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(142,229 posts) Fri Oct 4, 2024, 04:39 PM Oct 4

North Carolina Republican Pleads To End Right-Wing Conspiracy Theories About Helene Disaster Recovery

Source: Huff Post

Oct 4, 2024, 12:00 PM EDT

A Republican senator in the North Carolina legislature has issued a public plea for people to stop spreading conspiracy theories about the disaster recovery efforts in areas ravaged by flooding from Hurricane Helene.

In a Thursday afternoon Facebook post, state Sen. Kevin Corbin, who represents the state’s westernmost area, asked his followers for a favor: “Will you all help STOP this conspiracy theory junk that is floating all over Facebook and the internet about the floods in WNC.”

Corbin listed several examples: “FEMA is stealing money from donations, body bags ordered but government has denied, bodies not being buried, government is controlling the weather from Antarctica, government is trying to get lithium from WNC, stacks of bodies left at hospitals, and on and on and on.”

Since making landfall last week and churning inland, the storm has killed more than 200 people across six states, with more than 70 of those deaths in Asheville and western North Carolina alone. But on social media, right-wing influencers have described an even more gruesome scenario, with a federal government that’s not just indifferent but actively hostile to lifesaving efforts by private citizens.

Read more: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/hurricane-helene-conspiracy-theories_n_66fffc76e4b02f12ed4a9dd0

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North Carolina Republican Pleads To End Right-Wing Conspiracy Theories About Helene Disaster Recovery (Original Post) BumRushDaShow Oct 4 OP

Hey dude..............have you thought about who started it.............. turbinetree Oct 4 #1

This is a big opportunity for those RW ghouls to stink up the public space wolfie001 Oct 4 #2

Delete Kashkakat v.2.0 Oct 4 #4

Yes they're evil and wolfie001 Oct 4 #5

Oh Jeez. I was referring to the RW use of "they," not a comment on youre post as I clearly Kashkakat v.2.0 Oct 4 #6

I know you meant well wolfie001 Oct 4 #8

Which "They" is MTG crediting with having that much power? Collimator Oct 4 #10

If we could control the weather, a thunderstorm would be permanently over M-A-L ArkansasDemocrat1 Oct 4 #11

Does the "public plea to stop spreading conspiracy theories" extend to Elon Muslk - like maybe you Kashkakat v.2.0 Oct 4 #3

The situation is bad enough already RussBLib Oct 4 #7

Instead of this groveling to "people," pick up the damn phone and call your dear leader. PSPS Oct 4 #9

Well, this is all because of your party's platform. OldBaldy1701E Oct 5 #12

turbinetree

(25,267 posts)

1. Hey dude..............have you thought about who started it..............

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Fri Oct 4, 2024, 05:01 PM

Oct 4

just for giggles maybe just maybe you should start with that a**hole in your MAGA party running for the job at the oval office, better yet let me give you an example of his shit .......then maybe you can start with him..........here are some examples..............

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/10/04/no-biden-didnt-take-fema-relief-money-use-migrants-trump-did/

https://apnews.com/article/kamala-harris-donald-trump-hurricane-helene-3097f1706455929adf5a4eb67f9cdf0f

and to add to this do you remember this from your leader......................

https://crooksandliars.com/2024/10/trump-held-ca-wildfire-relief-until

wolfie001

(3,627 posts)

2. This is a big opportunity for those RW ghouls to stink up the public space

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Fri Oct 4, 2024, 05:43 PM

Oct 4

With help from russian trolls. They're all in. MTG saying the Democrats are controlling the weather. Sick fucks every last one of 'em.

Kashkakat v.2.0

(1,873 posts)

4. Delete

Reply to wolfie001 (Reply #2)

Fri Oct 4, 2024, 06:05 PM

Oct 4

wolfie001

(3,627 posts)

5. Yes they're evil and

Reply to Kashkakat v.2.0 (Reply #4)

Fri Oct 4, 2024, 06:08 PM

Oct 4

Neanderthal Madge is always implying the perps are Democrats. 100% of the time and cause she's 100% crazy.

Kashkakat v.2.0

(1,873 posts)

6. Oh Jeez. I was referring to the RW use of "they," not a comment on youre post as I clearly

Reply to wolfie001 (Reply #5)

Fri Oct 4, 2024, 06:13 PM

Oct 4

understood your use of "they" the be referring to the RW disinformation machine. Arggghhhh using words is too hard sometimes! I think I'll just delete my comment since I dont have time to clarify it - sorry.

wolfie001

(3,627 posts)

8. I know you meant well

Reply to Kashkakat v.2.0 (Reply #6)

Fri Oct 4, 2024, 06:36 PM

Oct 4

That's how we roll here at DU

Collimator

(1,873 posts)

10. Which "They" is MTG crediting with having that much power?

Reply to wolfie001 (Reply #2)

Fri Oct 4, 2024, 07:05 PM

Oct 4

Can't be the Government 'cause Trump would have stopped all hurricanes during his reign-- ah hem-- administration with one sweeping wave of his mighty (snicker) hand.

Don't see how she can mean Democrats because disgruntled people who aren't receiving magic carpet deliveries of emergency supplies aren't likely to vote for a candidate whose party is the same as the current, "under performing" administration.

Now, "the Jews" are celebrating a major holiday, so I suppose they all gathered in one place and blew on their magical shofars to bring forth a fierce storm upon the land. . . Jeesh, Marjorie, if they're THAT powerful, maybe you should rethink pissing them off the way you enjoy doing.

Oh, and one more thing -- If "the Jews" could control the weather or if they are generally running the world, don't you think that maybe the world would be tidier and a bit more organized? Have you ever read the Bible? There is a lot of emphasis on cleanliness and social cohesion and order.

The fact that the world is such a fucked up place ought to be proof that there is no one who is truly "in charge". We -- including you, MTG-- are all just a bunch of messed up people, (some more messed up than others, of course) trying to figure out how to live our lives in a world beset by circumstances and events, many of which are beyond human control.

Read the Serenity Prayer, Marge, and get back to me when you've worked on that third part.

Serenity Prayer:
Lord, give me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change.
Courage to change the things I can,
And Wisdom to know the difference.

ArkansasDemocrat1

(3,213 posts)

11. If we could control the weather, a thunderstorm would be permanently over M-A-L

Reply to wolfie001 (Reply #2)

Fri Oct 4, 2024, 07:11 PM

Oct 4

Kashkakat v.2.0

(1,873 posts)

3. Does the "public plea to stop spreading conspiracy theories" extend to Elon Muslk - like maybe you

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Fri Oct 4, 2024, 05:57 PM

Oct 4

want him to reinstate the bans on spreading disinformation? Nah, I didnt think so.

RussBLib

(9,666 posts)

7. The situation is bad enough already

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Fri Oct 4, 2024, 06:32 PM

Oct 4

....but these folks gotta find something nefarious to blame on the Democrats. And if they don't find something, they'll make it up. And they all have the means to upload bullshit.

Garbage in the air
Messed up media landscape.
A virus of lies.

https://russblib.blogspot.com/?m=1

PSPS

(14,134 posts)

9. Instead of this groveling to "people," pick up the damn phone and call your dear leader.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Fri Oct 4, 2024, 06:40 PM

Oct 4

OldBaldy1701E

(6,338 posts)

12. Well, this is all because of your party's platform.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sat Oct 5, 2024, 04:26 AM

Oct 5

As well as your stated acceptance of said party and its platform. I have no sympathy for this person, as he is part of the issue, regardless of his sensible call for reality.

Rethugs cannot live in reality. If they could, most of this mess would not exist.

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