WAS Donald Trump’s presidential persona consciously modeled after the loud-mouth Alex Jones? Seems like it.

This 2018 article by Timothy Fitzpatrick is still a fascinating read:

If the Trump persona truly is based on the Alex Jones persona, perhaps we can make a prediction of where Trump’s presidency will go. Right now, Alex Jones, as a character, appears to be on the decline. The truly awakened individuals that once followed him are long gone and now all he has left are mindless “red-pilled” idiots, of mostly millennial, hillbilly, and pothead extraction. His out-of-control behaviour is, perhaps, doing the most damage to his status and reputation. The publicity of his custody-trial with ex-wife Violet revealed a lot about the artificiality of his public character. He is currently married to what appears to be a former hooker. His strange relationship with Hollywood sleaze Charlie Sheen went public a few years ago, and now his former employers are bringing to light even more darker truths of the Alex Jones character. In essence, he is self-destructing. Could Donald Trump follow a similar path? Many think he already is. Both Jones and Trump share the pathology of narcissism, which makes them their own worst enemies—and at the complete mercy of their handlers.

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Dianne writes:

As a Christian I’m reminded constantly to keep my eyes on Christ – and no man.

Sadly, many Christians are very passive about things, sometimes claimed as piety; which might be true of some. Of most, I’d say it is intellectual and spiritual laziness. Therefore it seems no truly good and bold Christian leaders ever arise.

My support of Trump is mostly a support of nationalism and freedom of speech. He remains a symbol, even though he failed in so many ways!

I was never a big Alex Jones follower but I believe he had his place in the grand scheme of things, faults and all.

Sometimes we take what we can get. :(

Thanks for all the great articles, always!

Laura writes:

You’re welcome.

I never watched more than a few minutes here and there of Alex Jones. He always struck me as an actor and shill. I can’t stand the manipulative, megaphone sound of his voice. I’ve wondered whether it doesn’t mesmerize people. They say in his early years he was better. Pied pipers like Trump and Jones just lead people over the cliff. Let good leaders find us. We don’t need to support these gladiators.

Trump’s blunt, Alex Jones style fed into the worst stereotypes of conservatives. It was set up to create the White Supremacist bogeyman.

And there’s talk of him running again. God help us. I won’t be watching that rerun.

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