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Re: 5G woo

Post by lpm » Tue Apr 07, 2020 1:38 pm

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See the 5G mast? With the mind control rays coming out? What more proof of the secret could anybody need?
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Re: 5G woo

Post by Stranger Mouse » Tue Apr 07, 2020 2:13 pm

Margate Lighthouse is going to be the answer on a lot of upcoming pub quizzes

Or would be if the pubs weren't all shut

https://fullfact.org/online/5g-coronavirus-20-note/
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Re: 5G woo

Post by Stranger Mouse » Tue Apr 07, 2020 2:16 pm

In more generic 5g woo terms here is the Science Vs podcast with transcript from a while back

https://gimletmedia.com/shows/science-vs/j4h39x
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Re: 5G woo

Post by Gfamily » Tue Apr 07, 2020 2:53 pm

Stranger Mouse wrote:
Tue Apr 07, 2020 2:13 pm
Margate Lighthouse is going to be the answer on a lot of upcoming pub quizzes

Or would be if the pubs weren't all shut

https://fullfact.org/online/5g-coronavirus-20-note/
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Re: 5G woo

Post by shpalman » Tue Apr 07, 2020 3:15 pm

See that subliminal message? We're all specimens being experimented on.
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Re: 5G woo

Post by Stephanie » Wed Apr 08, 2020 7:17 am

Legendary actor John Cusack has spoken out against 5G
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Re: 5G woo

Post by Fishnut » Wed Apr 08, 2020 8:41 am

Stephanie wrote:
Wed Apr 08, 2020 7:17 am
Legendary actor John Cusack has spoken out against 5G

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Post by discovolante » Wed Apr 08, 2020 8:59 am

Woody Harrelson too. Why do these dumbo actors keep falling for this stuff?
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Post by Martin Y » Wed Apr 08, 2020 9:13 am

discovolante wrote:
Wed Apr 08, 2020 8:59 am
Woody Harrelson too. Why do these dumbo actors keep falling for this stuff?
I don't imagine actors are particularly more or less likely to fall for woo conspiracies than anyone else. We just hear about it. Especially from those who are inclined to express their thoughts charmingly unhindered by whatever The Man might think of it.

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Post by jdc » Mon Apr 13, 2020 12:00 am

Martin Y wrote:
Wed Apr 08, 2020 9:13 am
discovolante wrote:
Wed Apr 08, 2020 8:59 am
Woody Harrelson too. Why do these dumbo actors keep falling for this stuff?
I don't imagine actors are particularly more or less likely to fall for woo conspiracies than anyone else. We just hear about it. Especially from those who are inclined to express their thoughts charmingly unhindered by whatever The Man might think of it.
I dunno. When it comes to woo and new age b.llsh.t California's basically the Hebden Bridge of America.

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Post by basementer » Mon Apr 13, 2020 10:34 am

jdc wrote:
Mon Apr 13, 2020 12:00 am
I dunno. When it comes to woo and new age b.llsh.t California's basically the Hebden Bridge of America.

Goes back a long way, man: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_o ... California and even today a lot of Californians are living in lalaland.
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Post by sTeamTraen » Mon Apr 13, 2020 1:36 pm

Eamonn Holmes, FFS. Talking about the "mainstream media", like we should all switch off ITV or something.
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Post by JQH » Tue Apr 14, 2020 12:45 pm

sTeamTraen wrote:
Mon Apr 13, 2020 1:36 pm
Eamonn Holmes, FFS. Talking about the "mainstream media", like we should all switch off ITV or something.
I saw his ridiculous comments on TV.

I gather he's now back-tracked. Probably the OFCOM investigation may have had some influence.
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Post by Nero » Tue Apr 14, 2020 3:48 pm

Holmes had really drunk deeply from the conspiracy theory koolaid bucket, the terminal he was using is right off the usual playlist:
Mainstream Media
- FFS he's an ITV reporter
State Narrative
- Ah yes, we have a predefined state narrative to deny that 5G and Corvid-19 are not linked
As someone with an inquiring mind
- I'm only asking question

What an utter tw.t.

