Toxic to Democracy: Conspiracy Theories, Demonization, and Scapegoating

In a new study entitled 'Toxic to Democracy: Conspiracy Theories, Demonization, and Scapegoating.' Berlet says

"Right-wing pundits demonize scapegoated groups and individuals in our society, implying that it is urgent to stop them from wrecking the nation. Some angry people in the audience already believe conspiracy theories in which the same scapegoats are portrayed as subversive, destructive, or evil. Add in aggressive apocalyptic ideas that suggest time is running out and quick action mandatory and you have a perfect storm of mobilized resentment threatening to rain bigotry and violence across the United States."

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