Chapter
Innsminger's mixed message to Liberians
01:57 - 06:50 (04:52)
Innsminger, a white expat running a plantation in Liberia, sends different messages to indigenous Liberians and white workers at Firestone, after inventing Converse and invading Liberia.
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The Liberian civil war reaches the Firestone rubber plantation, which is controlled by an ex-pat named Innsminger.
01:57 - 03:44 (01:46)
Summary
The Liberian civil war reaches the Firestone rubber plantation, which is controlled by an ex-pat named Innsminger. Charles Taylor's liberation forces are advancing towards the plantation and the message is relayed to all indigenous workers who live there.
ChapterInnsminger's mixed message to Liberians
EpisodePart Two: General Butt-Naked and the Liberian Civil War
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker discusses the invasion of Liberia and the ethical dilemma faced by the invader in regards to harming white people working at Firestone.
03:44 - 05:22 (01:37)
Summary
The speaker discusses the invasion of Liberia and the ethical dilemma faced by the invader in regards to harming white people working at Firestone.
ChapterInnsminger's mixed message to Liberians
EpisodePart Two: General Butt-Naked and the Liberian Civil War
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Rebels in Liberia began targeting members of tribes closely associated with the ruling regime, causing Firestone to be accused of supporting Taylor's brutal regime.
05:22 - 06:50 (01:28)
Summary
Rebels in Liberia began targeting members of tribes closely associated with the ruling regime, causing Firestone to be accused of supporting Taylor's brutal regime. Although boycotting Firestone may not be the most effective solution, their history in Liberia should not be overlooked.