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Post by Martin Y » Tue Apr 14, 2020 4:07 pm

Nero wrote:
Tue Apr 14, 2020 3:48 pm
Holmes had really drunk deeply from the conspiracy theory koolaid bucket, the terminal he was using is right off the usual playlist:
Mainstream Media
- FFS he's an ITV reporter
State Narrative
- Ah yes, we have a predefined state narrative to deny that 5G and Corvid-19 are not linked
As someone with an inquiring mind
- I'm only asking question

What an utter tw.t.
"Terminology", I assume you meant. Yes, it's a very peculiar selection of buzzwords to use if you're not actually a nutter yourself, unless you are being ironic or mocking which he clearly wasn't.

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Re: 5G woo

Post by Nero » Tue Apr 14, 2020 5:22 pm

"Terminology", I assume you meant. Yes, it's a very peculiar selection of buzzwords to use if you're not actually a nutter yourself, unless you are being ironic or mocking which he clearly wasn't.
Yep a few typos in my little post, sorry. He's clearly on the conspiracy side of normal.

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Post by Boustrophedon » Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:34 pm

Is damaging 5G equipment serving say a major hospital terrorism?
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Re: 5G woo

Post by Martin Y » Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:41 pm

Boustrophedon wrote:
Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:34 pm
Is damaging 5G equipment serving say a major hospital terrorism?
I'm not sure how useful that description is, but it's probably arguable that it is. But then again if you wanted to put a different spin on it you might claim that it was civil disobedience. Not successfully, I would imagine.

Anyway, 20 more cases of f.ckwittery over the bank holiday: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52281315

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Post by Boustrophedon » Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:52 pm

Martin Y wrote:
Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:41 pm
Boustrophedon wrote:
Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:34 pm
Is damaging 5G equipment serving say a major hospital terrorism?
I'm not sure how useful that description is, but it's probably arguable that it is. But then again if you wanted to put a different spin on it you might claim that it was civil disobedience. Not successfully, I would imagine.

Anyway, 20 more cases of f.ckwittery over the bank holiday: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52281315
But terrorism attract harsher penalties and gives the police greater powers to after co conspirators and those who aid and abet them. I'm not sure that I am suggesting that they should do this but it seems like an option.
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Re: 5G woo

Post by Brightonian » Tue Apr 14, 2020 9:00 pm

Martin Y wrote:
Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:41 pm
Boustrophedon wrote:
Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:34 pm
Is damaging 5G equipment serving say a major hospital terrorism?
I'm not sure how useful that description is, but it's probably arguable that it is. But then again if you wanted to put a different spin on it you might claim that it was civil disobedience. Not successfully, I would imagine.

Anyway, 20 more cases of f.ckwittery over the bank holiday: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52281315
Ireland too, in County Donegal - traces of coal found: https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-a ... -1.4227734

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Post by Gfamily » Tue Apr 14, 2020 9:12 pm

I did a google search for <5G frequency> and this page comes up as the 'featured snippet"
https://www.rfsafe.com/5g-network-uses- ... l-systems/

I have reported it as "misleading or inaccurate" , though it was a toss up between that and "harmful, dangerous or violent"
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Post by JQH » Tue Apr 14, 2020 9:19 pm

Boustrophedon wrote:
Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:34 pm
Is damaging 5G equipment serving say a major hospital terrorism?
I was wondering that myself. I think a case could be made for it,
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Re: 5G woo

Post by JQH » Tue Apr 14, 2020 9:24 pm

Nero wrote:
Tue Apr 14, 2020 3:48 pm
Holmes had really drunk deeply from the conspiracy theory koolaid bucket, the terminal he was using is right off the usual playlist:
Mainstream Media
- FFS he's an ITV reporter
State Narrative
- Ah yes, we have a predefined state narrative to deny that 5G and Corvid-19 are not linked
As someone with an inquiring mind
- I'm only asking question

What an utter tw.t.
Indeed. When even Mike Adams thinks you're a conspiracy nut, you need to take a long, hard look at yourself.
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Re: 5G woo

Post by Herainestold » Wed Apr 15, 2020 4:17 pm

Scientists warn 5G may cause people to believe stupid conspiracy theories
Scientists have warned that reading or hearing about the new 5G network can cause increased levels of stupidity in those exposed to it. The study found that even acquiring second or third-hand knowledge about the technology could result in believing all sorts of bollocks, from the belief that it causes the Coronavirus, to the idea that radiowaves which already exist all around you might somehow become dangerous if they contain the internet.
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Re: 5G woo

Post by murmur » Fri Apr 24, 2020 3:19 pm

I'll just leave this here.
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