Rumors on X Are Becoming the Right's New Reality

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Renee DiResta: To a growing number of Americans living in bespoke realities, wild rumors on X carry weight. Political influencers, elites, and prominent politicians on the right are embracing even pathologically outlandish claims made by their base. They know that amplifying online rumors carries little cost"and offers considerable political gain.

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I can't see where any of this MAGA phantasmagoria could possibly be dangerous to the safety of their neighbors.

#1 | Posted by Zed at 2024-10-11 11:51 AM | Reply

How big a step would it be from alleging pets are being eaten to people being eaten?

#2 | Posted by Zed at 2024-10-11 11:59 AM | Reply

People are getting eaten? What? Where?

I hear America has some real nice juicy porkers! That's what the people are saying.

Make Americans Get Ate!

-Donner

#3 | Posted by donnerboy at 2024-10-11 12:04 PM | Reply

Make Americans Get Ate!

So Trump is actually the Soylent Green Party candidate? Explains quite a bit, doesn't it. He doesn't plan on deporting immigrants, he plans on really processing them.

#4 | Posted by tonyroma at 2024-10-11 12:12 PM | Reply

He doesn't plan on deporting immigrants, he plans on really processing them.

#4 | POSTED BY TONYROMA

Hmmmm sounds yummy!

I do love Mexican food.

#5 | Posted by donnerboy at 2024-10-11 12:37 PM | Reply

And yet, the left on this site use X as their fact bible, no matter how many times their sources have been proven wrong. Imagine if all the left wingnuts of the retort quit X and deactivated their accounts, that would teach Musk a lesson!

#6 | Posted by gracieamazed at 2024-10-11 09:36 PM | Reply | Funny: 2 | Newsworthy 1

#6 | Posted by gracieamazed at 2024-10-11 09:36 PM | Reply | Flag: Typical MAGAt stupidity (examples here and here | look for the inevitable additions to this list)

#7 | Posted by Hans at 2024-10-11 09:43 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

...the left...use X as their fact bible...
#6 | Posted by gracieamazed

Citation needed.

#8 | Posted by TFDNihilist at 2024-10-12 06:08 PM | Reply

Make no mistake about it, Musk is one of a few American oligarchs who are tearing apart our independent media to help them rule America as the oligarchs rule in Russia, with a pretend democracy and pretend rule of law.

#9 | Posted by Hughmass at 2024-10-13 06:20 AM | Reply | Funny: 1 | Newsworthy 2

"Make no mistake about it, Musk is one of a few American oligarchs who are tearing apart our independent media to help them rule America as the oligarchs rule in Russia, with a pretend democracy and pretend rule of law."

I hear many Americans who are Trump supporters who cannot or will not even criticize Trump's worship of Putin! I have family members who are Trump cult members and it has created huge animosities within the family. I doubt these rifts will ever be healed and it is so sad but I can not pretend it is ok to preach Christian verses about love ang feeding of the poor mixed with hatred for immigrants but many Trump supporters actually think Donald Trump really believes the teachings of Jesus. I just can't pretend to believe that garbage. It creates some terrible arguments in a family that never supported a Republican since 1932.

#10 | Posted by danni at 2024-10-13 02:03 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

We know Danni. You were proud that you disowned and never spoke to again one of your own adult children over different political views. Have you moved yet?

#11 | Posted by gracieamazed at 2024-10-13 02:14 PM | Reply | Funny: 2

ConspiracyTurds and Visiturds have been spreading Xhit all over the DR.

Typical Trumpers.

#12 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-10-13 02:30 PM | Reply

#11

Sad, pathetic, and very Trumpish.

#13 | Posted by Corky at 2024-10-13 03:17 PM | Reply

MAGA, Fox and Musk have dedicated themselves to keeping their adherents in a constant state of fear and agitation, inflaming their anger and distrust through lies and aggressive rhetoric. They tell their followers it's OK to be a dick. It's OK to give up on democracy. It's OK if you view your fellow citizens as the enemy. It's OK to believe Putin is preferable to a Democrat. Humility and compassion are considered weaknesses. I've never seen anything like it in this country.

