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Behind the Bastards

There’s a reason the History Channel has produced hundreds of documentaries about Hitler but only a few about Dwight D. Eisenhower. Bad guys (and gals) are eternally fascinating. Behind the Bastards dives in past the Cliffs Notes of the worst humans in history and exposes the bizarre realities of th...

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The ego and his own: The case of the individual against authority Cover

Max; James J. Martin (editor) Stirner

The ego and his own

The case of the individual against authority

It was mentioned as a book by a well-known egoist philosopher whose ideas were influential on Arthur Desmond, even though the hosts found Stirner's writing nonsensical and difficult to understand.

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sterner wrote a book called The ego and his own

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It was mentioned as a book by a well-known egoist philosopher whose ideas were influential on Arthur Desmond, even though the hosts found Stirner's writing nonsensical and difficult to understand.

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sterner wrote a book called The ego and his own

Max Sterner's individualist anarchism is a way to overcome the horrors of the modern state

my cause is neither the divine nor the human it is not the true the good the right the free etc but only mine and it is not universal but is unique like me as I am only I nothing goes beyond me and myself

I don't like him no I don't like him either I don't like him he doesn't seem like he would be I don't agree with him and I don't think he'd be fun to be around

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Michael Ford

Mein Kampf

A Translation Controversy

It was mentioned as a book Hitler sold to fund his activities and allowed him to formulate his ideologies, similar to how right-wing figures do today.

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Hitler got very wealthy off of the sales of Mein Kampf and that's what gave him a lot of the time to formulate the rest of his philosophies and figure shit out.

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It was mentioned as a book Hitler sold to fund his activities and allowed him to formulate his ideologies, similar to how right-wing figures do today.

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Hitler got very wealthy off of the sales of Mein Kampf and that's what gave him a lot of the time to formulate the rest of his philosophies and figure shit out.

How the Quran Tells Muslims to Kill Us: There are Two Billion Muslims Who Claim to Follow This Cover

Ibn Kafir

How the Quran Tells Muslims to Kill Us

There are Two Billion Muslims Who Claim to Follow This

It was self-published and began with a warning to Muslims not to read it. The book aimed to provide a deeper understanding of Islamic history and doctrines, supposedly.

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if you are a muslim please put this book down we do not wish you to become a killer because this book leads you to understand the doctrines in history of islam more thoroughly

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It was self-published and began with a warning to Muslims not to read it. The book aimed to provide a deeper understanding of Islamic history and doctrines, supposedly.

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if you are a muslim please put this book down we do not wish you to become a killer because this book leads you to understand the doctrines in history of islam more thoroughly

By Saul David Alinsky - Rules for Radicals: A Practical Primer for Realistic Radicals (1971-05-16) [Hardcover] Cover

Saul D. Alinsky

By Saul David Alinsky - Rules for Radicals

A Practical Primer for Realistic Radicals (1971-05-16) [Hardcover]

It was mentioned as required reading for new hires at Project Veritas and was said to have inspired O'Keefe and Rose's tactics in their Planned Parenthood sting operation.

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Among Alinsky's most famous admonitions is one that O'Keefe said he and Rose took to heart. Make the enemy live up to its own book of rules.

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It was mentioned as required reading for new hires at Project Veritas and was said to have inspired O'Keefe and Rose's tactics in their Planned Parenthood sting operation.

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Among Alinsky's most famous admonitions is one that O'Keefe said he and Rose took to heart. Make the enemy live up to its own book of rules.

It's a pretty complicated ethical issue, he said, but we believe there is a genocide and nobody cares, and you can use these tactics and it's justified.

Crystal Clear Chlorine Dioxide Kit | Hydrochloric Acid 4-5% (HCl) : Sodium Solution (8oz) Liquid Set Cover

Crystal Clear Chlorine Dioxide Kit | Hydrochloric Acid 4-5% (HCl)

Sodium Solution (8oz) Liquid Set

It was described as a simple health formula that was initially claimed to cure malaria and later was promoted as a cure-all for various diseases. This solution, essentially industrial bleach, was often taken orally or via enema, despite safety concerns.

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It has proven to restore partial or full health to hundreds of thousands of people suffering from a wide range of disease including cancer, diabetes, hepatitis A, B, C, Lyme disease, MERSA, Multiple S...

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It was described as a simple health formula that was initially claimed to cure malaria and later was promoted as a cure-all for various diseases. This solution, essentially industrial bleach, was often taken orally or via enema, despite safety concerns.

