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MissMillie

(38,587 posts)
Sat Aug 6, 2022, 09:09 AM Aug 2022

Actually, Ms. Greene, the defamation suit was NOT political

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/marjorie-taylor-greene-claims-alex-jones-is-politically-persecuted-says-democrats-and-liars-in-the-media-should-pay-us-millions/ar-AA10lvGj?ocid=U483DHP&pc=U483&cvid=4e281ad1f0de49e7918aee4672988c1d

Marjorie Taylor Greene Claims Alex Jones is ‘Politically Persecuted,’ Says ‘Democrats and Liars in The Media’ Should ‘Pay Us Millions’

At CPAC, Greene argued that although Jones has “said some things,” he is being “politically persecuted” and “being forced to pay out millions and millions of dollars.”

“No one agrees with what he said,” continued the congresswoman, “but what we’re tired of is the political persecution.”


Alex Jones was not sued by the any government entity or political personality. He was sued by people who were affected by his lies. The people who sued him were victimized a second time when his lies led people to harass and threaten the plaintiffs.

HOWEVER, Alex Jones' behavior was most decidedly political. He made up lies about the victims of Sandy Hook (and their families) to further his own political narrative.

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Bucky

(54,087 posts)
1. Harassing someone, ruins their lives, and inciting violence against them
Sat Aug 6, 2022, 09:12 AM
Aug 2022

...and attacking their public reputation and taunting them as they mourn their murdered children...

Only MGT would think this is political activity

Irish_Dem

(47,510 posts)
2. It is GOP policy and political activity.
Sat Aug 6, 2022, 09:17 AM
Aug 2022

Harass, demean, terrorize, assault, stalk, kill Americans.

This serves to keep people frighted and docile. Makes them easier to control.

Many GOP leaders get off on hurting others. Makes them feel powerful.
Lets them act out their hatred and anger.

Hitler, Stalin, Putin tactics.

Irish_Dem

(47,510 posts)
10. Exactly, the textbook definition of fascism.
Sat Aug 6, 2022, 11:54 AM
Aug 2022

"Fascism is a system of government led by a dictator who typically rules by forcefully and often violently suppressing opposition and criticism, controlling all industry and commerce, and promoting nationalism and often racism."

flying_wahini

(6,667 posts)
5. Wouldn't that be great if she was on the phone with him.
Sat Aug 6, 2022, 11:32 AM
Aug 2022

Too bad neither one of them are capable of telling the truth.

JohnnyRingo

(18,665 posts)
8. Good point.
Sat Aug 6, 2022, 11:48 AM
Aug 2022

There is no explaining things to that woman. She has the reasoning ability of a Venus Flytrap.

chowder66

(9,087 posts)
9. US?! Nice how Marjorie Taylor Greed threw herself into a fantasy payout.
Sat Aug 6, 2022, 11:50 AM
Aug 2022

Tells you all anyone needs to know.

mzmolly

(51,010 posts)
13. Alex Jones is guilty of political persecution.
Sat Aug 6, 2022, 04:27 PM
Aug 2022

Not the reverse. Jones is the one with a political and financial agenda - based on lies no less.

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