To many observers on the left, the initial embrace of Seth Rich conspiracy theories by conservative media figures was merely a confirmation of the right’s deformed soul. The Hannity right, without evidence, accused Rich rather than the Russians of leaking damaging DNC emails. In doing so, it has proved its willingness to credit anything — no matter how obviously deceptive or toxic — to defend President Trump and harm his opponents. How could conservative media figures not have felt — felt in their hearts and bones — the God-awful ickiness of it? The conservative mind, in some very visible cases, has become diseased.

Source: Washington Post May 25, 2017 23:26 UTC