The ‘Q’ Phenomenon

theepochtimes.com ^ | 7/2/2018 | JOSHUA PHILIP

[caww]

People have been pulling this same Q thing for decades just under different names, but all have one common element...the claim on ‘inside information’ or such that isn't supposedly known to others outside those following. And the ‘faithful’ followers tend to believe those outside the group are less informed or aware. Enticement to recruit others is also common.

The Q following today follows the exact ‘pattern’ of all the others prior. It could be termed a “Political Cult” I suppose and fills the need of some who believe there's things kept from the public they equally believe they need to know which then leads to some assessing it as a conspiracy type illusion. But whatever 'title' one wants to give it It's purposes are always the same to attract, retain and recruit followers. I've been surprised it's found a place here on FR....and been sustained here as long as it has.

[TXnMA]

"I call them Freeqers."

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Too late. We've been referring to ourselves and each other as "FreeQs". for months, now.

At least we have a sense of humor -- and are upholding the original FR purpose of ACTIVISM.

What have all you negative nannies done to further Trump's cause, lately?

Unapologetically,
TXnMA
 

[Melian]

Q’s posts ask us to think, pray, support the President and his plans, keep an open mind, investigate current events, fight for our Way of life, and stay united as Americans. Information is presented using the Socratic method of posing questions for consideration and discussion.

While some do not enjoy his unconventional approach, others find it similar to solving a mystery in a thriller spy novel. There’s lots of military and spy lingo, photos to examine, puzzling clues, and a cast of real world good guys and bad guys.

[Basket_of_Deplorables]

Sign the petition, and spread it around:

https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/fire-jeff-sessions-rod-rosenstein-christopher-wray-and-purge-doj-and-fbi-headquarters-corruption

[Basket_of_Deplorables]

Qooks

[Basket_of_Deplorables]

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At least we have a sense of humor — and are upholding the original FR purpose of ACTIVISM.

What have all you negative nannies done to further Trump’s cause, lately? “

What activism is that you do? Sitting on 3x weekly threads ain’t doing anything. Are you marching? Melting phones? Campaigning, door-to-door? Anything besides sitting on your butts, cyber hanging out in your safe space playing dungeons and dragoons and checking your decoder rings? What activism, specifically? What do you guys do that involves motion? Other than typing and squinting?

“Trust Sessions” isn’t activism. It’s sabotage. You are sabotaging Trump by spreading disinformation.

This is activism:
Sign the petition!
https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/fire-jeff-sessions-rod-rosenstein-christopher-wray-and-purge-doj-and-fbi-headquarters-corruption

[Windflier]

At least we have a sense of humor -- and are upholding the original FR purpose of ACTIVISM.

Breathlessly following the cryptic quatrains of some anonymous internet poster is not activism. It's a puzzle solving game at best, and a cultish obsession at worst.

Personally, I think you've been sucked into a Deep State psyop.

[Windflier]

I've been surprised it's found a place here on FR....and been sustained here as long as it has.

I, likewise, cannot believe this kook phenomenon has been allowed to take root and flourish here.

[caww]

.....”It’s a puzzle solving game at best, and a cultish obsession at worst”....

That’s a pretty concise definition as it appears both are bookends to it.

[caww]

......”We've been referring to ourselves and each other as “FreeQs”.....

Then one could say you're activism is hijacking Free Republic as members here are defined as "Freepers"...period.

[TXnMA]

I've been a FReeper -- an active one -- longer than you have --- and still am one.

For da*n sure, those who are trying to shut us down are plenty free about calling us names (just count 'em on this one thread...)

What's your bitch about a group of good people who are enjoying working together -- choosing a group name for themselves?

To quote the Heinzhorror that we almost had as First Bitch, "Shove it!!!"

TXnMA
 

[kelly4c]

Huh. Well, I’m a Christian who’s curious about who this Q person is and have followed (not religiously) occasionally what gets posted and the musings thereof. Never considered any of that being part of a cult. I don’t worship the Q entity, am not obsessed with it, and don’t put 100% unfailing faith in what they say. Which I’m sure is true for most here so...how exactly can one call it a “cult?”

[caww]

Well there in your post you have it proving my point...enough said.

[kelly4c]

Yeah, we like the mystery! We are just drawn to the possibilities of hope and puzzle solving. Nothing to get uptight over people.

[TXnMA]

Speaking of FReeper activism, how many videos like this

https://youtu.be/YTKLHUI-duc

Have you researched, created, and produced?

TXnMA
 

[caww]

Frankly what I don’t do is try and get hits on an old video I created sitting behind a computer screen a year ago, when there are plenty of ‘actions’ and ‘support’ one can do currently... And I certainly wouldn’t be bragging about it.

[bagster]

[bagster]

to misdirect and occupy the minds of our best and brightest.

Awwwww, that's sweet, Windy.

Do you really think I'm the best and brightest?

#MeToo.

Bagster

[rodguy911]

40k sealed indictments does say it all. They don’t appear out of nowhere and represent a lot of hard work on a nationwide if not worldwide basis.I have learned never to second guess Trump,took numerous hard lessons but I now get it.

[mad_as_he$$]

There may be 40k sealed documents in the court - but I guarantee you they are not indictments.