I think the right wing slimeb@lls aren't quite as sophisticated as the cited, paraphrased author seems to portray. I don't think they are intentionally trying to get certain people killed.
I don't think they are smart or introspective enough (a lacking that is required, basically, for being a fan of those shows - or hosting them) to be that specific. I think they are the absolute embodiment of "loose cannons." That is not to belittle the damage they do, just as an actual loose cannon would absolutely do tremendous damage in its own right.
I just doubt their ability to aim. Aiming takes intelligence, logic, and planning. Their only strength is being determined, which overpowers their stark lack of cognitive ability. Their audience isn't sharp enough to see through the streams of nonsense, and you get what you get.
If someone has inside information where there is a deliberate, collusive relationship between the handlers for the big hate players, THEN you've got a blockbuster book... or perhaps a blockbuster hate crimes indictment. Until then, I for one am skeptical that this effect is deliberately systemic and the cited book is just a good post mortem that simply connects the dots between very angry, scared, hateful people and shared delus1ons.
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