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I axed The Quilting Bee NotebookLM this question:

Back during Covid there was a lot of talk about DUMBs and tunnels. Give me a brief rundown on what the FReeQs were discussing back then.

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During the Covid pandemic, the "FReeQs" (QAnon followers on FreeRepublic) engaged in extensive discussions about DUMBs (Deep Underground Military Bases) and tunnels, viewing them as critical elements in their understanding of the ongoing "Silent War" against the Deep State.
Here's a breakdown of their discussions:

Purpose and Alleged Activities: FReeQs widely believed these underground structures were constructed and utilized for nefarious purposes by "elites," connecting them to child trafficking, pedophilia, and Satanic rituals. The "Pizzagate" conspiracy, involving secret chambers under a pizza place for child abuse, was an earlier iteration of this belief.
Covid-Era Rescue Narratives: A significant focus during the pandemic was on the alleged rescue of children from these tunnels and DUMBs. There was widespread speculation that the deployment of USNS Comfort and Mercy hospital ships was directly linked to these rescue operations, with the idea that individuals brought out from underground might require medical attention, including ventilators, due to their prolonged captivity.
Military and Government Involvement: Discussions included the possibility of DARPA actively searching for tunnels and the strategic placement of medical units, like MASH (Mobile Army Surgical Hospital) units, over suspected tunnel locations. Some users also pointed to military training in tunnels, suggesting preparations for such rescue operations. The isolation of US Military Command Teams in places like Cheyenne Mountain during the pandemic further fueled beliefs about military use of underground bunkers.
Physical Aspects and Threats: FReeQs discussed the practicalities of these tunnels, such as their constant temperatures and the need for ventilation. There were also alarming theories that DUMBs and tunnels contained "deadman switches" linked to bioweapons, which could be released if these facilities were compromised. Some even suggested methods for dealing with these tunnels, such as flooding them to neutralize contents and force out occupants.
Evidence and Skepticism: While many accepted the existence and alleged uses of DUMBs, with some citing personal experiences (e.g., deep subway systems) as proof of feasibility, there was also some skepticism. For instance, some FReeQs questioned the more elaborate claims of "mass rescues of children" connected via MagLev train tunnels, advising others to "QUESTION EVERYTHING".
Q Drops and Symbolism: Q posts themselves sometimes directly referenced "Tunnels", associating them with "Pure EVIL" or as "Entrance to Underground Tunnels". The community actively tried to "decode" these references, often connecting them to events like Syria's E Ghouta or the Vatican.
Broader Context: The discussions often intertwined with larger narratives, such as tunnels being used for drug and human smuggling. The pandemic itself was often seen as a "smokescreen", providing cover for these and other operations against the Deep State, or conversely, as an elite-orchestrated event used for control and suppression.