Some links to Q-related items today…
They’re coming for your hot pockets, patriots.
Led by Tucker Carlson, Trump supporters have seized on a new conspiracy theory that suggests arsonists and kamikaze plane pilots are out to sabotage our food supply — starting with bringing down a Hot Pockets factory. https://t.co/caAypBBEa3
— Will Sommer (@willsommer) April 29, 2022
The convoy is popping off.
My latest on @dailykos: This is a breaking news update, details still emerging. The far-right People’s Convoy opened fire (live rounds) at anti-fascist counter protesters today on I-205 freeway near Oregon City in response to paint balloons. No injuries. https://t.co/ac41fTSyYW
— Vishal P. Singh (they/he) 🏳️⚧️ (@VPS_Reports) April 30, 2022
Milo and MTG?
Is Milo Yiannopoulos now working for Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene? MTG held a press conference yesterday at which Yiannopoulos was present and at which she singled him out. https://t.co/1KEvxfI4Y4 pic.twitter.com/LvZGnACijU
— Right Wing Watch (@RightWingWatch) April 29, 2022
A windfall for Jones.
An anonymous crypto-whale just sent over $1 million worth of #bitcoin to embattled Stop the Steal extremist Alex Jones.
Jones withdrew the money and quickly wiped the wallet from his website.@MeganSquire0 and myself with the scoop: https://t.co/EXeOYwMhqJ
— Michael Edison Hayden (@MichaelEHayden) April 29, 2022
My latest column for The Daily Beast:
Despite widespread social media bans and legal woes, Alex Jones’ empire has persisted. Here’s a look at how he’s done it and the far-right protégés helping him.
(w/ perspective from @knowledge_fight)https://t.co/Y41T3uV4ci
— Jared Holt (@jaredlholt) April 29, 2022
Twitter about to drop a steaming pile on the floor.
cool cool cool https://t.co/VTuwUGvvlz pic.twitter.com/NtO4oMSB1P
— Craig Trudell (@crtrud) April 29, 2022
Looking for some background on the QAnon movement? We recommend Travis View’s excellent article at New York magazine as a place to start.
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Posted by Tony Ortega on April 30, 2022 at 07:50
