My now-operative stance is that most likely the conspiracy theories of old and new are probably conspiracy facts. Or at the very least deserving of a thoughtful hearing.
Too many things that seemed to strange to be true have turned out true in the last two years. If our government is willing to lie and kill hundreds of thousands of its own citizens for whatever their purposes of the last two years, well, that is very dark and nefarious. What else have they been willing to do with impunity?
You’re right. It hadn’t occurred to me that the definition is changing. This is evidenced at the moment with “conspiracy theories should now be called spoiler alerts” and the joke: “Q: what’s the difference between a conspiracy theory and the truth? A: about three months.” I’ve never really seen the label as a badge of disgrace although I obviously see it being used that way. When someone would remark to me that that is a conspiracy theory I would often say - “why yes, I have about a dozen going at any one time.” Can’t help it. I’m a curious fellow.
My husband only watches TV news. They got him so angry that I can’t talk to him about anything political or relating to the shots. We’ve had big fights over this & he refused to look at my evidence. He got the Moderna shot but must have gotten a placebo because he’s OK. He did promise not to get another one.
I am grateful to grasp for the straws that we have here at Substack for as long as we have it. Thank you for reminding me and the rest of your readers once more that we are NOT crazy.
For a while I did stop expressing 'the conspiracy theory' as it was falling on deaf sheep. Not now though I speak up for what I believe is right and yes there are many lies and deceptions out there, however it is now blatantly obvious that it's all about greed and control.
My now-operative stance is that most likely the conspiracy theories of old and new are probably conspiracy facts. Or at the very least deserving of a thoughtful hearing.
Too many things that seemed to strange to be true have turned out true in the last two years. If our government is willing to lie and kill hundreds of thousands of its own citizens for whatever their purposes of the last two years, well, that is very dark and nefarious. What else have they been willing to do with impunity?
You’re right. It hadn’t occurred to me that the definition is changing. This is evidenced at the moment with “conspiracy theories should now be called spoiler alerts” and the joke: “Q: what’s the difference between a conspiracy theory and the truth? A: about three months.” I’ve never really seen the label as a badge of disgrace although I obviously see it being used that way. When someone would remark to me that that is a conspiracy theory I would often say - “why yes, I have about a dozen going at any one time.” Can’t help it. I’m a curious fellow.
Amen, James! I realized the same thing about “anti-vaxxer” and now proudly embrace the epithet.
“Kids in the Hall” has a skit about the scenario you described, which Jon/Inflamed Cynic just shared the other day:
• https://inflamedcynic.substack.com/p/two-comedy-sketches-from-30-years
My husband only watches TV news. They got him so angry that I can’t talk to him about anything political or relating to the shots. We’ve had big fights over this & he refused to look at my evidence. He got the Moderna shot but must have gotten a placebo because he’s OK. He did promise not to get another one.
Well said! Conspiracy Theorist.... :"CT".... nowadays we can relate to that as "Critical Thinker". A badge of honor as I see it now too ☺️.
Conspiracy theories are also known as *Spoiler Alerts* these days 🤣
But we all know where the term came from, right? 😉
http://projectunspeakable.com/conspiracy-theory-invention-of-cia/
I am grateful to grasp for the straws that we have here at Substack for as long as we have it. Thank you for reminding me and the rest of your readers once more that we are NOT crazy.
WW2 bomber pilot saying: "If you encounter flak, you are on target."
💯👍🏻 Perfect.
For a while I did stop expressing 'the conspiracy theory' as it was falling on deaf sheep. Not now though I speak up for what I believe is right and yes there are many lies and deceptions out there, however it is now blatantly obvious that it's all about greed and control.
I stand up and say 'NO!
I’ll keep trying to get the right introduction to get the sheep also questioning the narrative.