The Daily The Racist Theory Behind So Many Mass Shootings
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May 16, 2022 Nicholas Confessore, a political and investigative reporter for The New York Times, dives deep into the chilling rise of replacement theory—a racist ideology behind recent mass shootings. He explores its unsettling origins and how it gained traction among white nationalists, connecting it to horrific events like the Buffalo massacre. The discussion highlights the troubling role of social media in radicalizing individuals and the mainstream embrace of extremist views within conservative politics, raising urgent questions about the societal impact of such dangerous beliefs.
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Great Replacement Theory Origins
- The "great replacement theory" is a racist idea that white people are being intentionally replaced by people of color.
- It's rooted in the belief that white people are declining and elites orchestrate this replacement.
Online Radicalization
- The Buffalo shooter's manifesto was partially copied from the Christchurch shooter's manifesto.
- This highlights how these ideas spread online and are adopted by others.
Buffalo Shooter's Justification
- The Buffalo shooter targeted Black Americans, deviating from the theory's typical focus on Latin American immigrants.
- He considered all Black people as "replacers" and openly identified as a white supremacist.