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Right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has a bold prediction for America's Independence Day on 4 July.
No, it's not that aliens will come down and attempt to blow up the planet like that film starring Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum... we forgot its name.
Instead, he seems to firmly believe that liberals and Democrats will converge upon Washington DC and instigate a civil war.
His 'facts' on the subject seem loose at best, as he points to things like the left-wing media and activists stirring tensions. which he feels will eventually break out in a conflict that will attempt to oust Donald Trump from office.
If you want to sit through his 20-minute speech then please, be our guest.
Now, given that Jones's theory isn't even remotely likely to happen, those who associate themselves on the left of US politics are a bit annoyed that they haven't received a memo about this civil war.
I know I'm not keeping up with things while I'm on my river trip, but I must have missed the memo about the civil w… https://t.co/bVPfSlsVcn— Ted Corcoran (RedTRaccoon) (@Ted Corcoran (RedTRaccoon)) 1530501962
Ugh, SERIOUSLY, Democrats? I get TWO DAYS notice about this and I have to hear about it from Alex Jones? This is wh… https://t.co/wiHAk0SK6g— Steve Shives (@Steve Shives) 1530550942
Others are volunteering themselves (and Jones) to help actually coordinate things and get this war going.
Okay, guys, it looks like we might have to reschedule this civil war because a lot of people have family stuff that… https://t.co/cUi0kBeRAA— Mark Harris (@Mark Harris) 1530489826
It sounds like lots of food and drink will be brought along too which is nice. People need to by hydrated and nourished when fighting a civil war.
@RealAlexJones Wait, so am I really supposed to bring “potato salad” or is that code for some kind of Civil War stuff?— The Hoarse Whisperer (@The Hoarse Whisperer) 1530493045
@RealAlexJones Excuse me, but I don't want to be gauche. Chilled white or chilled rose? I get so confused about s… https://t.co/YvHlj3Fhuf— Dana Vaccinated & Boosted Roth (@Dana Vaccinated & Boosted Roth) 1530503468
While the likes of Jones are fun to make jokes out of, it's worth remembering that this type of language and rhetoric can encourage violence and unrest.
@RealAlexJones I wrote my senators today asking for a bill to make people like you who perpetuate lies and fear and… https://t.co/fBxfL5mfPg— Mike Jewett (@Mike Jewett) 1530570907
HT Daily Dot
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