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58: Friend or Foe pt.1: Tree Hugger

Writer: Grant ThomasGrant Thomas
Jun 19, 20241 min read


What is eco-terrorism and... is it all bad? In the 1990s the US government found out what happened when you anger young environmentalist and the power of positive reinforcement for things like sabotage. Grant covers who was the Earth Liberation Front (ELF) and the degree to which their crimes deserved the label "terrorist". Saviors of the planet, terrorist, or both? This week's episode of Well, I Laughed!


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Photos/Videos Referenced:

Daniel McGowen's mug shot after the protest outside of a Mine Office near Crandon, Washington
Daniel McGowen's mug shot after the protest outside of a Mine Office near Crandon, Washington

Warner Creek Barricade in Oregon - courtesy of Kurt Jensen
Warner Creek Barricade in Oregon - courtesy of Kurt Jensen


Burning Oakridge Ranger Station
Burning Oakridge Ranger Station


Vail Resorts Fire - courtesy of AP
Vail Resorts Fire - courtesy of AP


Woman with Cheesecake during 2020 Seattle BLM Protests - KIRO7 News
Woman with Cheesecake during 2020 Seattle BLM Protests - KIRO7 News

Woman with Cheesecake curing 2020 Seattle BLM Protests - KIRO 7 - Trap Media USA via YouTube

 

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