Tim Arango of the NYT has a theory for the popularity of conspiracy theories in Turkey

"The conspiracy theories advanced by the pro-government media — which resonate with certain segments of the population because both anti-American sentiments and anti-Semitism are widespread in Turkey".  I swear that my main problem with some Western journalists is not about politics but about logic, knowledge and intelligence. Look at this circular generalization above.   Conspiracy theories are popular in Turkey because of anti-Americanism and anti-Semitism? What about the popularity of conspiracy theories in the US--the real capital of kooky conspiracy theories? Will that be blamed on anti-Americanism and anti-Semitism? And how does anti-Americanism contribute to conspiracy theories?