Weird Little Guys The Jamboree in Jamba
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Apr 10, 2025 Dive into the bizarre tale of Dolph Lundgren's role in an apartheid propaganda film. Discover the tangled ties between U.S. conservatives and South Africa's political machinations during the Cold War. Explore how student movements and covert operations played a crucial role in shaping public perception of apartheid. Delve into Jack Abramoff's lobbying tactics and the International Freedom Foundation's secret operations. This surreal journey blends politics, film, and the struggles of identity in a historical context.
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Jamba Jamboree
- In 1985, Jack Abramoff organized a meeting of anti-communist leaders in Jamba, Angola.
- This unusual meeting included figures like Oliver North and Contra leader Adolfo Calero.
Abramoff's Early Political Career
- Jack Abramoff's career began with the College Republicans, where he aimed to make the group a powerful political force.
- He also chaired the USA Foundation, which organized rallies celebrating the U.S. invasion of Grenada.
Corporate Funding of Student Activism
- Abramoff's USA Foundation accepted donations from corporations to counter student activism.
- These corporations funded efforts to undermine rent control and farmworker unions.