Download or read book The Storm Is Upon Us written by Mike Rothschild and published by Melville House. This book was released on 2021-06-22 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I hope everyone reads this book. It has become such a crucial thing for all of us to understand." —Erin Burnett, CNN "An ideal tour guide for your journey into the depths of the rabbit hole that is QAnon. It even shows you a glimmer of light at the exit." —Cullen Hoback, director of HBO's Q: Into the Storm Its messaging can seem cryptic, even nonsensical, yet for tens of thousands of people, it explains everything: What is QAnon, where did it come from, and is the Capitol insurgency a sign of where it’s going next? On October 5th, 2017, President Trump made a cryptic remark in the State Dining Room at a gathering of military officials. He said it felt like “the calm before the storm”—then refused to elaborate as puzzled journalists asked him to explain. But on the infamous message boards of 4chan, a mysterious poster going by “Q Clearance Patriot,” who claimed to be in “military intelligence,” began the elaboration on their own. In the days that followed, Q’s wild yarn explaining Trump's remarks began to rival the sinister intricacies of a Tom Clancy novel, while satisfying the deepest desires of MAGA-America. But did any of what Q predicted come to pass? No. Did that stop people from clinging to every word they were reading, expanding its mythology, and promoting it wider and wider? No. Why not? Who were these rapt listeners? How do they reconcile their worldview with the America they see around them? Why do their numbers keep growing? Mike Rothschild, a journalist specializing in conspiracy theories, has been collecting their stories for years, and through interviews with QAnon converts, apostates, and victims, as well as psychologists, sociologists, and academics, he is uniquely equipped to explain the movement and its followers. In The Storm Is Upon Us, he takes readers from the background conspiracies and cults that fed the Q phenomenon, to its embrace by right-wing media and Donald Trump, through the rending of families as loved ones became addicted to Q’s increasingly violent rhetoric, to the storming of the Capitol, and on. And as the phenomenon shows no sign of calming despite Trump’s loss of the presidency—with everyone from Baby Boomers to Millennial moms proving susceptible to its messaging—and politicians starting to openly espouse its ideology, Rothschild makes a compelling case that mocking the seeming madness of QAnon will get us nowhere. Rather, his impassioned reportage makes clear it's time to figure out what QAnon really is — because QAnon and its relentlessly dark theory of everything isn’t done yet.

Download or read book Trust the Plan written by Will Sommer and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2023-02-21 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Punchy and well-reported….Sommer is the perfect person to tell this story." —New York Times "A story so bizarre, only Will Sommer could report it.” —Molly Jong-Fast The definitive book on QAnon from the reporter knows them best; Will Sommer explains what it is, how it has gained a mainstream following among Republican lawmakers and ordinary citizens, the threat it poses to democracy, and how we can reach those who have embraced the conspiracy and are disseminating its lies. The Storm is Coming. Trust the Plan. WWG1WGA. You’ve seen the letter Q on TV and in the news – it’s been everywhere from Trump rallies to the January 6th insurrection. “QAnon” used to sound vaguely familiar, somewhat ominous, but not quite mainstream. But what was once a fringe conspiracy theory has now become a household name and its symbols recognizable around the world. How did this happen, who is actually involved, what do they believe, and what do they want? Daily Beast reporter Will Sommer has been on the ground with Q’s followers since day one, and in Trust the Plan Sommer has written the definitive book on the movement—who started it and who grew it, what they really believe is going on, and what they want to see “the Storm” accomplish on the day of its reckoning. At once a character study and a journalistic exposé, Sommer lets his cast of characters do the talking as he visits them around the world, from their makeshift compounds to the rallies they are still holding. The great tragedy of this story is ultimately the legitimization of this ideology by mainstream politicians eager to gain access to a large and growing cohort of voters. Though 2020 brought the end of Trump’s presidency, his following within the QAnon community has simply pivoted and grown stronger. Trust the Plan shows us in granular detail who we’ll be up against for years to come, in the US and abroad. Understanding why and how something like Q happens is an indispensable exercise, and in showing us how we got here we can chart a path out.

