QAnon Followers See GameStop, Silver Trading As Way To Disrupt Economy

QAnon Followers See GameStop, Silver Trading As Way To Disrupt Economy

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The video discusses the trading actions initiated by Reddit's Wallstreetbets, which disrupted the stock market, particularly focusing on GameStop. It highlights how Q Anon followers became involved, urging the purchase of physical silver to create a short squeeze and disrupt the banking system. The video also explores Q Anon's strategies with GameStop stocks, aiming to hold hedgers accountable. Additionally, it delves into how Q Anon interprets past posts to connect with current events, aligning with Wallstreetbets' rhetoric against Wall Street elites.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial impact of Reddit's Wallstreetbets on the stock market?

It stabilized the market.

It caused a significant disruption.

It had no effect.

It led to a decrease in stock prices.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the goal of Q Anon followers in the silver trading frenzy?

To invest in long-term growth.

To create a short squeeze and disrupt the economy.

To stabilize the silver market.

To support Wall Street bankers.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Q Anon followers plan to use GameStop stocks?

To hold and make hedge funds accountable.

To diversify their portfolio.

To support Wall Street bankers.

To quickly sell for profit.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Q Anon followers connect their beliefs to the trading events?

By focusing solely on new posts.

By avoiding any connection to trading.

By linking old Q posts to the trade craze.

By ignoring old Q posts.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the shared goal of Wallstreetbets and Q Anon followers?

To support the elites.

To challenge and disrupt the elites.

To avoid any collective action.

To stabilize the economy.