They take their approach into their own inquiry, in an effort to understand what had gone wrong - again, putting it simply. /5
To be blunt, most people have no idea there's a bunch of theorists off viewing things through a Marxist lens. /6
It's super, super, super niche stuff.
Of course, this is where I bring in the Nazis. Because I always do. /7
This was something altogether more sinister.
Rather than a cultural critique, 'Cultural Bolshevism' was in essence, a conspiracy theory...
...THE JEWS WERE USING POPULAR CULTURE TO TAKE OVER!1!! /8
When the Far Right was casting about for a new narrative, they began to conflate the 'secret cabal' theories with the new critical theorists. /10
Of course, it appealed that many of the original 'Frankfurt School' were Jews. /11
Right-aligned pundits, then media, then politicians began to use the idea in their arguments. /12
You know, mad shit. /13
What's more, they're employing an anti-Semitic trope to do it. /15
Then they may just be describe your field of study. That's okay. /16
Until next time, remember: We must help the West sow the seeds of their own immolation! MWUAHAHAH!
/FIN