Download or read book QAnon and On written by Van Badham and published by Hardie Grant Publishing. This book was released on 2021-11-17 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shortlisted for the Walkley Book Award 2022 In QAnon and On, Guardian columnist Van Badham delves headfirst into the QAnon conspiracy theory, unpicking the why, how and who behind this century’s most dangerous and far-fetched internet cult. From Gamergate to Pizzagate and beyond to QAnon, internet manipulation and disinformation campaigns have grown to a geopolitical scale and spilled into real life with devastating consequences, entangling everyone from politicians to Hollywood celebrities. But what would motivate followers to so forcefully avoid the facts and surrender instead to made-up stories designed to influence and control? It’s a question that has haunted Van, herself a veteran of social media’s relentless trolling wars. In this daring investigation, Van exposes some of the internet’s most extreme communities to understand conspiracy cults from the inside. QAnon and On is the story of the modern internet, the farscape of political belief and a disinformation pipeline built between the two that poses an ongoing threat to democracy itself. Shocking and mesmerising in equal measure, this book will open our eyes to the dangers of partisan belief.

Download or read book The Social Science of QAnon written by Monica K. Miller and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2023-09-30 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The unique conspiracy group called QAnon is growing in both membership and political power, and understanding this phenomenon is key to combating QAnon's negative effects on society. This book uses social science theory to explain the attraction and spread of the defining conspiracy movement of our times.

Download or read book Pastels and Pedophiles written by Mia Bloom and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 2021-06-15 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS' PICK / TOP 10 RECOMMENDED READ Two experts of extremist radicalization take us down the QAnon rabbit hole, exposing how the conspiracy theory ensnared countless Americans, and show us a way back to sanity. In January 2021, thousands descended on the U.S. Capitol to aid President Donald Trump in combating a shadowy cabal of Satan-worshipping pedophiles. Two women were among those who died that day. They, like millions of Americans, believed that a mysterious insider known as "Q" is exposing a vast deep-state conspiracy. The QAnon conspiracy theory has ensnared many women, who identify as members of "pastel QAnon," answering the call to "save the children." With Pastels and Pedophiles, Mia Bloom and Sophia Moskalenko explain why the rise of QAnon should not surprise us: believers have been manipulated to follow the baseless conspiracy. The authors track QAnon's unexpected leap from the darkest corners of the Internet to the filtered glow of yogi-mama Instagram, a frenzy fed by the COVID-19 pandemic that supercharged conspiracy theories and spurred a fresh wave of Q-inspired violence. Pastels and Pedophiles connects the dots for readers, showing how a conspiracy theory with its roots in centuries-old anti-Semitic hate has adapted to encompass local grievances and has metastasized around the globe—appealing to a wide range of alienated people who feel that something is not quite right in the world around them. While QAnon claims to hate Hollywood, the book demonstrates how much of Q's mythology is ripped from movie and television plot lines. Finally, Pastels and Pedophiles lays out what can be done about QAnon's corrosive effect on society, to bring Q followers out of the rabbit hole and back into the light.

Download or read book QAnon Chaos and the Cross written by Michael W. Austin and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2023-05-23 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “What is truth?” said jesting Pilate, and would not stay for an answer. —Francis Bacon Although Christians are followers of the Truth, many find themselves tempted by the alternate “truths” offered by conspiracy theories. Christianity and conspiracy theories have had a long, complicated relationship. But today conspiracy theories are bringing our already polarized society to the brink of chaos. QAnon, the Big Lie, and anti-vaccination theories thrive online, disrupting faith communities. This timely essay collection explores the allure of conspiracy theories and their consequences—and ultimately offers gospel-based paths forward. Accessible to all concerned believers, QAnon, Chaos, and the Cross features scholars of religion, ethics, and public life on the following topics: • evaluating evidence and forming beliefs • the Satanic Panic of the 1960s–1990s • understanding scientific methodology • conspiracy theories’ appeal to those searching for meaning • the consequences of social media and echo chambers • productive dialog with people who hold different opinions • intellectualism in the life of faith • conspiracy theories in Scripture • QAnon’s religious rhetoric Complete with a guide to reasoning, which outlines both logical fallacies and intellectual virtues, QAnon, Chaos, and the Cross is an indispensable resource for all Christians seeking the truth. Contributors: Chase Andre, Michael W. Austin, Bradley Baurain, Daniel Bennett, Gregory L. Bock, Chad Bogosian, Kevin Carnahan, Jason Cook, Scott Culpepper, Stephen Davis, Garrett J. DeWeese, Marlena Graves, Shawn Graves, David Horner, Dru Johnson, Nathan King, Rick Langer, Christian Miller, Timothy Muehlhoff, Michelle Lynn Panchuk, Susan Peppers-Bates, Steven Porter, Kaitlyn Schiess, Aaron Simmons, Domonique Turnipseed, Rachel I. Wightman, Keith Wyma, Eric Yang

