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From Waco to Today, Retracing the 30-Year Domestic War on Civil Liberties That Launched Gore Vidal's Political Transformation | SYSTEM UPDATE #157

System Update with Glenn Greenwald

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Origins of Government's Focus on Domestic Dissent

This chapter discusses the origins of the US government's focus on domestic dissent and its impact on current times. It highlights incidents like the raid at Ruby Ridge and the FBI's assault on the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas, emphasizing the government's harassment and unjust treatment of dissident groups. The chapter raises concerns about abuse of power, media portrayal, and the impact on American dissidents.

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