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Alex Jones is considering leaving the US, and social media approves
Right-wing talk show host and provocateur Alex Jones suggested he would leave the US for Russia, and social media seemed very excited about the prospect.
Jones’ suggestion came after Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree that: according to The Moscow Times, allows foreign citizens and stateless individuals to apply for temporary residency “if they share ‘traditional Russian spiritual and moral values,’ even in cases where someone does not speak Russian.”
The decree appears tailor-made for Jones, as it allows people who oppose the “destructive neoliberal ideological agenda” in their home country to seek “humanitarian support” from Russian authorities by applying for a temporary residence permit.
Jones seemed to come around to the idea on Monday, posting on X, formerly Twitter, that “iIf you are willing to reject the insane policies of your home country that push these destructive, anti-human, neoliberal agendas, Russia will roll out the red carpet!”
And yes, some of the post was written in all caps, the universally recognized sign that someone is not queer at all. Thanks for asking.
Jones has billions of reasons why he would want to move to Russia.
A court-appointed trustee is currently liquidating the assets of Jones’ estate and plans to shut down his right-wing conspiracy site, Infowars, in connection with a $50 million judgment in Texas as a result of his lies that the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre was a hoax. In addition, he owes about $1.4 billion in a Connecticut lawsuit filed by families of other school shooting victims.
Jones’ post about Russia received widespread support, but one person had questions, including how much money the talk show host needed for a one-way plane ticket and whether he needed help packing.
Oh, and could he take the rest of Donald Trump’s MAGA crew with him when he moved?
Others had similarly snarky comments.
One person warned Jones that he could be drafted if he moves to Russia, as the country is in the middle of a war and is drafting men of military age.
One person thought the desire to emigrate was rich, given the way Jones and the “Make America Great Again” folks think about immigrants.
One person suggested that Jones and others would push through the measure, thinking it could lower U.S. real estate prices
