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In Defense of “Crazy” Conspiracy Theories
The Organic Prepper ^ | August 22, 2024 | Daisy Luther

Posted on 08/22/2024 1:08:13 PM PDT by Red Badger

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1 posted on 08/22/2024 1:08:13 PM PDT by Red Badger
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To: Red Badger
The “danger” of conspiracy theories

...Is the mindless repeaters of the theories who don't do their own critical thinking.

2 posted on 08/22/2024 1:12:50 PM PDT by pfflier
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To: Red Badger

are these like coincidence theories?


3 posted on 08/22/2024 1:16:15 PM PDT by bankwalker (Repeal the 19th ...)
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To: bankwalker

I dunno but there sure are a lot of people behind them.................😏


4 posted on 08/22/2024 1:26:16 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Red Badger; null and void







5 posted on 08/22/2024 1:27:52 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: Red Badger

“to others, a sign of dangerous insubordination.”

Only to those who are guilty of conspiracy.


6 posted on 08/22/2024 1:30:40 PM PDT by Openurmind (The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world it leaves to its children. ~ D. Bonhoeffer)
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To: Red Badger

Trump has a tiny penis


7 posted on 08/22/2024 1:30:44 PM PDT by baclava
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To: Red Badger

There is a conspiracy to turn everything into a conspiracy. It’s doing pretty well.
This latest one where the billionaire sank his own yacht to escape to a private island while others on the yacht died was Conspiracy Hall of Fame level.


8 posted on 08/22/2024 1:32:46 PM PDT by SaxxonWoods (Are you ready for Black Lives MAGA? It's coming.)
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“Some people acting as if the election conspiracy theory were true assembled in Washington, D.C., some stormed the Capitol building and, behind the scenes, some developed a scheme to submit fake slates of electors supporting Trump’s reelection despite his loss at the ballot box. The people involved in these activities could count on the support of others who endorsed the rigged election claim, even if these endorsements were largely insincere. “

never forget the reason for the left’s treason... a peaceful protest to protect election integrity.

https://rumble.com/v181401-january-6th-rally-2021.html


9 posted on 08/22/2024 1:34:37 PM PDT by teeman8r (Armageddon won't be pretty, but it's not like it's the end of the world or something )
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To: Red Badger
Ever notice how the difference between many conspiracy theories and reality is a matter of time, most especially when the theory is offered in opposition to the leftist narrative?
10 posted on 08/22/2024 1:51:34 PM PDT by Beowulf
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To: SaveFerris

The sheep one reminds me of this “conspiracy theory” video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7FIiYsVy3U


11 posted on 08/22/2024 1:53:39 PM PDT by Boogieman
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To: Boogieman

That was pretty good

Reminds me of me with my crazy conspiracy theories trying to tell some part of the masses about Digital Money, Digital I.D., COVID-19(84) passports

That being said I’d like to get a passport one of these days - I guess there’s a significant digital component like everything

We sure do live in interesting times


12 posted on 08/22/2024 2:03:28 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: SaveFerris

When I was young and dumb I used to run with conspiracy theorists.
As I’ve mellowed and become wiser I find myself keeping company solely with conspiracy believers.


13 posted on 08/22/2024 2:14:04 PM PDT by KierkegaardMAN (I never engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed man.)
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To: Red Badger

The author is a total nut job


14 posted on 08/22/2024 2:16:33 PM PDT by Fledermaus (Clay Bevis and Cuck Butthead are panty wadded, pearl clutching cowards. Rush deserves better.)
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To: KierkegaardMAN

There’s a lot of stuff that seems to keep coming true


15 posted on 08/22/2024 2:18:44 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: Red Badger
The problem I've run into with most conspiracy theories is that they never try to prove their theory right -- they expect others to prove it wrong. That's a reversal of what we usually require to accept a truth.

The reason that's an issue is because it takes very little effort to throw infinite amounts of made-up crap against the wall without proof, but lots and lots of effort to dig up the evidence to disprove all that crap. And because they can invent it random crap faster than you can debunk it, you're basically just playing rhetorical wack-a-mole.

So, my practice with conspiracy theorists is this: Give me your very best fact. The one you believe is strongest and most suggestive that your theory is true. And if I can't adequately address that one, then I'll start paying more attention and go on to the next.

But if I can show that your very best piece of evidence if flawed, inconsequential, or otherwise worthless, that's it. I consider your theory deserves to be mocked.

I found this was a great way to address the 9/11 Truthers, of whom there were quite a few here.

16 posted on 08/22/2024 2:24:22 PM PDT by Bruce Campbells Chin ( )
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Every Law Enforcement agent investigating a suspected crime is a Conspiracy Theorist. Should they be ridiculed and shamed for being Conspiracy Theorists? Is a degree or a badge required to suspect and/or investigate or discuss a conspiracy without being ridiculed for it?


17 posted on 08/22/2024 2:24:27 PM PDT by Openurmind (The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world it leaves to its children. ~ D. Bonhoeffer)
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To: SaveFerris

Yeah I shared that around some of my less political friends. Makes a good point without being too ideological for them to just reject out of hand.


18 posted on 08/22/2024 2:44:42 PM PDT by Boogieman
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People will be touting the wonders, the convenience, the "logic" of receiving the Mark of the Beast - that's my guess - and the Liberal Media will be right there on top of it

But first, they'll say "Peace and Security!"


19 posted on 08/22/2024 2:48:27 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: KierkegaardMAN

Well done... :)


20 posted on 08/22/2024 2:57:31 PM PDT by Openurmind (The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world it leaves to its children. ~ D. Bonhoeffer)
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