The Bunker – News without the nonsense Chads, Cucks and the Black Pill – Decoding the far right
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Aug 21, 2025 Matt McManus, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Spelman College and co-host of the Academic Edgelords podcast, dives deep into the language of the far right. He discusses how radical terms have infiltrated mainstream discourse and explores the allure of far-right ideologies, highlighting their emotional grip and community appeal. The conversation also critiques modern masculinity through the lens of right-wing figures and emphasizes the urgency of understanding the subtle tactics used by extremists to shape political narratives.
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Far-Right Activism Is Largely Online
- The far right's most activist elements are primarily online and draw culture from message boards and meme spaces.
- These online characteristics shape their language, tactics, and recruitment strategies.
Jargon Creates In-Groups And Obscures Ideas
- Niche jargon builds in-groups, masks argument content, and delights members by confusing outsiders.
- Matt McManus says irony and coded language also shield activists from scrutiny and cultivate elitism.
Mainstreaming Split: Embrace Or Resent?
- Some far-right figures welcome mainstreaming of their terms while others resent losing mystique when 'normies' adopt them.
- Higher-profile theorists like Curtis Yarvin embrace wider attention while lower-tier influencers fear appropriation.
