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The Big White Lie: The Deep Cover Operation That Exposed the CIA Sabotage of the Drug War Paperback – 8 Oct. 2012
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- Print length472 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication date8 Oct. 2012
- Dimensions15.24 x 3 x 22.86 cm
- ISBN-100985238623
- ISBN-13978-0985238629
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It is also very well known that the CIA has been devilishly involved in toppling governments, trafficking cocaine, and all sorts of devious experiments.
No matter what, this book is extremely entertaining, and a great eye opener into another world.