Download or read book Trust the Plan written by Will Sommer and published by Fourth Estate. This book was released on 2024-02-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Detailed and impeccably researched. Eye-opening' GUARDIAN 'Punchy and well-reported. Sommer is the perfect person to tell this story' NEW YORK TIMES 'The expert on America's right-wing fringe ... With kidnappings, murders, and Satanic rituals, this is a story so bizarre, only Will Sommer could report it' Atlantic For the followers of QAnon, the idea that Donald Trump was anointed by God to stop a depraved deep state government that sexually abuses, kills and eats children is an unquestionable fact. But how did a conspiracy theory from the dark side of the internet convince millions across the world to believe the unbelievable? Who are these people? And more importantly, what do they want? Investigative journalist Will Sommer dives head-first into QAnon: the great American conspiracy with global consequences. With first-hand access to leading figures in the Q movement, Sommer examines how the internet has radicalised politics, threatened democracy, and inspired insurrection and assassination, to show how we got here and how we can chart a path out.

Download or read book Qanon And The Great Awakening written by Simon Smith and published by Charlie Creative Lab. This book was released on 2020-10-19 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you been hearing a lot about the Q or QAnon movement known that is gaining worldwide recognition and are curious to know more about it, besides what you've probably heard in news commentaries? Are you looking for a comprehensive guide that will help you understand everything from what you've been hearing down to the deep information that will shock you to the core? If your answer was a YES, then keep reading... You Are About To Step Into The World Of Conspiracy Theories And Learn How They Are Shut Down To Cover The Truth And Better Yet, Discover The Facts Of The Latest One - The QAnon Conspiracy Theory! QAnon is a far-right conspiracy that is rapidly gaining a lot of traction, especially with its connection to the US President, Donald Trump. With out-of-this-world claims that there is a cabal of devil-worshipping pedophiles who run a worldwide sex-trafficking ring and who are plotting against President Donald Trump and much more, QAnon is, without any doubt, bold and unusual. By the virtue that you are reading this, it is quite clear that you want to know what QAnon is all about, including what the great awakening is all about and make some sense out of everything about QAnon. By now, you might be probably wondering... Who is behind the QAnon conspiracy, and what is their agenda? What are the facts, and what is fiction about this conspiracy theory? Who is the deep state? Is the conspiracy fabricated? What actions have been taken to suppress this conspiracy theory from spreading, and how has it managed to get so much traction? Who are members of the cabal from the QAnon conspiracy and does the cabal have any ties to the Illuminati? What does the QAnon have to do with the New World Order? If you have these and other related questions about QAnon, this book is for you, so keep reading, as it will give you the full insight about the QAnon conspiracy in a well-researched and compiled manner for easy understanding. Below is a preview of what you are going to learn in this book: - What is QAnon, how it began, and how they are spreading - What the QAnon conspiracy entails and how the creators acquired the information to back the theory - Some of the conspiracy theories in history that actually turned out to be true - What the great awakening entails - The connection between religion and the new awakening - Being human and how it all interconnected - And much more... You know that a storm is coming, and it won't be too long before the world wakes up to this. It's better to be armed with the facts and know where to lean when it all comes crumbling down. Prepare yourself now, even if you've never really been the type to be concerned with conspiracy theories!

Download or read book Qanon written by Donald Jones and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-14 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever heard about conspiracy theories? Do you want to learn more about them? If yes, then keep reading! Some of the popular conspiracy theories include the fake walking on the moon, assassination and deaths of politicians, famous TV personalities, and famous musicians. There are groups of people who develop these kinds of theories and are backed with facts and data. One of the largest and is currently getting an audience and attention is QAnon. QAnon is a conspiracy theory about what they call the Deep State. They are an anonymous, organized community of believers who embrace unsubstantiated beliefs. They are waiting for two significant events: The Storm and The Great Awakening. They post about conspiracy theories regarding world news and issues. The first post about QAnon came from an unidentified person who the believers call "Q." Many believe that Q is a high ranking official in the Government of the United States. It is also believed that Q is acquainted with President Donald Trump. It is also thought that the main Antagonist of QAnon is Barack Obama, who is a democrat. Throughout human history, a recurring theme has emerged repeatedly; when human beings lack an explanation, they will make one up. Hundreds of myths exist to explain scientific phenomena, from why there are stars in the sky to why the human body gets sick. This book covers the following topics: What is the story of Qanon? The antagonist of Qanon The Qanon conspiracy theory When did the Qanon conspiracy theory begin What are the basic tenets of the Qanon conspiracy theory? And much more! This book contains everything you need to know generally about conspiracy theories and specifically about the now extremely popular QAnon movement. Ready to get started? Click "Buy Now"!

