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3. Jim Jones ordered his group to prevent the Congressional delegation from leaving J-town.

Mon Aug 2, 2021, 11:54 AM

Aug 2021

B/c they were taking members of the cult who wanted to leave with them.

Which also left Rep. Leo Ryan dead.

Jim Jones is responsible for his death.

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Rep. Jackie Speier argues that Trump is similar to Jonestown leader [View all] Tanuki Aug 2021 OP

Yes, it's a fucking cult! Haggard Celine Aug 2021 #1

Exactly what I've been saying for YEARS msfiddlestix Aug 2021 #2

Difference Is modrepub Aug 2021 #4

That's not in poor taste, really, FoxNewsSucks Aug 2021 #5

Yup Deep State Witch Aug 2021 #6