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'''Hunter S. Thompson''' was a self-described "Gonzo" journalist whose writing was based on the notion that truth is stranger than any fiction. His work consciously blurred the line between the real and the imaginary. in ''[[Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas]]'', he described his writing as "A savage journey into the heart of the American Dream."

'''Hunter S. Thompson''' was a self-described "Gonzo" journalist whose writing was based on the notion that truth is stranger than any fiction. His work consciously blurred the line between the real and the imaginary. in ''[[Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas]]'', he described his writing as "A savage journey into the heart of the American Dream."

Much of his writing in ''Rolling Stone'' magazine dealt with contemporary politics, and while he was left-leaning throughout his entire career, he had an active distrust and loathing for almost all politicians across the spectrum, with the notable exception of [[George McGovern]]. His hatred for [[Richard Nixon]] was especially strong.

Much of his writing in ''Rolling Stone'' magazine dealt with contemporary politics, and while he had an active intollerance for almost all politicians across the spectrum, with the exception of [[Democrat]] [[George McGovern]]. His open hatred for [[Richard Nixon]] was especially pronounced.

Thompson once ran for sheriff of Woody Creek, [[Colorado]] on a platform that advocated -among other things- the legalization of recreational [[drugs]]. Thompson's political movement was dubbed the 'Freak Power' movement, as Thompson was calling on the marginalized sections of society to be his main support base. In what could be considered an interesting indictment on the town of Aspen, it took the combined efforts of both major parties to keep Thompson out of office. An effort which was only just successful.

Thompson once ran for sheriff of Woody Creek, [[Colorado]] on a platform that advocated the legalization of illegal [[drugs]]. Thompson's political movement was dubbed the 'Freak Power' movement, as Thompson was calling on the marginalized sections of society to be his main support base. Both major parties tried to keep Thompson out of office.  

Thompson was the inspiration for the character of Duke in the [[Pulitzer Prize]]-winning comic strip ''[[Doonesbury]]'', and was portrayed by [[Johnny Depp]] in a film version of ''[[Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas]]''.  

Thompson was portrayed as the character of Duke in the [[Pulitzer Prize]]-winning comic strip ''[[Doonesbury]]'', and was portrayed by [[Johnny Depp]] in a film version of ''[[Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas]]''.  

Many have expressed the belief that Thompson reached such levels of fame because he was as a person what so many people -especially within the drug culture -wanted to be.

Some have expressed the belief that Thompson attracted attention in the drug culture because he was as a person what many people wanted to be -- a rebel.

Thompson, a lifelong [[gun]] enthusiast, committed [[suicide]] by by a self-inflicted gunshot wound in 2005.

Thompson, a lifelong [[leftist]] activist, committed [[suicide]] by by a self-inflicted gunshot wound in 2005.

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