Discover and read the best of Twitter Threads about #uncertainhour

Most recents (1)

1/ New episode with @Marketplace’s #UncertainHour podcast:

30 years ago, President George H.W. Bush used a bag of crack to make a startling point – and get millions of dollars to fight the war on drugs.

Thing is, the whole event was based on a setup. revealnews.org/episodes/ameri…
2/ In a nationally televised speech in 1989, Bush said that the issue of drugs was "so important, so threatening, that it warranted talking directly with you, the American people.”
3/ Less than two minutes into his speech, he reached under his desk and pulled out a bag of crack cocaine. @kristianiaclark explains what happened next:
Read 15 tweets

Related hashtags

Did Thread Reader help you today?

Support us! We are indie developers!


This site is made by just two indie developers on a laptop doing marketing, support and development! Read more about the story.

Become a Premium Member ($3.00/month or $30.00/year) and get exclusive features!

Become Premium

Too expensive? Make a small donation by buying us coffee ($5) or help with server cost ($10)

Donate via Paypal Become our Patreon

Thank you for your support!