Still, bankruptcy proceeding raised serious constitutional issues. Still,
there is no clear evidence that the alleged government misconduct there is no clear evidence that the alleged government misconduct
had a direct bearing on the criminal prosecution of LaRouche and had a direct bearing on the criminal prosecution of LaRouche and
@ -1400,7 +1400,7 @@ his aides.</p>
<p>When Clark has spoken at LaRouchian-sponsored press conferences <p>When Clark has spoken at LaRouchian-sponsored press conferences
concerning the case, there has been extensive coverage in the concerning the case, there has been extensive coverage in the
LaRouchian press. One such story featuring Clark appeared in LaRouchian press. One such story featuring Clark appeared in
LaRouche's <special>New Federalist</special> on October 13, 1989. Clark was quoted LaRouche's <info type="">New Federalist</info> on October 13, 1989. Clark was quoted
as saying that even though he had once been a political opponent as saying that even though he had once been a political opponent
of LaRouche, he had now come to his defense because of constitutional of LaRouche, he had now come to his defense because of constitutional
abuses such as a fast jury selection process, massive prejudicial abuses such as a fast jury selection process, massive prejudicial
@ -1422,7 +1422,7 @@ the LaRouche organization, which is separate from his role as their
attorney.</p> attorney.</p>
<p>Sometimes it appears that Clark's support of the LaRouche cause <p>Sometimes it appears that Clark's support of the LaRouche cause
has moved beyond mere legal representation. According to the July has moved beyond mere legal representation. According to the July
6, 1990 <special>New Federalist</special>, on June 19, 1990, Clark spoke at a private 6, 1990 <info type="">New Federalist</info>, on June 19, 1990, Clark spoke at a private
meeting coordinated with the Conference on Security and Cooperation meeting coordinated with the Conference on Security and Cooperation
in Europe (CSCE), a multi-governmental association and human rights in Europe (CSCE), a multi-governmental association and human rights
forum that solicits input from non-governmental groups. The &lt;New forum that solicits input from non-governmental groups. The &lt;New
@ -1439,7 +1439,7 @@ appearing in the several years prior to LaRouche's prosecution.
Clark reportedly said "here you see that he's called every bad Clark reportedly said "here you see that he's called every bad
thing you can imagine--Nazi, anti-Semitic, violence-prone, thief--over thing you can imagine--Nazi, anti-Semitic, violence-prone, thief--over
and over again. Vilification...it was absolutely astounding."</p> and over again. Vilification...it was absolutely astounding."</p>
<p>The <special>New Federalist</special> article reported that Clark said that LaRouche <p>The <info type="">New Federalist</info> article reported that Clark said that LaRouche
was prosecuted on "economic crimes that didn't exist, because this was prosecuted on "economic crimes that didn't exist, because this
was a political movement, it was not a for-profit activity and was a political movement, it was not a for-profit activity and
wasn't intended to be a for-profit activity, it was a political wasn't intended to be a for-profit activity, it was a political
@ -1459,7 +1459,7 @@ Institute in France.</p>
case in Europe at the CSCE conference, but said he had not seen case in Europe at the CSCE conference, but said he had not seen
the transcript of his speech that appeared in LaRouche's &lt;New the transcript of his speech that appeared in LaRouche's &lt;New
Federalist&gt;, and said his speech was not written in advance so he Federalist&gt;, and said his speech was not written in advance so he
had no copy. If the report of Clark's comments in <special>New Federalist</special> had no copy. If the report of Clark's comments in <info type="">New Federalist</info>
are accurate--and to a large degree they reflect wording in the are accurate--and to a large degree they reflect wording in the
appeals brief he signed--then there are serious questions as to appeals brief he signed--then there are serious questions as to
what he thinks of the LaRouchians. Clark seems to discount as what he thinks of the LaRouchians. Clark seems to discount as
@ -1546,7 +1546,7 @@ mentioned before, LaRouche has written that history would not judge
harshly those persons who took to the streets and beat homosexuals harshly those persons who took to the streets and beat homosexuals
to death with baseball bats to stop the spread of AIDS.</p> to death with baseball bats to stop the spread of AIDS.</p>
<p>Bevel represented the LaRouchian Schiller Institute in Omaha, <p>Bevel represented the LaRouchian Schiller Institute in Omaha,
Nebraska. The <special>Omaha World-Herald</special> reported on January 6, 1991:</p> Nebraska. The <info type="">Omaha World-Herald</info> reported on January 6, 1991:</p>
<p>""Bevel was one of 10 people who came to Nebraska in October as <p>""Bevel was one of 10 people who came to Nebraska in October as
members of a group calling itself the Citizens Fact-Finding Commission members of a group calling itself the Citizens Fact-Finding Commission
to Investigate Human rights Violations of Children in Nebraska. to Investigate Human rights Violations of Children in Nebraska.
@ -1555,7 +1555,7 @@ D.C., and Wiesbaden, Germany. The institute was founded in 1984 by
Helga Zepp-LaRouche. She is the wife of Lyndon LaRouche, who is Helga Zepp-LaRouche. She is the wife of Lyndon LaRouche, who is
serving a 15-year sentence for fraud and tax evasion....The Schiller serving a 15-year sentence for fraud and tax evasion....The Schiller
group's printed statement disputed the findings of two grand juries group's printed statement disputed the findings of two grand juries
in the Franklin case. A check by the <special>World-Herald</special> of some of the in the Franklin case. A check by the <info type="">World-Herald</info> of some of the
'facts' in the statement turned up several apparent errors. "</p> 'facts' in the statement turned up several apparent errors. "</p>
<p>While Rev. Bevel's historic role as a valued civil rights leader <p>While Rev. Bevel's historic role as a valued civil rights leader
is unquestioned, he has in recent years lost his constituency and is unquestioned, he has in recent years lost his constituency and
@ -1565,7 +1565,7 @@ Black community, and soon earned the reputation as an extremist of
the right."</p> the right."</p>
<p>Some time after the LaRouche conviction in January 1989, Bevel <p>Some time after the LaRouche conviction in January 1989, Bevel
began to appear as a featured speaker at LaRouchian conferences, began to appear as a featured speaker at LaRouchian conferences,
and began to write a column in the LaRouchian <special>New Federalist</special>. As and began to write a column in the LaRouchian <info type="">New Federalist</info>. As
Marable noted in 1986:</p> Marable noted in 1986:</p>
<p>"The right-wing sect of Lyndon LaRouche has also initiated a campaign <p>"The right-wing sect of Lyndon LaRouche has also initiated a campaign
to recruit black supporters. As in the case of the Unification to recruit black supporters. As in the case of the Unification
@ -1585,10 +1585,10 @@ based on agreement that the main danger in the world was communism.
Bevel argued that communism was a godless philosophy, and that as Bevel argued that communism was a godless philosophy, and that as
a Christian, it was his obligation to fight godlessness.</p> a Christian, it was his obligation to fight godlessness.</p>
<p>Bevel's CAUSA ties garnered him some unflattering publicity. <p>Bevel's CAUSA ties garnered him some unflattering publicity.
