Public policy scholar Lance deHaven-Smith discusses the concepts of "conspiracy theories" and SCADs--State Crimes Against Democracy. "Conspiracy theory" is a pejorative term introduced by the CIA. SCADs, though, are real crimes that high government officials (often conspiring together) committed.
Part 1 of this interesting talk discusses both concepts and tells some little-known facts about famous SCADs--including Watergate and candidate Nixon's scuttling of the Vietnam peace talks in 1968.
deHaven-Smith spoke in Denver on September 6, 2013. Robin Upton, of Unwelcome Guests (unwelcomeguests.net/724) provided an edited sound recording, which I have edited further.
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Previously broadcast, as NWN # 404, in December 2015.
Lance deHaven-Smith is Professor of Public Administration and Policy at Florida State University. His books include Conspiracy Theory in America (University of Texas Press, 2013).
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