Read It | Chaos

Chaos was the name for the illegal domestic espionage operation the CIA was running on US citizens in the late 60s and early 70s. Started by Lyndon B. Johnson and expanded by Richard Nixon.

This is a must read.

One thing my friends and family know about me is that I'm obsessed with the truth. So, I jump on any chance to learn what really happened in the past and around certain culture-rocking events. 

I, like a lot of you, have read Helter Skelter. Although an interesting read, I was always left feeling a bit off about the whole Tate/LaBianca murder fiasco involving the Manson Family as it was described in that book. It just didn't make sense to me. But, I dismissed that feeling. I've felt that way a lot throughout my life. People have always mystified me. And, Charles Manson's "family" were probably no exception. 

Then, I caught an episode of Joe Rogan's podcast that completely captivated me. He had on Tom O'Neill, a journalist that spent 20 years digging into Charles Manson, his followers (The Family), the murders, and all the characters surrounding it. He had the same reservations about Helter Skelter as I did. I listened to that podcast with Tom O'Neill one more time and then a 3rd time for good measure. Next, I bought his book. 

It's a journey full of odd-ball characters, loose morals, drugs, and disturbing realizations about how corrupt our government (and people in general) can be. What our own government did to innocent and non-violent Black Panthers, it'll make your skin crawl. 

​I can't recommend this book enough. And, if you're fascinated with CIA corruption that took place in the 60s surrounding LSD, check out this book on MKULTRA. 

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