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It has proven to restore partial or full health to hundreds of thousands of people suffering from a wide range of disease including cancer, diabetes, hepatitis A, B, C, Lyme disease, MERSA, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, HIV AIDS, Malaria, Autism, Infections of all kinds, Arthritis, High Cholesterol, Acid reflux, Kidney or liver diseases, Akes and Pains, Allergies, Urinary tract infections, Digestive problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Parasites, Tumors, and Cysts, Depression, Sinus problems, Iodisease, Irinfection, Dengue fever, Skin problems, Dental issues, Problems with a prostate, Rectile dysfunction, and the list goes on.

It is important to note that MMS does not cure diseases. MMS is an oxidizer. It kills pathogens and destroys poisons. When these are reduced or eliminated in the body, then the body can function properly and thereby heal.

I often say the body heals the body. MMS helps to line things up just so the body can do that.

Look at the Catholics their priests have been molesting women and children for centuries and the governments have not been able to stop it if handled properly a church can protect us from vaccinations that we don't want from forced insurance and for many things that a government might want to use to oppress us.

MMS will cure cancer.

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Deepak Chopra

The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success

A Practical Guide to the Fulfillment of Your Dreams

It was described as his operating philosophy, where he discussed overcoming self-imposed wealth limitations and the importance of money over good karma.

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Getting past self-imposed limits on wealth Karma doesn't pay the rent Good karma isn't the recognized currency in modern society Dollars are

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It was described as his operating philosophy, where he discussed overcoming self-imposed wealth limitations and the importance of money over good karma.

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Getting past self-imposed limits on wealth Karma doesn't pay the rent Good karma isn't the recognized currency in modern society Dollars are

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Richard L. Jordan

Sunshine and Shadow

A book published by Brinkley, filled with testimonials of satisfied patients who underwent his goat testicle/ovary operations, as a counter argument against the AMA's criticisms.

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Dr. Brinkley collected a hundred different testimonials into a book called Shadows and Sunshine and published it in an effort to fight back against what he claimed was the AMA's dangerous misinformati...

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A book published by Brinkley, filled with testimonials of satisfied patients who underwent his goat testicle/ovary operations, as a counter argument against the AMA's criticisms.

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Dr. Brinkley collected a hundred different testimonials into a book called Shadows and Sunshine and published it in an effort to fight back against what he claimed was the AMA's dangerous misinformation.

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Paulette Cooper

Scandal of Scientology

The book was written by Paulette Cooper and criticized the Church of Scientology, resulting in retaliation from the church and causing significant harm to Cooper's life.

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the Guardian office saved the worst for author Paulette Cooper of New York City whose scathing 1972 book, The Scandal of Scientology pushed her to the top of the church's roster of en...

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The book was written by Paulette Cooper and criticized the Church of Scientology, resulting in retaliation from the church and causing significant harm to Cooper's life.

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the Guardian office saved the worst for author Paulette Cooper of New York City whose scathing 1972 book, The Scandal of Scientology pushed her to the top of the church's roster of enemies.

I soon got used to telephone death threats, harassing calls and lawsuits. I was occasionally followed, often conspicuously, as if to upset me, and people seemed to be trying to gain access to my apartment.

Then in the basement of my small building, I discovered alligator clips on my phone wires, likely the remnants of a phone tap.

The Great Disruption: An Earth Rebirth Novel Cover

Steven Smith

The Great Disruption

An Earth Rebirth Novel

It was discussed as being a book related to the flat earth conspiracy theory, and was later described as straight Nazi propaganda.

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Now about a month ago, y'all and I, we went through a little book called The Greatest Lion Earth.

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It was discussed as being a book related to the flat earth conspiracy theory, and was later described as straight Nazi propaganda.

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Now about a month ago, y'all and I, we went through a little book called The Greatest Lion Earth.

About the Flat Earth conspiracy theory. It turned out to just be straight Nazi propaganda.

Esoteric Hitlerism, Nazi propaganda.

as he's talking about the books that brought him into this holds up a copy of The Greatest Lion Earth.

Oh, yeah! Oh, beautiful! Very dog-eared. Cool. A much loved copy.

How to Fight Presidents: Defending Yourself Against the Badasses Who Ran This Country Cover

Daniel O'Brien

How to Fight Presidents

Defending Yourself Against the Badasses Who Ran This Country

It was recommended as a fun, entertaining, and educational read, especially after listening to the difficult topic of the podcast episode.

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Dan O'Brien has a really fun and entertaining and educational book called How to Fight Presidents and after this episode, you probably want to fight a couple of presidents.

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It was recommended as a fun, entertaining, and educational read, especially after listening to the difficult topic of the podcast episode.

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Dan O'Brien has a really fun and entertaining and educational book called How to Fight Presidents and after this episode, you probably want to fight a couple of presidents.

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Michael Ford

Mein Kampf

A Translation Controversy

It was described as the autobiography of Adolf Hitler, and Rockwell claimed reading it was the most powerful moment of his spiritual life, whilst being consumed by anti-communist ideals.

