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Old 08-13-2017, 12:52 PM
 
Location: Metro Detroit, Michigan
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both trump and stephen miller were on the show during the campaign and jones was a "special guest" of trump's during the RNC. jones claims to be in direct contact with trump and credits himself for getting trump to promote the theory that the election was rigged.
I don't see a problem with him being on the program. There are some prominent and well respected people who have sat down to talk with Jones. Heck, Jones was on CNN a couple times in the past.

As far as what Jones claims, I place little value in his word alone. Since Trump has Bannon working with him, it wouldn't surprise me if he has some limited contact with Trump though. It is well known and understood that Jones is playing a character, and it is best not to take the things he says to heart.
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Old 08-13-2017, 12:54 PM
 
Location: Southeastern North Carolina
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Yes, 1.7% of the American population is tuning in every week to hear what madness he has to say, and to hear him push his products. And lefties will have you believe that he is the legitimate voice of conservative America. Only in your dream!!!

I would bet that 10-20% of his listeners are losers/liberals who are desperately searching for something to be offended about. But that is just my educated guess on the matter.
Seems to me that you're the one looking for something to be offended about.
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Old 08-13-2017, 01:03 PM
 
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Are you done cherry picking and selectively reading to suit your narrative and bias?

If you think that's how the average right winger thinks, than you are damaged beyond repair, and arguing with you is pointless. Stay miserable and angry. It's your life.
I guess he didn't saw James Alex Fields entry on Encyclopedia Dramatica or that discussion on Voat.co yet.
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Old 08-13-2017, 01:10 PM
 
Location: Metro Detroit, Michigan
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Seems to me that you're the one looking for something to be offended about.
I cannot be offended. I am not a weak minded, self loathing individual.

But claiming that a significant portion of right wing conservatives are consuming Alex Jones content and products is simply inaccurate. I don't like bold misrepresentations, and correct them where and when I can.

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I guess he didn't saw James Alex Fields entry on Encyclopedia Dramatica or that discussion on Voat.co yet.
My web browser does not recommend I open that link, as it may contain content from dangerous sites. So I'll have to pass.
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Old 08-13-2017, 01:21 PM
 
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My web browser does not recommend I open that link, as it may contain content from dangerous sites. So I'll have to pass.
I currently use Opera with the optionnal Adblock pop-up blocker, which browser you use? Does your browser warn you even if it's an archived copy located on the Wayback Machine or Archive.is? There's an archived copy at http://archive.is/bOqus
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Old 08-13-2017, 08:26 PM
 
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Sorry for the bump, I don't know if it might be the right thread to post that one. I saw that tweet from Julian Assange and I wondered what the "road apple"? (A term I use as a substitute for some F-word, H-word) Does Julian Assange wants to give to Alex Jones a run for his money? That or I wonder what he eated today for breakfast?
https://twitter.com/JulianAssange/st...07600020434944

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Old 08-13-2017, 08:32 PM
 
Location: PSL
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Thank you. Those watching him, listening to him, and buying his stupid products are the ones keeping this moron business.
And those that get him attention by posting his videos.

What's the going rate for each time one of your videos is watched

You're giving him relevancy by posting his content
Fail.
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Old 08-13-2017, 08:41 PM
 
Location: Oklahoma
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I cannot be offended. I am not a weak minded, self loathing individual.
Maybe it should be pointed out that you may not be weak minded, or self loathing but you are the poster boy for strawmen............ trying to pedal this silly notion about liberals pimping Alex Jones.
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Old 08-13-2017, 08:46 PM
 
Location: In The Thin Air
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The only reason this guy has a voice is because people pay attention. More often than not, it is lefties promoting his message as a means to denounce conservatives, as if this man is a representation of conservative thought. He is not. He is a shameless salesman, an actor, and possibly a lunatic. He has never stood for any of the values of conservatism. His program exists to attract an audience and make sales. He does this by saying completely crazy things that are not based on reality.
One of the biggest righties on these very forums frequently links Alex Jones videos as if they are fact.
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Old 08-13-2017, 08:53 PM
 
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Enough about Fox News.
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