From Wikipedia: Gab is an American alt-tech microblogging and social networking service known for its far-right userbase.[2][3][4][5] Widely described as a haven for neo-Nazis, racists, white supremacists, white nationalists, antisemites, the alt-right, supporters of Donald Trump, conservatives, right-libertarians, and believers in conspiracy theories such as QAnon,[6][7] Gab has attracted users and groups who have been banned from other social media platforms and users seeking alternatives to mainstream social media platforms.[8][9][10] Founded in 2016 and launched publicly in May 2017,[3][11] Gab claims to promote free speech, individual liberty, the "free flow of information online", and Christian values.[12][13][14][15] Researchers and journalists have characterized these assertions as an obfuscation of its extremist ecosystem.[13][16] Antisemitism is prominent in the site's content and the company itself has engaged in antisemitic commentary. Gab CEO Andrew Torba has promoted the white genocide conspiracy theory.[13][14][15][12] Gab is based in Pennsylvania.[17] Researchers note that Gab has been "repeatedly linked to radicalization leading to real-world violent events".[18] The site received extensive public scrutiny following the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting in October 2018. The perpetrator of the attack, Robert Gregory Bowers, had a history of making extreme, antisemitic postings on the platform, as well as messages indicating an immediate intent to cause harm before the shooting.[19][20][21] After the shooting, Gab briefly went offline when it was dropped by its hosting provider and denied service by several payment processors.[22][23][24] In 2021, Gab was among the platforms used to plan the United States Capitol attack on January 6.[25] Also in 2021, Gab suffered from a data breach called "GabLeaks".[26]
Be careful with that quick conclusion. High GIGO potential. FBI Deputy Director Abbate is testifying under oath. He has no reason to lie and risk his livelihood, especially if it's so easily disproven with a few "tweets". Perhaps he is talking about a different account, as there seems to be a mismatch here. The Gab founder is referring to an account with 9 total posts from around 2021, while Abbate is discussing an account with over 700 comments posted from 2019-2020. This is from the Gab founder a few days ago: "Approximately 30 minutes ago, Gab learned that Thomas Crooks, the deranged Joe Biden supporter who attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump, may have had an account on our platform. We are unable to confirm that the account in question actually belonged to him,” Torba wrote at 2:34pm on Wednesday. “The account was last active on the site in 2021. As far as we are aware, the account did not use the site to send any direct messages. He posted on the site nine (9) times total.” This is from FBI Director Abbate today: "A social media account which is believed to be associated with the shooter in the 2019 2020 timeframe. There were over 700 comments posted from this account. Some of these comments, if ultimately attributable to the shooter, appear to reflect antisemitic and anti immigration themes to espouse political violence and are described as extreme in nature." https://www.c-span.org/video/?c5126...bbate-timeline-trump-rally-shooters-movements
Trump reposted a message suggesting that FBI Director Wray might have been involved in an assassination attempt against him on 7/13. This isn't normal behavior. It's weird and dangerous. If he keeps this up, whatever goodwill he has left from the general public for the attempted assassination on him is going to vanish.
thanks- I have not seen that. I've seen chatter elsewhere that says the kill shot did not come from either of the two sniper teams behind Trump. there's so much of this that makes zero sense, and I don't think is easily explained by mere incompetence.
Well at least Trump and his bionic ear were not hurt too badly. However the retired fireman who lost his life should be honored... DD
