The Empire Never Ended 17: The Base Deflates - Goats, Feds, and DMT
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May 3, 2021 Dive into the bizarre world of extremist ideologies as the hosts unpack the intricate saga of The Base and its questionable founder, Ron Nazzaro. Discover the fascinating interplay of violent acts and infiltration by intelligence agencies, alongside surreal discussions of goat sacrifices and DMT consumption. The chaotic disintegration of the group reveals a mix of incompetence and irony, drawing laughs and gasps as they explore the absurdity of hate-themed identities and the dark arts of community infiltration.
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Deep Infiltration of The Base
- The Base was extremely infiltrated by FBI, journalists, and antifascists.
- Its membership mostly consisted of informants rather than true neo-Nazi adherents.
Ron’s Bland Nazi Philosophy
- Ron Nazaro’s political philosophy lacks depth and charisma.
- His critique: Hitler was too dictatorial, unlike more formalized fascist regimes.
Infiltration by Novice Reporter
- Ryan Thorpe infiltrated The Base with no prior experience and quickly gained detailed intel.
- Patrick Jordan Matthews openly trusted him, revealing his full identity and personal details.
