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Flashback: Glenn Retraces the 30-Year Domestic War on Civil Liberties that Launched Gore Vidal’s Political Transformation

System Update with Glenn Greenwald

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Government Paranoia and Civil Liberties

This chapter examines the impact of events like Ruby Ridge and Waco on anti-government sentiments in the U.S., culminating in the Oklahoma City bombing. It discusses the media's role in shaping public perception and the government's response, particularly during the Clinton administration's efforts to expand surveillance and anti-terrorism measures. The narrative highlights the historical struggle between civil liberties and government control, using Gore Vidal's critical perspective on these trends as a focal point.

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