According to the December 12, 1987 <special>Chicago Sun-Times</special>, Bevel was According to the December 12, 1987 <info type="">Chicago Sun-Times</info>, Bevel was
one of four persons belonging to "groups created by the Rev. Sun one of four persons belonging to "groups created by the Rev. Sun
Myung Moon's Unification Church" who erected a creche and nativity Myung Moon's Unification Church" who erected a creche and nativity
scene at Chicago's Daley Center Plaza. The <special>Chicago Sun-Times</special> scene at Chicago's Daley Center Plaza. The <info type="">Chicago Sun-Times</info>
reported that "William J. Grutzmacher, who obtained the permit and reported that "William J. Grutzmacher, who obtained the permit and
paid $2000 for the creche, gave a speech in October to a business paid $2000 for the creche, gave a speech in October to a business
group in Merrillville, Ind., apparently so anti-Semitic that a group in Merrillville, Ind., apparently so anti-Semitic that a
@ -1598,7 +1598,7 @@ reporter, "He made charges...that the Communist Party is headed by
Jews, and that the Jews were responsible for every negative thing Jews, and that the Jews were responsible for every negative thing
that has happened since World War II."</p> that has happened since World War II."</p>
<p>Bevel has also worked with other Moon fronts. In the October, 1990 <p>Bevel has also worked with other Moon fronts. In the October, 1990
issue of <special>American Freedom Journal</special>, Bevel is listed as serving on issue of <info type="">American Freedom Journal</info>, Bevel is listed as serving on
the National Policy Board of the American Freedom Coalition, chaired the National Policy Board of the American Freedom Coalition, chaired
by the ultra-conservative Hon. Richard Ichord. The American Freedom by the ultra-conservative Hon. Richard Ichord. The American Freedom
Coalition (AFC) is a joint project of Rev. Moon and the Rev. Robert Coalition (AFC) is a joint project of Rev. Moon and the Rev. Robert
@ -1653,10 +1653,10 @@ by British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Lord Carrington, and
other London friends of Henry Kissinger."</p> other London friends of Henry Kissinger."</p>
<p>Some white supremacists outlined a frank racist agenda in their <p>Some white supremacists outlined a frank racist agenda in their
Gulf War publications. The Invisible Empire, Knights of the Ku Klux Gulf War publications. The Invisible Empire, Knights of the Ku Klux
Klan, in the January/February, 1991 issue of <special>The Klansman</special>, ran Klan, in the January/February, 1991 issue of <info type="">The Klansman</info>, ran
a banner headline "War in the Middle East? Another Blood Sacrifice a banner headline "War in the Middle East? Another Blood Sacrifice
on the Altar of International Jewry. Integrated Effeminate U.S. on the Altar of International Jewry. Integrated Effeminate U.S.
Military Will Not Win!" <special>On Target</special>, published by Northpoint Tactical Military Will Not Win!" <info type="">On Target</info>, published by Northpoint Tactical
Teams in North Carolina, released a forty-page special edition, Teams in North Carolina, released a forty-page special edition,
"Desert Shield and the New World Order," which ascribes the conflict "Desert Shield and the New World Order," which ascribes the conflict
to a Jewish-Communist conspiracy involving Henry Kissinger, David to a Jewish-Communist conspiracy involving Henry Kissinger, David
@ -1671,12 +1671,12 @@ Lobby is to circulate lurid anti-Jewish propaganda, not principled
factual criticisms.</p> factual criticisms.</p>
<p>At the conference Fletcher Prouty released the new Institute for <p>At the conference Fletcher Prouty released the new Institute for
Historical Review's Noontide Press edition of his book on CIA Historical Review's Noontide Press edition of his book on CIA
intrigue, <special>The Secret Team</special>. Prouty moderated a panel where intrigue, <info type="">The Secret Team</info>. Prouty moderated a panel where
much-decorated Vietnam veteran Bo Gritz wove a conspiracy theory much-decorated Vietnam veteran Bo Gritz wove a conspiracy theory
which explained the U.S. confrontation with Iraq as a product of which explained the U.S. confrontation with Iraq as a product of
the same "Secret Team" outlined by Prouty. Both Prouty and Gritz the same "Secret Team" outlined by Prouty. Both Prouty and Gritz
serve on the advisory board of Liberty Lobby's Populist Action serve on the advisory board of Liberty Lobby's Populist Action
Committee. <special>Spotlight's</special> coverage of Gritz featured a headline Committee. <info type="">Spotlight's</info> coverage of Gritz featured a headline
proclaiming "Gritz Warns...Get Ready to Fight or Lose Freedom: proclaiming "Gritz Warns...Get Ready to Fight or Lose Freedom:
Links Drugs, CIA, Mossad; Slams U.S. Foreign Policy; Alerts Patriots Links Drugs, CIA, Mossad; Slams U.S. Foreign Policy; Alerts Patriots
to Martial Law Threat."</p> to Martial Law Threat."</p>
@ -1705,9 +1705,9 @@ racialist (race-based) theories--generally anti-Jewish and white
supremacist--and those that do not.</p> supremacist--and those that do not.</p>
<p>People associated with Liberty Lobby and the historically-related <p>People associated with Liberty Lobby and the historically-related
Populist Party circulated antiwar and pro-isolationist literature, Populist Party circulated antiwar and pro-isolationist literature,
including Liberty Lobby's weekly newspaper <special>Spotlight</special>, at several including Liberty Lobby's weekly newspaper <info type="">Spotlight</info>, at several
antiwar rallies, including demonstrations in Boston, Washington, antiwar rallies, including demonstrations in Boston, Washington,
D.C., Los Angeles, and West Palm Beach, Florida. <special>Spotlight</special> cheers D.C., Los Angeles, and West Palm Beach, Florida. <info type="">Spotlight</info> cheers
the activities of U.S. neo-Nazis and skinheads but masks its the activities of U.S. neo-Nazis and skinheads but masks its
anti-Jewish stance behind coded phrases such as "dual-loyalist." anti-Jewish stance behind coded phrases such as "dual-loyalist."
According to the Center for Democratic Renewal:</p> According to the Center for Democratic Renewal:</p>
@ -1718,7 +1718,7 @@ support their efforts.' Don Black, a former Klan leader, had a
taped message on the Party's phone line: 'Make no mistake, this is taped message on the Party's phone line: 'Make no mistake, this is
Israel's war, and American sons and daughters are fighting it for Israel's war, and American sons and daughters are fighting it for
them.' "</p> them.' "</p>
<p>In its January 7-14, 1991 edition, <special>Spotlight</special> carried an article <p>In its January 7-14, 1991 edition, <info type="">Spotlight</info> carried an article
titled "Volunteers Flock to Iraq To Help Fight U.S., Israel." This titled "Volunteers Flock to Iraq To Help Fight U.S., Israel." This
phenomenon was favorably compared to "the building of the Waffen phenomenon was favorably compared to "the building of the Waffen
SS legions in Europe during World War II, when almost 1 million SS legions in Europe during World War II, when almost 1 million
@ -1727,19 +1727,19 @@ enlisted to fight communism under the leadership of the German high
command. That development was also suppressed and never mentioned command. That development was also suppressed and never mentioned
by the Anglo-American press. Allied commanders, however, knew the by the Anglo-American press. Allied commanders, however, knew the
Waffen SS as an extremely effective fighting force."</p> Waffen SS as an extremely effective fighting force."</p>
<p>An advertisement in the same issue of <special>Spotlight</special> touted a book <p>An advertisement in the same issue of <info type="">Spotlight</info> touted a book
"Israel: Our Duty...Our Dilemma" under the headline "How Will You "Israel: Our Duty...Our Dilemma" under the headline "How Will You
Respond To The Next Mid-East War?" While <special>Spotlight</special> itself usually Respond To The Next Mid-East War?" While <info type="">Spotlight</info> itself usually
avoids the loaded language of this ad, the pages of <special>Spotlight</special> avoids the loaded language of this ad, the pages of <info type="">Spotlight</info>
are frequently used by racist, anti-Jewish, and pro-Nazi groups to are frequently used by racist, anti-Jewish, and pro-Nazi groups to
call attention to their products, publications, events, and views. call attention to their products, publications, events, and views.
