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I've been seeing some of this "Biden is near death" nonsense from Laura Loomer on Twitter. I don't follow her but the Twitter algorithm has been delivering her vile Tweets to my feed. Today she shared an official-looking document claiming President Jimmy Carter had died. She had to quickly acknowledge that was fake and retract it. Here is a sample from late yesterday of her Biden nonsense:

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Joe Biden @JoeBiden is dying and final preparations are being made for him.

He was supposed to leave Delaware today, but his health has deteriorated.

Due to his accelerated decline, Joe Biden has cancelled nine trips that were scheduled for the next two weeks.

Biden is expected to leave his beach home in Rehoboth, Delaware on Tuesday afternoon and arrive back at the White House at 2:30 pm, although that could be changed to Wednesday, July 24th. It all depends on how much he continues to decline…

Biden has been dying, and he is dying rather quickly. This is why Kamala flew to Delaware today and why Biden’s White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients called for an emergency meeting and call with all White House staff today.

The medical emergency Joe Biden had on July 5th, 2024 on Air Force One that I exclusively reported almost killed him. His time left is limited.

Biden’s staffers and his family are holding on for dear life right now.

Kamala Harris @KamalaHarris will be made President very soon….

Bookmark this tweet.

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The July 5th medical emergency she mentions must not have amounted to much because Biden walked off the plane when they arrived. I wouldn't expect him to do that if he was "almost killed".

And now there is video this afternoon of Biden getting on the plane to return to Washington. He acknowledged reporters who were shouting questions, shouted a few words back, gave a thumbs up and rather nimbly climbed the stairs with no assistance.

Ms. Loomer seems to have a huge following. Apparently being a lying crackpot is the key to success in the "investigative journalism" world.

BTW, Jeff, that's a pretty decent Alex Jones impersonation!

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Thanks for reporting in with the hard-hitting facts, Marty. I appreciate that.

Biden can be heard speaking on a phone call with Harris just yesterday. But of course, they're saying that's fake. Sorry guys, AI can't imitate voice inflections to that degree yet.

Also, Lara Loomer is a close Trump associate, as I'm sure you know.

"BTW, Jeff, that's a pretty decent Alex Jones impersonation!"

😅

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𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: A subscriber bitterly unsubscribed after I dared to state that Biden was still alive, claiming I "couldn't wait" to find out if he was actually alive. But apparently, it's perfectly OK for Alex Jones and others to claim he is dead with zero evidence.

As it turns out, I was correct all along. When will people learn?

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝟕 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐠𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞, 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFR1fvh85iY

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Jul 30Liked by Jeff Green

Since Joe Biden stubbornly remains alive Laura Loomer had to find new ways to be relevant. Here is a Tweet from last night:

"SCOOP:

I hear that a black, trans doctor will be performing an abortion on a white woman LIVE on stage at the DNC Convention in Chicago this August.

9:01 PM · Jul 29, 2024 1.1M Views"

Loomer let the outrage spread for about 90 minutes before she admitted it was an incredibly sick joke.

"It’s very telling (as well as scary) that a joke can be confused as an actual possibility for what the democrats would do.

Also my source said the “abortion” was going to be the DNC itself.

10:31 PM · Jul 29, 2024 101.8K Views"

In the same time frame, in response to news about violence in Venezuela, she posted this:

"Never let the Democrats take away your guns.

I bet @KamalaHarris is already plotting on how she can murder as many Trump supporters as possible if she steals the election. This is what @TheDemocrats will do to Americans if they are given another 4 years in the White House.

9:28 PM · Jul 29, 2024 64.6K Views"

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They thrive on this outrageous propaganda. You never see such rhetoric from the Democratic Party, and if it does exist, it's very little.

I was going to mention to you that during a recent interview with Laura Ingraham, Trump was asked directly what he meant about his statements, "Christians, get out and vote! Just this time – you won’t have to do it anymore! You know what? It’ll be fixed! It’ll be fine. You won’t have to vote anymore, my beautiful Christians. I love you! Get out – you gotta get out and vote! In four years, you don’t have to vote again. We’ll have it fixed so good, you’re not gonna have to vote.”

