Chapter

Alleged Military Deception
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36:42 - 39:26 (02:44)

A story about a man who claimed to have run a special operations training detachment during the Vietnam War is discussed, highlighting the implausibility of the tale and the consequences of such deception.

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Oliver North builds a good relationship with Ronald Reagan through lying about running a special operations detachment and coordinating special forces during Vietnam, making Reagan believe he was in the military like the movie heroes of the time.
36:42 - 37:38 (00:56)
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Ronald Reagan
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Oliver North builds a good relationship with Ronald Reagan through lying about running a special operations detachment and coordinating special forces during Vietnam, making Reagan believe he was in the military like the movie heroes of the time.

Chapter
Alleged Military Deception
Episode
Cracktoberfest Part Two: How The CIA Became Drug Dealers
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
McDaniel acknowledged Oliver North's energy but emphasized his real talent was managing the bureaucracy.
37:38 - 39:26 (01:47)
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Oliver North
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McDaniel acknowledged Oliver North's energy but emphasized his real talent was managing the bureaucracy. North's association with certain groups remains unclear.

Chapter
Alleged Military Deception
Episode
Cracktoberfest Part Two: How The CIA Became Drug Dealers
Podcast
Behind the Bastards