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In reply to the discussion: Know your BFEE: MAFIA helped Ronald Reagan move into White House [View all]Octafish
(55,745 posts)65. Like cockroaches scattering when the kitchen light turns on...So, where's the Press?
The only U.S. source with the story (via the GOOGLE a minute ago) is the rightwing Town Hall. It seems more of an innoculation type posting, than a Drudge alarm bell thing:
New Documentary Claims Reagan Had Ties to the Mob
Cortney O'Brien
Town Hall | May 22, 2014
Did you know President Reagan was involved in a scandal that "dwarfed Watergate?" This, according to a participant in the documentary, Wages of Spin II: Bring Down The Wall, produced by Philadelphia filmmaker Shawn Swords. The film is full of startling revelations about Ronald and Nancy's supposed ties to the mafia. The Daily Mail was given exclusive screening to the "chilling" documentary, which revolves around Lew Wasserman, the former head of the Music Corporation of America:
But there was a dark side to Wasserman - and to Reagan - all of which is revealed in a shocking new documentary, Wages of Spin II: Bring Down The Wall, that, according to the film's producer and those interviewed, links both of them in darkly shadowed ways to the Mafia, and the killing of a U.S. Department of Justice organized crime Strike Force investigation into Mob influence and infiltration at the highest levels of MCA.
Many remember that, before moving into the Oval Office, Reagan hosted the General Electric Theater on CBS, an American anthology series that aired every Sunday evening. But, Wages of Spin insists there was a scandal brewing behind the camera:
What viewers didn't know was that Reagan was given this new opportunity of visibility and stardom in a highly lucrative and rare deal. Along with a big paycheck, he was made part-owner of the popular program that he hosted for eight years, making him extremely wealthy.
SNIP...
A few questions for Mr. Swords and anyone else involved in this documentary: Why is this "breaking news" story just coming out now? To taint the image of one of America's most beloved presidents?
I for one refuse to believe that all of President Reagan's accomplishments were only made possible because of some connection to the mob. He earned his way to Hollywood after first paying his way through college and taking humble jobs at local radio stations. He believed in the dignity of hard work and it's just hard to imagine he would rely on the mafia to get ahead.
I'm not sure if this documentary has a feasible plot, but it certainly has an agenda.
SOURCE: http://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2014/05/22/new-documentary-claims-reagan-had-ties-to-the-mob-n1841843
They are grotesque, cockroaches.
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reagans biggest crime against democracy and america was killing of the fairness doctrine
certainot
May 2014
#30
All true. But the media hammered Carter unmercifully. The media manufactured public opinion.
Enthusiast
May 2014
#31
He looks so smug after getting away with Iran-Contra, an operation he probably designed.
Enthusiast
May 2014
#32
One DUer posted, way back when I first saw it, that he looks like he's already got Alzheimer's.
Octafish
May 2014
#81
The Mafia was under a lot of pressure as organized crime. So what did they do? sometime in the 70s
jwirr
May 2014
#3
That's what happened to Vegas. Back when it was for adults, it was clearly mob-controlled.
valerief
May 2014
#28
If you wonder why our government is unresponsive to us there is your answer right there.
Enthusiast
May 2014
#33
As he was before W, Raygun caused more harm to this country than all others combined
randys1
May 2014
#4
Some days, the realization would dawn upon me anew: "My god, Ronald Reagan is president!"
NBachers
May 2014
#7
I lived in Berklely when James Rector was killed, and Alan Blanchard's eyes were shot out
NBachers
May 2014
#43
I have a hardbound copy of "Dark Victory: Ronald Reagan, MCA, and the Mob"
Zen Democrat
May 2014
#10
I long ago lent my copy to a friend who read it and lent it to somebody else -- a favor on my dime.
Octafish
May 2014
#50
Then why did the Reagan Administration let Rudolph Giuliani go after The Mob
no_hypocrisy
May 2014
#27
The same reason Giuliani was friends with Homelandreichsmarschall-designee Bernie Kerik?
Octafish
May 2014
#35
The poster asked you if the Mafia put in Reagan then why did he allow Giuliani to go after them.
former9thward
May 2014
#48
Like cockroaches scattering when the kitchen light turns on...So, where's the Press?
Octafish
May 2014
#65
I believe it's early in the madministration, as that may be James Brady in the background...
Octafish
May 2014
#71
From the late Steve Kangas -- THE REAGAN YEARS: A Statistical Overview of the 1980s
Octafish
May 2014
#72