Lots of major politicians have bought into dubious conspiracy theories, from JQ Adams to LBJ. But most don't cite the Natl Enquirer.
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Replying to @notjessewalker
I don't think we ever had a candidate who ran on the primaries *as a conspiracist* and won as a conspiracist?
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Replying to @zeynep
It is unusual for Trump to be so blunt about it, and also for it to be coming from the candidate's own mouth.
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Replying to @notjessewalker
I don't think it's ever been this easy to find fellow conspiracists (or fellow anyone); I think that's on the internet.
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Replying to @zeynep @notjessewalker
All sorts of subcultures are flourishing, and this is particularly significant for more marginal, shunned ones.
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Replying to @zeynep
Definitely true. But there's a distinction between the conspiracy subculture (fairly new) & conspiracy theorizing (old & widespread)
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Replying to @notjessewalker
Absolutely agree that conspiracy theorizing is old and widespread. "Conspiracy theories have been around a long time.."
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Replying to @zeynep @notjessewalker
But the subculture is exactly what I'm writing about. Not sure if you disagree with this:pic.twitter.com/XDQ6dL2YUY
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Replying to @zeynep @notjessewalker
I'm from the Middle East so I'd have to be nuts to think conspiracy theories are a new thing, tried hard to emphasize that..
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Replying to @zeynep
Don't worry, that came through. The disagreement is more about whether we're seeing a new surge fueled by the internet.
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Okay. I'd disagree on that, but yes, we shall see more with time. But I'd take some issue with your current headline...
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