Why are Conspiracy Theories so Popular in America?
September 17, 2015
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Conspiracies are almost the norm rather than the exception in American political life. This begs a few questions. Why are there so many conspiracy theories, and why do so many of them focus on the United States?
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Richard Hofstadter
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