The ad copy is also significant because it encapsulates many of The ad copy is also significant because it encapsulates many of
the themes used by anti-Jewish bigots in criticizing Israel and the themes used by anti-Jewish bigots in criticizing Israel and
Jews:</p> Jews:</p>
<p>"If you are like most Americans you will react as the pro-Zionist <p>"If you are like most Americans you will react as the pro-Zionist
media has <special>BI</special>programmed&lt; you to react. "</p> media has <info type="">BI</info>programmed&lt; you to react. "</p>
<p>"But if you have read "Israel: Our Duty...Our Dilemma" you will <p>"But if you have read "Israel: Our Duty...Our Dilemma" you will
see the <special>BI</special>whole&lt; picture--how Israel's ruling elite are using see the <info type="">BI</info>whole&lt; picture--how Israel's ruling elite are using
terrorism, Holocaust sympathy, twisted Bible verses--toward one terrorism, Holocaust sympathy, twisted Bible verses--toward one
objective: Power. "</p> objective: Power. "</p>
<p>"Power in America. Power in the Middle East. Power in the world. <p>"Power in America. Power in the Middle East. Power in the world.
@ -1757,7 +1757,7 @@ Ultra-conservative columnist Pat Buchanan fired the first salvo to
reach the mainstream media when he declared on the McLaughlin Group reach the mainstream media when he declared on the McLaughlin Group
roundtable television program that the two groups most favoring roundtable television program that the two groups most favoring
war in the Middle East were "the Israeli Defense Ministry and its war in the Middle East were "the Israeli Defense Ministry and its
amen chorus in the United States." <special>New York Times</special> columnist A.M. amen chorus in the United States." <info type="">New York Times</info> columnist A.M.
Rosenthal charged that Buchanan's comments reflected anti-Semitism, Rosenthal charged that Buchanan's comments reflected anti-Semitism,
to which Buchanan retorted that Rosenthal had made a "contract hit" to which Buchanan retorted that Rosenthal had made a "contract hit"
on him in collusion with the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith on him in collusion with the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith
@ -1855,7 +1855,7 @@ identifying the elite and how and why they control society". In a
similar vein, the brochure claims the Hulet report &lt;The Gnomes of similar vein, the brochure claims the Hulet report &lt;The Gnomes of
Zurich&gt; provides, "...an overview identifying the elites who manage Zurich&gt; provides, "...an overview identifying the elites who manage
this country and how and why they control it's aim...."</p> this country and how and why they control it's aim...."</p>
<p>The text of <special>The Gnomes of Zurich</special> shows a more detailed yet <p>The text of <info type="">The Gnomes of Zurich</info> shows a more detailed yet
consistent reliance on conspiratorial assertions:</p> consistent reliance on conspiratorial assertions:</p>
<p>"Keeping the left wing grass roots at the throat of the right wing <p>"Keeping the left wing grass roots at the throat of the right wing
grass roots, serves the purpose, the means, and ultimately..., the grass roots, serves the purpose, the means, and ultimately..., the
@ -1865,8 +1865,8 @@ duped, and manipulated by the Elite...They are quite simply, these
sincere yet almost silly at times local people, unwittingly part sincere yet almost silly at times local people, unwittingly part
of an ingenious plan to create a &lt;synthesis...ingenious because of of an ingenious plan to create a &lt;synthesis...ingenious because of
its simplicity...For you see the Elite in the Kremlin&gt;, and the its simplicity...For you see the Elite in the Kremlin&gt;, and the
<special>Elite in Washington</special> quite agree on the end at which they both <info type="">Elite in Washington</info> quite agree on the end at which they both
aim (the synthesis). <special>A Global Regime</special>. "</p> aim (the synthesis). <info type="">A Global Regime</info>. "</p>
<p>These are just a few examples of Hulet's conspiracist style. Most <p>These are just a few examples of Hulet's conspiracist style. Most
of Hulet's work concerns conspiracies of the "elites." Actually, of Hulet's work concerns conspiracies of the "elites." Actually,
much of Hulet's thesis is an echo of the book "Call it Conspiracy" much of Hulet's thesis is an echo of the book "Call it Conspiracy"
@ -1877,14 +1877,14 @@ Hulet's intellectual tradition can clearly be shown to be congruent
with that of the John Birch Society.</p> with that of the John Birch Society.</p>
<p>In at least one case, Hulet moves beyond conspiracism into elevating <p>In at least one case, Hulet moves beyond conspiracism into elevating
a satire to documentary status. Hulet labels as fact material from a satire to documentary status. Hulet labels as fact material from
the book <special>Report from Iron Mountain</special>. Hulet refers to the work as the book <info type="">Report from Iron Mountain</info>. Hulet refers to the work as
if it were a secret government document. Actually, &lt;Report from if it were a secret government document. Actually, &lt;Report from
Iron Mountain&gt; is an allegorical critique of the pro-militarist Iron Mountain&gt; is an allegorical critique of the pro-militarist
lobby and a well-known example of political satire. [f-6] While an lobby and a well-known example of political satire. [f-6] While an
excellent philosophical discussion of the errors of the Cold War, excellent philosophical discussion of the errors of the Cold War,
it should be noted that it was produced by Leonard C. Lewin, it should be noted that it was produced by Leonard C. Lewin,
described on the book jacket as a "critic and satirist" who was described on the book jacket as a "critic and satirist" who was
editor of <special>A Treasury of American Political Humor</special>. Apparently editor of <info type="">A Treasury of American Political Humor</info>. Apparently
Hulet didn't get the joke.</p> Hulet didn't get the joke.</p>
<p>Hulet also plows the ground of left/right coalition. Hulet says <p>Hulet also plows the ground of left/right coalition. Hulet says
that he works closely with former Christic Institute attorney Lanny that he works closely with former Christic Institute attorney Lanny
@ -1903,7 +1903,7 @@ The government versus the people. And the American people have to
stop fighting amongst themselves. "</p> stop fighting amongst themselves. "</p>
<p>Hulet recommends the research on Trilateralism of Antony C. Sutton, <p>Hulet recommends the research on Trilateralism of Antony C. Sutton,
a far-right theorist who publishes the &lt;Phoenix Letter: A Report a far-right theorist who publishes the &lt;Phoenix Letter: A Report
on the Abuse of Power&gt;, and <special>Future Technology Intelligence Report</special>. on the Abuse of Power&gt;, and <info type="">Future Technology Intelligence Report</info>.
The latter carried Sutton's sentiment that "without political The latter carried Sutton's sentiment that "without political
intervention cancer would have been cured decades ago." Citing intervention cancer would have been cured decades ago." Citing
Sutton in any context is problematic given Sutton's exotic views. Sutton in any context is problematic given Sutton's exotic views.
