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Alex Jones and the fringe see a "false flag" that will be blamed on the Tea Party, and expand TSA's reach
BY ALEX SEITZ-WALD
While most observers are witholding judgment about what caused the two explosions at the Boston Marathon this afternoon, right-wing conspiracy theorists already know whats going on the government did it and is going to pin the blame on them because today is Patriots Day, a special day in the militia movement.
Alex Jones, who has become the countrys preeminent conspiracy theorist, wasted no time. As with 9/11, Sandy Hook and other national tragedies, he sees the Boston explosions as a false flag attack committed by the government. The objective this time: Expanding the Transportation Security Administrations reach to sporting events:
Our hearts go out to those that are hurt or killed #Boston marathon but this thing stinks to high heaven #falseflag
Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) April 15, 2013
Explosions at the Boston Marathon. Dont that the FBI has been behind virtually every domestic terror plot in the US, as NY Times reported.
Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) April 15, 2013
Tune in for OVERDRIVE bit.ly/AlexJoneLive #Boston Just wait folks, #TSA groping you at sporting events coming soon
Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) April 15, 2013
On his radio show, Jones speculated that it may have to do with the sudden drop in the price of gold, a favorite commodity of paranoids everywhere. With gold plunging, what could this signify? he asked rhetorically. He also noted that Boston has special significance in American history, and because its where one of the planes took off from on 9/11. I said on air that theyre getting ready to blow something up. To fire a shot heard round the world like at Lexington and Concord, and then they do it at this same place on the same day! he said.
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Robb
(39,665 posts)DirkGently
(12,151 posts)Needed a laugh tonight.
Robb
(39,665 posts)That's m' job.
JaneyVee
(19,877 posts)Rex
(65,616 posts)He is a disgrace to humanity.
johnfunk
(6,113 posts)... just asked law enforcement officials if the bombings were a false flag operation. One of the officials answered "No." The guy ranted after the news conference.
tarheelsunc
(2,117 posts)These fools seriously have so little shame as to ask that in public settings that most people are taking seriously in pursuit of information? I think the official answered it perfectly.
johnfunk
(6,113 posts)... none other than one of Alex Jones's most eager fluffers, Dan Bidondi, who asked Gov. Patrick. Patrick's voice said, "No." His face said, "No, you paranoid douchebag, and how the f*ck were you allowed in here?"
AsahinaKimi
(20,776 posts)You mean he's not blaming the Lizard people from Tau Ceti 3 ? It makes as much sense to some people.
arcane1
(38,613 posts)It's obviously the work of the Lizard people from Tau Ceti 5!
AsahinaKimi
(20,776 posts)The Gorn. Don't forget the Gorn!
arcane1
(38,613 posts)Dark, dark memories indeed.
AsahinaKimi
(20,776 posts)Jedi mind trick; "These are NOT the Gorn, you are looking for..."
arcane1
(38,613 posts)Especially after seeing that video. I know I have some sulfur around here somewhere...
krispos42
(49,445 posts)However, the Omnivorous Trilateral Hexapedal people of Tri-Delta-Delta-Delta have THREE opposable thumbs for each of their THREE hands.
I've never trusted the OTH people from ?³... they're suspiciously stable.
arcane1
(38,613 posts)So I'm told
davidpdx
(22,000 posts)Sorry, I just couldn't resist. Anytime anyone says "lizard people" I think about the ballots from the 2008 Minnesota Senate race.
AsahinaKimi
(20,776 posts)Hoyt
(54,770 posts)davidn3600
(6,342 posts)This is not new and Alex Jones wont be the only one to do this.
Just look at the 9/11 "Truthers."
aint_no_life_nowhere
(21,925 posts)Or did I dream it?
DirkGently
(12,151 posts)"Infowars" labeled mike set up on the podium.
Not acceptable. It's one thing to speculate on the Internet, but bringing up that deliberately inane ranting to the real press conference on the real event is simply subhuman.
Seriously, fuck that guy.
PennsylvaniaMatt
(966 posts)Three people dead, 138 injured, including an 8 year old boy, and this fuck face thinks it's a government conspiracy.
He is a sick and disturbed man.
steve2470
(37,457 posts)arcane1
(38,613 posts)See how easy it is to speak bullshit?
SummerSnow
(12,608 posts)the creator of Bullshitspeak.
Bullshitspeak- talking stupid shit that's shitty.
sarisataka
(18,654 posts)-A. Lincoln
dionysus
(26,467 posts)Lint Head
(15,064 posts)blows up and then say. "See. I told you so." Jones is the lowest common human denominator catering to the lowest common denominator. How in the Hell this one prick has a hold on so many is a mystery to me. He is making a lot of money selling his medicine show. Wouldn't it be ironic if it were Alex Jones followers who did this? Not stating a fact. Just speculating a non-prediction.
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zappaman
(20,606 posts)Who think Alex Jones is a good source of information.
NOTHING this douchebag says should be taken seriously.
longship
(40,416 posts)GeorgeGist
(25,321 posts)Richard D
(8,754 posts)Bucky
(54,013 posts)Look closely at the cleaned up image on the right...
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Coincidence? I think not!