It Could Happen Here Weekly 153
Behind the Bastards
Deep Dive
Why is Alex Jones facing financial difficulties despite his continued influence?
He's delusional about his ability to rebuild if he loses control of his assets, especially his Twitter account.
Why does Alex Jones seem more concerned about losing his Twitter account than his multimillion-dollar studio space?
He fears losing his audience and ability to rebuild without the platform.
Why might a rich asshole consider buying Alex Jones' assets in bankruptcy?
They could use it as chump change to support his continued operations and influence.
Why is the judgment against Alex Jones not dischargeable by bankruptcy?
The judgment was deemed malicious and intentional, making it non-dischargeable.
Why does Alex Jones continue to evade significant consequences despite legal judgments against him?
He uses legal delays and obfuscation to exhaust opponents, often leading to settlements for less than owed.
Why does the auction of InfoWars assets not necessarily mean the end for Alex Jones?
Assets could be bought by allies, and his revenue streams remain intact through other ventures.
Why might the public prematurely celebrate the downfall of Alex Jones?
They may not fully understand the complexities and ongoing influence of his operations.
Why does Alex Jones' sense of doom not align with the political success of his party?
His sense of doom is based on personal vibes rather than political outcomes.
Why is Alex Jones' presence on popular platforms diminishing?
He's less sexy to them now, and his appeal has waned.
Why does Alex Jones' supplement company remain outside bankruptcy?
It's run by his dad and brother-in-law, protecting it from the bankruptcy estate.
Why is the White Lives Matter movement concerning despite its seemingly innocuous rhetoric?
It hides overt fascism and is directly connected to more extreme elements of the neo-Nazi right.
Why did the Oregon chapter of White Lives Matter go dormant and then restart?
It was exposed and went dormant, then restarted with a new leader.
Why is Michael Witt Gatenbein, the second in command of White Lives Matter Oregon, a worrying figure?
He uses his business to fund right-wing activism and plans to build a white supremacist community in Coos Bay.
Why did the FBI's investigation into Brett Kavanaugh's allegations fail?
Trump directed the FBI not to investigate fully, leading to a sham investigation.
Why did the Democrats fail to adequately prosecute the attempt to overthrow the government under Trump?
They lacked the political will and unity to pursue serious legal action.
Why did the Nobel Prize in Economics go to economists who discovered the obvious?
The prize often goes to basic insights depoliticized and presented as groundbreaking.
Why do economists often make basic mistakes in their analyses?
They lack interdisciplinary knowledge and make simplistic assumptions.
Why is Charlie Kirk's debate format problematic for opponents?
He controls the environment, uses manipulative tactics, and edits videos for maximum impact.
Why do some students fall for Charlie Kirk's manipulative debate tactics?
They lack media literacy and critical thinking skills, making them easy targets.
- InfoWars is up for auction, including Alex Jones' Twitter account.
- Jones is fighting to keep his Twitter account out of the bankruptcy estate.
- The auction and bankruptcy proceedings highlight Jones' financial and legal struggles.
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