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The John Bircher Society and the Origins of Conservative Conspiracy Theories
1:00:05 - 1:05:39 (05:34)
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the John Bircher society and its impact on conservative conspiracy theories. They explore how the society's influence can still be seen today in right-wing extremist movements.
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The John Birch Society believed democracy led to mob rule and emphasized that the US is a republic, not a democracy.
1:00:05 - 1:02:49 (02:43)
Summary
The John Birch Society believed democracy led to mob rule and emphasized that the US is a republic, not a democracy. They spent millions of dollars putting out propaganda promoting their ideas and urging readers to explore the works of anti-communist ideologues.
ChapterThe John Bircher Society and the Origins of Conservative Conspiracy Theories
EpisodePart Two: How The John Birch Society Invented The Modern Far Right
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker compares the perceived failure of the John Burt society to L Ron Hubbard's successful usage of brainwashing to create a religion, highlighting how even if the intention was not to create a competent political movement, it could still result in successful grifts.
1:02:49 - 1:05:39 (02:50)
Summary
The speaker compares the perceived failure of the John Burt society to L Ron Hubbard's successful usage of brainwashing to create a religion, highlighting how even if the intention was not to create a competent political movement, it could still result in successful grifts.