Behind the Bastards Part Two: The Conspiracy to Begin All Conspiracies
Apr 15, 2021
Langston Kerman, a talented comedian and actor, joins the discussion on the notorious Protocols of the Elders of Zion. They dive into the roots of conspiracies, contrasting real historical events with fiction. Discover how Catholic clergy spread the Protocols in Colombia during economic turmoil. Langston and Robert also explore the Protocols' global impact, including their use in Nazi propaganda and their persistent legacy in modern conspiracy theories like QAnon. Together, they highlight the complexities of belief and the enduring effects of harmful narratives.
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Real vs. Fake Conspiracies
- Real conspiracies have clear beginnings and endings backed by documentary minutes and meetings.
- Robert Evans contrasts these with fake conspiracies that retroactively extend across time to explain everything.
Clergy As Propaganda Vectors
- The Protocols spread in Latin America via Catholic clergy who already feared secret societies like Freemasons.
- Preexisting anti-Masonic beliefs made Catholic networks prime vectors for anti-Semitic propaganda.
Syncretism Strengthens Conspiracies
- Syncretic conspiracies infect more groups because they borrow existing obsessions like anti-Masonry or anti-vaccine sentiment.
- Robert Evans explains this makes theories like QAnon especially potent and far-reaching.
