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42. Who do you think has set the political climate to the insanity that it is today? Who has brought wild conspiracy theory

Reply to onenote (Reply #31)

Sat Apr 20, 2024, 06:36 PM

Apr 20

to the point of absolute reality for those who are susceptible to it?

The whole system of disinformation is designed get these types of violent results, no matter who's side you are on. I'm pointing out the originators and the ones who continue to perpetuate the propaganda and disinformation. I don't think they really care whether a liberal or right-winger sets themself on fire as long as the goal of creating havoc is reached.

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Man Dies After Setting Himself On Fire Outside Trump Trial [View all] Judi Lynn Apr 20 OP

Untreated mental illness is heartbreaking Bucky Apr 20 #1

Was his suicide related to the Trump trial? Or was he simply looking for a large "audience" * Oopsie Daisy Apr 20 #2

Definitely the later, having skimmed his manifesto. Extreme altered mental status tragedy. keopeli Apr 20 #3

His car has anti Trump-and anti-Hillary stuff painted on the back of it. 3Hotdogs Apr 20 #4

Here he is holding a sign just before he set himself on fire. onenote Apr 20 #11

Yes, that's what I read. He lumps TSF and Biden together and thinks the whole system is a cabal to control the world. keopeli Apr 20 #12

If You Really Believe that Trump and Biden Are in Cahoots with Each Other to Take Over the Country, panfluteman Apr 20 #22

well prodigitalson Apr 20 #36

Using coup as a verb is uncommon in the US (but common in Scotland). nt Shermann Apr 20 #28

Thinking that cartoon character Lisa Simpson is part of worldwide conspiracy is uncommon everywhere. onenote Apr 20 #30

I see. His manifesto lumped Biden and TSF together, saying they are in cahoots to control our lives and the world. keopeli Apr 20 #13

I thought Rebl2 Apr 20 #15

He thought that was how they were moving and hiding all the money. The world is a giant ponzi scheme, according to him. keopeli Apr 20 #17

Yes that Rebl2 Apr 20 #19

His manifesto was definitely not pro-TSF. He hated all the politicians. keopeli Apr 20 #14

I saw that, too BigmanPigman Apr 20 #23

This guy was clearly True Dough Apr 20 #27

You think this is "pro Trump"? onenote Apr 20 #32

Looks like he just wanted an audience and news cameras IronLionZion Apr 20 #44

What a sad and horrifying legacy to leave for his loved ones. Oopsie Daisy Apr 20 #45

Died for less than nothing. DinahMoeHum Apr 20 #5

Think of it as evolution in action. bluescribbler Apr 20 #6

Yes, the Darwin award in action. Too bad he couldn't take a lot of MAGAT politicians with him. machoneman Apr 20 #8

Draw another line directly from Trump.....n/t Bengus81 Apr 20 #7

This man needed help. hadEnuf Apr 20 #9

He was upset about privatization of industry, the destruction of society's safety net, and military spending. onenote Apr 20 #31

Who do you think has set the political climate to the insanity that it is today? Who has brought wild conspiracy theory hadEnuf Apr 20 #42

This had nothing to do with trump. The man was sick. oldsoftie Apr 20 #20

Yes, he was severely mentally ill, it appears. Elessar Zappa Apr 20 #21

Sometimes life sucks. This is sometimes. twodogsbarking Apr 20 #10

Hopefully he finds peace in the afterlife because he didn't have it in this one. appleannie1 Apr 20 #16

Sad for the loss of life. But a very painful way to go. Depending on the severity of the burns, death was merciful. usaf-vet Apr 20 #18

He thought everything was a Ponzi scheme bucolic_frolic Apr 20 #24

it'spossible you are over thinking this prodigitalson Apr 20 #26

He's the one who called it a Ponzi scheme. bucolic_frolic Apr 20 #29

hellova way to get out of jury duty prodigitalson Apr 20 #25

Not funny. COL Mustard Apr 20 #33

your mileage may vary prodigitalson Apr 20 #34

I'm all for gallows humor COL Mustard Apr 20 #37

we are all in this together prodigitalson Apr 20 #38

May this mentally disturbed person rest in peace LetMyPeopleVote Apr 20 #35

Didn't sound like he would survive Warpy Apr 20 #39

Tragic. Sounds like the mis-information silos were internalized. So truly sad. Evolve Dammit Apr 20 #40

I think we'll forget all about him and his 'manifesto' by Monday. 4lbs Apr 20 #41

Any comment I could make would be superfluous, and possibly removed. n/t malthaussen Apr 20 #43

tragic Skittles Apr 20 #46

The poor guy did attract a lot of attention. I think the MAGA folks should give it a try in mass gatherings. OverBurn Apr 21 #47