Stan Jones (Libertarian politician)

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Stan Jones
Jones in 2006
Born (1943-01-13) January 13, 1943 (age 82)
Known forArgyria
Political partyLibertarian Party

Stan Jones (born January 13, 1943) is an American

governor of Montana, in 2000, 2004, and 2008. He is known for his artificially induced blue-grey skin tone, caused by argyria
.

Medical condition

In his book

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 from actress Gwyneth Paltrow and Infowars conspiracy theorist and colloidal silver salesman Alex Jones.[4] The National Institutes of Health have stated that “evidence supporting health-related claims (of colloidal silver) is lacking”.[4]

Policy stances

His stances on policy issues tend to be socially

one world communist government."[6]

Personal life

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

See also

  • Paul Karason, a man with a similar case of argyria caused by consumption of colloidal silver

References

  1. ^
    National Public Radio
    . July 17, 2010. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
  2. ^ "True-blue bids for Senate". BBC News. October 3, 2002. Retrieved June 16, 2007.
  3. ^ a b Harden, Blaine (November 12, 2006). "A True Blue Libertarian". The Washington Post. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
  4. ^ a b Pickett, Mallory (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 June 16, 2007.
  6. ^ Reiland, Ralph R. (November 20, 2006). "Blue-faced and wires crossed". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved May 6, 2022.