Sad part is, this is all a political psyop.
They create, or perhaps just endorse some insane belief so they can assign this to an entire group thus demonizing said group. Today's politics is all about placing individuals into groups. Once they assigned a group anything the 'group' believe can be assigned to the individual as well. Oh, you support Trump therefore you're a racist redneck... or Oh you support Hillary therefore you're a pussy hat wearing snowflake.
There's no room for independent thought, you MUST belong to a thought group. Prior to the last election cycle the conspiracy forum I've been watching for over 10yrs would put these stupid 'conspiracies' in check, however once the election came near an army of 'flat earthers' was released onto the forum and then the news stories came out to show how insane any 'conspiracy theorist' is. It was a psyop period and American citizens can't seem to see through the bullshit. They like being part of a group, they even subscribe themselves to these groups and then regurgitate whatever it is the groups talking points are. No need to think for themselves.
I hate where America is, and continues to go... People really need to wake up and realize they are being manipulated and start thinking for themselves once again!!