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Oliver North Sold Weapons to Iran. Now He’s Selling Call of Duty.
http://kotaku.com/5906871/oliver-north-sold-weapons-to-iran-now-hes-selling-call-of-dutyUn-f'ing-believable.
Activision can go to hell for hiring this man who sold weapons to terrorists.
In case you haven't seen it already, Oliver North is now selling video games. And fear. It's a step down from illegally selling weapons, true, but it's still raising eyebrows.
Go on, take a look at these clips. They're part of a "documentary" released by publishers Activision to coincide with the reveal of the latest Call of Duty blockbuster, Black Ops II.
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How North is viewed today largely depends on your knowledge of history and your political alignment. Conservatives may think North is a popular political commentator. Others will say, you know what, the guy is practically a war criminal.
Either way, here's the facts: Oliver North was the bagman for a harebrained and illegal plan to sell arms directly to Iran in hopes the transaction would free hostages. He's alleged to have been heavily involved in drug trafficking. He only avoided serious punishment because he was granted immunity in exchange for testimony. The "Iran-Contra" scandal he was so knee-deep in helped make the Reagan administration the most indicted presidential adminstration in history, a distinction that stands to this day.
Go on, take a look at these clips. They're part of a "documentary" released by publishers Activision to coincide with the reveal of the latest Call of Duty blockbuster, Black Ops II.
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How North is viewed today largely depends on your knowledge of history and your political alignment. Conservatives may think North is a popular political commentator. Others will say, you know what, the guy is practically a war criminal.
Either way, here's the facts: Oliver North was the bagman for a harebrained and illegal plan to sell arms directly to Iran in hopes the transaction would free hostages. He's alleged to have been heavily involved in drug trafficking. He only avoided serious punishment because he was granted immunity in exchange for testimony. The "Iran-Contra" scandal he was so knee-deep in helped make the Reagan administration the most indicted presidential adminstration in history, a distinction that stands to this day.
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