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PayPal drops Infowars because it promotes ‘hate’

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Would you buy "Brain Force Plus" from this guy?
Would you buy “Brain Force Plus” from this guy?

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2017%2f10%2f18%2fe1%2fkeithwagstaff3.786faBy Keith Wagstaff2018-09-21 18:17:10 UTC

PayPal confirmed Friday that it was dropping support for all Infowars websites, where conspiracy theorist Alex Jones makes serious cash selling shady health supplements.

“Our values are the foundation for the decision,” a PayPal spokesperson told Mashable in a statement.  “We undertook an extensive review of the Infowars sites, and found instances that promoted hate or discriminatory intolerance against certain communities and religions, which run counter to our core value of inclusion.”

Jones might have become famous for his angry, hate-filled rants, as well as pushing disgusting conspiracy theories like the Sandy Hook shooting was a hoax, but he made lots of money selling supplements such as “Brain Force Plus” and “Alpha Power” online. 

In 2017, New York Magazine estimated that Jones made $15 to $25 million on supplements over two years. Even if that’s off, Jones himself bragged about making $18 million off his store in 2012 through 2013. Let’s just say they’re not worth the exorbitant prices. 

Twenty-five percent off Ultimate Krill Oil, how can you resist?

Twenty-five percent off Ultimate Krill Oil, how can you resist?

While Twitter and Facebook banning Alex Jones reduces his reach, a ban from PayPal really hits him where it hurts: his wallet. 

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