There is one thing to remember when discussing this topic with others. People all over the world are obsessed with conspiracy theories. Look at the JFK Conspiracy, The infecting of people with HIV Conspiracy, The CIA Drug Conspiracy, etc.
These theories are candy for some folks because they are incapable of thinking clearly and concisely about any complicated subject. If they can't figure it out a conspiracy theory is created.
Some folks cry conspiracy every time they misplace their car keys. If you choice to engage them keep this thought in the back of your mind.
'When you are engaged in a battle of wits, make sure your opponent is armed'.
Are you sure that’s the correct quote?
As for these Truthinessers, I despise them about as much as our Moslem pals. These aren’t simply conspiracy nuts (some conspiracies probably DO have credence), they are America-haters. The usual suspects. They don’t like the idea of anyone but Americans being mean, cruel and evil, so they turn it around to blame Americans.
If it had happened in Europe, e.g., there would be no such theories. It would be believed as it was seen, because Europeans are so much more trustworthy and good and nice and fair than Americans, and not as greedy. Not that they wouldn’t be blamed as far as “they brought it on themselves”, because they aren’t as high up on the morality plane as Moslems, but still, there wouldn’t be any government collusion, of course.