Topic: Ups

Texas radio personality Alex Jones claims the unraveling of government lies regarding Waco proves federal agencies engaged in terrorism against American citizens. Several federal prosecutors in Texas have been relieved from the case, including one official who publicly complained of a potential government cover-up. Surviving Branch Davidians expressed hope that the new investigation will lead to the release of over a dozen sect members currently in prison.

A group of activists gathered at Capitol Plaza to protest what they characterize as a federal government cover-up and a burgeoning police state. Speakers claim the Branch Davidians were demonized by the media and lied about by federal authorities since 1993. The gathering serves as a mobilization point for those traveling to Waco to support the rebuilding efforts.

The final siege resulted in a massive fire that destroyed the Branch Davidian Center in less than an hour, with flames first appearing in a window after gas canisters were inserted. While initial reports suggested 86 people were inside, later counts of recovered bodies led to allegations of a government cover-up. The program concludes with a plea for citizens to contact Congress to demand the truth about the events at Waco.

The Final Call, a publication by Louis Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam, features articles and advertisements for books regarding the New World Order and the Federal Reserve. Featured titles include Secrets of the Temple and Behold a Pale Horse, which address topics ranging from international banking to a worldwide UFO cover-up. Despite public accusations of racism against Farrakhan, the organization is noted for distributing information that aligns with anti-establishment viewpoints.

Joyce Riley discusses a recent meeting at the American Legion in Austin where evidence regarding the reality of Gulf War illness was presented to the public. She alleges that the Pentagon and the U.S. government have possessed information about the disease since 1991 but failed to disclose it. Riley claims the military allowed personnel to get sick and die while permitting the transfer of the disease to others.

Rick Cobb calls in to discuss the IMF's involvement in Russia, noting that the bailout required the deployment of hit squads to collect taxes. He then details a legal case in San Antonio where two detectives allegedly attempted to frame a woman for two bank robberies by intimidating witnesses into signing false affidavits. The woman was only cleared after the actual robber was caught during a third heist, leading the DA to dismiss the charges.

Greg Erickson reports on his efforts to obtain press credentials from the DPS, asserting that a "free press" does not require government permission. He also recounts a story where George W. Bush allegedly stated in front of witnesses that the federal government orchestrated a cover-up regarding the Waco siege. However, Bush reportedly claimed the state level had no jurisdiction to subpoena the FBI.

A postal worker claims the U.S. Postal Service is a private company, a point Steve Lane disputes while observing the worker's enthusiasm for collecting tax mail. Other citizens in line express support for a national sales tax, citing the vision of the founding fathers. The segment ends with Lane preparing to show a producer's footage from a different public access program.

Alex Jones addresses media representatives at Capitol Plaza, framing the rebuilding effort as a stand against the "police state." He asserts that the Branch Davidians have been consistent in their story for six years while the federal government has engaged in a cover-up.

A survivor argues that federal agencies like the ATF and FBI are not without fault and have engaged in cover-ups to protect their reputations. The segment suggests that individuals often sacrifice their principles to climb the "corporate ladder" within government bureaucracies.