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Relationships
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Type: Magazine interview / article
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The document is a page from a magazine interview titled 'A Polite Interview' where Ethan Persoff interviews Paul Krassner. The discussion focuses heavily on criticizing Donald Trump, labeling him a narcissist and liar, while also discussing the 2016 election, the electoral college, and Trump's cabinet appointments like Rick Perry and Betsy DeVos. The document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' Bates stamp, suggesting it was part of a congressional inquiry record, though the text itself contains no direct references to Jeffrey Epstein.

People (15)

Name Role Context
Ethan Persoff Interviewer / Archivist / Comic Artist
Interviewing Paul Krassner about Trump and politics.
Paul Krassner Interviewee / Editor
Founder of The Realist, providing commentary on Donald Trump and politics.
Donald Trump Subject
Described as a 'true, extraordinary liar' and 'insanely narcissistic dictator'.
Hillary Clinton Subject
Discussed regarding the electoral college and the 'Lock her up' rhetoric.
Mike Pence Subject
Described as wanting to turn evolution around and passing as sane compared to Trump.
Rick Perry Appointee
Mentioned as an insane appointment for Dept of Energy.
Betsy DeVos Appointee
Criticized for having no education experience.
Scott Pruitt Appointee
Mentioned as a scary appointment for the EPA.
Michael Flynn Subject
Described as the core of the hypocrisy regarding Putin.
Vladimir Putin Subject
Mentioned in relation to Michael Flynn.
George Bush Subject
Mentioned regarding the 2000 election.
Al Gore Subject
Mentioned regarding the 2000 popular vote.
Lenny Bruce Comedian
Mentioned as changing the course of American comedy.
John Oliver Comedian
Comparison for modern skepticism.
MG Editor/Writer
Wrote the introduction blurb (initials).

Organizations (8)

Name Type Context
The Realist
Journal of freethought and satire run by Paul Krassner.
The Second City
Comedy organization mentioned in intro.
Fantagraphics
Publisher of 'The Realist Cartoons'.
The New York Times
Mentioned in relation to the Bestseller list.
The New York Press
Publication Krassner wrote a column for.
Dept of Energy
Government department Rick Perry was appointed to.
EPA
Environmental Protection Agency, Scott Pruitt appointment.
House Oversight Committee
Implied by the Bates stamp 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT'.

Timeline (3 events)

2000
George Bush wins presidency over Al Gore.
USA
2006
Krassner teamed with Ethan Persoff on The Realist Archive Project.
Internet
Spring 1958
First issue of The Realist.
USA

Relationships (3)

Ethan Persoff Professional/Collaborator Paul Krassner
Collaborated on The Realist Archive Project and The Realist Cartoons book; Persoff is interviewing Krassner.
Paul Krassner Journalist/Subject Hillary Clinton
Krassner sent a letter to Clinton regarding the electoral college; she did not reply.
Michael Flynn Political connection Vladimir Putin
Krassner describes Flynn as the core of the hypocrisy of the relationship between Trump and Putin.

Key Quotes (5)

"Skin So Thin, It’s Inside Out"
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"Everything he says about anybody is really about him. He’s a true, extraordinary liar."
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"Trump became an insanely narcissistic dictator once he won"
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"Pence has just as much an interest in turning evolution around, and going back to barbaric times, but has the ability to pass as sane."
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"He is the core of the hypocrisy of the relationship between Trumpo the Elephant and Putin."
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