Australian fossil fuel producers have expressed this exact view when going after climate groups, particularly in the courts. They talk with awe at the organisation and effectiveness of their "opponents" (direct quote) and, at the same time, remain utterly convinced shadowy forces are funding it all.
part of this is like, conservatives projecting; part of this is conservatives unable to imagine politics without money; and part of this is dudes who are so out of touch with feminized labor that they think children's birthday parties exist as a spontaneous act of parthogenesis
Jan 26, 2026 07:07