[mgstarr]

Some people seem to derive a lot more satisfaction by concocting elaborate (but improbable) conspiracy theories that always point to some shadowy group of government or quasi government officials - like the secretive cabal on The X-Files.
Unfortunately the truth is often boring and apparent.

[clouda]

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[UberVernunft]

Some people seem to derive a lot more satisfaction by concocting elaborate (but improbable) conspiracy theories that always point to some shadowy group of government or quasi government officials - like the secretive cabal on The X-Files. Unfortunately the truth is often boring and apparent.

The difference here being that the NTSB really has little evidence to support their "theories". They are just speculating, and considering their record, it makes perfect sense to question their conclusions. A real conspiracy would involve numerous individuals lying in order to cover up the truth. In this case it's doubtful if anyone really knows the truth. Even the "puff of smoke" could have a number of causes.

[BushCountry]

It really does not matter what the truth is (we may never find out) -- mechanical or terrorist. What I don't understand is how a closeup tape of the explosion could go unwatch for months by the investigators. Whether it was an innocent mistake or not, heads should roll. It is no wonder that there is an abunance of tinfoil hats laying around and a deep seated mistrust of government.