Behind the Bastards Part One: George Lincoln Rockwell: The Most Racist American in History
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Mar 12, 2019 In this discussion, Cody Johnston, a comedian and political commentator, and Katy Stoll, a writer and advocate for social justice, dive into the unsettling life of George Lincoln Rockwell, the founder of the American Nazi Party. They unravel his bizarre journey from aspiring artist to leading extremist, examining the dark legacy he left behind. The conversation touches on his outrageous tactics for notoriety, his absurd followers, and the dangerous seeds he planted in American racism, all while weaving in humor to tackle this grim subject.
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Syrupy Revenge
- George Lincoln Rockwell, as a teen waiter, got revenge on female patrons he disliked.
- He rubbed syrup-soaked rags on doorknobs and anything they might touch.
Early Signs
- Rockwell's yearbook described him as loud, full of weird theories, and an outstanding artist.
- It predicted his success due to his personality and originality.
Ant-ics
- Instead of a scholarly article on delinquent behavior, Rockwell wrote a fable.
- It was about scientists in Africa studying ants and concluding they became ants themselves.