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Hunter S. Thompson and the Fear of Barry Goldwater
49:59 - 53:26 (03:27)
Hunter S. Thompson, a writer, was afraid of Barry Goldwater who was perceived to be a fascist with a high chance of winning the election and killing many people. Thompson was present at the 1964 RNC when Goldwater gave his speech that included the controversial line, "extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice".
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In this episode, the hosts discuss the rise of Barry Goldwater and how he energized a new Republican base with his anti-communist policies that terrified many intelligent observers.
49:59 - 51:14 (01:14)
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In this episode, the hosts discuss the rise of Barry Goldwater and how he energized a new Republican base with his anti-communist policies that terrified many intelligent observers. Hunter S. Thompson was among the people who were horrified watching his rise.
ChapterHunter S. Thompson and the Fear of Barry Goldwater
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Hunter S. Thompson had a fear of Barry Goldwater winning the 1964 presidential election, whom he perceived as a fascist.
51:14 - 53:26 (02:12)
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Hunter S. Thompson had a fear of Barry Goldwater winning the 1964 presidential election, whom he perceived as a fascist. He attended the Republican National Convention and used his friend's security credentials to get in.