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Jim Jones

used "social activism and radicalized rhetoric" to whip his followers into a fervor

was a Marxist Messiah who made people think that everything would be fine if they would follow his lead

promised change and equality.

intimidated the media when they were critical of him

was charismatic

had a Temple as his stage

gave speeches in which he talked about the injustices of the US, especially with regards to Blacks and how US government was coming to get them, to destroy them.

did not like to have disparity between the rich and the poor

had the support of Leftist leaders

had a seat on San Francisco's housing commission

had a supportive relationship with radicals like Angela Davis; Russell Means of the American Indian Movement received a donation,

Jones and his temple had connections with members of the Symbionese Liberation Army (which had kidnapped Patty Hearst)

promised to bring CHANGE to the world.

1 posted on 11/07/2008 8:40:09 AM PST by syriacus
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To: syriacus

I agree that all these have happened and prove that people are susceptible to the right kind of lies delivered in the right way by a completely unqualified person supported by money and the MSM.

When the poor who think their messiah will give them everything, don’t get much of anything, will they still remain entranced?

Will the messiah be surprised when he is told who is really running things, and it isn’t him?

Stay tuned.


2 posted on 11/07/2008 8:44:42 AM PST by SusaninOhio
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To: syriacus
If one watches all of the Kool-Aid videos.... it is very chilling and very scary.

These O-bots do not know what they just did.....

6 posted on 11/07/2008 9:54:28 AM PST by erikm88
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