Are we living in a golden age of conspiracy theories?

[OldLady]

IMHO, CT's flourish in an Orwellian run populace lousy with cognitive dissonance ~S~

It's not Orwellian. It's Trump who started this with his continual "fake news" horseshit, which he ADMITS he uses to ensure his supporters don't believe it when the news reports negatively on him.

Well, maybe it is Orwellian; listen to the right wingers calling liberals "racist," for example. Complete opposite of the truth and they seem to be proud of it. Who starts this bullshit? IS it the government? Steven Miller, maybe? Or just David Duke? I don't know but Coyote's article is dead on. It's the most frightening thing happening in this country, mass shootings and nuclear build up by our enemies and all.

 

[Wyatt earp]

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Well, in an age when people can put up a vlog, blog, YouTube video, or whatever else they use to spread their wacky theories, you're gonna get a lot of them.

In the old days, the loons had to type something up, run off a whole bunch of copies and distribute them via mail or by hand. The crazies back then had to work a whole lot harder to spread their bullshit.

Nowadays? Any loon with a computer or smart phone can post whatever bullshit they want, and they can reach a whole lot more people in an instant. And, there are other loons who are looking for validation for their bullshit, which is why they do an internet search for people who think like they do, and spread the crap down the line.

You're right. This is a golden age for conspiracy theories.

And, that's not the only place the nutjobs are spreading their lunacy, messageboards have their fair share of conspiracy loons as well. Just look at some of the posters on here.

A bunch of narcissist you guys are.

 

[Dogmaphobe]

Conspiracy theories thrive on partisanship.

All the extreme partisans in this thread just to point fingers at the other tribe are part of problem, not part of the solution.

 

[rightwinger]

We are just getting started

 

[xyz]

They've existed before the internet, photocopies, various books about the Kennedy assassination, UFOs, etc.

They existed in the 90s and early 2000s in the form of emails.

The thing is now some state entities have figured out that they can weaponize this stuff.

 

[ABikerSailor]

They've existed before the internet, photocopies, various books about the Kennedy assassination, UFOs, etc.

They existed in the 90s and early 2000s in the form of emails.

The thing is now some state entities have figured out that they can weaponize this stuff.

You're right, stuff like that did exist before the internet. However, it's much easier and faster to get them out with the 'net than it is without it.

 

[LA RAM FAN]

Well, in an age when people can put up a vlog, blog, YouTube video, or whatever else they use to spread their wacky theories, you're gonna get a lot of them.

In the old days, the loons had to type something up, run off a whole bunch of copies and distribute them via mail or by hand. The crazies back then had to work a whole lot harder to spread their bullshit.

Nowadays? Any loon with a computer or smart phone can post whatever bullshit they want, and they can reach a whole lot more people in an instant. And, there are other loons who are looking for validation for their bullshit, which is why they do an internet search for people who think like they do, and spread the crap down the line.

You're right. This is a golden age for conspiracy theories.

And, that's not the only place the nutjobs are spreading their lunacy, messageboards have their fair share of conspiracy loons as well. Just look at some of the posters on here.

this coming from someone who cant stand toe to toe in a debate and ignores the evidence in videos that takes you to school that most conspiracys involving government corruption are indeed true. and that the government outright LIES constantly about those events

a loon is someone who does not question the governments version of events no matter HOW absurd their explanation,Oh wait,that describes YOU to a tee.


A bunch of narcissist you guys are.

you noticed that about him as well huh>

 

[LA RAM FAN]

Interesting article, worth a read:


Why conspiracy theories are getting more absurd and harder to refute

Why conspiracy theories are getting more absurd and harder to refute
“Democracy requires a minimum amount of mutual trust among citizens, and conspiracism destroys it.”

Are we living in a golden age of conspiracy theories?

That’s the argument Harvard politics professor Nancy L. Rosenblum makes in her new book, A Lot of People Are Saying. And it’s not merely that conspiracy theories are thriving — they’re also getting more absurd, less substantive, and harder to refute.

In fact, what we’re seeing now, according to Rosenblum and her co-author Russell Muirhead, is more “conspiracism” and less theory. Which is to say, the purpose of conspiracy theories is no longer to explain reality or offer some account of the world; instead, the point is to erode trust in public figures or institutions.

She points to the recent Pizzagate conspiracy as a perfect example. This was a fake news story alleging that Hillary Clinton and her former campaign chair, John Podesta, ran a child sex ring in the basement of a pizzeria in Washington, DC. It was totally fabricated, but it proliferated enough online that a man eventually showed up at the restaurant with an assault rifle and fired at least one shot.

