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To: MikeinIraq

Two things:

A) Almost by definition conspiracy theorists boil down very complex situations into outrageous yet very simplistic terms. Very much like the cargo cults.

B)Conspiracy is an act of faith. If there is something that can be taken as proof, then it's proved. If there is no proof, then the conspiracy is doing a good job.

It's very difficult to have a conversation when these two elements are in play.


210 posted on 11/08/2005 6:28:56 PM PST by durasell
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To: durasell

I would imagine that most arguments are filled with hyperbole and generally maintain a circular form? :-)


211 posted on 11/08/2005 6:30:28 PM PST by MikefromOhio
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