I guess the man had hidden problems that normal societal conventions kept in check.

[Mariana]

Yes, he did. Just like everyone else.

One of the big problems I see is that the hosts of the RW radio and TV shows are so incredibly rude and nasty toward everyone who doesn't agree with what they say. Listeners/viewers are hearing/seeing this go on for hours and hours every single day. They don't realize these shows are performances, and come to believe this is how normal people act, that this behavior is acceptable in real life. At the same time, they're being encouraged to feel angry and fearful and persecuted. It makes for a very bad combination.