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Freedom's End: Conspiracy in Oklahoma

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Don't let Mark Newbold's inarticulate and emotionally biased rantings keep you away from a book that asks the tough questions and dares to take issue with the official version of the events of 4-19-95. If I lived in Pittsburg, Kansas I guess I would be content to keep my head buried in the sand as well. Go back to sleep now, Mark, because nice Mr. Ted Koppell has some nice government experts on Nightline to make you feel all better. But I live in the real world and know people from both Oklahoma City and Waco. This book has its flaws, but it makes an excellent starting point for anyone wanting to investigate the tangled web of OKCBOMB. In light of the FBI's recent revelation that they "accidentally" overlooked thousands of documents in the McVeigh case, don't you think a little questioning of authority is in order here? Check out this brave book if you dare.

As I began to read the book, I constantly keep in mind just who the authors were. Having read "Others Unknown", I knew that James Nichols was a suspect at one point.

The first several chapters is mainly concerned with James Nichols' lashing out at the FEDS for raiding his farm. It's loaded with hilarious jabs at the federal government which at times overshadows the facts. The book poses some very interesting questions about the bomb and obstruction of justice. But I think the best information in the book comes from the last several chapters begining with "Witnesses". I was losing enthusiasm in the book until I hit this chapter. From then on the book took a more serious approach to the facts. Stephen Jones' book had a chapter on US v. McVeigh and he rattled off a list of names of people who the goverment never called as witnesses without explaining what the significant of those witnesses were. This book explained what those witnesses saw the morning of April 19, 1995 as well as the weeks/days leading up to the bombing. (The fact that I was able to cross-reference FE with Jones' book gave it more credibility).

The book also gave more in-depth information on the ATF informant, Carol Howe and exactly what she had reported to her superiors which was ignored at the expense of 168 men, women and children.

My lasting impression is that there was a grand COVER-UP, the government had been tipped off (Jones said the same in his book) and we may never know what really happened and why.

WORTH THE READ FOR THE SECOND-HALF, WILL LEAVE YOU WANTING MORE INFORMATION.

I have read almost all of the books out there about the Oklahoma City bombing and the Assault on The Branch Davidians in Waco which is often cited as having been the inspiration for the destruction of the Murrah Building. This book contains LOTS of scathing information regarding The US Governments manipulation of people and its censorship/fabrication of information released to the public. The story it tells is vitally important for all Americans to read although I found the book to be tedious reading in certain areas. Nichols tells his story with all the emotion it deserves and what he has to say is important. Read it!

This is a great book which gives a lot of information that the most American's have NO IDEA. James Nichols has a great sense of humor through it all as well. It shows the INJUSTICE in this case. I highly recommend.

This book is great. These are people I would want asneighbors. Excellent facts, good humor, and a keen insight into the"workings" of the Justice Department. Being a native Oklahoman, it puts my mind at ease, knowing the source of the real criminal acts that took place on April 19, 1995, and beyond. I am glad I read this book first, before tackling Stephen Jones' book about the bombing. This book covers what an Attorney can not reveal, and allows me to see inside the characters and personality of the accused. Now if I could only truly see inside the Government minds that could conceive of the treasonous act of terrorism against it's own people. Definitely read this book. You too will believe in a theory of conspiracy, justifiably so.

Bob Papovich and James Nichols bring out facts in this book that the media would never dare show you because it might not meet "Big Brother's" standards. So if you want the true facts without the candy-coating, read this book. This book should have been written a long time ago. It's packed with research, facts, and evidence that you will never konw unless you pick up a copy.

Being the brother of convicted co-conspirator Terrry Nichols does not give the author any inside info on the bombing. Terry was able to tell him very little about the plot while being visited in jail. This is only about the FBI's high-handed investigation of the author due to his relationship to Terry. Not relevant to the main event. I wish I hadn't bought it.