There is a prominent narrative that the rise of the far right is due solely to the deliberate spread of false information online. If disinformation had played such a prominent role in influencing public opinion, then surely public opinion would have changed significantly on these issues. Political science paints a very different picture of the rise of the far right. Studies that focus on psychological traits reveal far-right supporters tend to have a distinctive character. In research of Irish public opinion, I can confirm it is the exact same here today.

Source: Irish Independent March 07, 2021 02:36 UTC