How to mainstream delusional thinking - Fox News host Tucker Carlson calls QAnon followers 'gentle' patriots theguardian.com/us-news/2021/m…
This slow creep of insane conspiracy theories being accepted by an increasing number of the US right is a fundamental threat to democratic societies.
Engaging with conspiracy theorists who see everyone outside of their community as either dupes or part of the conspiracy is extremely dangerous, especially when that conspiracy claims the political opposition are a cult of Satanic paedophiles.
It's basically engaging with radicalised elements of society, and by giving them a sense of mainstream credibility you're only increasing the risk from those communities. It's incredibly irresponsible, but that's the pro-Trump Republican media for you in 2021.
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