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The Enduring Paranoid Style in American Political Thought

By

mitchbob

9mo ago· 29 min readenInsight

Summary

The article explores the long-standing 'paranoid style' in American politics, tracing its roots and manifestations, particularly among extreme right-wing groups. It highlights how this style of thinking, characterized by suspicion and conspiracy theories, has historically targeted various groups and continues to influence political movements like the Goldwater campaign.

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American politics has often been an arena for angry minds.
In recent years we have seen angry minds at work mainly among extreme right-wingers.
There is a style of mind that is far from new and that is not necessarily right-wing.
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It had been around a long time before the Radical Right discovered it—and its targets have ranged from “the international bankers” to Masons, Jesuits, and munitions makers.

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