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Ep. 157: BlueAnon: The Left’s Conspiracy Theories Target Jews w/ David Harsanyi

2024/12/5
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Jonathan Tobin: 我认为左翼的阴谋论已经渗透到高等教育和国会,并且带有反犹太主义的色彩。这些阴谋论通过媒体传播,并被包装成更可信的形式,从而影响了更多的人。 左翼的阴谋论,例如“通俄门”,被主流媒体当作合法且真实的,尽管已被证伪。这与右翼的阴谋论形成鲜明对比,右翼的阴谋论通常被媒体斥责为荒谬的。 左翼还将对特朗普的负面描述(例如反犹太主义者、纳粹支持者)当作主流论述。此外,反犹太主义经常出现在阴谋论中,例如关于以色列的谎言,将以色列描绘成种族隔离国家并犯下种族灭绝罪行。左翼人士散布对犹太人的仇恨言论却不受惩罚,反而被描绘成右翼阴谋的受害者。 David Harsanyi的新书《蓝Anon的崛起》记录了左翼的阴谋论及其对公共领域和反犹太主义的影响。 David Harsanyi: 我认为人们相信阴谋论是人性的一部分,互联网和对机构的不信任加剧了这一现象。那些本应引导我们的人反而传播阴谋论,导致人们更容易相信阴谋论。 左翼比右翼更容易相信阴谋论,因为左翼的阴谋论经过媒体包装,显得更可信。左翼阴谋论利用所谓的专家和研究来增强可信度。“通俄门”的成功部分是因为人们对特朗普的厌恶,以及他的一些言论。阴谋论的传播是由于阴谋论的策划者和轻信的党派人士共同作用的结果。 人们相信“通俄门”是因为他们讨厌特朗普,以及媒体的煽风点火。“通俄门”的故事过于完美,缺乏可信度。“通俄门”的参与者没有受到惩罚,反而升官发财。人们不再信任主流媒体,因为它们编造事实。新一代记者将新闻业视为行动主义,而非客观报道。两党都存在对政治对手的偏见,这阻碍了客观的讨论。对特朗普的盲目忠诚以及对批评者的不信任,阻碍了理性的讨论。 在“通俄门”之后,另一个阴谋论出现,即特朗普及其支持者试图破坏民主。人们对政治的过度投入导致了对特朗普的过度关注。特朗普像一个黑洞,吸引了所有的注意力。人们对德桑蒂斯的偏执,与之前对特朗普的偏执类似。民主党人停止了辩论,转而进行人身攻击。左翼不再进行政策辩论,而是进行人身攻击。左翼人士缺乏对右翼观点的理解。两党之间缺乏共同的事实基础来进行辩论。

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This chapter explores the factors behind the rise of conspiracy theories in America, particularly focusing on the role of media and the political left's embrace of such beliefs. It questions why so many Americans believe outlandish ideas and how trusted media outlets and political leaders contribute to the problem.
  • Conspiracy theories are amplified by social media.
  • Trusted media outlets and respected political leaders openly embrace and spread conspiracy theories.
  • The bulk of conspiracy mongering is happening on the political left.

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In this episode of "Think Twice," JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin and journalist David Harsanyi delve into the factors contributing to the rise of conspiracy theories in modern America, particularly focusing on the political left's susceptibility to such beliefs—including the claims of "genocide" in Gaza and the Russian collusion allegations against President-elect Donald Trump.Tobin and Harsanyi unpack the role of mainstream media, social media and politics in making these theories believable.Stay informed about Israel and the Jewish world!Latest news: Get in-depth analysis at https://bit.ly/jewish_news_serviceSubscribe for more: Never miss a story - sign up for our newsletter:  https://eu1.hubs.ly/H09J9Tx0Support our work: Your donation helps JNS fight for accurate headlines: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H09J8B40