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In 1951, deep in this anti-communist obsession Rockwell decided to read the autobiography Of the greatest anti-communist of them all Adolf Hitler He would later claim that reading Mein Kampf

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It was described as the autobiography of Adolf Hitler, and Rockwell claimed reading it was the most powerful moment of his spiritual life, whilst being consumed by anti-communist ideals.

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In 1951, deep in this anti-communist obsession Rockwell decided to read the autobiography Of the greatest anti-communist of them all Adolf Hitler He would later claim that reading Mein Kampf Was the most powerful moment of his spiritual life Quote

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Hayim Halevy Donin

To Be A Jew

It was mentioned as a title of a book within a pamphlet, presented as an example of the American Nazi Party's humour, in a section that was not read out loud.

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You too can be a Jew. An exclamation point. An exclamation point. It's easy. An exclamation point. It's fun. Insult the white folks, make more money, love the white women, and then there's a picture o...

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It was mentioned as a title of a book within a pamphlet, presented as an example of the American Nazi Party's humour, in a section that was not read out loud.

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You too can be a Jew. An exclamation point. An exclamation point. It's easy. An exclamation point. It's fun. Insult the white folks, make more money, love the white women, and then there's a picture of a book called How To Be A Jew and then...

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Stephen Gilpin

Trump U.

The Inside Story of Trump University

It was discussed as a book written by an insider of Trump University, who was said to be exaggerating his honesty. It was used as a source of information regarding the inner workings of the university.

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And so like this weekend I got really high and I couldn't sleep And I found a book called Trump U Inside Trump University Written by a guy named Stephen Gilpin

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It was discussed as a book written by an insider of Trump University, who was said to be exaggerating his honesty. It was used as a source of information regarding the inner workings of the university.

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And so like this weekend I got really high and I couldn't sleep And I found a book called Trump U Inside Trump University Written by a guy named Stephen Gilpin

Now Stephen builds himself as essentially the only honest man inside Trump University And I think he's fudging the truth to some degree Yeah But a lot of what he says sounds credible He's not like totally... He definitely writes himself out of having a role in the bad parts

Quote, Entrepreneurship students would be asked to assume the role of a venture capitalist and analyze a business plan. They would then submit their work to classmates for a peer review. A course would consist of three such assignments.

People learn the hard way trying to replicate the classroom experience isn't particularly effective, said Michael Sexton. Education is worthless without feedback. This system enables however many students we have to get live feedback about their work.

This is not for somebody who wants to put a sheepskin on a wall and think that is going to meaningfully help their career.

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David Irving

Hitler's War; Volume One & Volume Two (Complete Set)

It was mentioned in passing as a new book by a German psychiatrist that claimed Hitler was a sexually confused serial killer whose violence was driven by lust, and that he got an orgasm whilst watching a film of soldiers massacring French troops.

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Hitler was a sexually confused serial killer psychologist claims in new book

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Episode: Part One: Hitler's Sex Life: The Whole Sad Story

It was mentioned in passing as a new book by a German psychiatrist that claimed Hitler was a sexually confused serial killer whose violence was driven by lust, and that he got an orgasm whilst watching a film of soldiers massacring French troops.

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Hitler was a sexually confused serial killer psychologist claims in new book

Hitler one and hitler two the sexual no man's land

He quotes Marion Hop, an actress who was an acquaintance of Hitler, describing a time that she went to the cinema in the dictator's Berlin palace to watch a film called 'The Rebel'. It featured Austrian troops hurling boulders from a mountain onto the French below. Hitler got some kind of thrill and rubbed his knees at this event as the stones rolled down on the French and groaned. I don't know if he was crazy, but he got some kind of orgasm, she said. I wanted to leave during the show. The man was creepy.

He says, however, since this lust for killing is the decisive feature of serial killers, the question inevitably arises, was Hitler a serial killer who murdered for the purpose of his gratification? Hitler's sexuality, I believe, drove the dictator into the most colossal annihilation that man has witnessed.

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William Kay

The Green Swastika

Environmentalism in the Third Reich

It was mentioned as a 1995 book that was the basis for a Dinesh D'Souza documentary that claimed that Hitler was gay.

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This conspiracy theory is best embodied by the book 'The Pink Swastika' from 1995 that book was a major source for a recent Dinesh D'Souza documentary where Dinesh claims that Democrats are the modern...

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It was mentioned as a 1995 book that was the basis for a Dinesh D'Souza documentary that claimed that Hitler was gay.

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This conspiracy theory is best embodied by the book 'The Pink Swastika' from 1995 that book was a major source for a recent Dinesh D'Souza documentary where Dinesh claims that Democrats are the modern Nazis and that gay people are Nazis and Hitler was gay as a regular headline in far-right publications.

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