Same. But in spite of the toll that his lifestyle took on him he was always obviously intelligent and, even at his worst, there was always the presence of a keen sense of humor that made him fun and still sharp in his own way. I never really saw him utterly embarrass himself when he spoke. The fundamental makeup of his mind, his perception, his intellectual curiosity and ability to see through bullshit were always relatively on point, IMO. So many of the things he spoke and wrote about are more pertinent and relevant now, maybe more than ever. You read some of the shit he was writing about even as late as 2001 and he was still nailing most of it. Only real time I thought he was coming off the rails was the interview he did that went into 9/11 conspiracy theories. It was PBS or the BBC I think. He had found a meaningful thread to pull on there of sorts but it was attached to the wrong sweater.
"Who stands to benefit? etc" He seemed to be hinting at something like an inside job, which I don't buy. "He was spot on about the deflection to the Iraq invasion and completely ignoring the Saudis but I got the impression he was strongly implying that Bush?Cheney were in on it and helped plan it. That never held water for me@@sebatianalvarado7171
Sometimes he's Hunter, sometimes he's playing Hunter. No one should ever be mistaken about just how serious a thinker and writer he was, when he respected his craft.
Because ppl like him KNEW where it was all going to lead. Television, etc..... Believe it or not some ppl are GREAT at calculating where the world is headed when u take certain things in account.
@@coreyhall1150 I agree with you--he was a visionary. It's just that with the benefit of hindsight we know how primitive it was then. In 1967 very few people had a credit card. A luxury item called the microwave oven was just being introduced. It would be another several years until people could buy their own handheld calculator. And so on ..
@@coreyhall1150 more like because i was automated and technological more so then than now beleve that or not there is a little thing called "THE INDUSTRIAL REVLOUTION" theres a reason people call those days of the age the industrial revolution and this wasnt because people werent doing anything new things were happening at a rate faster than any time in history comared to when the man was born and AM RADIO isnt or wasnt even a thing yet to a time when seeeming all technonlgy came out of no where you people with your comments man use your friggin brains so what if i dont waste my time w/speelcheck i bet you copied what i said
This was definitely the point of his transformation from semi-normal person into the man who wrote Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. I remember reading one of the Gonzo diaries and being shocked by how different his early writing was from what he put out in the 70s.
It's amazing to see Thompson at a time when he still had a career as a straight journalist, and the Hell's Angels at the time before they were a mafia or corporation
The most painful thing in my mind is that a great number of those misfits are very frequently characters with great potential... they just fail to fit in the society because society is a straitjacket for anyone really creative... what such people don't seem to realize very often, and it's hard to realize, is that taking the opposite side of being an outlaw, only strengthens the society itself... because whenever there are two opposite things, the one creates and strengthens the other.... it's a very frustrating situation until a person realizes this
@@carindreams5066 OC doesn't suggest that it's likely or necessary that one would join a biker gang as a result of not fitting into society, only that it is one possible path and that among the Hell's Angels it is frequently represented.
I've only known one HA in my life so I can't speak of them, But up here where I live there are a lot of 1% guys and a few who are absolutely brilliant. Very highly skilled in the trades, and that includes knowing the math and the theory. I had one late night conversation with one about the different translations of Dante's Divine Comedy, and he had actually read it in Italian and 2 english translations Longfellow and Ciardi
During that Geraldo Rivera TV episode, the NY Chapter President said he preferred Lee Marvin's character because Brando's character was selfish and didn't care about his people..
As far as I’m aware, this was one of Hunter’s very first calls to limelight. He had been given the Angels’ assignment at a time when nobody knew too much about him - after a year on the assignment he finished for various reasons and then came to do this interview. So this is Hunter before everyone superimposed Duke onto him.
What wasn't really said was how he almost got beaten to death getting the story on The Hell's Angels...that was including the beer of course. Sonny Barger their leader, certainly gave credit to Hunter for that.
I always thought that Thompson was sort of a jerk. But, after listening to several interviews, he seems a very bright, serious, reflective and decent sort of a fellow. And, given his departure, probably troubled throughout much of his life.
Both of his former wives have said he would have moments of profound violence followed by outstanding gestures of love. He was definitely erratic, for sure. I do always think of his interview in 75', where he says that one of the biggest issues in his life was people not realizing he was cruelly joking with them. Honestly I think he was a man who was very keen on giving the people what they expect, and he grew resentful in people expecting Duke and not Thompson. So gradually his joking around with people grew more cruel.
Demented creep used to make snuff films of animals and human beings being t()rtured to death. It's been exposed by ex senator John DeCamp and if you want to hear a personal testimony from one of his survivors you can look up one of several Paul Bonacci interviews conducted by ex director of the FBI Ted Gunderson. Look up Paul Bonacci Hunter Thompson. If it is not on youtube anymore it shouldn't be hard to find elsewhere. I do warn you it is EXTREMELY graphic content.
The reason he fell out with the Angels is he tried to intervene when one of them were beating up their girlfriend. He didn’t suffer fools gladly and he thought a lot of people were fools but he had great talent and created some of the best prose by an American author and he had principles and honor I think he was done in by too much coke and a lack of direction when the counter culture got co opted and yippies turned into yuppies.
@@dusandragovic09srb think use of ciggys was still thought of as safe back then .. the companys side effects info still hadnt been released .. just a point .. but HST basically used all drugs so dont think ciggys negative effects ever crossed his mind .. most highly intelligent people have unhealthy vices or addictive personalities ..