@ -1926,13 +1926,13 @@ It's important for people to base their political decisions on
facts, not lazy catch-all conspiracy theories."</p> facts, not lazy catch-all conspiracy theories."</p>
<p>Journalist David Barsamian interviewed Hulet for a Boulder, Colorado <p>Journalist David Barsamian interviewed Hulet for a Boulder, Colorado
radio station and his Alternative Radio tape series which is aired radio station and his Alternative Radio tape series which is aired
on numerous local radio stations nationwide. The <special>Open Magazine</special> on numerous local radio stations nationwide. The <info type="">Open Magazine</info>
pamphlet series reproduced a transcript of Barsamian's interview pamphlet series reproduced a transcript of Barsamian's interview
with Hulet, and sold them alongside interviews with researchers with Hulet, and sold them alongside interviews with researchers
who have a more substantial and serious track record, including who have a more substantial and serious track record, including
Noam Chomsky, Helen Caldicott, and John Stockwell. After selling Noam Chomsky, Helen Caldicott, and John Stockwell. After selling
one thousand copies of the pamphlet--far less than the others, one thousand copies of the pamphlet--far less than the others,
<special>Open Magazine</special> did not reprint the pamphlet and it went out of <info type="">Open Magazine</info> did not reprint the pamphlet and it went out of
print, according to co-owner Stuart Sahulka. According to Sahulka, print, according to co-owner Stuart Sahulka. According to Sahulka,
the Hulet pamphlet was published because there was "such an the Hulet pamphlet was published because there was "such an
overpressing need for information about the war," and that except overpressing need for information about the war," and that except
@ -2069,7 +2069,7 @@ the scapegoating of Jews and the other conspiracy theories discussed
by Eustace Mullins on the videotape. At first I thought there was by Eustace Mullins on the videotape. At first I thought there was
something wrong with me, but now I think there is a serious problem something wrong with me, but now I think there is a serious problem
that people on the left need to talk about. "</p> that people on the left need to talk about. "</p>
<p>Hulet was listed in a 1986 <special>Spotlight</special> advertisement as a speaker <p>Hulet was listed in a 1986 <info type="">Spotlight</info> advertisement as a speaker
at a day-long seminar with ultra-rightist Australian Eric D. Butler at a day-long seminar with ultra-rightist Australian Eric D. Butler
and pro-apartheid writer Ivor Benson, a notorious anti-Semite. Both and pro-apartheid writer Ivor Benson, a notorious anti-Semite. Both
men are leading theorists affiliated with Liberty Lobby. Also on men are leading theorists affiliated with Liberty Lobby. Also on
@ -2091,7 +2091,7 @@ persuasive journalistic stories. For instance, every year "Project
Censored" runs a contest to pick the ten top stories not adequately Censored" runs a contest to pick the ten top stories not adequately
covered by the mainstream press. On a 1991 PBS television program covered by the mainstream press. On a 1991 PBS television program
reviewing the 1990 Project Censored stories, commentator Bill Moyers reviewing the 1990 Project Censored stories, commentator Bill Moyers
held up a copy of the <special>Spotlight</special> as an example of two such held up a copy of the <info type="">Spotlight</info> as an example of two such
stories--one on aspects of U.S. foreign policy in the early days stories--one on aspects of U.S. foreign policy in the early days
of the Gulf crisis, another highlighting repressive features of an of the Gulf crisis, another highlighting repressive features of an
anti-crime bill. Not all stories surfaced by the far right are anti-crime bill. Not all stories surfaced by the far right are
@ -2141,39 +2141,39 @@ the LaRouchians.</p>
campaign to build support for Populist Party candidate Bo Gritz. campaign to build support for Populist Party candidate Bo Gritz.
Gritz was named in 1991 to the advisory board of the Populist Action Gritz was named in 1991 to the advisory board of the Populist Action
Committee created by the quasi-Nazi Liberty Lobby, publisher of Committee created by the quasi-Nazi Liberty Lobby, publisher of
the weekly newspaper <special>Spotlight</special>. The Populist Party organizing the weekly newspaper <info type="">Spotlight</info>. The Populist Party organizing
drive is of interest to progressives because Gritz told a July, drive is of interest to progressives because Gritz told a July,
1991 meeting in Palo Alto, California that they should reach out 1991 meeting in Palo Alto, California that they should reach out
and attempt to recruit persons from the left.</p> and attempt to recruit persons from the left.</p>
<p>Also named to the Liberty Lobby Populist Action Committee was <p>Also named to the Liberty Lobby Populist Action Committee was
retired Air Force Colonel and intelligence specialist Fletcher retired Air Force Colonel and intelligence specialist Fletcher
Prouty, author of the 1973 book <special>The Secret Team</special>, now published Prouty, author of the 1973 book <info type="">The Secret Team</info>, now published
by IHR. Prouty has been appearing at conferences and on radio by IHR. Prouty has been appearing at conferences and on radio
programs sponsored by the Liberty Lobby.</p> programs sponsored by the Liberty Lobby.</p>
<p>Others named to the Liberty Lobby Populist Action Committee were <p>Others named to the Liberty Lobby Populist Action Committee were
Abe Austin, described as an Illinois businessman and expert on Abe Austin, described as an Illinois businessman and expert on
money; Mike Blair, <special>Spotlight</special> writer whose articles on government money; Mike Blair, <info type="">Spotlight</info> writer whose articles on government
repression were highlighted by Project Censored; Ken Bohnsack, an repression were highlighted by Project Censored; Ken Bohnsack, an
Illinois resident called the founder of the Sovereignty movement; Illinois resident called the founder of the Sovereignty movement;
Howard Carson, a <special>Spotlight</special> distributor; William Gill, president Howard Carson, a <info type="">Spotlight</info> distributor; William Gill, president
of the protectionist American Coalition for Competitive Trade; Boyd of the protectionist American Coalition for Competitive Trade; Boyd
Godlove Jr., chairman of the Populist Party of Maryland; Martin Godlove Jr., chairman of the Populist Party of Maryland; Martin
Larson, a contributor to <special>The Journal of Historical Review</special> which Larson, a contributor to <info type="">The Journal of Historical Review</info> which
maintains the Holocaust was a Jewish hoax; Roger Lourie, president maintains the Holocaust was a Jewish hoax; Roger Lourie, president
of Devin-Adair Publishing; Pauline Mackey, national treasurer for of Devin-Adair Publishing; Pauline Mackey, national treasurer for
the 1988 David Duke Populist Party Presidential campaign; Tom the 1988 David Duke Populist Party Presidential campaign; Tom
McIntyre, national chairman of the Populist Party from 1987-1990; McIntyre, national chairman of the Populist Party from 1987-1990;
John Nugent, who ran for Congress from Tennessee as a Republican John Nugent, who ran for Congress from Tennessee as a Republican
in 1990; Lawrence Patterson, publisher of the far-right in 1990; Lawrence Patterson, publisher of the far-right
ultra-conspiratorial <special>Criminal Politics</special> newsletter; Jerry Pope, ultra-conspiratorial <info type="">Criminal Politics</info> newsletter; Jerry Pope,
chair of the Kentucky Populist Party; John Rakus, president of the chair of the Kentucky Populist Party; John Rakus, president of the
National Justice Foundation; Hon. John R. Rarick, former Democratic National Justice Foundation; Hon. John R. Rarick, former Democratic
House member now in Louisiana; Sherman Skolnick, a Chicagoan who House member now in Louisiana; Sherman Skolnick, a Chicagoan who
has peddled bizarre conspiracy theories for over a decade; Major has peddled bizarre conspiracy theories for over a decade; Major
James H. Townsend, editor of the <special>National Educator</special> from California; James H. Townsend, editor of the <info type="">National Educator</info> from California;
Jim Tucker, <special>Spotlight</special> contributor who specializes on covering Jim Tucker, <info type="">Spotlight</info> contributor who specializes on covering
the Bilderberger banking group; Tom Valentine, Midwest bureau chief the Bilderberger banking group; Tom Valentine, Midwest bureau chief
