Looks like someone was trying to Assasinate the PM of Canada

sandorski

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So far what is known is: Member of the Canadian Military; Had Weapons not issued by the Military; Was on the PMs Residence Grounds when caught; Has been Charged with numerous Firearm infractions and Uttering Threats; White Dude; He is 46 year old Corey Hurren; QAnon and Bill Gates are rumoured to be involved; No other details or Motivations known at this time.


A few more details of his background. Seems normal, but maybe not.
 

WelshBloke

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...QAnon and Bill Gates are rumoured to be involved; No other details or Motivations known at this time.
Fucking hell. When and why are people so insane now? I mean I get that mental illness has always been a thing but when did we start treating fucking batshit insane stuff as reasonable positions to hold?
 
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Hayabusa Rider

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Fucking hell. When and why are people so insane now? I mean I get that mental illness has always been a thing but when did we start treating fucking batshit insane stuff as reasonable positions to hold?
"We" is probably a very few numbers relatively speaking, but when it became widespread was when the internet became popular.
 
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Greenman

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But look at the way this was reported with specific references to the crazy conspiracy theories. Years ago it would be "a young man with mental health issues" now they list out the crazy like they are valid reasons.
Years ago journalism was a respected profession. It's now little more than political pandering, click bait, and rumor mongering.
 
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So far what is known is: Member of the Canadian Military; Had Weapons not issued by the Military; Was on the PMs Residence Grounds when caught; Has been Charged with numerous Firearm infractions and Uttering Threats; White Dude; He is 46 year old Corey Hurren; QAnon and Bill Gates are rumoured to be involved; No other details or Motivations known at this time.


A few more details of his background. Seems normal, but maybe not.
Rideau Hall is the governor generals residence.
 

Jaskalas

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Fucking hell. When and why are people so insane now? I mean I get that mental illness has always been a thing but when did we start treating fucking batshit insane stuff as reasonable positions to hold?

Humanity was naturally socially distanced since the beginning of time. Most people on this planet never met nor heard of or from one another. Most information had filters in place due to method of transport. Modern communication has changed that, and communicable diseases of the mind now spread faster than wildfire.
 
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ch33zw1z

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But look at the way this was reported with specific references to the crazy conspiracy theories. Years ago it would be "a young man with mental health issues" now they list out the crazy like they are valid reasons.

And people winning elections that support it.
 
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cytg111

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Fucking hell. When and why are people so insane now? I mean I get that mental illness has always been a thing but when did we start treating fucking batshit insane stuff as reasonable positions to hold?
When free speech and social media got weaponized. Its a pretty sad day when our freedoms and rights are turned into weapons with aim to take us down.
 
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UNCjigga

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Rabid maple-beaver! :p

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You rang?
 

GodisanAtheist

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"It's good to be open minded, but not so much so that your brain falls out"

I think most people out there entertain conspiratorial thoughts, they can even be fun to play around with, but are able to dismiss or put the thoughts away to function regularly in day to day life.

Some people don't have either the experience, the inate skepticism, or the wisdom to discriminate between knowledge and conspiracy. Like drugs are a short cut to enlightenment, conspiracies are a shortcut to wisdom/knowledge/power for many people.
 
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