When you’re wrong you’re wrong…

A couple of days ago I pointed out a CNN segment which featured a bewildered host interviewing what I assume were a group of Trump voters and was shocked when one of them, a woman, noted how she believed “millions” of “illegals” had voted in the election and that President Obama actually encouraged “illegals” to vote.  You can see the full CNN report (and clip) here.

In referencing this clearly misinformed (I’m trying to be polite) voter, I noted:

Look, its easy to knock the woman in this group for the absolutely stupid things she claims are true.  I suspect the others in that group, though not much footage is offered of their opinions, are also Trump supporters.

The reality is…I feel sorry for her.  I truly do.

Well, over the weekend we had another, far more scary reaction to bogus news.  This article by Kevin Bohn, Daniel Allman, and Greg Clary also appeared on CNN:

Gun-Brandishing Man Sought To Investigate Conspiracy Theory

I’ll try to offer a brief encapsulation of the story, though I urge you to read the full article:

When the John Podesta emails were released via Wiki-Leaks, there was mention of Comet Ping, a pizza establishment, that was an apparent spot he and others frequented.

From this the conspiracy theorists (I won’t even begin to guess how their minds worked this particular theory out) weaved a web that stated this establishment was somehow hiding a child sex ring, no doubt supervised by those evil, scum-sucking liberals.

Enter one Edgar Madison Welch, 28.  He entered the establishment brandishing a weapon (perhaps an assault rifle) and was eventually arrested.  Thankfully, no one was injured during this very scary event.

Why did Mr. Welch show up at Comet Ping with a weapon?  From the above article:

“During a post arrest interview this evening, the suspect revealed that he came to the establishment to self-investigate ‘Pizza Gate’ (a fictitious online conspiracy theory),” the police department said in a statement.

I felt sorry for the mis-informed middle aged woman who was so damn certain “millions” of illegals voted.

Based on the above incident, maybe I shouldn’t be so damn nice about the spreading, and believing, of mis-information.

Maybe its time to hold those who spread such idiotic rumors to account.  Especially before someone, a very real someone, gets hurt.