mike-rothschild

Mike Rothschild


Mike Rothschild is a writer who specializes in researching and debunking conspiracy theories and fringe beliefs. He also writes about politics, history, and breaking news.

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Why 8kun’s former admin is at war with right-wing star Dan Bongino

It began when Watkins had his identity spoofed on the site.

On Dec 11, 2020 by Mike Rothschild

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Is QAnon’s silence tied to Ron Watkins’ departure from 8kun?

Q is quiet as rumors swirl.

On Nov 10, 2020 by Mike Rothschild

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Here’s what happened to every QAnon candidate that was running for Congress

There was one major victory.

On Nov 4, 2020 by Mike Rothschild

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A running list of hoaxes, misinformation, and Election Day conspiracies

Everything that's not true, in one place.

On Nov 3, 2020 by Mike Rothschild

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The sites vying to fill QMap’s absence don’t want to talk about it

None were too interested in talking.

On Oct 30, 2020 by Mike Rothschild

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All the times the secret ‘military intelligence’ poster behind QAnon fell for pranks

For a super secret military insider, whoever posts as QAnon sure gets duped a lot by random internet hoaxes.

On Oct 15, 2020 by Mike Rothschild

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QAnon believers all think Trump’s COVID-19 announcement means one thing

They see signs everywhere.

On Oct 2, 2020 by Mike Rothschild

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How QAnon beliefs help normalize fascism

It’s vital to remember that at heart, QAnon is about Trump seizing total control of the government to crush his enemies.

On Sep 29, 2020 by Mike Rothschild

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Why we shouldn’t call QAnon a ‘collective delusion’

Is it a movement, a conspiracy theory, a delusion?

On Sep 10, 2020 by Mike Rothschild

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QAnon believers have used GoFundMe to turn the conspiracy into community

For all its problems, there are still elements of community in QAnon.

On Sep 8, 2020 by Mike Rothschild

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Did an IP address accidentally reveal QAnon’s identity?

It's more complex than it sounds.

On Aug 28, 2020 by Mike Rothschild

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Why the sequel to a massive coronavirus conspiracy movie completely flopped

The reach wasn't the same time around.

On Aug 19, 2020 by Mike Rothschild

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QAnon isn’t newly anti-Semitic—it’s always been that way

It's been there since the beginning.

On Aug 7, 2020 by Mike Rothschild

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QAnon accounts banned by Twitter have already returned, with over 100,000 followers (updated)

The ban has proved ineffectual at best.

On Jul 30, 2020 by Mike Rothschild

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What happens to QAnon if Joe Biden wins?

Will they accept defeat?

On Jul 17, 2020 by Mike Rothschild