About Politics - Origin Story
Right-wing media thrives on the intellectual laziness of its audience. While they claim to promote "toughness" and "common sense," you'll find their followers whining in comment sections rather than addressing real-world challenges.
In the Beginning...
My interest in right-wing media began during Trump's first term. I noticed figures like Charlie Kirk dominating YouTube debates by using rehearsed talking points against opponents who were unprepared. It wasn't about honest debate - just cheap tricks disguised as intellectual wins.
This led me to research right-wing propaganda sites, which often contradict the moral values they claim to uphold. Then came Project 2025, a blueprint to undermine democracy and push authoritarianism under the guise of morality. State and local governments soon adopted their agenda, targeting marginalized groups like LGBTQ+ communities, those labeled "woke," and anyone who opposes them. They prioritize divisive issues over genuine needs, such as the cost of living, livable wages, and affordable housing.
This was the turning point: curiosity turned into a mission to expose the hypocrisy and lies.
What I Found
Right-wing media touts itself as a "marketplace of ideas." Still, most recycle centuries-old white-supremacist politics, repackaged for modern audiences.. Some sites openly embrace hate; others use coded language (e.g., "MAGA" terms) to seem mainstream.
Some of their goals focus on:
- "Expanding" religious rights for white Christians while restricting others.
- Prioritizing corporate profits over public health and safety.
- Restricting voting access for opponents.
Notably absent are solutions to real problems, as mentioned above (the cost of living, livable wages, and affordable housing). Their ideas are political "fast food" - quick, fattening, with no nutritional value.
Right-wing propagandists rely on repetition: flooding media with toxic ideas until they're framed as "common sense."
My Conclusion
After analyzing countless right-wing articles - from overtly hateful content to "mainstream" conservative sites - their common thread is laziness. These platforms avoid critical thinking, recycle slogans, and misrepresent facts, banking on audiences who skim headlines and accept ideas without scrutiny.
Right-wing media thrives on the laziness of its audience. While they claim to promote "toughness" and "common sense," you'll find their followers whining in comment sections rather than addressing real-world challenges.
Next Steps
- Develop a Progressive "Narrative Playbook"
- Amplify Grassroots Voices
- Promote Media Literacy
- Expose Hypocrisy and Double Standards
- Support Progressive Candidates and Policies
- Create Progressive Counter-Narratives Online
- Foster Solidarity
- Document and Archive Propaganda
We'll talk about these and more in future blog posts.