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David Blume | The Alcohol Conspiracy & The Road Map To Energy Independence
Agrol Company, Media Sabotage, and the American Petroleum Institute
In the 1930s, the Agrol company established over 2,000 alcohol fuel stations across the Midwest to support struggling farmers. Oil companies retaliated with a massive media campaign, falsely claiming Agrol used imported molasses instead of American crops. This PR blitz, orchestrated by groups like the American Petroleum Institute, led to a total consumer boycott and the company's bankruptcy within thirty days.
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