Episode 140: Republic of Paranoia

Supernatural Occurrence Studies Podcast Episode 140: Republic of ParanoiaTopic Starts at [13:10]- Support us on Patreon and receive Patreon-only podcasts, videocasts, merch, and MORE! http://www.patreon.com/supernaturaloccurrencestudiespodcast- In this episode, we once again fly halfway around the world, to Iraq, in an attempt to bring you a conclusion to the "Hatchet Man" story.  Unfortunately, the story of Abu Tubar, or "The Hatchet Man", is riddled with inaccuracies and conspiracy theory, with some truth peppered in for good measure.  Couple that with the fear and paranoia the people of Baghdad were suffering during Abu Tubar's reign, along with intense political turmoil, the brutal secret police, and censored information, it's nearly impossible to wrap this story up with a neat little bow and say, "This is what it is".   Still, the story of Abu Tubar is a fascinating look at just how far a regime will go to subjugate a population and eliminate nonconformists.  Maybe.Fear + Paranoia = Compliance - “The Hatchet Man” Abu Tubar & Saddam Hussein: https://tinyurl.com/e4dp3ese- Outtakes after the show!- Email the show! [email protected] Please rate The Supernatural Occurrence Studies Podcast on iTunes. We will read your reviews on the show! https://tinyurl.com/y5r2uv33- Leave us a voicemail and we’ll play your message on the show! Call Chicago area code 872-529-0767- FaceBook: @ChicagoGhostPodcast Leave us a rating and a comment and we WILL read it on the show! https://tinyurl.com/y55cokhz- Find us on Spotify and give us a follow! https://tinyurl.com/y3kfq32w- Find us on iHeart Radio and give us a follow! https://tinyurl.com/y3a7jejt- Visit our website! Photos, videos, blog, and MORE www.ChicagoGhostPodcast.com- Instagram: @ChicagoGhosts https://tinyurl.com/y3e6eqqc- Twitter: @ChicagoGhosts https://tinyurl.com/yyahzzzj- YouTube: Supernatural Occurrence Studies https://tinyurl.com/y2x3yj93- Download Grammarly, the intelligent writing app, for FREE. Write with confidence almost anywhere online: Gmail, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, and more. Click here to download! https://tinyurl.com/y4ysdg7w- Save $50 on GrassHopper's virtual phone system. Toll-free numbers, multiple extensions, custom call forwarding, text messages, and more. No hardware to purchase. No software to install. Everything is done online or via your phone. Click here to get GrassHopper! https://tinyurl.com/y3n44eun- Receive a FREE audiobook and FREE 30-day trial to Audible.com. Click here and sign up! https://tinyurl.com/y52yy2ag- Set your proton packs to DONATE! If you love what you hear on The Supernatural Occurrence Studies Podcast, visit www.ChicagoGhostPodcast.com and select SPECIAL OFFERS and donate to the cause!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/supernatural-occurrence-studies-podcast--2792295/support.