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jul/30/donald-trump-wont-have-to-vote-anymore-fox-interview

He never answered the question. He waffled for what seemed like 5 minutes and never answered the question directly and stated nearly the exact same thing again. Everyone should be highly concerned about these potential threats, and I don't state that lightly.

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Wow, this blog has taken a sharp turn, it's hard to not be shell-shocked by the hypocrisy.

Alex Jones: Look out, the world is going to end!

Jeff Green: Alex Jones is an irresponsible fearmonger!

Also Jeff Green: Trump is the next Hitler who is going enslave us all! Project 2025!

Alex Jones: Biden might be dead!

Jeff Green: How dare he peddle conspiracy theories without evidence!

Also Jeff Green: Trump faked his own shooting and is wearing a fake ear bandage! I know, because it's just like the Reichstag fire!

I didn't really want to engage with a political discussion here, but felt I had to say something to provide some counter point. I thought I was subscribed to a health blog and I'm highly annoyed we can't escape politics anymore. I'll probably unsub soon if this is the new track…there are other places on the web to find better insights into what's going on in the political realm.

I mean, including a clip of Tim Pool's show, one who jokingly acknowledges everyone criticises him as a "milquetoast fence-sitter" in politics as an example of "the radical far right"? A guy who was a Bernie Sanders supporter a few years ago? What political insights can I expect from someone so woefully out of touch? Not right-wing, not far right, but RADICAL far right? This is the exact over-the-top rhetoric used by the oligarch-controlled corporate media to create a class war between the middle and working classes.

I guess after Jeff Green has complained to his readers that they aren't engaged enough by his health articles he decided to go with what's popular, and go toe-to-toe with Alex Jones, peddling his own conspiracy theories and fear mongering, all the while jealously criticising Jones for being the master grifter who gets all the views.

Alex Jones as always been a conspiracy theory peddler, and even many of his fans know that…he came out of the 1990s when "Coast to Coast AM" was one of the top radio shows in America that discussed conspiracy theories, aliens and the paranormal. This was a time of greater political stability and indulging in these discussions was not seen as threatening, but now that we are in a heightened atmosphere of intense psychological warfare, controlling the narrative is so paramount that such indulgences are no longer culturally acceptable. Since the Sandy Hook trial Jones has actually mellowed out slightly, and, believe it or not, is acting more responsibly with what he says these days.

He used to be SO much worse. Back in 2003 Jones was warning that Arnold Schwarzenegger was going to be president of the US and the next Hitler. Ah yes, "the next Hitler" bullshit. Everyone is bloody the next Hitler. It's the song that never ends and Western culture seems perpetually stuck in WWII. Jeff is doing EXACTLY the same schtick and is the pot calling the kettle black regarding Trump. This narrative has been constant in the oligarch-controlled corporate media for 8 years and it's getting old, and for it to infect independent media as well is a little maddening.

Yes, there are always extremes in the left and right in politics we should be monitoring and be concerned about, but it's totally puzzling to me that anyone buys the idea that Trump, the casino magnate who sleeps with models and porn stars, who in 1992 would be a Clinton Democrat, is some far right figure who's going to bring in some Christian Theocracy or authoritarian state. This is obviously a baseless smear by his political enemies. Trump is clearly not that religious (but he knows how to pander to the Christian Right), nor has he proved to be anything near authoritarian while president. He avoided using state power, if anything. During the George Floyd race riots of 2020 I would have deployed national guard in his position, but he held back, perhaps thinking such an action would make things worse.

At the end of the day, Trump is not as bad as his enemies say he his, and he's probably going to continue to disappoint his supporters for not being an actual demigod or not accomplishing enough for conservatives. People were extremely hopeful in 2008 that Obama would heal race relations in the United States, but he didn't live up to the political hype, either.

