The Conspirators: Secrets of an Iran-Contra Insider

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Summary: Thought Provoking
Review: This book is a must for anyone who wants a few pointers as to researching Iran Contra. However, beyond that, you might find the book somewhat...lacking in the way of an "expose". His allegations and connections are just that. They are backed by a supposed hoarde of documents Martin has collected, and the connections are not so much stone bound but coincidences. Although coincidences seem to occur much to frequently, and thus, this book is thought provoking. The presentation style itself is rather choppy. It is broken up into pieces and often references events or evidence the author doesnt introduce until later. He [Martin] uses acronyms for organizations and committees but doesnt bother to define them, and leaves you wondering whether you missed something. Still, despite the presentation flaws, the tangents, and the "evidence that I've collected" proofs, I gave this book four stars for its ability to keep you turning pages (or was that to find references...not really sure) and continually challenge your way of thinking about Iran Contra and today. I know I've already said this, but still, when thinking about buying this book, you cannot take Al Martin's words as holy writ. Just because he's "on the outside" attacking the mainstream doesnt make him right, similarly, you know the phrase, "Just because you're paranoid doesnt mean no one is following you," holds true as well. He may seem more then a bit paranoid, but that doesnt make him wrong.

Rating:
Summary: Thought Provoking
Review: This book is a must for anyone who wants a few pointers as to researching Iran Contra. However, beyond that, you might find the book somewhat...lacking in the way of an "expose". His allegations and connections are just that. They are backed by a supposed hoarde of documents Martin has collected, and the connections are not so much stone bound but coincidences. Although coincidences seem to occur much to frequently, and thus, this book is thought provoking. The presentation style itself is rather choppy. It is broken up into pieces and often references events or evidence the author doesnt introduce until later. He [Martin] uses acronyms for organizations and committees but doesnt bother to define them, and leaves you wondering whether you missed something. Still, despite the presentation flaws, the tangents, and the "evidence that I've collected" proofs, I gave this book four stars for its ability to keep you turning pages (or was that to find references...not really sure) and continually challenge your way of thinking about Iran Contra and today. I know I've already said this, but still, when thinking about buying this book, you cannot take Al Martin's words as holy writ. Just because he's "on the outside" attacking the mainstream doesnt make him right, similarly, you know the phrase, "Just because you're paranoid doesnt mean no one is following you," holds true as well. He may seem more then a bit paranoid, but that doesnt make him wrong.

Rating:
Summary: A shocking expose written by an insider
Review: Written by a retired US Navy Lt. commander and former officer in the Office of Naval Intelligence, The Conspirators: Secrets Of An Iran-Contra Insider is the gripping true narrative of a white-collar crime system's involvement in the U.S. Government. Exposing fraud, corruption, government-sanctioned narcotics trafficking, illegal weapons deals, and much more, The Conspirators does not hesitate to name its accused in its cry for justice. A shocking expose written by an insider to government misdeeds and wrongdoing.