One of the prime objectives of most popular talk shows, regardless of political bent, is to generate outrage. Commies are hiding under your bed, you aren't allowed to ask questions about 9/11, corrupt politicians are coming to take your (guns, civil rights, right to vote, money, kids, etc).
The trouble begins when people start to act as if the scare tactics are really true. See also Teabaggers, Truthers, Birthers.
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One of the prime objectives of most popular talk shows, regardless of political bent, is to generate outrage. Commies are hiding under your bed, you aren't allowed to ask questions about 9/11, corrupt politicians are coming to take your (guns, civil rights, right to vote, money, kids, etc).
The trouble begins when people start to act as if the scare tactics are really true. See also Teabaggers, Truthers, Birthers.