for <special>Spotlight</special>; Raymond Walk, an Illinois critic of free trade; for <info type="">Spotlight</info>; Raymond Walk, an Illinois critic of free trade;
and Robert H. Weems, founding national chairman of the Populist and Robert H. Weems, founding national chairman of the Populist
Party.</p> Party.</p>
<p>The Populist Party has long been a meeting ground for segregationists, <p>The Populist Party has long been a meeting ground for segregationists,
@ -2183,7 +2183,7 @@ Populist Action Committee comes at a time when some right wing
groups are attempting to build bridges to the left around shared groups are attempting to build bridges to the left around shared
critiques of government misconduct, a process that was accelerated critiques of government misconduct, a process that was accelerated
during the Gulf War.</p> during the Gulf War.</p>
<p>In the June, 1991 issue of <special>The Populist Observer</special>, Gritz wrote, <p>In the June, 1991 issue of <info type="">The Populist Observer</info>, Gritz wrote,
"I call upon you as Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, Independent, "I call upon you as Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, Independent,
right, left, conservative, liberal, et.al., to UNITE AS POPULISTS right, left, conservative, liberal, et.al., to UNITE AS POPULISTS
[emphasis in original] until we have our nation firmly back on her [emphasis in original] until we have our nation firmly back on her
@ -2243,7 +2243,7 @@ look at the Reagan and Bush Administrations' intelligence and drug
policies. That videotape, circulated by Gritz and his allies, also policies. That videotape, circulated by Gritz and his allies, also
uncritically shows a headline from the LaRouchian newspaper &lt;New uncritically shows a headline from the LaRouchian newspaper &lt;New
Federalist&gt; to illustrate a point.</p> Federalist&gt; to illustrate a point.</p>
<p>Christic's national director, Sara Nelson, told <special>In These Times</special> <p>Christic's national director, Sara Nelson, told <info type="">In These Times</info>
that Christic apologizes for the appearance of Davis at the conference that Christic apologizes for the appearance of Davis at the conference
with Mullins, and no one is suggesting that Christic harbors any with Mullins, and no one is suggesting that Christic harbors any
racist, anti-Jewish or fascist views. But Christic has not issued racist, anti-Jewish or fascist views. But Christic has not issued
@ -2263,7 +2263,7 @@ supporters in a way that implies a shared agenda. While this is
not just a problem with Christic, the role that Christic could, not just a problem with Christic, the role that Christic could,
and should, be playing in providing leadership on this question and should, be playing in providing leadership on this question
would be extremely useful.</p> would be extremely useful.</p>
<p>In <special>Front Man for Fascism: Bo Gritz and the Racist Populist Party</special>, <p>In <info type="">Front Man for Fascism: Bo Gritz and the Racist Populist Party</info>,
a report issued by the California anti-fascist group People Against a report issued by the California anti-fascist group People Against
Racist Terror, the extent to which Gritz has promoted himself on Racist Terror, the extent to which Gritz has promoted himself on
the left is thoroughly detailed. The report urges Christic to be the left is thoroughly detailed. The report urges Christic to be
@ -2286,7 +2286,7 @@ questions raised by persons who reject the criticism.</p>
<p>On the LaRouchians:</p> <p>On the LaRouchians:</p>
<p>"Were they not victims of government repression and FBI harassment <p>"Were they not victims of government repression and FBI harassment
just like CISPES? Wasn't that what James Ridgeway said in the just like CISPES? Wasn't that what James Ridgeway said in the
<special>Village Voice</special>? Didn't their views get reported by David MacMichael <info type="">Village Voice</info>? Didn't their views get reported by David MacMichael
in the newsletter of the former intelligence officers turned critics? in the newsletter of the former intelligence officers turned critics?
Isn't Ramsey Clark their attorney? Isn't it true that they were Isn't Ramsey Clark their attorney? Isn't it true that they were
reporting on the Iran-Contra affair before the mainstream media reporting on the Iran-Contra affair before the mainstream media
@ -2294,7 +2294,7 @@ and Congress publicized the matter? Don't several former Christic
investigators recommend their work? "</p> investigators recommend their work? "</p>
<p>"Are they not our natural allies? "</p> <p>"Are they not our natural allies? "</p>
<p>On the Liberty Lobby/Populist network:</p> <p>On the Liberty Lobby/Populist network:</p>
<p>"Didn't <special>Spotlight</special> get mentioned by Bill Moyers on the PBS program <p>"Didn't <info type="">Spotlight</info> get mentioned by Bill Moyers on the PBS program
on the Most Censored Stories awards as an excellent source of on the Most Censored Stories awards as an excellent source of
information? Doesn't Bill Davis appear with Bo Gritz at conferences? information? Doesn't Bill Davis appear with Bo Gritz at conferences?
Doesn't Danny Sheehan appear on the Bo Gritz videotape? Can't we Doesn't Danny Sheehan appear on the Bo Gritz videotape? Can't we
@ -2433,7 +2433,7 @@ is the Jewish doctors that are the ones that are the ones trying
to wipe out the black society." The statement came in the context to wipe out the black society." The statement came in the context
of an assertion that Planned Parenthood wanted to wipe out all of an assertion that Planned Parenthood wanted to wipe out all
minority populations.</p> minority populations.</p>
<p>The Detroit magazine <special>Alkebulanian</special> is dedicated to providing the <p>The Detroit magazine <info type="">Alkebulanian</info> is dedicated to providing the
reader with "the power of African pride and dignity" and seeks to reader with "the power of African pride and dignity" and seeks to
"speak the truth and expose the falsehoods that have weakened a "speak the truth and expose the falsehoods that have weakened a
precious people through the course of history." But according to precious people through the course of history." But according to
@ -2490,7 +2490,7 @@ of his critics have themselves used racist appeals, Farrakhan has
in fact made a number of statements concerning Jews over the past in fact made a number of statements concerning Jews over the past
few years that reflect disdain and prejudice.</p> few years that reflect disdain and prejudice.</p>
<p>Yet the most troubling aspect of Farrakhan is not his demagogic <p>Yet the most troubling aspect of Farrakhan is not his demagogic
bigotry. Writing in the January 28, 1991 issue of <special>The Nation</special>, bigotry. Writing in the January 28, 1991 issue of <info type="">The Nation</info>,
professor Adolph Reed, Jr. cautions that "demonizing" Farrakhan, professor Adolph Reed, Jr. cautions that "demonizing" Farrakhan,
or focusing merely on his prejudice, misses the main point, which or focusing merely on his prejudice, misses the main point, which
is the troubling nature of Farrakhan's reactionary political views is the troubling nature of Farrakhan's reactionary political views
@ -2508,7 +2508,7 @@ that "because of his organization and ideology, however, Farrakhan
more than his predecessors throws into relief the dangerous, more than his predecessors throws into relief the dangerous,
fascistic presumptions inscribed at the foundation of that model."</p> fascistic presumptions inscribed at the foundation of that model."</p>
<p>In July, 1990 Farrakhan granted an extensive exclusive interview <p>In July, 1990 Farrakhan granted an extensive exclusive interview
to <special>Spotlight</special> where his views of separate development for the to <info type="">Spotlight</info> where his views of separate development for the
Black and white communities was stressed. The interview was presented Black and white communities was stressed. The interview was presented
in an overwhelmingly sympathetic and supportive fashion, with an in an overwhelmingly sympathetic and supportive fashion, with an
introduction by the editors where Farrakhan's movement was described introduction by the editors where Farrakhan's movement was described
@ -2529,7 +2529,7 @@ support for the working class.</p>
<p>Racialist nationalism, anti-Jewish bigotry, and fascist principles <p>Racialist nationalism, anti-Jewish bigotry, and fascist principles
have provided a basis in the past for white supremacists and have provided a basis in the past for white supremacists and
anti-Jewish bigots such as Tom Metzger to voice support for Farrakhan. anti-Jewish bigots such as Tom Metzger to voice support for Farrakhan.