Download or read book Into the Storm written by James Spencer and published by Green Life Media. This book was released on 2021-04-14 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *** 50% for Bookstores *** --- What has legacy media been hiding from Americans who value justice, their family and their country? You probably have already been convinced or at least heard claims that "Q" is a hoax or a "conspiracy theory." But deep down inside, you are still curious whether or not that's the truth. I was a total skeptic too. I also thought that this is some joke, but as I dived deeper and deeper, I realized how far from jokes it really is. As you go through the book, it will make a perfect sense to you once you learn more about those stories. And my guess is that you also have been a little suspicious about what is going on in the USA and around the World during recent years. Take a look at just a few things you'll discover inside this book: - What is Q or QAnon? And why some people call it a "conspiracy theory?" - Is it Fact or Fiction? Here are 9 things you need to know about "Q" - What the Deep State is and how it controls our minds - Why Reddit, Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms are removing posts and banning QAnon - The Great Awakening and the fight for earth, of good versus evil - Much much more... It's not about what you believe and what you don't believe. This book will surprise you and will open your eyes to the truth!

Download or read book QANON THE STORM IS HERE written by Jack White and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-17 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WHAT HAS FAKE NEWS MEDIA BEEN HIDING FROM AMERICANS WHO VALUE JUSTICE, THEIR FAMILY AND THEIR COUNTRY? You probably have already been convinced or at least heard claims that "Q" is a hoax or a "conspiracy theory." But deep down inside, you are still curious whether or not that's the truth. And let me tell you ... I was a total skeptic too. I also thought that this is some joke, and people just don't know what to do during their free time, but as I dived deeper and deeper, I realized how far from jokes it really is... There were just too many signs: Forgotten Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein... Hillary Clinton and Pizzagate... Covid-19 Exposure... Ukraine Events... and now the Rigged Election... And these are just the big ones. As you go through the book, it will make a perfect sense to you once you learn more about those stories. And my guess is that you also have been a little suspicious about what is going on in the USA and around the World during recent years. Take a look at just a few things you'll discover inside this book: - What is Q or QAnon? And - why some people call it a "conspiracy theory?" - Is it Fact or Fiction? Here are 9 things you need to know about "Q" - What is the Deep State and how it controls people's minds - Why Reddit, Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms are removing posts and banning QAnon - The Great Awakening and the fight for earth, of good versus evil - Much much more... After his election, President Trump mentioned the "calm before the storm". Now the storm is here and the days of the Deep State are numbered. Let me tell you this: it's not about what you believe and what you don't believe. Give this book a try, and it will surprise you and will open your eyes to the truth!

Download or read book Qanon written by Daryl Smith and published by Charlie Creative Lab. This book was released on 2020-12-08 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you value the truth, if you want to learn about the QAnon movement and the battle that is being waged on your behalf to protect you and your children from abuse and enslavement, then keep reading. The war between Good and Evil is no longer merely symbolic. Evil is being, tried and brought to justice in federal courts and military tribunals today. Criminally corrupt government leaders, celebrities, religious leaders, media figures, and corporate heads will be tried and punished for crimes involving treason, human trafficking, ritual sacrifice and unspeakable perversions. This book has the goal of providing people with an overall detailed understanding of QAnon and main stream concepts which are related. The world has been manipulated for decades through fake news spread by media with the goal of having a global slave state. In this book the following concepts will be explained: Social Manipulation Origin and Hystory of Qanon Psychology of Conspiracy Theories The Antisemitic The Illuminati The Deep State 5G and Covid-19 Conspiracy Theories Much more Years of investigation are summarized in this manuscript; to know the TRUTH, you must read this book! It is an amazing tale. As Q says, "Enjoy the show". Be aware of everyone around you and make sure you are on the right side.

