Stan Jones (Libertarian politician)

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Stan Jones
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Born (1943-01-13) January 13, 1943 (age 78)
Political partyLibertarian Party

Stan Jones (born January 13, 1943) is a Libertarian Party politician who has twice run unsuccessfully for the United States Senate in 2002 and 2006, and three times unsuccessfully as the Libertarian nominee for governor of Montana, in 2000, 2004, and 2008. He is known for his artificially induced blue-grey skin tone.

Medical Condition[]

In his book The Disappearing Spoon, about the periodic table, author Sam Kean chronicled the experience of Jones, who developed argyria, which permanently turned his skin a blue-grey color, by consuming large quantities of home-made colloidal silver.[1] Jones' purposeful consumption of silver, a known antibiotic, was a preventative healthcare measure undertaken in response to fears that the Y2K problem would make antibiotics unavailable, an event that did not occur.[1] The peculiar coloration of his skin featured prominently in media coverage of his unsuccessful campaign.[2][3] Jones is reported to have said, given the chance to go back, he would do it all over again.[1] Jones is not alone in his beliefs, the use of colloidal silver has found support among some notables, such as actress Gwyneth Paltrow and Infowars' Alex Jones.[4] It can be purchased off the shelf at Whole Foods[4] However, regarding colloidal silver, the National Institutes of Health have stated that “evidence supporting health-related claims is lacking”.[4]

Policy stances[]

Despite his party affiliation, his stances on policy issues tend to be socially conservative; among other issues, he supports the death penalty, opposes same-sex marriage, and has called abortion a "crime against humanity."[3][5] During the senatorial debate held on October 9, 2006, Jones proposed that a collaboration of European Union and North American elites are on the verge of forming a "one world communist government."

Personal life[]

He currently works as a business consultant in Bozeman, the seat of Gallatin County.

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c All Things Considered (July 17, 2010). "Fun And Intrigue With The Periodic Table". National Public Radio. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
  2. ^ "True-blue bids for Senate". BBC News. 3 October 2002. Retrieved 2007-06-16.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b Blaine Harden (November 12, 2006). "A True Blue Libertarian". The Washington Post. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b c Mallory Pickett (October 5, 2017). "Colloidal Silver Turns You Blue-But Can It Save Your Life?". Wired. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
  5. ^ "Stan Jones on the Issues". On The Issues. Retrieved 2007-06-16.
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