Weird Little Guys Third Position
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Aug 21, 2025 Explore the rise of a controversial white nationalist political party and its candidate, Merlin Miller. Delve into the origins of extremist ideologies, especially how they've permeated mainstream politics. Discover the struggles of third-party voices in the American electoral system. Unpack the relationship between conspiracy theories and modern threats, including terrorism and technology. The narrative also reflects on the untimely death of a filmmaker amid political intrigue, raising questions about the impact of their work on culture.
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Third Parties As Message Vehicles
- Third parties rarely win but exist to push ideas into public discourse and ballots.
- In 2012 the American Third Position ran a candidate to Trojan-horse white nationalist rhetoric into mainstream politics.
Rebrand Masks Extremist Origins
- The American Third Position grew from a collapsed California skinhead project seeking a political face.
- They rebranded and recruited professionals to appear respectable while keeping extremist roots.
Lawyer Turned White Nationalist Chair
- William Johnson, a corporate lawyer, became the party chair despite a long history in organized racism.
- He published a book proposing a racial citizenship amendment and ran overt white nationalist projects.
