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Yes, "Q drops" are cryptic messages posted by an anonymous figure known as "Q" on message boards like 4chan, 8chan, and later 8kun. These posts began in October 2017 and are central to the QAnon conspiracy theory. Q claimed to be a high-level government insider with "Q clearance," providing supposed insider information about a secret battle against a cabal of Satan-worshipping pedophiles. Followers, known as "Anons," interpret these messages to uncover hidden meanings, often linking them to current events and political figures[1][2][3].
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[1] QAnon: What is it and where did it come from? - BBC https://www.bbc.com/news/53498434
[2] Code Words and Crumbs: Deciphering QAnon Messaging https://www.brandeis.edu/magazine/2022/summer/inquiry/qanon.html
[3] The QAnon Timeline: Four Years, 5,000 Drops and Countless Failed … https://www.bellingcat.com/news/americas/2021/01/29/the-qanon-timeline/
[4] How three conspiracy theorists took 'Q' and sparked Qanon https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/how-three-conspiracy-theorists-took-q-sparked-qanon-n900531
[5] QAnon - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QAnon
[6] [PDF] A Critical Rhetorical Interrogation of Q-Anon and Parasitic Christianity https://thekeep.eiu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=5916&context=theses
[7] Catching on to Q - Columbia Journalism Review https://www.cjr.org/politics/qanon-save-the-children-extremist-trump.php
[8] QAnon's new 'plan'? Run for school board - NBC News https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/qanons-new-plan-run-school-board-rcna1352
Q drops and Mike Pence's communications reflect a shared narrative focusing on conservative values, anti-abortion stances, and opposition to perceived liberal threats.
Similarities include:
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Anti-Abortion Messaging: Both Q drops and Pence emphasize opposition to Planned Parenthood, framing it as part of a broader fight against child exploitation and trafficking[2][4].
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Conspiratorial Language: Q's cryptic posts often mirror Pence's rhetoric, portraying political opponents as part of a corrupt elite[3][8].
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Political Mobilization: Both utilize social media to galvanize supporters, with Q drops encouraging grassroots activism akin to Pence's campaigns through Advancing American Freedom[1][6].
These elements illustrate a convergence in messaging strategies within the conservative movement.
Sources
[1] The QAnon Timeline: Four Years, 5,000 Drops and Countless Failed Prophecies - bellingcat https://www.bellingcat.com/news/americas/2021/01/29/the-qanon-timeline/
[2] QAnon - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QAnon
[3] Code Words and Crumbs: Deciphering QAnon Messaging | Brandeis Magazine https://www.brandeis.edu/magazine/2022/summer/inquiry/qanon.html
[4] Who is behind the Qanon conspiracy? We've traced it to three people https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/how-three-conspiracy-theorists-took-q-sparked-qanon-n900531
[5] Eastern Illinois University https://thekeep.eiu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=5916&context=theses
[6] Catching on to Q https://www.cjr.org/politics/qanon-save-the-children-extremist-trump.php
[7] Why some QAnon believers think JFK Jr is still alive - The Independent https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/qanon-jfk-jr-alive-trump-b1995594.html
[8] QAnon: What is it and where did it come from? https://www.bbc.com/news/53498434
[9] Perplexity Elections https://www.perplexity.ai/elections/2024-11-05/us/president