#14 | Posted by cbob at 2024-10-13 04:44 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

#14

Sad.

But true.

Thanks, Trumpers!

#15 | Posted by Corky at 2024-10-13 06:02 PM | Reply

Interesting that the Dems are trotting this out now, when new allegations of Tampon Tim grooming and having sex with his former student is making the rounds on X. We got about half the drop today and from the source, the kid that got molested is willing to speak publicly.

I will remind the Liberals of the other 'conspiracy theories' from X that proved to be true:
1.) Hunter's laptop is Russian disinformation
2.) Biden's daughter accused him of inappropriate showers
3.) Biden/Obama spied on Trump's campaign
4.) Biden's brain in not broken, he is just as sharp as the past
5.) Dougie did not slap around his date and did not get his nanny pregnant
6.) Fanni Willis did not have an affair and lie about it with her co-counsel
7.) Trump really did break NYC real estate laws by overstating values (just last week, the NY AG is begging the court not to sanction them).

You losers have a piss poor track record of being able to break-out facts from reality. I can't wait for your defense of Tampon Tim over the coming week as the evidence mounts (and is 100x stronger than both E Jean Carroll or Blasey-Ford). The student has even identified a specific lump/scar on Tampon Tim's chest - seems like something Tampon Tim could easily debunk if it is not true.

#16 | Posted by deadman at 2024-10-13 11:52 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

Tell us why you call him Tampon Tim deadhead.

#17 | Posted by Tor at 2024-10-13 11:59 PM | Reply

"Tell us why you call him Tampon Tim deadhead.
#17 | Posted by Tor"

Funny, you already know why. Which is also the reason why you knew EXACTLY who I was talking about.

#18 | Posted by deadman at 2024-10-14 12:11 AM | Reply

Nope.

The name has never made sense to me.

#19 | Posted by Tor at 2024-10-14 12:12 AM | Reply

"The name has never made sense to me.
#19 | Posted by Tor"

Then I would recommend that you use Google. It is not difficult to find the origin of the nickname. If the X allegations are true, Tampon Tim is going to insist on using this nickname rather than PDFile.

#20 | Posted by deadman at 2024-10-14 12:21 AM | Reply

If the X allegations are true

That would be something, wouldn't it?

#21 | Posted by REDIAL at 2024-10-14 01:08 AM | Reply

"If the X allegations are true
That would be something, wouldn't it?
#21 | Posted by REDIAL"

Basically, it would just be par for the course at this point.

So tell me. If the accuser comes forward publicly and claims that Tampon Tim had sex with him (15 year old boy), would that change your vote in the election? Be honest.

#22 | Posted by deadman at 2024-10-14 01:11 AM | Reply

would that change your vote in the election?

No. Would it change yours?

#23 | Posted by REDIAL at 2024-10-14 01:13 AM | Reply

"No. Would it change yours?
#23 | Posted by REDIAL"

Well, your morals are ---- but at least you are consistent. You voted for a guy that molested his own daughter so I didn't think your VP selection raping his male student would change your mind either. This is what the Right means when we say that Dems are pro-pedophile, it is because you expressly condone it.

#24 | Posted by deadman at 2024-10-14 01:15 AM | Reply

Incel Scatberg idolizes a------------.

www.politico.com

#25 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2024-10-14 01:18 AM | Reply

You voted for a guy that molested his own daughter

Nope.

#26 | Posted by REDIAL at 2024-10-14 01:20 AM | Reply

"Nope.
#26 | Posted by REDIAL"

Sorry, I took you for a Biden voter. I apologize.

#27 | Posted by deadman at 2024-10-14 01:24 AM | Reply

Deadman,

Redial is Canadian. He can't vote in US elections.

#28 | Posted by BellRinger at 2024-10-14 01:29 AM | Reply

Biden molested his daughter? Wow. They should charge him.

#29 | Posted by REDIAL at 2024-10-14 01:30 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Redial is Canadian.

You just ruin every thread, don't you?

