Behind the Bastards Part Two: G. Gordon Liddy: The Fascist Behind Watergate
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Oct 5, 2023 G. Gordon Liddy, God's perfect fascist, shares anecdotes from his military service and his obsession with guns. The podcast explores his delusional beliefs and military exaggerations, as well as his use of firearms to assert dominance. The hosts also discuss Liddy's illegal use of the FBI's file system and his comparison of the FBI to Hitler's SS.
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Liddy's Violent Bullying Defense
- As a bullied kid, G. Gordon Liddy taped thumb and carpet tacks to his arms as a defense and fiercely repelled hazing punches.
- This violent retaliation revealed his deep trauma and the extremity of his response to social aggression.
Social Roots of Liddy's Violence
- Liddy's animal torture was not due to compulsion but a socially reinforced attempt to become a hardened man.
- His actions came from idolizing tough men and believing he needed to emulate them to be masculine.
Liddy's Emotional Vulnerability
- Liddy recognized his father’s efforts to hug him despite never receiving affection himself.
- He admitted his self-loathing made it hard to accept genuine fatherly love, showing unusual emotional awareness.