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- Overall, we rate kunstler.com as far-right biased and questionable based on the promotion of conspiracy theories, pseudoscience, and poor sourcing techniques.
Detailed Report
Questionable Reasoning: Propaganda, Poor Sourcing, Conspiracy, Pseudoscience
Bias Rating: EXTREME RIGHT
Factual Reporting: LOW
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: LOW CREDIBILITY
History
Kunstler.com is the personal website of James Howard Kunstler, former editor of Rolling Stone Magazine and an author, social critic, and public speaker known for his books on urban planning, the energy crisis, and the challenges facing American society. Despite having no formal architecture or urban planning training, Kunstler has delivered lectures at prestigious universities and professional organizations.
Kunstler began as a Democrat. Please see his 2010 blog post. However, he later shifted his political views to align more closely with conservative or right-leaning positions, particularly in support of the policies Former President Trump advocated. His website features his twice-weekly blog “Clusterfuck Nation,” once-a-month podcasts, and other resources related to his work and perspectives. Kunstler resides in Washington County, upstate New York.
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Funded by / Ownership
James Howard Kunstler owns the website and appears to be funded through various channels such as book sales, speaking engagements, and reader donations through platforms like Patreon and Substack and advertisements.
Analysis / Bias
Kunstler.com, including the “Clusterfuck Nation” blog, covers various topics like geopolitics and environmental issues with a satirical edge, blending personal opinions with societal critiques. In a recent blog post titled “Speed. . . and. . . Action,” Kunstler offers a satirical take on American politics and society, likening the current state to a Coen Brothers movie. He criticizes Democratic figures, particularly regarding legal actions related to Donald Trump, and implies skepticism towards pandemic responses. Additionally, Kunstler discusses mail-in ballot fraud and implies that the War in Ukraine is not merely a military conflict but also involves underlying corruption and misconduct, suggesting a broader skepticism toward certain political events or narratives. The blog often lacks external citations.
Kunstler’s shift from being a Democrat, outlined in his blog post dated 2010, “The party of cruelty,” to supporting Former President Trump and holding conservative beliefs, as outlined in another blog post dated 2020 titled “Bill of Particulars” suggests an evolution in his political views. This evolution is supported by other blog posts, such as “Fore !” which criticizes the media’s coverage of Trump and the election, aligning more closely with a perspective critical of Democrats and supportive of Trump’s claims regarding voter fraud.
In general, Kunstler.com holds far-right-leaning viewpoints and promotes conspiracy theories related to the 2020 election and pseudoscience when offering opinions on COVID-19 and vaccines, referring to them as a “genocide machine.“
Failed Fact Checks
- There is no record of Kunstler.com being fact-checked by a third party.
Overall, we rate kunstler.com as far-right biased and questionable based on the promotion of conspiracy theories, pseudoscience, and poor sourcing techniques. (M. Huitsing 02/17/2024)
Source: https://kunstler.com/
Last Updated on February 17, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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