Firstly, I think you're right—and their policies very much so reflect this. Re: the "skeptical mindset"—I think critical thought is essential. But that's a lot

Firstly, I think you're right—and their policies very much so reflect this. Re: the "skeptical mindset"—I think critical thought is essential. But that's a lot more complex than merely having a "skeptical mindset", which is effectively what these "Do your own research" type of people tend to have. They're skeptical of the "mainstream elites", and that's about the end of the thought process. They're very likely to buy most narratives that counters mainstream consensus.