To be fair, the guy did specifically target Piers in a petition to deport him. Ratings could just be a coincidence. I don't think anyone knew that Alex would act as far out as he did. Piers was definitely pissed.
I know, and I get that, but how many people make threats to public figures every day? If the media machine behind CNN wanted to quell the amplification of this guys crazy quest to deport Piers Morgan, they probably could have. However, they chose to not just allow it to be amplified but to give it center stage on their own network. This was all calculated, I have no doubt about it. They helped to make this a story, to embrace it and then to attempt to control the message. They absolutely knew in advance that this guy would look like a bumbling ass on TV and sat around talking about how Piers wouldn't push back but would take "the high road" etc, etc. All calculated. None of this, or at least very little, is about gun control but rather it's about entertaining. That's my take. By the way, you seen Major Khaaan anywhere? He must be to Europe by now??
Well they picked a damn good heel for their "gun control" debate. You are correct that calling out every loony who makes threats or sweeping statements about public figures is ridiculous and obviously calculated. However, these fringe people don't often have million-dollar media hubs and a whole subculture surrounding them like Alex does. I'm honestly disappointed by the fact that they even let the guy plug his website on air. But I will agree that they definitely picked him, probably exclusively, because every word he says seems nuts and makes every argument he says seem just as crazy. (To normal, non-conspiratorial people anyway.)
But I will agree that they definitely picked him, probably exclusively, because every word he says seems nuts and makes every argument he says seem just as crazy. (To normal, non-conspiratorial people anyway.)
Yep, and they didn't pick him because he validates their viewpoints, they picked him because crazy sells.