

The Nets Are Benching Kyrie Irving Until He Gets VaccinatedĪnother speaker, right-wing podcast host Clay Clark, claimed that the CDC “made the virus” and promoted hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin as treatments for the virus. Kyrie Irving Defends Anti-Vax Stance, Complains About Feeling 'Demonized' The event was permeated with Covid misinformation, QAnon references, talk of communism and unfounded allegations of election fraud, Schott reported.ĭeSantis Invites Anti-Vaxx Law Enforcement and First Responders to Move to Florida Schott estimated between 800-1,000 people showed up to hear a lineup of right-wing ideologues, conspiracy theorists and religious zealots. Michael Flynn told local media they hoped to have 10,000 attendees, but on the first day of the event Friday, only “around 1,000” showed up, The Salt Lake Tribune reported.Īlthough the website for the WeCANact Liberty Conference promised that “thousands of people will attend this large conference,” in reality, chairs in the arena were left mostly empty, according to a photo tweeted by Tribune political correspondent Bryan Schott. Organizers of a religious, pro-Trump, anti-vaxx conference in Utah headlined by disgraced former Trump advisor Gen. One commenter on the blog post was not so into the styles, though, writing, “Why do Conservatives follow the very worldly trend of wearing as tight and revealing clothes as possible? What is being ‘conserved’ by this? Shouldn’t we strive to create a community where virtue and purity are honored?” No one responded.Similar to the Justice for J6 rally in September, a conservative conference happening this weekend in Utah saw a disappointing turnout. Jones posted photos of outfits she wore to past events, which included a leather miniskirt covered in stars, black T-strap boots, and a belt made by the famous American brand Gucci. Kendall Jones, an “influencer in the outdoor industry” who “works to spread the word of conservation and to educate the public on hunting, the 2nd amendment, and the outdoor lifestyle she lives on a daily basis,” also wrote a blog for Turning Point about her fashion choices for the event, titled “Packing for AMFEST: Girl Edition.” I’m not sure what teenager has that kind of money to drop on an outfit, but I’m guessing they’re probably not fans of a wealth tax. There’s even an $890 girlboss-meets-Easy Rider fringed jacket from Revolve.
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“Nothing too immodest, and I wouldn’t wear straight-up sweatpants or pajamas, but feel free to showcase your best southern or western-inspired outfits!”Ĭlark added that “personally” she’s going for a “glam-Western vibe.” I prefer to call it, “White Lady Complaining About Mask Mandates at City Council Meeting chic.” In a series of graphics, Clark rounded up some outfit ideas: a $25 fringed denim jacket from Forever21, $148 leather jeans from Lulus, and $309 flag-printed boots from Old Gringo. “Since whole families will be coming and there is the concert element, you are free to dress more casually as long as you look appropriate!” Clark wrote. Jeans are allowed for women, though, which is remarkably progressive for a group that wishes to drag us back into the 1950s.

“It’s a very ‘business in the front, party in the back’ scenario since you’re listening to the top speakers in the conservative movement during the day and partying with your favorite country artists at night,” Alex Clark, the host of a daily show on Turning Point USA’s Instagram and podcast pages, wrote in a blog post. And the blinged-out Americana pieces look a lot like what I would’ve worn to Kesha’s 2011 “Get Sleazy” tour, if I hadn’t blacked out beforehand after drinking boxed wine.