The October 12, 1985 <special>New York Times</special> reported on a Michigan meeting The October 12, 1985 <info type="">New York Times</info> reported on a Michigan meeting
of white supremacists where Metzger told his audience of neo-Nazis of white supremacists where Metzger told his audience of neo-Nazis
and Klan members, "America is like a rotting carcass. The Jews are and Klan members, "America is like a rotting carcass. The Jews are
living off the carcass like the parasites they are. Farrakhan living off the carcass like the parasites they are. Farrakhan
@ -2542,11 +2542,11 @@ to Lyndon LaRouche.</p>
<p>The beginning of the 1990's saw increasing joint political work <p>The beginning of the 1990's saw increasing joint political work
between various LaRouchian front groups and Rev. Farrakhan's Black between various LaRouchian front groups and Rev. Farrakhan's Black
nationalist Nation of Islam (NOI). For instance, the NOI's newspaper nationalist Nation of Islam (NOI). For instance, the NOI's newspaper
<special>Final Call</special> ran an article by Carlos Wesley on Panama in its issue <info type="">Final Call</info> ran an article by Carlos Wesley on Panama in its issue
of May 31, 1990, which was credited as a reprint from the LaRouchian of May 31, 1990, which was credited as a reprint from the LaRouchian
magazine <special>Executive Intelligence Review</special>. The LaRouchian &lt;New magazine <info type="">Executive Intelligence Review</info>. The LaRouchian &lt;New
Federalist&gt; has run several articles praising the political work Federalist&gt; has run several articles praising the political work
of Dr. Abdul Alim Muhammad, editor of NOI's <special>Final Call</special>.</p> of Dr. Abdul Alim Muhammad, editor of NOI's <info type="">Final Call</info>.</p>
<p>Another group allied with Farrakhan that promotes the idea of racial <p>Another group allied with Farrakhan that promotes the idea of racial
or national organicism is the political organization run by Dr. or national organicism is the political organization run by Dr.
Fred Newman, a former protege of LaRouche. Persons who extol Newman's Fred Newman, a former protege of LaRouche. Persons who extol Newman's
@ -2587,7 +2587,7 @@ would be precarious and dangerous.</p>
contact with elements of the ruling center, opposition centrist contact with elements of the ruling center, opposition centrist
parties, and far right in the normal course of their research. parties, and far right in the normal course of their research.
The mere contact between left and right is not the issue, but when The mere contact between left and right is not the issue, but when
left researchers become <special>de facto</special> conduits for the right's left researchers become <info type="">de facto</info> conduits for the right's
information, and do so uncritically and without revealing their information, and do so uncritically and without revealing their
sources at least by general description, serious ethical and sources at least by general description, serious ethical and
pragmatic problems arise.</p> pragmatic problems arise.</p>
@ -2632,14 +2632,14 @@ reporters, mainstream or progressive, on what is an ethical way to
deal with information from groups such as the LaRouchians.</p> deal with information from groups such as the LaRouchians.</p>
<p>According to Peter Dale Scott, "My own ground rules are that until <p>According to Peter Dale Scott, "My own ground rules are that until
something happens where I feel someone is manipulating me or they something happens where I feel someone is manipulating me or they
have <special>personally</special> done something horrible that I feel is objectionable, have <info type="">personally</info> done something horrible that I feel is objectionable,
I feel it is a matter of intellectual freedom to keep the lines of I feel it is a matter of intellectual freedom to keep the lines of
communication open. As long as they deal with me as a human being communication open. As long as they deal with me as a human being
I will treat them as such." Scott, however, balked at signing a I will treat them as such." Scott, however, balked at signing a
petition about LaRouche being a victim of human rights abuse because petition about LaRouche being a victim of human rights abuse because
he felt there was "enough evidence to show the LaRouche people were he felt there was "enough evidence to show the LaRouche people were
probably guilty of some criminal conduct."</p> probably guilty of some criminal conduct."</p>
<p>Author Jonathan Marshall, now with the <special>San Francisco Chronicle</special>, <p>Author Jonathan Marshall, now with the <info type="">San Francisco Chronicle</info>,
says the LaRouchians "have given me information, but given their says the LaRouchians "have given me information, but given their
history, I never take it at face value." Marshall says "sometimes history, I never take it at face value." Marshall says "sometimes
they are a source of good leads, their work on Panama has been of they are a source of good leads, their work on Panama has been of
@ -2711,7 +2711,7 @@ everyone I could think of. Two weeks later Gene Wheaton called me,
which was odd because I hadn't called him. Wheaton tells me, "You which was odd because I hadn't called him. Wheaton tells me, "You
know the people who have very good intelligence on these things know the people who have very good intelligence on these things
are the LaRouche people, you should call the people that put out are the LaRouche people, you should call the people that put out
<special>Executive Intelligence Review</special>, call Herb Quinde." So I did, but <info type="">Executive Intelligence Review</info>, call Herb Quinde." So I did, but
they wanted more information than they were willing to give out they wanted more information than they were willing to give out
and I was immediately skeptical. I never talked to them again. "</p> and I was immediately skeptical. I never talked to them again. "</p>
<p>Eugene Wheaton, an early adviser to the Christic Institute, accepted <p>Eugene Wheaton, an early adviser to the Christic Institute, accepted
@ -2723,11 +2723,11 @@ through three jobs trying to pester him with tidbits of information.
One academic who wrote a 1990 article on government civil liberties One academic who wrote a 1990 article on government civil liberties
infringements in a left journal says she was quickly contacted by infringements in a left journal says she was quickly contacted by
several persons who recommended she share her material with several persons who recommended she share her material with
<special>Spotlight</special> and other far-right anti-Jewish publications.</p> <info type="">Spotlight</info> and other far-right anti-Jewish publications.</p>
<p>Russ Bellant, who is critical of persons who accept material from <p>Russ Bellant, who is critical of persons who accept material from
the LaRouchians, also warns that some of the LaRouchian documents the LaRouchians, also warns that some of the LaRouchian documents
may be forged. "They did create a passable bogus copy of a section may be forged. "They did create a passable bogus copy of a section
of the <special>New York Times</special> blasting their enemies," he points out. of the <info type="">New York Times</info> blasting their enemies," he points out.
