The biggest conspiracies are often hidden in plain sight!

Reminds me of the dimwitted Tea Part activists back when that was a thing, shouting ‘Get the government out of my Medicare!’

I absolutely can't watch any of the old X-Files ufo conspiracy episodes anymore.

Conspiracy theorists went from amusing, to annoying, to impedimental, to actively dangerous.

Here's my take on this:

Natalie Wynn (contrapoints) has suggested that the essential experience of bigotry is to "feel threatened". Since Nixon, the Republican establishment has used bigotry to manipulate its base, to gain and maintain power. The rise of social media has allowed even more irresponsible amoral and unhinged forces, forces with less to lose, to get their hands on the levers, and the Republican establishment is now the one being led by the nose, and they know it, but that changes nothing. Trump was the tipping point. For a good case study, see the empty space formerly occupied by Lindsey Graham.

In moments of detachment, it's possible to be amused at the painful spectacle of the Republican power brokers, telling obvious lies in front of the majority who sees them clearly. Even corporate America is turning on them. Two things are clear. They are losing power, and they will do ANYTHING to keep power. This isn't over.