#30 | Posted by REDIAL at 2024-10-14 01:31 AM | Reply

"Redial is Canadian. He can't vote in US elections.
#28 | Posted by BellRinger"

Thank you for this information. From his other postings, he seemed a far leftist and now this explains a lot. Hopefully, after Trump wins, Mexico North will finally wake up and vote out their disastrous leadership.

#31 | Posted by deadman at 2024-10-14 01:34 AM | Reply

"Biden molested his daughter? Wow. They should charge him.
#29 | Posted by REDIAL"

His brain is too broken to be charged with crimes. Didn't you follow the classified documents scandal?

#32 | Posted by deadman at 2024-10-14 01:35 AM | Reply | Funny: 1 | Newsworthy 1

He can't vote in US elections.
#28 | POSTED BY BULLBRINGER

Why not?

Moronic Trumpers, you klan kin, have told us numerous times how undocumented immigrants are voting in the election.

Seems like if Redial wanted, he could drive through a few states and vote for whoever his heart desires.

#33 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-10-14 03:43 AM | Reply

His brain is too broken to be charged with crimes.
#32 | POSTED BY DEADMAN

Is that what was determined?

#34 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-10-14 03:45 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

You voted for a guy that molested his own daughter

While Trump has, several times, boasted about wanting to rape his daughter, there's no evidence he penetrated her when he'd sit her on his --------- for photos.

#35 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-10-14 03:47 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

" Why not?"

Well, if he lives in Canada he probably can't get a ballot.

#36 | Posted by BellRinger at 2024-10-14 03:57 AM | Reply

Dudman

#37 | Posted by hamburglar at 2024-10-14 06:53 AM | Reply

Seems like if Redial wanted, he could drive through a few states and vote for whoever his heart desires.

That's not a bad idea. Maybe I'll drive down to Bonner's Ferry and vote there. I could be the only Jill Stein voter in the Idaho Panhandle.

I'd need an SSN though. Can I get that at a 7-11 or do I have to use an ATM? I don't usually stop at the border crossing but I suppose I could ask one of those nice guys that are always there handing out free bottles of water and a little flag.

#38 | Posted by REDIAL at 2024-10-14 12:04 PM | Reply

How mentally ------ up must lil Jeffy be to have a "conversation" with his own sock puppet? Seek help, pal.

#39 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2024-10-14 12:11 PM | Reply

Most anything one party says about the other is rumor. The only people who are actually dumb enough to believe those rumors are people in the opposite party. Been this way for decades. Nothing new here except the kids who become old enough to open a website. The only real difference is, today, the Dem party takes Reps to court over rumors whereas they ignore ALLLLLLLL of the evidence of any wrongdoing by their own party. And, based on reactions to all of the evidence of Dem wrongdoing, liberal voters ignore it all too but have no problem hypocritically calling out Reps for doing the same things.

#40 | Posted by humtake at 2024-10-14 12:19 PM | Reply

The only real difference is, today, the Dem party takes Reps to court over rumors whereas they ignore ALLLLLLLL of the evidence of any wrongdoing by their own party. And, based on reactions to all of the evidence of Dem wrongdoing, liberal voters ignore it all too but have no problem hypocritically calling out Reps for doing the same things.

#40 | Posted by humtake

I've got a LOT of pictures of Trump with Epstein to show you.
I've got a certain affidavit from a girl saying she was 13 at the time.
I've got a jury verdict for sexual assault.
I've got a court judgment for fraud.
Do you want me to keep going? I've got the receipts.

#41 | Posted by Sycophant at 2024-10-14 01:13 PM | Reply

If the X allegations are true

Thanks for being the perfect example of the idiots this article is describing.

#42 | Posted by qcp at 2024-10-14 01:21 PM | Reply

"Becoming"??? "New"???

Where th' fug has this lady been for the last 8yrs????

#43 | Posted by Angrydad at 2024-10-14 01:33 PM | Reply

"Then I would recommend that you use Google. It is not difficult to find the origin of the nickname. If the X allegations are true, Tampon Tim is going to insist on using this nickname rather than PDFile."

I want to hear you explain it.

If you can lol

#44 | Posted by Tor at 2024-10-14 02:43 PM | Reply