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Government Intelligence Monitoring Conspiracy Sites
Alternative News ^ | 17 November 2001 | n/a

Posted on 11/17/2001 4:25:48 AM PST by RDSmith

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1 posted on 11/17/2001 4:25:48 AM PST by RDSmith
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So far as I can see it, nobody did a better job of debunking the conspiracy theories than the Islamists themselves. Within hours of the attacks, they were:
  1. Calling to congratulate each other.
  2. Telling America to learn its lesson.
  3. Dancing in the streets and passing out candy.
  4. Spinning "Jewish" conspiracies.
  5. Claiming they didn't do it, but they approved.
  6. Gathering up their clan to leave the United States.
  7. Threatening U.S. Allies not to get involved.
  8. Demanding that we show them proof (as a means to destroy intelligence sources).
  9. Care to continue the list?

2 posted on 11/17/2001 4:36:22 AM PST by Rubber Duckie
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Bull's-eye!
3 posted on 11/17/2001 4:38:25 AM PST by Elenya
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Hmmm . . . I wonder if GWB is also trashing Mel Gibson, who starred in a recent decent movie called (what else ) "Conspiracy Theory" !!!
4 posted on 11/17/2001 4:41:58 AM PST by GeekDejure
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"Conspiracy theorists provide a valuable service to all democratic societies, and I think we should regard any attempt to silence these individuals -- directly or indirectly -- as a direct assault on democracy."

BUMP!!

5 posted on 11/17/2001 4:51:35 AM PST by George Frm Br00klyn Park
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Considering the rich vein of material they could have mined, that movie sucked out loud!!

Mostly, I have a problem with that Julia chick!

6 posted on 11/17/2001 4:55:01 AM PST by Nitro
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To: RDSmith
Does this author always take things out of context like this?
7 posted on 11/17/2001 4:55:11 AM PST by Lion's Cub
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FEMA recently felt obliged to discredit what it called "rumors" on the internet

Isn't it nice to have a Ministry of Truth? I feel much safer now.

8 posted on 11/17/2001 4:57:01 AM PST by Zviadist
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Government/Intelligence? Don't they repel each other?
9 posted on 11/17/2001 4:59:18 AM PST by DainBramage
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To: Nitro
Is it the shape of her mouth or her acting?
10 posted on 11/17/2001 5:02:25 AM PST by oceanperch
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Is this a consiracy Theory or is it just a bunch of "KOOKS" (Virginia Taxpayers Association)? United Nations Plans New Form of Government for United States
11 posted on 11/17/2001 5:05:42 AM PST by It'salmosttolate
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They'd need a whole office building of snoopers to "monitor" this place!
12 posted on 11/17/2001 5:06:13 AM PST by DB
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Government Intelligence Monitoring Conspiracy Sites

Is this supposed to be news? Like this just started.
13 posted on 11/17/2001 5:08:16 AM PST by pops88
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To: oceanperch
Is it the shape of her mouth or her acting?

Ohhh . . . is that what that is? . . . her mouth? . . . geez, I kinda figured it was a newly discovered fault line !!! :-))

14 posted on 11/17/2001 5:08:46 AM PST by GeekDejure
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To: RDSmith
In a time of war it can be dangerous to military operations and to US troops for the government to reveal information, so it restricts information. Once this happens "the people" become highly vulnerable to both deliberate and innocent misinformation. Misinformation gets passed on and the cottage industry of conspiracy theorists becomes the "best information" available. In wartime the opposition exploits these conspiracy theories and turns the people against the government.

Message to Americans: Speak factually about what you KNOW to be true. Label your opinions as OPINION. When you do not know for certain, say so. Accuracy matters. Words can have consequences. Support the war with TRUTH.

15 posted on 11/17/2001 5:13:35 AM PST by NetValue
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Hope they are monitering The Independant Media Center (the clearing house for information on the riots in Seattle, Calgary and Genoa). Every conspiracy theory imaginable has been posted there. As well as threats that Bin Ladin has a nuclear device already in America which will be set off by sleeper agents via cell phone should OBL be killed or captured.
16 posted on 11/17/2001 5:18:33 AM PST by LarryLied
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To: oceanperch
Both and more!
17 posted on 11/17/2001 5:19:53 AM PST by Nitro
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To: GeekDejure
Well you know that Mel is from Australia.....
20 posted on 11/17/2001 5:42:43 AM PST by mad_as_he$$
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