The Pete Quiñones Show Episode 1141: The 'Robber Barons' Who Tried to Save America w/ Stormy Waters - Part 3
Dec 3, 2024
In this engaging discussion, guest Stormy Waters, a managing partner at a venture capital firm and an expert on the Business Plot and America First, delves into the controversial legacy of 'robber barons' in American history. They explore the America First Committee's isolationist roots and the political implications of figures like Charles Lindbergh. The conversation highlights the interconnections between financial manipulation and geopolitics, alongside a critique of historical narratives around anti-Semitism. A thought-provoking journey through America's complex past!
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Lindbergh's Germany Visit
- Charles Lindbergh lived in Britain after his son's murder and visited Germany at the request of the War Department.
- He aimed to gather intelligence on German air power.
Lindbergh's Suspicious Associations
- Lindbergh's association with figures like Henry Ford and Myron Herrick raised suspicion.
- A photo with Göring led to accusations of Nazi sympathies by a hostile press.
Lindbergh's WWII Service
- Despite being labeled a traitor by the media and President Roosevelt, Lindbergh served in WWII.
- He flew 186 combat hours in the Pacific, significantly more than a typical tour.
