The phrase "gullible masses" refers to a large group of people who are easily tricked or deceived because they believe things without questioning or doubting them. Full definition
The only difference between then and now is that today we heve the internet to disseminate crap science to a wider more gullible mass market.The propaganda machine can really crank up the volume on the cheap. (globalclimatescam.com)
Yet... in essence, he's saying nothing different than all the mega church morons out there selling their swill to the gullible masses. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
Obliviously ignorant or intentionally dishonest the great shill continues to enslave the minds of the gullible masses. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)