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8. Jones is as "mainstream" as Glenn Beck.

Reply to CJCRANE (Original post)

Wed Apr 24, 2013, 06:56 PM

Apr 2013

Jones is still on the fringe, it's only because some "news" media decided adding Jones' comments would add to their ratings, that's why he's getting more attention.

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When Did Alex Jones Go Mainstream? [View all] CJCRANE Apr 2013 OP

My Mom always said Lawlbringer Apr 2013 #1

Did she also tell you how life was like a box of chocolates MattBaggins Apr 2013 #11

Yes, actually Lawlbringer Apr 2013 #12

I have wondered that also get the red out Apr 2013 #2

That would make sense... OneGrassRoot Apr 2013 #5

Dangerous get the red out Apr 2013 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Apr 2013 #3

Oh right...so that's where that meme came from. CJCRANE Apr 2013 #4

I think he was more a local personality. jakeXT Apr 2013 #7

No, Jones pumped that meme, but it started around the time he was born JHB Apr 2013 #13

Jones is as "mainstream" as Glenn Beck. Archae Apr 2013 #8

Obama's election and re-election, that's what. Jamaal510 Apr 2013 #9

the republicons have gone completely to the dark side..jones is practically a liberal to them spanone Apr 2013 #10

The Desperation Of The Wingnuts...The Fall Of Hate Radio... KharmaTrain Apr 2013 #14

Alan Grayson gave him a live interview on his show. geek tragedy Apr 2013 #15

Probably when Piers Morgan let him yell at him for half an hour Renew Deal Apr 2013 #16

The rise of youtube, Ron and Rand Paul, people being fed up with both parties, Jennicut Apr 2013 #17