Bellant thinks the LaRouchians "don't give you anything that you Bellant thinks the LaRouchians "don't give you anything that you
can rely on," and that by talking with them about research issues, can rely on," and that by talking with them about research issues,
"you allow them to track what you are up to which lets them go back "you allow them to track what you are up to which lets them go back
@ -2776,7 +2776,7 @@ information covertly from the political right and repackage and
recirculate it without disclosing the source. That issue, however, recirculate it without disclosing the source. That issue, however,
remains unsettled, and needs to be debated openly.</p> remains unsettled, and needs to be debated openly.</p>
<p>A good illustration of the problem came up in an October 15, 1991 <p>A good illustration of the problem came up in an October 15, 1991
<special>Village Voice</special> article on the mysterious death of writer Danny <info type="">Village Voice</info> article on the mysterious death of writer Danny
Casolaro by authors James Ridgeway and Doug Vaughan. Casolaro at Casolaro by authors James Ridgeway and Doug Vaughan. Casolaro at
the time of his death was researching the legal case filed by the the time of his death was researching the legal case filed by the
Inslaw corporation alleging theft and illegal sale of its software Inslaw corporation alleging theft and illegal sale of its software
@ -2795,7 +2795,7 @@ the Octopus." They also mention that Casolaro was working with the
LaRouchians in gathering information.</p> LaRouchians in gathering information.</p>
<p>Not mentioned in the article is that the LaRouchians funneled <p>Not mentioned in the article is that the LaRouchians funneled
information to the Christic Institute, Barbara Honneger, and the information to the Christic Institute, Barbara Honneger, and the
<special>Spotlight</special>/Liberty Lobby crowd; or that another named source, <info type="">Spotlight</info>/Liberty Lobby crowd; or that another named source,
investigator Bill McCoy, also worked with Christic and supplied investigator Bill McCoy, also worked with Christic and supplied
information from the LaRouchians; or that co-author Vaughan works information from the LaRouchians; or that co-author Vaughan works
at the Christic Institute.</p> at the Christic Institute.</p>
@ -2811,7 +2811,7 @@ treated differently than any other journalistic source? Again,
there is no agreement even among alternative journalists. "I have there is no agreement even among alternative journalists. "I have
great respect for Jim Ridgeway, but to put any credence in anything great respect for Jim Ridgeway, but to put any credence in anything
a LaRouchite has to say is a leap into faith that I can't make," a LaRouchite has to say is a leap into faith that I can't make,"
says <special>Voice</special> columnist Nat Hentoff. Another <special>Voice</special> writer, Robert says <info type="">Voice</info> columnist Nat Hentoff. Another <info type="">Voice</info> writer, Robert
I. Friedman says, "The LaRouchians are an anti-Semitic conspiracy I. Friedman says, "The LaRouchians are an anti-Semitic conspiracy
organization. It's a mistake for a journalist to use LaRouchians organization. It's a mistake for a journalist to use LaRouchians
as a source without describing the kind of organization it is." as a source without describing the kind of organization it is."
@ -2835,7 +2835,7 @@ of the LaRouchians that they are not guilty of financial crimes,
but the victims of a massive government conspiracy aimed at crushing but the victims of a massive government conspiracy aimed at crushing
them politically.</p> them politically.</p>
<p>Ridgeway, in the preface to his book on the U.S. white supremacist <p>Ridgeway, in the preface to his book on the U.S. white supremacist
movement, <special>Blood in the Face</special>, omits LaRouche from a discussion of movement, <info type="">Blood in the Face</info>, omits LaRouche from a discussion of
the "racist far right." Instead, Ridgeway refers to LaRouche in the "racist far right." Instead, Ridgeway refers to LaRouche in
the context of discussing how the collapsed rural economy in the the context of discussing how the collapsed rural economy in the
1980's distorted the politics of the farm belt and "the whacko 1980's distorted the politics of the farm belt and "the whacko
@ -2867,7 +2867,7 @@ reporters do likewise.</p>
material without independently verifying the accuracy of the material without independently verifying the accuracy of the
material.</p> material.</p>
<p>On May 17, 1988 James Ridgeway penned a lengthy article in the <p>On May 17, 1988 James Ridgeway penned a lengthy article in the
<special>Village Voice</special> titled "Dueling Spymasters: How the Government <info type="">Village Voice</info> titled "Dueling Spymasters: How the Government
Bungled the Case Against Lyndon LaRouche."</p> Bungled the Case Against Lyndon LaRouche."</p>
<p>Even a careful reading of the Ridgeway article leaves the impression <p>Even a careful reading of the Ridgeway article leaves the impression
that when a federal judge declared a mistrial in the Boston fraud that when a federal judge declared a mistrial in the Boston fraud
@ -2944,18 +2944,18 @@ claimed there is no such thing as Jewish culture, and that "only"
a million and a half Jews perished at the hands of the Nazis, and a million and a half Jews perished at the hands of the Nazis, and
then primarily due to illness and overwork.</p> then primarily due to illness and overwork.</p>
<p>A letter criticizing Ridgeway for publishing LaRouchian assertions <p>A letter criticizing Ridgeway for publishing LaRouchian assertions
as fact was published in the May 31, 1988 issue of the <special>Voice</special> over as fact was published in the May 31, 1988 issue of the <info type="">Voice</info> over
the signatures of this author and journalists Russ Bellant, Joel the signatures of this author and journalists Russ Bellant, Joel
Bellman, Bryan Chitwood, Dennis King, Ed Kayatt, and Kalev Pehme.</p> Bellman, Bryan Chitwood, Dennis King, Ed Kayatt, and Kalev Pehme.</p>
<p>David MacMichael is the editor of <special>Unclassified</special>, the newsletter <p>David MacMichael is the editor of <info type="">Unclassified</info>, the newsletter
of the Association of National Security Alumni (ANSA). In the of the Association of National Security Alumni (ANSA). In the
Feb.-March, 1991 edition of <special>Unclassified</special>, MacMichael casually Feb.-March, 1991 edition of <info type="">Unclassified</info>, MacMichael casually
cites unnamed LaRouche sources in an article about a dismissed case cites unnamed LaRouche sources in an article about a dismissed case
involving Iran-Contragate figures Oliver North and Joseph Fernandez, involving Iran-Contragate figures Oliver North and Joseph Fernandez,
"LaRouche sources point out that Prosecutor William Burch was not "LaRouche sources point out that Prosecutor William Burch was not
particularly diligent in arguing his case. They note that Burch particularly diligent in arguing his case. They note that Burch
has been active in the LaRouche prosecutions."</p> has been active in the LaRouche prosecutions."</p>
<p>In the October-November 1990 issue of <special>Unclassified</special>, MacMichael <p>In the October-November 1990 issue of <info type="">Unclassified</info>, MacMichael
presents the same story of intrigue previously reported by Ridgeway. presents the same story of intrigue previously reported by Ridgeway.
