Thread by @McElstuff, The Coalition have a conspiracy theory problem (a tHrEaD): Joyce says the [...]

The Coalition have a conspiracy theory problem (a tHrEaD):

Joyce says the sun's magnetic field is responsible for bushfires/climate change https://www.smh.com.au/national/barnaby-joyce-says-sun-s-magnetic-fields-cause-bushfires-science-says-20191112-p539xb.html

Barnaby Joyce says sun's magnetic fields cause bushfires. Science says...

Barnaby Joyce’s claim that changes to sun’s magnetic fields were linked to bushfires burning out of control across NSW have been rubbished by climate scientists.

https://www.smh.com.au/national/barnaby-joyce-says-sun-s-magnetic-fields-cause-bushfires-science-says-20191112-p539xb.html

Morrison mentions "ritual" sex abuse and "negative globalism" after push from his QAnon mate https://overland.org.au/2019/10/with-friends-like-these-the-deepening-links-between-climate-denial-and-conservative-politics/

With friends like these: the deepening links between climate denial and conservative politics

We live in a time in which the gulf between the powerful and the powerless has widened immensely, both because of the ongoing transfer of wealth to the political class and because of the general...

https://overland.org.au/2019/10/with-friends-like-these-the-deepening-links-between-climate-denial-and-conservative-politics/

Lib Senator Gerard Rennick says the BoM is cooking the books: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/liberal-senator-doubles-down-on-accusing-bom-of-changing-records-to-fit-climate-agenda

Liberal senator doubles down on accusing BoM of changing records to fit climate agenda

A Liberal Senator has again accused the weather bureau of deliberately changing temperature records to fit a global warming agenda.

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/liberal-senator-doubles-down-on-accusing-bom-of-changing-records-to-fit-climate-agenda

Liberal treasurer praises discredited "invisible hand" capitalism theory https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/frydenberg-praises-invisible-hand-of-capitalism-over-dead-hand-of-socialism-20190121-h1aacd

Frydenberg praises 'invisible hand of capitalism' over 'dead hand of socialism'

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has set out the major economic "values" clashes entering the federal election, arguing the Coalition will encourage individuals and business to flourish through personal...

https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/frydenberg-praises-invisible-hand-of-capitalism-over-dead-hand-of-socialism-20190121-h1aacd

Abetz reckons GetUp is funded by George Soros https://www.crikey.com.au/2016/09/14/eric-abetz-explains-getups-george-soros-links/

Eric Abetz explains GetUp's George Soros links - Crikey

GetUp is obviously the brainchild of George Soros. At least, that is the world according to Eric Abetz.

https://www.crikey.com.au/2016/09/14/eric-abetz-explains-getups-george-soros-links/

Andrew Hastie cites the antisemitic "Cultural Marxism" conspiracy theory https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-02/keeping-the-faith-andrew-hastie/8477382

Andrew Hastie on poetry, political courage, and not banning the burka

Andrew Hastie has been typecast as a Christian politician from day one.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-02/keeping-the-faith-andrew-hastie/8477382

Deputy PM Michael McCormack encouraged belief in the fictional "Wind Turbine Syndrome"
https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansardr/5b6d8876-4831-481f-8b5b-85bb0fbe651f/&sid=0237

Craig Kelly is also a believer in "Wind Turbine Syndrome"
https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansardr/5b6d8876-4831-481f-8b5b-85bb0fbe651f/&sid=0233

Every party has its kooks but they are usually members not leaders, ministers or MPs. Not really sure what the solution is here but it seems like a real problem, and something to think about next time you see scary stuff about deepfakes or whatever

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