Rosenblum believes this new form of conspiracism amounts to a direct attack on the foundations of liberal democracy and what she calls “knowledge-producing institutions.” As conspiracism takes root in our politics, she says, we lose our capacity to deliberate about the direction of the country. And ultimately, democracy itself becomes impossible.

there was once upon a time back in the 60's when the american people trusted their government without question.If the media reported an event that happened and said there was a certain individual behind the events and the events happened the way they said it was reported,the government and the media were not questioned one bit,their word was automatic and gold for them. They were the voice of god and could do no wrong.

those days are long over thank god. NOW a lot of those same people,they FEAR their government and with GOOD REASON. Kudos to them for waking up.

after the JFK assassination,america lost its innocence and distrust in our government stated to spiral and expand like an avalance that gets started where it just gets bigger and bigger.

then in the 70's when watergate happened and it was proven from Dick Nixons quote-Im not a crook. That was when america REALLY woke up that our leaders lie to us all the time and cannot be trusted and you could not trust the mainstream media anymore either since they would not report the corruption of our politicians.

whats VERY interesting and something I am about to take the people that never knew this to school on,is that the term conspiracy theories was COINED by none other than our corrupt and evil CIA. they are the most evil organization and the world and there is no hope for world peace till this evil organizations is abolished,they are the ones that are ALMOST ALWAYS behind major tragedys here in the states and around the world in other countries as well.

this link is cold hard FACTS,not theories as people around here want to believe and are in denial mode on.

CIA Coined and Weaponized The Label "Conspiracy Theory" | coreysdigs.com
CIA Coined and Weaponized The Label “Conspiracy Theory”
March 9, 2018


Ever been called a “conspiracy theorist”? Ever wonder where that term came from?

In 1976 the New York Times obtained a document they requested via the Freedom of Information Act.

This document was a C.I.A. Dispatch labeled “psych” for “psychological operations” that was distributed in 1967, indicating they coined the phrase “conspiracy theory” and “conspiracy theorists” to attack anyone who challenged the official narrative from the Warren Commission. It also has a CS indicated on it, which stands for “clandestine services” unit.

These labels have continued ever since they coined the phrase in the 1960’s, with the intention of stifling any truths from getting out

CIA Coined and Weaponized The Label "Conspiracy Theory" | coreysdigs.com

 

[LA RAM FAN]

They've existed before the internet, photocopies, various books about the Kennedy assassination, UFOs, etc.

They existed in the 90s and early 2000s in the form of emails.

The thing is now some state entities have figured out that they can weaponize this stuff.

you are talking about the conspiracy theory of the governments and lamestream media of the magic bullet theory that oswald shot kennedy,THAT wacky conspiracy theory of the governments right?

yes you are correct,wacky conspiracy theories like the magic bullet theory by the government that oswald shot JFK have indeed existed LONG before the internet that is correct.

IMHO, CT's flourish in an Orwellian run populace lousy with cognitive dissonance ~S~

exactly sparky.well said.

 

[MindWars]

No we live in a world where USEFUL idiots never learned to decode wtf is right in front of them....... the tools are always givens most are just to stupid to connect the dots that teach them how the FK to get out of the matrix.

Yuri Bezmenov: Ideological Subversion has Four Stages ...

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  • Subversion - Wikipedia

• Subversion - Wikipedia

Ideological subversion is a process in which you radically change the perceived reality of a nation. Ideological subversion is a four stage process taking 20 to 25 years. The first stage is a process of demoralisation. During these 20 years, one generation is brought up with the ideology of the enemy. The ideology is often left wing/marxism.
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IT'S IN YOUR FACES IT'S BEEN TAUGHT TO YOU IN SCHOOLS it's taught today only ten times worse yet you brain dead still can't pick up on the shit inn ur faces.

RULE 1: “Power is not only what you have, but what the enemy thinks you have.”

Power is derived from 2 main sources – money and people. “Have-Nots” must build power from flesh and blood. (These are two things of which there is a plentiful supply. Government and corporations always have a difficult time appealing to people, and usually do so almost exclusively with economic arguments.)



RULE 2: “Never go outside the expertise of your people.”

It results in confusion, fear and retreat. Feeling secure adds to the backbone of anyone. (Organizations under attack wonder why radicals don’t address the “real” issues. This is why. They avoid things with which they have no knowledge.)



RULE 3: “Whenever possible, go outside the expertise of the enemy.”

Look for ways to increase insecurity, anxiety and uncertainty. (This happens all the time. Watch how many organizations un---

YOU ARE READING YOURSELVES (ABOUT) , TRUMP HATERS AND TRUMP HATERS ARE THE ONLY DUMB ASSES WHO CA'T TELL TRUTH FROM FICTION!!

