Alex Jones and the "Little Lie"...

[kentuck]

Not the "Big Lie", but the "Little Lie".

He got on his propaganda station and told the world that those poor children in Sandy Hook were not killed -it was a conspiracy - and many of his listeners believed him. Just like so many more, now believe the "Big Lie".

Why are so many, so hesitant, to tell the truth?

Big Lies and Little Lies, they all do their damage.

[Irish_Dem]

1. The GOP lies to gain power and wealth. And intimidates people to stay silent.

Relentless and ruthless GOP propaganda spewed to the public for decades.
Demonize anyone who tells the truth.

[MissMillie]

2. They even lie when they have the option to say nothing at all.

I understand that when it happened, it was a big story. But he didn't have to make stuff up in order to use the story as a ratings gimmick.

He didn't have to make stuff up.

You can bet he did it because he knows a certain percentage of his listeners just love this stuff. There was a monetary incentive to give his audience the conspiracies (and fear and outrage) that they thrive on.

OK... so he got is money. So now he can share that money with the people who were harmed by his lies.

[C_U_L8R]

3. The intent is to erode confidence by questioning truth

It's a simple repetitive formula to sow chaos and gain power. Cult 101.

[PJMcK]

4. Why do people believe the lies?

They don't have any critical thinking skills.

[Delphinus]

5. He will never stop lying.

He said in court yesterday that yes, it was 100% real, but I read that when he got OUT of court, he railed against the parents.

[gab13by13]

6. Alex Jones told both lies,

the Little Lie and the Big Lie.

[kentuck]

7. He diversified.

I suppose the Committee, or the DOJ, may want to get their eyes on those email texts that were "accidentally" sent? Makes one wonder what was not sent?

[Beakybird]

8. The political purpose behind the lie was to weaken the argument for gun control.

Sandy Hook was staged so the American public would be swayed into accepting gun control.

[kentuck]

9. People can see the damage from the "Little Lie"...

But they do not yet see the damage from the "Big Lie".

Republicans want to take America down the trail of the "Big Lie". It is a dangerous road to travel. America should look very carefully.

[Scrivener7]

10. Gouging at the wounds of 40 parents whose 6 year olds have been mowed

down in such a way that they could not be identified is, to me, possibly even bigger than the big lie.

But I get your meaning. And you're right.

[Stuart G]

11. Why?...One reason only..Jones was/is sure he could get away with the lie. The Truth has Risks. and

telling the .."lie" has less "risks."