I just realized why Westboro Baptist church isn't

[leftyladyfrommo]

in the news anymore. They used to be a radical element in the religious community but now the country is completely full of religious nuts just like them.

They don't stand out anymore. MSM doesn't care about them anymore .

[Orrex]

1. They've become the gentle, leftward fringe of the Republican party

[keithbvadu2]

2. None of them have the charisma of the loony old man.

None of them have the charisma of the loony old man.

[keithbvadu2]

3. charisma - That old man had charisma? Yep.

cha·ris·ma
noun
noun: charisma; plural noun: charismata

1.
compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.
"she enchanted guests with her charisma"
h
Similar: charm
presence aura personality force of personality strength of character individuality magnetism
animal magnetism drawing power attractiveness appeal allure pull magic spell
mystique glamour

2.
a divinely conferred power or talent.

[leftyladyfrommo]

4. Yes. He was awful. nt

[BlueIdaho]

5. They came to the college where I taught

They are the ultimate band of traveling grifters. Once you understand their game - their power is gone. I’m guessing they aren’t raking in the lawsuit cash like they used to.

[xmas74]

6. Shirley doesn't have the same presence

They also don't get as much attention. In many places they are totally ignored. I know the last time they showed up on our local campus no one gave them a lick of attention. They feed off the negative attention, trying to enrage and get others to infringe upon their rights. Infringement lawsuits is how they all live.

One of Shirley's daughters used to call in to local KC radio stations, especially after she left the church.

[Brother Buzz]

7. Th public has learned - Don't feed the trolls

They're still doing their shit, but it doesn't make any headlines if there isn't a confrontation, and even worse, they're not making any money

WBC's scam, and their cash cow are lawsuits from violence they actually provoke, and the public isn't playing their game

Looks like the WBC combined business with vacation and took the show to Hawaii just this month, and it was mostly a dud trip.

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/8344404/westboro-baptist-church-blasts-oahu-churches-and-military/

[Takket]

8. there is just too much shit going on to pay attention to half a dozen lunatics anymore.......

[leftyladyfrommo]

9. They just aren't fun any more. Just boring.

They came to the Catholic church that is close to me. I drove over. There were more KCMO police cars than there were protestors. Compared to Present Day Republican right wing terrorists they are pretty tame.