 

[MindWars]

No we live in a world where USEFUL idiots never learned to decode wtf is right in front of them....... the tools are always givens most are just to stupid to connect the dots that teach them how the FK to get out of the matrix.

Yuri Bezmenov: Ideological Subversion has Four Stages ...

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  16:36
  May 24, 2011 · The Four Stages of Ideological Subversion: Demoralization: 15-20 years to eradicate morals in youth and train them in Marxist thinking. Positions of power in government, civil service, business ...
  • Author: Habeas Corpus Canada
  • Subversion - Wikipedia

• Subversion - Wikipedia

Ideological subversion is a process in which you radically change the perceived reality of a nation. Ideological subversion is a four stage process taking 20 to 25 years. The first stage is a process of demoralisation. During these 20 years, one generation is brought up with the ideology of the enemy. The ideology is often left wing/marxism.
Ideological subversion - WordPress.com


IT'S IN YOUR FACES IT'S BEEN TAUGHT TO YOU IN SCHOOLS it's taught today only ten times worse yet you brain dead still can't pick up on the shit inn ur faces.

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RULE 1: “Power is not only what you have, but what the enemy thinks you have.”

Power is derived from 2 main sources – money and people. “Have-Nots” must build power from flesh and blood. (These are two things of which there is a plentiful supply. Government and corporations always have a difficult time appealing to people, and usually do so almost exclusively with economic arguments.)



RULE 2: “Never go outside the expertise of your people.”

It results in confusion, fear and retreat. Feeling secure adds to the backbone of anyone. (Organizations under attack wonder why radicals don’t address the “real” issues. This is why. They avoid things with which they have no knowledge.)



RULE 3: “Whenever possible, go outside the expertise of the enemy.”

Look for ways to increase insecurity, anxiety and uncertainty. (This happens all the time. Watch how many organizations un---

YOU ARE READING YOURSELVES (ABOUT) , TRUMP HATERS AND TRUMP HATERS ARE THE ONLY DUMB ASSES WHO CA'T TELL TRUTH FROM FICTION!!

AND ITS ALL BEENN USED ON EVERYONE OF US----------- Some just haven't woke up if ever........ Trump haters..

 

[LA RAM FAN]

No we live in a world where USEFUL idiots never learned to decode wtf is right in front of them....... the tools are always givens most are just to stupid to connect the dots that teach them how the FK to get out of the matrix.

Yuri Bezmenov: Ideological Subversion has Four Stages ...

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  View attachment 275568
  
  16:36
  May 24, 2011 · The Four Stages of Ideological Subversion: Demoralization: 15-20 years to eradicate morals in youth and train them in Marxist thinking. Positions of power in government, civil service, business ...
  • Author: Habeas Corpus Canada
  • Subversion - Wikipedia

• Subversion - Wikipedia

Ideological subversion is a process in which you radically change the perceived reality of a nation. Ideological subversion is a four stage process taking 20 to 25 years. The first stage is a process of demoralisation. During these 20 years, one generation is brought up with the ideology of the enemy. The ideology is often left wing/marxism.
Ideological subversion - WordPress.com


IT'S IN YOUR FACES IT'S BEEN TAUGHT TO YOU IN SCHOOLS it's taught today only ten times worse yet you brain dead still can't pick up on the shit inn ur faces.

View attachment 275569


RULE 1: “Power is not only what you have, but what the enemy thinks you have.”

Power is derived from 2 main sources – money and people. “Have-Nots” must build power from flesh and blood. (These are two things of which there is a plentiful supply. Government and corporations always have a difficult time appealing to people, and usually do so almost exclusively with economic arguments.)



RULE 2: “Never go outside the expertise of your people.”

It results in confusion, fear and retreat. Feeling secure adds to the backbone of anyone. (Organizations under attack wonder why radicals don’t address the “real” issues. This is why. They avoid things with which they have no knowledge.)



RULE 3: “Whenever possible, go outside the expertise of the enemy.”

Look for ways to increase insecurity, anxiety and uncertainty. (This happens all the time. Watch how many organizations un---

YOU ARE READING YOURSELVES (ABOUT) , TRUMP HATERS AND TRUMP HATERS ARE THE ONLY DUMB ASSES WHO CA'T TELL TRUTH FROM FICTION!!

great video,unlike the sheep here at USMB like one i already addressed,they will for sure never watch that great video you posted as i just did since it tells the TRUTH that you posted.LOL

 

[RodISHI]

No we live in a world where USEFUL idiots never learned to decode wtf is right in front of them....... the tools are always givens most are just to stupid to connect the dots that teach them how the FK to get out of the matrix.

Yuri Bezmenov: Ideological Subversion has Four Stages ...

