G. Gordon Liddy, Convicted Watergate Operative, Dies at 90

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Another conservative icon dies--wonder why he never got a pardon?


G. Gordon Liddy, the undercover operative whose bungling of the Watergate break-in triggered one of the gravest constitutional crises in American history and led to the resignation of President Richard M. Nixon, died March 30 at his daughter’s home in Fairfax County, Va. He was 90.
His son Thomas P. Liddy confirmed the death but did not give a cause, saying only that it was unrelated to the coronavirus.
A theatrical personality whose event-filled career included more twists and turns than a fictional potboiler, Mr. Liddy was at various times an FBI agent, jailbird, radio talk-show host, best-selling author, candidate for Congress, actor and promoter of gold investments.
The role for which he is best remembered was in the plot to bug the Democratic Party headquarters in the Watergate complex in June 1972.
Mr. Liddy’s combination of can-do ruthlessness, loyalty to Nixon and ends-justify-the-means philosophy made him a natural fit in a White House determined to get even with its political enemies.

At the same time, he was viewed by his superiors as “a little nuts,” in Nixon’s phrase. “I mean, he just isn’t well screwed on, is he?” the president complained to chief of staff H.R. Haldeman a week after the break-in.
 
He was a staple in the rise of conservative talk radio in the early 1990's. Didn't get as much airtime as Limbaugh because he was more out there. But, it was the first glimpse into what would eventually evolve into the alt-right that grew and spread like a cancer...especially after Barack Obama was elected. He probably didn't get a pardon because he was a low level player and was seen (by most normal people) as a scumbag. He didn't spend that much time in jail (four years) when he should have. And it didn't seem to hurt his earning power later in life. Something we can say about a lot of conservative has beens.
 
“Mr. Liddy’s combination of can-do ruthlessness, loyalty to Nixon and ends-justify-the-means philosophy made him a natural fit in a White House determined to get even with its political enemies.” ibid

Liddy was the consummate representative of the authoritarian right.
 
“Mr. Liddy’s combination of can-do ruthlessness, loyalty to Nixon and ends-justify-the-means philosophy made him a natural fit in a White House determined to get even with its political enemies.” ibid

Liddy was the consummate representative of the authoritarian right.
Clayton, there is no "authoritative right."

It's your side that is censoring thoughts and cancelling people.

Even Mr. Potato Head isn't safe from you fanatics on the left.
 
..he wan't a conservative icon ..stop babbling crap
Liddy was a walking, talking conspiracy theory. Before you and your ilk dumbed down the Conservative brand...Liddy was the embodiment of 'victory at any cost'.
A true cold warrior...he never talked...and took his fall like a man.

I think he was an evil POS...but he walked the walk.
 
Another conservative icon dies--wonder why he never got a pardon?


G. Gordon Liddy, the undercover operative whose bungling of the Watergate break-in triggered one of the gravest constitutional crises in American history and led to the resignation of President Richard M. Nixon, died March 30 at his daughter’s home in Fairfax County, Va. He was 90.
His son Thomas P. Liddy confirmed the death but did not give a cause, saying only that it was unrelated to the coronavirus.
A theatrical personality whose event-filled career included more twists and turns than a fictional potboiler, Mr. Liddy was at various times an FBI agent, jailbird, radio talk-show host, best-selling author, candidate for Congress, actor and promoter of gold investments.
The role for which he is best remembered was in the plot to bug the Democratic Party headquarters in the Watergate complex in June 1972.
Mr. Liddy’s combination of can-do ruthlessness, loyalty to Nixon and ends-justify-the-means philosophy made him a natural fit in a White House determined to get even with its political enemies.

At the same time, he was viewed by his superiors as “a little nuts,” in Nixon’s phrase. “I mean, he just isn’t well screwed on, is he?” the president complained to chief of staff H.R. Haldeman a week after the break-in.

This is why rational people can’t stand you libs these days...Smear the man even in death.
 
Another conservative icon dies--wonder why he never got a pardon?


G. Gordon Liddy, the undercover operative whose bungling of the Watergate break-in triggered one of the gravest constitutional crises in American history and led to the resignation of President Richard M. Nixon, died March 30 at his daughter’s home in Fairfax County, Va. He was 90.
His son Thomas P. Liddy confirmed the death but did not give a cause, saying only that it was unrelated to the coronavirus.
A theatrical personality whose event-filled career included more twists and turns than a fictional potboiler, Mr. Liddy was at various times an FBI agent, jailbird, radio talk-show host, best-selling author, candidate for Congress, actor and promoter of gold investments.
The role for which he is best remembered was in the plot to bug the Democratic Party headquarters in the Watergate complex in June 1972.
Mr. Liddy’s combination of can-do ruthlessness, loyalty to Nixon and ends-justify-the-means philosophy made him a natural fit in a White House determined to get even with its political enemies.

At the same time, he was viewed by his superiors as “a little nuts,” in Nixon’s phrase. “I mean, he just isn’t well screwed on, is he?” the president complained to chief of staff H.R. Haldeman a week after the break-in.

This is why rational people can’t stand you libs these days...Smear the man even in death.
Point out the smear? Nothing but the truth in that piece...if anything..understated.
 
A Soldier abandoned his post and caused the deaths of other Soldiers and Obama invites his parents to the White House. Another Soldier sells secrets and the Obama administration lets him/her go with a free sex change. They forgive murderers and thieves but one thing that can never be forgiven is the 3rd rate burglary at the Watergate.
 
..he wan't a conservative icon ..stop babbling crap
Liddy was a walking, talking conspiracy theory. Before you and your ilk dumbed down the Conservative brand...Liddy was the embodiment of 'victory at any cost'.
A true cold warrior...he never talked...and took his fall like a man.

I think he was an evil POS...but he walked the walk.
..HUGE difference between you people and us:
...we don't LOVE criminals like you---we don't love Liddy ....when he went to jail, we didn't BLMURDER for him, like you people do
a DEMOCRAT commuted his sentence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HAHAHHAHAHHAHHAHAHHAHAHHAHAH
 
..he wan't a conservative icon ..stop babbling crap
Liddy was a walking, talking conspiracy theory. Before you and your ilk dumbed down the Conservative brand...Liddy was the embodiment of 'victory at any cost'.
A true cold warrior...he never talked...and took his fall like a man.

I think he was an evil POS...but he walked the walk.
..HUGE difference between you people and us:
...we don't LOVE criminals like you---we don't love Liddy ....when he went to jail, we didn't BLMURDER for him, like you people do
a DEMOCRAT commuted his sentence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HAHAHHAHAHHAHHAHAHHAHAHHAHAH
Oh...you love your criminals! Rittenhouse...Stone....most of the Trump team.
 
..he wan't a conservative icon ..stop babbling crap
Liddy was a walking, talking conspiracy theory. Before you and your ilk dumbed down the Conservative brand...Liddy was the embodiment of 'victory at any cost'.
A true cold warrior...he never talked...and took his fall like a man.

I think he was an evil POS...but he walked the walk.
you fkd up!!!!
hahahahahhahahahahahaha
a DEMOCRAT commuted his sentence = you people LOVE criminals
 

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