LaRoucheism

LaRouchism was the ideology of late American political activist, convicted fraudster and cult leader Lyndon LaRouche (1923-2019) and his movement. LaRouche was originally a Marxist, but later shifted to the right and began supporting the American System/School, and developed a political cult with a worldwide following. He run for president 8 times between 1976 and 2004, one time from jail due to being arrested for mail fraud. He hated many things, mainly Britain, Henry Kissigner and Zionism.

History
Lyndon LaRouche was born in New Hampshire. He came from a Quaker family, and served in Asia during World War II. He later became a supporter of Marxist politics and by 1960s was involved in splinter groups that were increasingly radical and violent. Later, he moved to the right and estabilished ties to extremist groups, although the ideology remained syncretic overall. LaRouche ran for president 8 times from 1976 to 2004. The LaRouche movement achieved its largest victory in 1986, when members won several state primaries in Illinois. LaRouchites became known for bullying and harassing former members and opposing journalists and politicians. In 1988, LaRouche and 11 others were arrested for mail fraud and obstruction of justice. He was sentenced to 15 years in jail, but only served five years. In 2019, LaRouche died and his wife, a German nationalist took control of his movement.