MacMichael also mentions the LaRouchian competition with the MacMichael also mentions the LaRouchian competition with the
"North-Secord enterprise for donations from wealthy individuals," "North-Secord enterprise for donations from wealthy individuals,"
@ -3092,7 +3092,7 @@ from a particular organizational position if they wish to disassociate
themselves from it.</p> themselves from it.</p>
<p> Techniques of the Propagandist</p> <p> Techniques of the Propagandist</p>
<p>In 1923 Edward L. Bernays wrote the book &lt;Crystalizing Public <p>In 1923 Edward L. Bernays wrote the book &lt;Crystalizing Public
Opinion&gt; and later, in 1928, the text <special>Propaganda</special>, considered Opinion&gt; and later, in 1928, the text <info type="">Propaganda</info>, considered
seminal works in the field. "There is propaganda and what I call seminal works in the field. "There is propaganda and what I call
impropaganda," says the 98-year-old Bernays impishly. Propaganda impropaganda," says the 98-year-old Bernays impishly. Propaganda
originally meant promoting any idea or item, but took on its current originally meant promoting any idea or item, but took on its current
@ -3120,7 +3120,7 @@ propagandist:</p>
turning thumbs down;</p> turning thumbs down;</p>
<p>Card Stacking: selective use of facts or outright falsehoods, <p>Card Stacking: selective use of facts or outright falsehoods,
symbolized by an ace of spades, a card signifying treachery;</p> symbolized by an ace of spades, a card signifying treachery;</p>
<p>Band Wagon: a claim that everyone like <special>us</special> thinks this way, <p>Band Wagon: a claim that everyone like <info type="">us</info> thinks this way,
symbolized by a marching bandleader's hat and baton;</p> symbolized by a marching bandleader's hat and baton;</p>
<p>Testimonial: the association of a respected or hated person with <p>Testimonial: the association of a respected or hated person with
an idea, symbolized by a seal and ribbon stamp of approval;</p> an idea, symbolized by a seal and ribbon stamp of approval;</p>
@ -3195,7 +3195,7 @@ the job all the harder for cautious progressive researchers, whose
work becomes suspect in the eyes of mainstream reporters and broad work becomes suspect in the eyes of mainstream reporters and broad
audiences.</p> audiences.</p>
<p> Harry Martin and Propaganda Techniques</p> <p> Harry Martin and Propaganda Techniques</p>
<p>Harry V. Martin is the editor of the <special>Napa Sentinel</special>. His articles <p>Harry V. Martin is the editor of the <info type="">Napa Sentinel</info>. His articles
on government corruption have gained popularity on the left. An on government corruption have gained popularity on the left. An
analysis of the content and style of the Martin articles raises analysis of the content and style of the Martin articles raises
questions about his credibility as a reporter. Martin uses classic questions about his credibility as a reporter. Martin uses classic
@ -3324,7 +3324,7 @@ assertions or other unproven allegations made in the early stages
of a lawsuit.</p> of a lawsuit.</p>
<p>Riconoscuito has also been championed as a source by the LaRouchians <p>Riconoscuito has also been championed as a source by the LaRouchians
who say they introduced Riconoscuito to Danny Casolaro, according who say they introduced Riconoscuito to Danny Casolaro, according
to the <special>Village Voice</special> article by Ridgeway and Vaughan. Anyone to the <info type="">Village Voice</info> article by Ridgeway and Vaughan. Anyone
reading that article carefully will get the idea that authors reading that article carefully will get the idea that authors
Ridgeway and Vaughan think that some of the Riconoscuito/Casolaro Ridgeway and Vaughan think that some of the Riconoscuito/Casolaro
allegations are unsubstantiated and reflect undocumented conspiracy allegations are unsubstantiated and reflect undocumented conspiracy
@ -3335,14 +3335,14 @@ Inslaw articles reveals many other instances of fallacious argument
and propaganda technique. Questions regarding Harry Martin's and propaganda technique. Questions regarding Harry Martin's
judgement and political orientation are also raised by the fact judgement and political orientation are also raised by the fact
that he has allowed his articles to appear regularly in the that he has allowed his articles to appear regularly in the
<special>Spotlight</special>[f-12]</p> <info type="">Spotlight</info>[f-12]</p>
<p> Conclusions</p> <p> Conclusions</p>
<p>"When we destroy international Fascism we must at the same time <p>"When we destroy international Fascism we must at the same time
destroy national Fascism, we must replace the reactionary forces destroy national Fascism, we must replace the reactionary forces
at home with truly democratic forces which will represent all of at home with truly democratic forces which will represent all of
us. "</p> us. "</p>
<p>(George Seldes )</p> <p>(George Seldes )</p>
<p>(<special>Facts and Fascism</special>, 1943 )</p> <p>(<info type="">Facts and Fascism</info>, 1943 )</p>
<p>We suffer in the U.S. from an unfortunate reluctance to recognize <p>We suffer in the U.S. from an unfortunate reluctance to recognize
and name the resurgence of fascist ideology around the world. In and name the resurgence of fascist ideology around the world. In
part this is because we are not taught in our schools what fascism part this is because we are not taught in our schools what fascism
@ -3356,7 +3356,7 @@ and authoritarian solutions to societal problems during a time of
economic decline. Political analyst William Pfaff is one of the economic decline. Political analyst William Pfaff is one of the
few mainstream analysts who warns that an unconscious strain of few mainstream analysts who warns that an unconscious strain of
American fascism is influencing national affairs. Writing in the American fascism is influencing national affairs. Writing in the
<special>Chicago Tribune</special> with a Paris dateline of March, 1987, Pfaff <info type="">Chicago Tribune</info> with a Paris dateline of March, 1987, Pfaff
concluded that the actions of the Reagan Administration during the concluded that the actions of the Reagan Administration during the
Iran-Contra scandal revealed "a pattern of conduct and a state of Iran-Contra scandal revealed "a pattern of conduct and a state of
mind among important people in this administration which must be mind among important people in this administration which must be
@ -3386,7 +3386,7 @@ became synonymous with the national spirit.</p>
<p>Author George Seldes reached his 100th birthday in 1990 as the <p>Author George Seldes reached his 100th birthday in 1990 as the
early editions of this report were first being researched and early editions of this report were first being researched and
written. More than half a century earlier, in 1938, Seldes wrote written. More than half a century earlier, in 1938, Seldes wrote
<special>You Can't Do That</special>, a book with a prophetic warning about how <info type="">You Can't Do That</info>, a book with a prophetic warning about how
fascism comes to power as the result of a pincer movement between fascism comes to power as the result of a pincer movement between
authoritarian state repression supported by corporate elites and authoritarian state repression supported by corporate elites and
mass movements sparked by ultra-rightist demagogues. Seldes wrote:</p> mass movements sparked by ultra-rightist demagogues. Seldes wrote:</p>

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agencies, political assassinations, and the news media. On 24 agencies, political assassinations, and the news media. On 24
hours a day, that's the Citizens' Committee to Clean Up the hours a day, that's the Citizens' Committee to Clean Up the
Courts, 9800 South Oglesby.</p> Courts, 9800 South Oglesby.</p>
<p>--------------------------<special> Notes </special>---------------------------- <p>--------------------------<info type=""> Notes </info>----------------------------
{1} According to a *Wall Street Journal* article dated March 10, {1} According to a *Wall Street Journal* article dated March 10,
1994 ("Who is Patsy Thomasson?"), there has been lax security at 1994 ("Who is Patsy Thomasson?"), there has been lax security at
the White House, apparently due to poor overall management. the White House, apparently due to poor overall management.

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