Behind the Bastards Part Three: G. Gordon Liddy: The Fascist Behind Watergate
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Oct 10, 2023 Former FBI agent G. Gordon Liddy joins the podcast and discusses a range of intriguing topics, including his joy for random gunfire, threatening a jury with a knife, and finally, delving into the infamous Watergate scandal.
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Liddy's Reckless Celebration
- G. Gordon Liddy celebrated the birth of his son by firing three rounds into the air in a remote area.
- This illustrates his reckless and bizarre behavior even during private moments.
Waffen SS Myth Debunked
- The Waffen SS often is mistakenly glorified for counterinsurgency, but they were historically brutal and ineffective.
- Liddy's admiration reveals how fascist myths distorted his understanding of military history.
Knife Threat in Courtroom
- Liddy threatened jurors with a knife in the courtroom and lost the case.
- Such outrageous behavior defines his erratic and aggressive legal style.