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New doc makes convincing case right-winger who’s denied he’s QAnon’s ‘Q’ is lying

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In an upcoming 6-part investigation into QAnon appearing on HBO beginning on March 21, the man suspected of being the mysterious “Q” — who has promoted conspiracy theories about dark doings in the U.S. government– is confronted by the producers and once again denied the assertion despite substantial information that casts doubt on his refusal to own up.

According to a report from Newsweek, in the first episode of Q: Into the Storm, Ron Watkins, son of 8kun’s founder Jim Watkins, appears uncomfortable while denying being Q under questioning.

he report states, “Many of the extreme beliefs and theories behind QAnon stem from thousands of coded and cryptic messages which began appearing on 4chan—a forerunner of 8chan—before moving to 8kun,” before adding, “The coded messages or ‘drops’ would be interpreted by QAnon followers to form what would evolve into the radical claims made by the movement involving satanic pedophiles and the ‘deep state.'” Continue reading.

Right-wingers launch anti-lockdown movement in defiance of public safety and health

AlterNet logoAs reporting Wednesday revealed an internal government document warning of “a significant risk of resurgence” of the coronavirus even in a phased reopening scenario, right-wing activists in Michigan staged protests outside the state capitol to boldly defy Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s extended stay-at-home order designed to protect public health.

Dubbed “Operation Gridlock,” the event was organized by the Michigan Conservative Coalition and Michigan Freedom Fund. The groups called on people to circle their vehicles around the state capitol building in Lansing in order to create a traffic jam.

That Facebook event call-to-action asks participants to stay in their cars, but videos and photos shared on social media show many people standing outside the building. Those protesters appear to be participating in a simultaneous protest launched by the newly created Michiganders Against Excessive Quarantine. Those protesters, many standing on the steps of the capitol, are seen not adhering to social distancing guidelines, openly carrying weapons, holding pro-President Donald Trump flags, and singing chants including “Recall Whitmer.” Continue reading.