Infowars

berryfarmer · 2015-11-16T11:41:04+00:00

As with any source, sometimes. However, the incorrect information they report is very incorrect, it's a source of extremes.

butt_sex_man · 2015-11-16T11:15:29+00:00

mr_nate_ · 2015-11-16T14:24:55+00:00

It's pleasing to watch because it appeals to any conspiracies or arguments you want satisfied. But if you take a step back and look at it the entire thing is junk, simple clickbait/watchbait to appeal to the masses. They would tell you what you want to hear rather than what you need to hear. This is best shown by their sale of multiple pills that have "extraordinary health effects." I don't remember specifically, but if you look at the bottom of their videos they're selling a bunch of obviously useless pills — highly analogous with their news.

youeatlikeachild · 2015-11-16T19:04:06+00:00

Infowars is a great example of using your own common sense and being your own man when examining issues and following up with your own research.

That site and Alex Jones manage to provide both the most absurd, insane and unsubstantiated conspiracy claims, while simultaneously providing some of the best evidence and proof of real conspiracy in modern times.

Alex Jones was really the guy who started bringing the fraud and conspiracy of the banking industry and the entire monetary system to the public long before the recent crash. He also is a big reason why Ron Paul got so much traction.

One of his best undercover stories was Bohemian Grove. He was the one and only guy who truly exposed the elite cult gathering that up until that point was considered total fiction.

Thanks to him, millions of people got to see hundreds of rich and up and coming elites participating in cooky rituals and cult celebrations, the rampant gay sex with prostitutes and the proof that many former Presidents and high level officials were there long before they achieved power.

Is he a government shill? just a guy who knows he has to go off the deep end with shapeshifting lizard conspiracies in order to make the most cash, or a guy who genuinely believes all the shit he says because he's seen so much real conspiracy that in his mind, it all must be true?

The reality is, that guy has exposed some real shit, while also fostering complete bullshit, which is to say that he is a normal human being.

Phoenix_2015 · 2015-11-16T12:23:15+00:00

Stay away from that junk kid...

It'll rot your brain.

FrameWalker · 2015-11-16T17:08:50+00:00

Huge waste of time. Even a tiny bit of critical thinking and fact checking will show you that they've got an unclear constantly changing narrative designed just to get more readers. The worst of thing that it teaches you to be a victim.

ispeaknot · 2015-11-16T19:21:17+00:00

No, but it's still lightyears ahead of CNN, CBS, etc etc

psyflux · 2015-11-16T12:38:48+00:00

Zerohedge is my go to.

seattleron · 2015-11-16T19:58:16+00:00

Maybe once and a while, but mostly they're entertaining because they're so anti PC that they say the truth regardless of who it offends. PJW's rants are great entertainment.

Archammes · 2015-11-16T20:26:15+00:00

Fuck no. One of the biggest collections of crackpots on the web.

thenemaxofredpill · 2015-11-17T00:36:30+00:00

I love infowars. Just something about a new agency that uses it own articles as references. haha. Granted, they do bring to light topics that I may miss but just like with any information....you need to fact check for yourself.

Oh an be sure to buy that stupid water filtration unit that can't fit into any fridge unless you take out all the racks. Or you can set it on the counter and drink piss warm water. Or you can just get that dropper of iodine and take that until your skin turns yellow. haha.

StuffaYouFace · 2015-11-17T04:27:43+00:00

I personally think that alt media sources like infowars and zerohedge are very extreme in their messages, however I still support reading and watching it (along with other sources). It can be a good way to exercise critical thought. It pushes you to question the narrative that the mainstream media and governments create. By listening to several sources, you can begin to create your own understanding and your own narrative. Yes, some of it is junk to sell the next book or magic natural remedy but there is some nuggets of good info in there to listen too. Much in the same way many people enjoyed john stewart and crew. Yes the purpose was comedy but there was a decent amount of research and reporting. Using laughs to question the mainstream narrative helps to understand some of the absurdity and BS politicians and business heads spew.

Glennus626 · 2015-11-16T11:55:17+00:00

Sometimes, but I always find Paul Joseph Watson entertaining/funny/correct on men's issue. He's a master at calling feminists out for their inconsistencies, and he's got a lot of great argument's i've borrowed a time or two.

Title	Infowars
Author	confusedperson421
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Date	November 16, 2015 10:25 AM UTC (10 years ago)
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