https://www.readtpa.com/p/when-a-lie-becomes-a-bomb-threat
"The lie was absurd, and yet it spread like wildfire. A baseless rumor,
claiming Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, were stealing and eating
people’s pets, began as a fringe social media post. In a matter of days, it had
evolved into a talking point at the highest levels of Republican politics.
Trump mentioned it in a presidential debate, and his running mate, Senator JD
Vance, repeated it without a shred of evidence.
But the fallout didn’t stay online. As this racist conspiracy gained traction,
it spilled over into the real world with devastating consequences. Bomb
threats, school closures, vandalized businesses — this is what happens when
dangerous lies are amplified for political gain. In Springfield, a town already
struggling to accommodate a sudden influx of immigrants, the lie became a
weapon, targeting vulnerable families and fueling division."
Via Janet Logan.
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