• 
  View attachment 275568
  
  16:36
  May 24, 2011 · The Four Stages of Ideological Subversion: Demoralization: 15-20 years to eradicate morals in youth and train them in Marxist thinking. Positions of power in government, civil service, business ...
  • Author: Habeas Corpus Canada
  • Subversion - Wikipedia

• Subversion - Wikipedia

Ideological subversion is a process in which you radically change the perceived reality of a nation. Ideological subversion is a four stage process taking 20 to 25 years. The first stage is a process of demoralisation. During these 20 years, one generation is brought up with the ideology of the enemy. The ideology is often left wing/marxism.
Ideological subversion - WordPress.com


IT'S IN YOUR FACES IT'S BEEN TAUGHT TO YOU IN SCHOOLS it's taught today only ten times worse yet you brain dead still can't pick up on the shit inn ur faces.

View attachment 275569


RULE 1: “Power is not only what you have, but what the enemy thinks you have.”

Power is derived from 2 main sources – money and people. “Have-Nots” must build power from flesh and blood. (These are two things of which there is a plentiful supply. Government and corporations always have a difficult time appealing to people, and usually do so almost exclusively with economic arguments.)



RULE 2: “Never go outside the expertise of your people.”

It results in confusion, fear and retreat. Feeling secure adds to the backbone of anyone. (Organizations under attack wonder why radicals don’t address the “real” issues. This is why. They avoid things with which they have no knowledge.)



RULE 3: “Whenever possible, go outside the expertise of the enemy.”

Look for ways to increase insecurity, anxiety and uncertainty. (This happens all the time. Watch how many organizations un---

YOU ARE READING YOURSELVES (ABOUT) , TRUMP HATERS AND TRUMP HATERS ARE THE ONLY DUMB ASSES WHO CA'T TELL TRUTH FROM FICTION!!

These chickenshit twats are losing rapidly and some of them truly believe they have a snowball's chance in Hell of getting back what they are rapidly losing as people are not buying into their lies and deception.

Be sure after you watch the video to read some of the comments on what many of the journalism students have experienced. If one keeps in mind a select few own the majority of the media and we the people have been subsidizing these leftist dickhead professors; A lot of this leftist fascist crap being spread far and wide makes sense. The comments along with the knowledge that MSM is merely by law now an entertainment venue will tell anyone with a lick of sense what has happened to real journalism.

 

[Wyatt earp]

They've existed before the internet, photocopies, various books about the Kennedy assassination, UFOs, etc.

They existed in the 90s and early 2000s in the form of emails.

The thing is now some state entities have figured out that they can weaponize this stuff.

You're right, stuff like that did exist before the internet. However, it's much easier and faster to get them out with the 'net than it is without it.

And could you tell us as a fact it's not true?


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[ranfunck]

Here is some of the governments conspiracy you can not deny it
Philly Cop Injured by Fake Blood Squib (SLOW-MOTION)

 

[sparky]

Ever been called a “conspiracy theorist”? Ever wonder where that term came from?

In 1976 the New York Times obtained a document they requested via the Freedom of Information Act.

This document was a C.I.A. Dispatch labeled “psych” for “psychological operations” that was distributed in 1967, indicating they coined the phrase “conspiracy theory” and “conspiracy theorists” to attack anyone who challenged the official narrative from the Warren Commission. It also has a CS indicated on it, which stands for “clandestine services” unit.

I remember hearing Kennedy wanted to abolish them

~S~

 

[sparky]

Conspiracy theories thrive on partisanship.

so don't be one.....

~S~

 

[Dogmaphobe]

Conspiracy theories thrive on partisanship.

so don't be one.....

~S~

I'm not.

 

[ABikerSailor]

They've existed before the internet, photocopies, various books about the Kennedy assassination, UFOs, etc.

They existed in the 90s and early 2000s in the form of emails.

The thing is now some state entities have figured out that they can weaponize this stuff.

You're right, stuff like that did exist before the internet. However, it's much easier and faster to get them out with the 'net than it is without it.

And could you tell us as a fact it's not true?


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Probably for most things, because I've been a lot of places, and seen a lot of things, so I'm pretty confident I could figure out if something was true or a conspiracy theory.

 

[Wyatt earp]

They've existed before the internet, photocopies, various books about the Kennedy assassination, UFOs, etc.

They existed in the 90s and early 2000s in the form of emails.

The thing is now some state entities have figured out that they can weaponize this stuff.

You're right, stuff like that did exist before the internet. However, it's much easier and faster to get them out with the 'net than it is without it.

And could you tell us as a fact it's not true?


.

Probably for most things, because I've been a lot of places, and seen a lot of things, so I'm pretty confident I could figure out if something was true or a conspiracy theory.

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