Its warnings have been labeled "alarmist", "scaremongering" and "misleading". The subsequent comments from the Opposition regarding the growing crisis were rebutted as scaremongering. He went on to criticise Lou Dobbs for "scaremongering" on the subject of illegal immigration. David Nutt criticised the Foundation for "scaremongering". His warnings that the town is vulnerable to a criminal takeover were considered scaremongering. Coastguards dismissed the claims as "scaremongering". Better Together was accused of "scaremongering" during the referendum campaign. Author Ken Ring was accused of scaremongering by New Zealand politician Nick Smith. "The Economist" rejected the concept of Eurabia as "scaremongering". However, chemical weapons were not used to the extent reported by a scaremongering press.