The podcast discusses the dangers of taking Alex Jones out of context and using him in funny clip montages. They analyze controversies surrounding Alex Jones' anti-gay remarks and his violent rhetoric. They also explore the influence of Alex Jones and emphasize the need to counter his narratives with context and humor. The hosts debate the seriousness of assassination calls on Twitter and question Alex Jones' reading abilities. They discuss media attempts to silence Alex Jones and the implications of corporate control over speech.
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Quick takeaways
Alex Jones' use of language and performance art defense raises questions about the credibility of his statements.
Alex Jones selectively quotes and misrepresents statements to create a misleading narrative of widespread calls for violence.
Alex Jones perpetuates baseless claims about Susan Rice, fueled by partisanship and misinformation.
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Alex Jones uses performance art as a defense for his rants
Alex Jones claims that his rants are artistic performances and not meant to be taken literally. He argues that his use of language, such as 'fill your hand,' is a reference to John Wayne and is not a threat of violence. He accuses media outlets of editing his statements out of context and twisting them into threats, while ignoring the violent rhetoric of others. However, this defense raises questions about the credibility and legitimacy of his statements as a whole.
Alex Jones exaggerates claims of threats against Trump
Alex Jones falsely asserts that thousands of prominent people have called for President Trump's assassination, pointing to frivolous and unreliable examples. He selectively quotes and misrepresents statements made by celebrities and others, painting a misleading picture of widespread calls for violence. His argument lacks substantial evidence and relies heavily on exaggeration and misinformation.
The Susan Rice controversy is baseless
Alex Jones perpetuates baseless claims about Susan Rice, suggesting that she engaged in illegal unmasking and leaks. However, these accusations lack evidence and are fueled by partisanship. Rice's requests for unmasking were legal and within her role as national security advisor. The controversy surrounding her is largely a result of political targeting and misinformation.
Right-wing media outlets engage in fear-mongering and distrust
Alex Jones uses fear-mongering tactics and demonizes the media, accusing them of being part of a conspiracy against Trump. He promotes a narrative of distrust and portrays himself as a victim of unfair attacks. This approach perpetuates division and undermines the importance of accurate reporting and responsible journalism.
Alex Jones criticizes those who falsely attribute violence to his rant
In this podcast episode, Alex Jones addresses the criticism he received for his recent homophobic rant against Rep. Adam Schiff. He clarifies that his rant was a form of performance art and that he does not advocate for violence. Jones accuses his detractors of hypocrisy, arguing that they have made violent threats against President Trump and his supporters. He also mentions various examples of individuals allegedly calling for violence, including Bow Wow and Snoop Dogg. Jones ends the episode by stating that he is not advocating for harm towards Schiff or anyone else.
Today, Dan tells Jordan a bit more about why he believes that taking Alex Jones out of context, or using him in funny clip montages is a dangerous game that you really can't win. To illustrate his point, the two discuss a video that Alex released recently in response to Media Matters posting a clip of his. It's a cycle with no winners, and truly the only way out is to utilize a different approach, namely the Knowledge Fight Approach.
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