mewtwo Posted January 15, 2012 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_conspiracy_theories I loves me the internet. Thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Protector Posted January 15, 2012 huh, smaller then I expected Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattimo Posted January 15, 2012 'Conspiracy Theory' is a label that universally categorizes alternative view-points with socially conditioned undertones of quackery. 'Conspiracy Theories' are an assault against what-we-think-we-know. What-we-think-we-know may be a belief-system. Consider one's or other people's emotional response to the notion of a 'conspiracy theory' and/or alternate view-point. Moreover, do people have an aversion to a different perspective? i.e. the actual information that outlines a given alternative view-point? Or, do people simply repeal in disgust in reaction to the mere label, 'conspiracy theory.' Consider the possibility that what-we-think-we-know is wrong and that largely, 'the system' and the resultant status-quo is highly oppressive, in nature. Consider the psychological mechanism and/or principle whereby the oppressed individual justifies his/her oppressive existence. Consider the concept and/or LAW of truth. That is to say, irrespective of what one believes, the truth steadfastly remains pure, untouched and immutable - whether it is conspiratorial or not. I can unequivocally state that from my perspective, many so-called 'conspiracy theories' are valid and that in actuality the real 'conspiracy' is against truth. The question is: do people have the courage to think for their respective selves' and reclaim sovereignty over their mind's? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apech Posted January 15, 2012 http://en.wikipedia....piracy_theories I loves me the internet. Thoughts? You work for the CIA and posted this to distract us from what's really going on???? Am I close????? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydog Posted January 15, 2012 (edited) The term conspiracy theory usually refers to something that is not written in a newspaper that is controlled by people who make money off of the way you perceive things. Rupert Murdoch- a rich capitalist owns 75% of newspapers in the UK, various magazines, Television channels etc, so any opinion that is not in his interest is "a conspiracy theory" Id say about 50% of conspiracy theories are accurate. In fact I would describe what is written in newspapers as "conspiracy theories" i.e against muslims for oil, against iran for israel and oil, against socialism for the billionaires etc edit: They can make you a bit paranoid though and negative though..unsurprisingly as under research you may find out a lot of information which is not too friendly. Terrence McKenna has a good view on conspiracy theories meaning there is no one group plotting to kill everyone, lots of powerful groups want more power, it is human nature... In fact it would be good to hear something that would chill my mind about some of this stuff because it does annoy me sometimes, I try and just focus on peoples happiness, but I think it seems a bit fake Edited January 15, 2012 by sinansencer 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mewtwo Posted January 15, 2012 (edited) You work for the CIA and posted this to distract us from what's really going on???? Am I close????? close i actualy work for the IBP or iowa beef processing. lol That is a joke btw. Edited January 15, 2012 by mewtwo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FixXxer1846 Posted January 16, 2012 (edited) - Edited June 15, 2012 by FixXxer1845 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thelerner Posted January 17, 2012 I have a book, the 30 Biggest Conspiracy Theories. It was done by a reporter who started each investigation with an open mind. Most of them were fantasies. Some weren't, but they generally didn't get far. The most infamous being a take over by some of the U.S. top industrialists in the 30's. They tried to recruit an anti Roosevelt General who blew the whistle of them. The subsequent trial was low key and somewhat hushed up. People simply aren't good at keeping secrets for long. The more people and the more complex they are the more likely they'll be exposed and most of the time you'd have to be extremely dumb to try them in the first place. Like Doctor Evil, there are simply smarter ways to get what you want. Most claims are conspiracy are better explained by two human constants of greed and stupidity. Not a cabal of evil near omniscient masterminds. Someone mentioned Rupert Murdoch, for all his control he's still considered a right wing douche bag by a wide portion of the population. He gets a huge amount of bad press, his empire is crumbling. There are limits to control. Even in Eastern block countries where news was 100% censored, people knew the score. You can't fool all the people all the time. Those who try to write the history books inevitably have letters, journals and actions that betray them to later generations. Yes there's grade school history taught thats politically correct butkis, but serious historians, the higher level college classes have a depth and detective work that gets close to the truth. Its easy to scape goat. Paranoia provides easy answers. Its a whole lot easier to destroy then to build. Still I think society is getting better, a little more conscious and conscientious in the last few generations. I may be wrong or it might be a simple swing of pendulum that will reverse when the shit hits the fan. But evil tends to be self destructive, whereas goodness echoes on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harmonious Emptiness Posted January 17, 2012 The Media-Political-Military-Industrial complex [ha ha ha, I just made that up... prepare to hear it again by someone else in 1 year] and anyone who wants to dominate someone else will pretend that they are something which they are not but that the other can dominate, on a larger level using stereotypes to describe a sector of people so that this becomes the only thing they have to deal with. See George Orwell's Language and Politics, or 1984 and how new-speak limited the amount of things something can be. Orwell noticed the way this happens in real life. See how this propaganda technique is used in daily life (also see "the sheeple police" a la David Icke). People are made to think in those limited paradigms to keep them easily controlled and "in the wrong." I think this belonged in your other thread, but.. ... like.. whatEVER..!!.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FixXxer1846 Posted January 18, 2012 (edited) * Edited June 15, 2012 by FixXxer1845 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
