The future of Meagan Wolfe, the state’s top election administrator, is uncertain as her reappointment has turned into a political showdown with Republicans

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    11 months ago

    These people give actual conspiracy theorists a bad name. They don’t have theories, there’s no basis any of their claims other than it makes them feel good to attack political opponents and othered groups.

    This comment just reminded of the great loss of r/conspiracy, which was essentially overrun by these idiots as they trampled what was once upon a time home to some honestly fun/interesting conspiracy theories and discussions.

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      11 months ago

      Yes, they’re not conspiracy theorists. Conspiracy theorists start with a set of verified facts to arrive at a speculative conclusion. These people are twisting and ignoring facts to form an agenda. That makes them textbook propagandists, not theorists of any kind.

      They gave themselves the wrong label, knowingly, and the mainstream media has blithely and consistently granted them this wholly unearned legitimacy.