Whateverman
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Projection seems to be a rightwing value these days, but every once in a while, an example of this rises above the rest.
For the uninitiated, the Qanon mind-worm is based in part on a supposed need to protect children from sexual predation. Pizzagate was just one instance where high-level Democrat politicians and movie stars were accused of running a child pornography ring in the non-existent basement of a pizzeria restaurant.
For the uninitiated, the Qanon mind-worm is based in part on a supposed need to protect children from sexual predation. Pizzagate was just one instance where high-level Democrat politicians and movie stars were accused of running a child pornography ring in the non-existent basement of a pizzeria restaurant.
QAnon-supporting GOP candidate arrested for child pornography
The failed congressional candidate made numerous references to the far-right conspiracy.
A failed congressional candidate who gave support to the QAnon conspiracy theory was arrested in Louisiana this week for child pornography.
An active Airman at Barksdale Air Force Base, Gibson was taken into custody after a multi-agency investigation involving both the state of Louisiana, the Air Force, and two local sheriff's offices.
Gibson had ran for the U.S. House District 4 Congressional seat in November but was defeated in a landslide by incumbent Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA.).
As reported by WGNO, a spokesperson with the Barksdale Air Force Base stated that it intended to aid law enforcement in its investigation of Gibson.
“We hold our airmen to the highest standards and will be working with the Attorney General’s office and the Office of Special Investigation and local law enforcement during this investigation,” the spokesperson said.
Gibson had repeatedly made references to QAnon on Facebook, using hashtags popular with the movement on both his personal and campaign accounts.