Yet Another Stupid Video--Debunking Popular Mechanics

Brainster · 3rd February 2007, 10:50 PM

Sheesh, Ray Davies once pointed out that everybody's in show business, but this is getting ridiculous. The geniuses at Pumpitout.com, perhaps best known for hosting the kooky Canadian's crank phone calls to the FBI and elsewhere, have put together an audio/video (static slides) debunking of Popular Mechanics. Of course, my confidence level was not raised by the description the creator placed on his video:

Quote:

This is a rough cut of an up comming series on "Debunking Popular Mechanics". The 911 book they released was researched by "suspicious chatacters" and just added to the controversy and questions that already sourround 911. This is an attemp to try and set the record straight with facts. It will prove that NORAD was not the "bubbling idiots" that Popular Mechanics would like to portray them as........ www.pumpitout.com -- recorded for historical accuracy 013007 - 013107

Bubbling idiots? I think we've got an early contender for best Truther quote of February 2007!

They go on to an appearance by James Meigs (who even Dylan admits is a nice guy) on Jack Blood. Hilariously, Alex Jones calls in within a minute or so of the show going on the air and starts claiming how the Hearst Corporation (who I gather is the owner of Popular Mechanics) is known for yellow journalism (true a long time ago) and covert ops. Jones goes on to present evidence to debunk Popular Mechanics, like a claim that National Geographic reporters had the "perfect cover" to go around the world (apparently conducting these covert ops).

Then we get the second segment, called The Real NORAD tapes and it's the Kook Canuck himself, calling NORAD to do some investigative work on the number of times planes were intercepted prior to 9-11.

Gravy said earlier that this was a rare day for stupidity. I haven't seen all of this movie yet, but it might be the capper.

Oliver · 3rd February 2007, 11:01 PM

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ConspiRaider · 3rd February 2007, 11:07 PM

I was going to watch this video but I made the mistake of seeing that other one about the cartoon plane and faces in the smoke.

To simulate the projected effect of having watched this video, I have decided to drain a liter of cognac and then run into the empty bottle with my head until it is shards (the bottle).

Unfit4Command · 3rd February 2007, 11:29 PM

Why does Alex Jones sound so terrifying?

uk_dave · 3rd February 2007, 11:42 PM

Originally Posted by Unfit4Command

Why does Alex Jones sound so terrifying?

Reptile genes.

WildCat · 4th February 2007, 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by Unfit4Command

Why does Alex Jones sound so terrifying?

He didn't want to just look and act the part.

chran · 4th February 2007, 09:27 AM

Oh my god! I had to turn it off, 'cause I couldn't keep listening to that phone-guy and his stupid "aboot's"!

SORRY Canadians!

Gord_in_Toronto · 4th February 2007, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by chran

Oh my god! I had to turn it off, 'cause I couldn't keep listening to that phone-guy and his stupid "aboot's"!

SORRY Canadians!

What are you talking about, eh?

chran · 4th February 2007, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by Gord_in_Toronto

What are you talking about, eh?

Hehe!

But seriously - what's the point of calling up and recording some random flunky? Do they represent the whole of NORAD? Like some private is going to confess to the whole thing!

3rd February 2007, 10:50 PM	#1
Brainster Penultimate Amazing Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 10,441	Yet Another Stupid Video--Debunking Popular Mechanics Sheesh, Ray Davies once pointed out that everybody's in show business, but this is getting ridiculous. The geniuses at Pumpitout.com, perhaps best known for hosting the kooky Canadian's crank phone calls to the FBI and elsewhere, have put together an audio/video (static slides) debunking of Popular Mechanics. Of course, my confidence level was not raised by the description the creator placed on his video: Quote: This is a rough cut of an up comming series on "Debunking Popular Mechanics". The 911 book they released was researched by "suspicious chatacters" and just added to the controversy and questions that already sourround 911. This is an attemp to try and set the record straight with facts. It will prove that NORAD was not the "bubbling idiots" that Popular Mechanics would like to portray them as........ www.pumpitout.com -- recorded for historical accuracy 013007 - 013107 Bubbling idiots? I think we've got an early contender for best Truther quote of February 2007! They go on to an appearance by James Meigs (who even Dylan admits is a nice guy) on Jack Blood. Hilariously, Alex Jones calls in within a minute or so of the show going on the air and starts claiming how the Hearst Corporation (who I gather is the owner of Popular Mechanics) is known for yellow journalism (true a long time ago) and covert ops. Jones goes on to present evidence to debunk Popular Mechanics, like a claim that National Geographic reporters had the "perfect cover" to go around the world (apparently conducting these covert ops). Then we get the second segment, called The Real NORAD tapes and it's the Kook Canuck himself, calling NORAD to do some investigative work on the number of times planes were intercepted prior to 9-11. Gravy said earlier that this was a rare day for stupidity. I haven't seen all of this movie yet, but it might be the capper.
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3rd February 2007, 11:29 PM	#4
Unfit4Command Muse Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 730	Why does Alex Jones sound so terrifying?
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3rd February 2007, 11:42 PM	#5
uk_dave Philosopher Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,866	Originally Posted by Unfit4Command Why does Alex Jones sound so terrifying? Reptile genes.
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4th February 2007, 10:32 AM	#8
Gord_in_Toronto Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 13,418	Originally Posted by chran Oh my god! I had to turn it off, 'cause I couldn't keep listening to that phone-guy and his stupid "aboot's"! SORRY Canadians! What are you talking about, eh?
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3rd February 2007, 11:07 PM	#3
ConspiRaider Writer of Nothingnesses Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 11,169	I was going to watch this video but I made the mistake of seeing that other one about the cartoon plane and faces in the smoke. To simulate the projected effect of having watched this video, I have decided to drain a liter of cognac and then run into the empty bottle with my head until it is shards (the bottle).

4th February 2007, 07:29 AM	#6
WildCat NWO Master Conspirator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Albany Park, Chicago Posts: 49,109	Originally Posted by Unfit4Command Why does Alex Jones sound so terrifying? He didn't want to just look and act the part.

4th February 2007, 09:27 AM	#7
chran Muse Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Denmark, yo Posts: 630	Oh my god! I had to turn it off, 'cause I couldn't keep listening to that phone-guy and his stupid "aboot's"! SORRY Canadians!

4th February 2007, 10:51 AM	#9
chran Muse Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Denmark, yo Posts: 630	Originally Posted by Gord_in_Toronto What are you talking about, eh? Hehe! But seriously - what's the point of calling up and recording some random flunky? Do they represent the whole of NORAD? Like some private is going to confess to the whole thing!