I don't have any problem with anyone speculating about political events, and have no problem with conspiracy theories, as I believe in free speech and that free discourse is the only way to get to the truth. Have at it. Just don't speculate wildly and then demand others not do it.

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Ryan, I have been writing and speaking about the dangers of Trumpism and the radical extremes of the political spectrum for years.

Here is an article I wrote on Trump in 2022:

https://jeffgreenhealth.substack.com/p/the-trump-deception

𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐩 & 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲:

It is a misrepresentation to claim I suggested Trump would personally establish a 'Christian' theocracy. Instead, Trump has strategically positioned individuals within his circle to achieve these goals. The Project 2025 playbook mentions Trump at least 300 times, and he has openly supported the agenda through speeches at the Heritage Foundation. His recent denials of involvement are characteristic of his habitual dishonesty.

Your arguments are based on emotional appeals rather than the substantial circumstantial evidence available.

𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐩 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠:

I did not unequivocally claim that Trump faked his own shooting. Rather, I questioned why conspiracy theorists, who readily question every event, have not scrutinized the circumstances of this incident, calling Trump into question. Yet, they are quick to claim it was the Democrats who tried to kill Trump.

Circumstantial evidence of manipulation, at least on some level, shows that Trump was seen without a bandage shortly after the shooting, yet appeared with one days later at the RNC to serve as a prop. This was most assuredly a theatrical gesture to play into his 'messianic figure' for his followers, wherein he spoke for nearly an hour on the event.

No bullet was recovered, no medical records have been released, and Secret Service members were reportedly hit by shrapnel in a similar way, not bullets.

These are not conspiracy theories I am proposing—these are the facts of the case.

𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐉𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬:

I have monitored Alex Jones for over 16 years, going back to when he started in the 1990s. To dismiss the repercussions of his actions is to ignore reality. Alex Jones epitomizes the dangers of spreading baseless conspiracy theories, which incite harmful actions among susceptible individuals. He lacks any checks and balances, allowing him to disseminate unfounded and dangerous ideas freely. To suggest that his actions are harmless is deeply irresponsible of you. He also obscures genuine issues by making others less likely to seek the truth about actual conspiracies.

You are whitewashing the extent of the threat.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬:

While speculation about political events is not inherently problematic, conspiracy theories devoid of tangible evidence can be highly dangerous. They can give rise to dangerous political movements and cause widespread harm. Such theories should only be entertained if supported by concrete facts.

Returning to the main point: Alex Jones falsely claimed that Biden was dead. Biden is very much alive, and Jones’s assertion was yet another baseless conspiracy theory.

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"𝐈 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐉𝐞𝐟𝐟 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧'𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐛𝐲 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫"

And now you're engaged, and the emperor has no clothes. Point proven.

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It's a common occurrence for a celebrity to disappear from public view long enough for followers to fear the worst. Sometimes they reappear, sometimes they don't. You couldn't wait. The Democrats have been hiding Biden's failing health throughout his term. I wouldn't believe them either until Biden makes a personal appearance.

You seem oblivious to the sins of the far left. It would be interesting to give your take on a far left reporter like Rachel Maddow and Joe Scarbourough.

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Biden isn't dead.

Your other comments are not worth addressing and are irrelevant—see above point.

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That evasion ends my subscription when it expires.

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I addressed your comments as they deserved. Your hostile questions and comments don’t merit a detailed response, especially as you've previously shown yourself to be an instigator. If you can’t handle viewpoints beyond your own, you shouldn’t have been subscribed in the first place. Your unsubscription is welcome.

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May I ask, with all due respect, how you confidently suggest a trump presidency will destroy this country? (I'm not saying I don't agree... I just feel curious in light of you highlighting the importance of having qualified information for making these types of suggestions)

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No problem. Here is a video detailing those answers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y16SZhZJHkI

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You're reminding me of the simple power of observing one's track record... looking at the things they've promoted in the past and checking the outcome.

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Thank you for your level headed demonstration of critical thinking.

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