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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 home-made [[colloidal silver]].<ref name="Spoon">{{cite web|url=https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128588187|title=Fun And Intrigue With The Periodic Table|author=[[All Things Considered]]|publisher=[[National Public Radio]]|date=July 17, 2010|accessdate=August 10, 2021}}</ref> Jones' purposeful consumption of silver, a known antibiotic, was brought about by fears the [[Year 2000 problem]] would make [[antibiotics]] unavailable, an event that did not occur.<ref name="Spoon" /> The peculiar coloration of his skin featured prominently in media coverage of his unsuccessful campaign.<ref>{{cite news|title=True-blue bids for Senate|date=3 October 2002|publisher=BBC News|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/2297471.stm|accessdate=2007-06-16}}</ref><ref name="Post">{{cite web|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/2006/11/12/a-true-blue-libertarian-span-classbankheadstan-jones-the-also-ran-who-changed-the-hue-of-politicsspan/f065de8d-16c0-47ef-8451-1a67c8291f80/|title=A True Blue Libertarian|author=[[Blaine Harden]]|publisher=[[The Washington Post]]|date=November 12, 2006|accessdate=August 10, 2021}}</ref> Jones is reported to have said, given the chance to go back, he would do it all over again.<ref name="Spoon" /> 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|Infowars']] [[Alex Jones]].<ref name="Wired">{{cite web|url=https://www.wired.com/story/does-colloidal-silver-work/|title=Colloidal Silver Turns You Blue-But Can It Save Your Life?|author=Mallory Pickett|publisher=[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]]|date=October 5, 2017|accessdate=August 10, 2021}}</ref> It can be purchased off the shelf at [[Whole Foods]]<ref name="Wired" /> However, regarding colloidal silver, the [[National Institutes of Health]] have stated that “evidence supporting health-related claims is lacking”.<ref name="Wired" /> |
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]].<ref name="Spoon">{{cite web|url=https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128588187|title=Fun And Intrigue With The Periodic Table|author=[[All Things Considered]]|publisher=[[National Public Radio]]|date=July 17, 2010|accessdate=August 10, 2021}}</ref> Jones' purposeful consumption of silver, a known antibiotic, was brought about by fears the [[Year 2000 problem]] would make [[antibiotics]] unavailable, an event that did not occur.<ref name="Spoon" /> The peculiar coloration of his skin featured prominently in media coverage of his unsuccessful campaign.<ref>{{cite news|title=True-blue bids for Senate|date=3 October 2002|publisher=BBC News|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/2297471.stm|accessdate=2007-06-16}}</ref><ref name="Post">{{cite web|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/2006/11/12/a-true-blue-libertarian-span-classbankheadstan-jones-the-also-ran-who-changed-the-hue-of-politicsspan/f065de8d-16c0-47ef-8451-1a67c8291f80/|title=A True Blue Libertarian|author=[[Blaine Harden]]|publisher=[[The Washington Post]]|date=November 12, 2006|accessdate=August 10, 2021}}</ref> Jones is reported to have said, given the chance to go back, he would do it all over again.<ref name="Spoon" /> 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|Infowars']] [[Alex Jones]].<ref name="Wired">{{cite web|url=https://www.wired.com/story/does-colloidal-silver-work/|title=Colloidal Silver Turns You Blue-But Can It Save Your Life?|author=Mallory Pickett|publisher=[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]]|date=October 5, 2017|accessdate=August 10, 2021}}</ref> It can be purchased off the shelf at [[Whole Foods]]<ref name="Wired" /> However, regarding colloidal silver, the [[National Institutes of Health]] have stated that “evidence supporting health-related claims is lacking”.<ref name="Wired" /> |
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| Born | January 13, 1943 |
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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 brought about by fears the Year 2000 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
- ^ a b c All Things Considered (July 17, 2010). "Fun And Intrigue With The Periodic Table". National Public Radio. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
- ^ "True-blue bids for Senate". BBC News. 3 October 2002. Retrieved 2007-06-16.
- ^ a b Blaine Harden (November 12, 2006). "A True Blue Libertarian". The Washington Post. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
- ^ a b c Mallory Pickett (October 5, 2017). "Colloidal Silver Turns You Blue-But Can It Save Your Life?". Wired. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
- ^ "Stan Jones on the Issues". On The Issues. Retrieved 2007-06-16.
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