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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 | + | 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 | + | 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 | + | 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]]''. |
| − | + | 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 [[ | + | Thompson, a lifelong [[leftist]] activist, committed [[suicide]] by by a self-inflicted gunshot wound in 2005. |
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Revision as of 23:00, December 2, 2007
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 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 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 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.
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 leftist activist, committed suicide by by a self-inflicted gunshot wound in 2005.