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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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- G. Gordon Liddy's career is marked by controversial decisions, including firing his revolver in a courtroom.
- Liddy holds problematic views on the SS and the Vietnam War, influencing his behavior and decision-making.
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Gordon Liddy's Early Career and Shift to Politics
Gordon Liddy, an eccentric and anti-drug crusader, begins his career by working in the District Attorney's office in Poughkeepsie. However, he faces complaints and allegations of bending the rules in a narcotics case. Feeling pressured, he decides to run for Congress, challenging the leading Republican candidate in New York's 28th congressional district. Liddy campaigns on a platform centered around taxes, crime, and Vietnam. Despite gaining support from some far-right groups, Liddy loses the election and ultimately drops out to back the establishment Republican candidate. He secures a job running the Duchess County Nixon campaign, leading to accusations of making a deal.
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