Download or read book COVID 19 Conspiracy Theories written by John Bodner, and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2020-11-21 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) spread around the world, so did theories, stories, and conspiracy beliefs about it. These theories infected communities from the halls of Congress to Facebook groups, spreading quickly in newspapers, on various social media and between friends. They spurred debate about the origins, treatment options and responses to the virus, creating distrust towards public health workers and suspicion of vaccines. This book examines the most popular Covid-19 theories, connecting current conspiracy beliefs to long-standing fears and urban legends. By examining the vehicles and mechanisms of Covid-19 conspiracy, readers can better understand how theories spread and how to respond to misinformation.

Download or read book QAnon written by Wwg1wga and published by . This book was released on 2018-02-26 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Only small secrets need to be protected. The large ones are kept secret by the public's incredulity." - Marshall McLuhanThe media's favorite "hoax" is the Q Anon movement. Is it a joke? Is it dangerous? Who's involved and how did it begin? "Q Anon, An Invitation to The Great Awakening," explains the phenomena with the help of 12 citizen journalists-from the very first Q post right up until present day.

Download or read book Q Trust the Plan written by Critical Thinkers Journaling and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-06-08 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Qanon Trust the Plan Blank Lined Notebook for tracking conspiracies, following the white rabbit, connecting the dots and organizing your own critical thinking. Any conspiracy theorist or truth seeker will love this blank lined notebook for jotting and journaling notes, theories, snippets and connecting puzzle pieces for the great awakening. This blank, lined sketch pad makes a great journaling gift for anyone you know who is a critical thinker and loves to follow clues, unfold mysteries and keep track of dates and events. Give as a gift to encourage critical thought in this new age of information. Great for all ages of conspiracy theorists, q followers, political activists and friends who love and support Trump. Size: 8" x 10". Glossy cover with cool graphic. 122 lined paper college ruled. Use as a gratitude journal, dream journal, making lists, taking notes, planning, sketching and recording ideas.

Download or read book A Lot of People Are Saying written by Nancy L. Rosenblum and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2020-02-18 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How the new conspiracists are undermining democracy—and what can be done about it Conspiracy theories are as old as politics. But conspiracists today have introduced something new—conspiracy without theory. And the new conspiracism has moved from the fringes to the heart of government with the election of Donald Trump. In A Lot of People Are Saying, Russell Muirhead and Nancy Rosenblum show how the new conspiracism differs from classic conspiracy theory, how it undermines democracy, and what needs to be done to resist it.

Download or read book Qanon written by Frank R. Cowley and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-03 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be Better informed in the Rising Crisis Extended by Conspiracy Theories, Understand Their True Agendas, and Discover How to Establish the Truth in Enabling an Upright and Just Societynbsp; Have you heard about conspiracy theories and what they mean? Do you want to learn about the various conspiracy theories in existence and the claims that they make? Are you looking for comprehensive information on an organization called "Q," the conspiracy theories which they come up with and spread? This book presents the history of conspiracy theories, how they function, and the messages which they spread. It will, however, greatly focus on "Q," what they stand for, how they function, and how they spread misinformation. Conspiracy theories have long been popular, though we are unsure of their true genesis. They have sought to popularize their views by influencing the public at large using various social channels to disseminate their ideas. Some conspiracy theories come off as seeming very credible and can get the attention of one or groups of people in a society. The way in which conspiracy theories seem borderline credible is that they involve actual and verifiable historic events and develop a conclusion from these. They use the sensibilities and popular beliefs held by people and use various social hooks to sway their opinion. So, if you want to get the insider information on the workings of conspiracy theories of the "Q" organization then this will be the only book you'll ever need! Here's what else you'll learn: What are conspiracy theories, how do they work, and how they spread misinformation How are conspiracy theories structured, what are the channels they use to influence the public, how do they manipulate the psychology of the masses What is "Q," how did this organization come about, who are their followers, and what do they believe in What are the strategies used by "Q," which other social institutions they rely on, and which media sources do they use to gain credibility What are the most popular conspiracies have been at the forefront of, and what are they working on right now in swaying popular public opinion How are conspiracy theories different from conventional theories, how can the mainstream media get caught up in conspiracy theories, and how can we separate them from facts ..... And much more! Conspiracy theories are just that, conspiracy theories. And it is our ethical and moral responsibility to check all facts using the tools at our disposal. This will help us to propagate the facts and enable an upright system of governance that uses objective truths to make decisions in serving our country. This book will help you better understand what conspiracy theories mean and the harm they can do so we can encourage independent verification of facts. So, scroll up and click the "Buy now with 1-click" button to get your copy!