It Could Happen Here BlueAnon: Assassination False Flag and Liberal Election Denial
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Sep 2, 2025 The hosts dive into the intriguing world of liberal conspiracy theories, particularly the rise of 'BlueAnon.' They examine absurd claims surrounding events like the Trump assassination and Elon Musk's alleged election interference. The discussion unveils how these narratives mirror right-wing conspiracies, affecting political discourse and trust in elections. Misinformation on social media plays a crucial role, and the hosts reveal how these theories can distort reality, leaving audiences questioning the integrity of democratic processes.
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Conspiracies Crossed The Political Spectrum
- Conspiracy culture used to cross political lines and mix with anti-authoritarian and environmental thought.
- The internet and partisan media fractured consensus reality, enabling conspiratorial thinking across ideologies.
Belief Beats Boring Unbelief
- People prefer dramatic conspiracies because disbelief feels boring and submission to mundane reality feels like losing.
- The hosts argue that belief wins because it offers excitement and a sense of resistance.
Researching Conspiracies Became Sad
- Garrison recounts attending conspiracy conventions and enjoying the research, but finds liberal conspiracies joyless.
- He contrasts past enjoyment with current sadness when researching Blue Anon material.