Love his books, read everything he wrote in book form and many of his articles, but it was fiction. He imagined all his stories but the stories were great. I truly miss your writing Mr. Thompson, you will be missed greatly.
@@w8m4n Lol. He certainly has one hell of a way of speaking (especially as he got older). The way he sort of mumbles/slurs at top speed whilst barely moving his lips is totally unique!! RIP Hunter.
I do like h s t. But calling people loser's whilst you chain smoke is a bit much. He went on to consume industrial quantities of chems then shot himself. To be found by his son.
Thanks for the video!! MOBFAX I have a doubt about the video "The California Mafia - The Dark Side of Paradise": I went to research and from what I understand it was broadcast on a radio station, is that right? I was confused because at first I thought you didn't get the video and that's why you posted only the audio.
Demented creep used to make snuff films of animals and human beings being t()rtured to death. It's been exposed by ex senator John DeCamp and if you want to hear a personal testimony from one of his survivors you can look up one of several Paul Bonacci interviews conducted by ex director of the FBI Ted Gunderson. Look up Paul Bonacci Hunter Thompson. If it is not on youtube anymore it shouldn't be hard to find elsewhere. I do warn you it is EXTREMELY graphic content.
I think he was way off on who HA's are. More are looking for the bond with brother's. Lots are vets. Vets looking for the same bond he found with men they went into battle with. That's super hRd to find.... Just my opinion, but who am I Semper fi
From everything my friends ex HA dad tells me.. that bit about them scaring people and then killing them with kindness is 100% accurate. HAs love messing with civilians lmao
my dads friend and his brother were involved with the angels in Northern California in the late 60s, early 70s. The brother "Eric the Red" was a tattoo artist for them and the other brother Ro, well apparently he was "too nice" to be let in but they let him hang around haha. Just a bunch of awesome dudes. But you wanna hear some WILD stories man I tell ya they got em.
It wasn't trees he was whipping.. the demented creep used to make snuff films of animals and human beings being t()rtured to death. It's been exposed by ex senator John DeCamp and if you want to hear a personal testimony from one of his survivors you can look up one of several Paul Bonacci interviews conducted by ex director of the FBI Ted Gunderson. Look up Paul Bonacci Hunter Thompson. If it is not on youtube anymore it shouldn't be hard to find elsewhere. I do warn you it is EXTREMELY graphic content.
THANK YOU. Demented creep used to make snuff films of animals and human beings being t()rtured to death. It's been exposed by ex senator John DeCamp and if you want to hear a personal testimony from one of his survivors you can look up one of several Paul Bonacci interviews conducted by ex director of the FBI Ted Gunderson. Look up Paul Bonacci Hunter Thompson. If it is not on youtube anymore it shouldn't be hard to find elsewhere. I do warn you it is EXTREMELY graphic content.
I have seen a number of interviews by this chap, and I cannot shake off the impression that he's making up stuff as he goes along. Perhaps, I am not on par with gonzo journalism after all.
He has a slightly detached style in general lol. Probably a combination of his personality and excessive drug use... but it doesn't reflect on his integrity.... you can do the research to conclude that....
Sounds like they were all alcoholics an addicts. They should of looked for people never arrested lol if u got caught 13 times you were considered the man????? That life makes no sense to me! With that being said I would of joined 100% lmao
Talk about doing drugs...this guy, we all know especially after this interview realized..WOW I LIKE COCAINE...maybe my writing will get better as I scare the hell out of my family firing guns in my house, like elvis when I'm Tripping on windowpane windowpane windowpane
Demented creep used to make snuff films of animals and human beings being t()rtured to death. It's been exposed by ex senator John DeCamp and if you want to hear a personal testimony from one of his survivors you can look up one of several Paul Bonacci interviews conducted by ex director of the FBI Ted Gunderson. Look up Paul Bonacci Hunter Thompson. If it is not on youtube anymore it shouldn't be hard to find elsewhere. I do warn you it is EXTREMELY graphic content.
How he ended up on talk shows , blown out alcho a sorry mess , hard to get a word out . . is what it is tempting fate by calling the angels kettle black , read most his books . . heard he was involved hearsay in snuff movies , my take on that is that he being original US military correspondent & in the system so to speak , with Christians In Action links obvious . . is he was't involved in snuff scene . . but was too close to bone other things in shadows & drank to excess knowing how close to waterfall he sailed
Demented creep used to make snuff films of animals and human beings being t()rtured to death. It's been exposed by ex senator John DeCamp and if you want to hear a personal testimony from one of his survivors you can look up one of several Paul Bonacci interviews conducted by ex director of the FBI Ted Gunderson. Look up Paul Bonacci Hunter Thompson. If it is not on youtube anymore it shouldn't be hard to find elsewhere. I do warn you it is EXTREMELY graphic content.
Demented creep used to make snuff films of animals and human beings being t()rtured to death. It's been exposed by ex senator John DeCamp and if you want to hear a personal testimony from one of his survivors you can look up one of several Paul Bonacci interviews conducted by ex director of the FBI Ted Gunderson. Look up Paul Bonacci Hunter Thompson. If it is not on youtube anymore it shouldn't be hard to find elsewhere. I do warn you it is EXTREMELY graphic content.
