Pinworm
Well-Known Member
IRS, DOJ, NSA, Benghazi conspiracies, that they would lead us to believe the Obama administration is supposedly guilty of being a part of, seem to be the new GOP mantra. Or, are they just trying to lift the wool from our "ignorant eyes", and open them up to the "obvious deflection" from the "real issues" that are at hand.
What the conspiratorial mind sees as misinformation and lies, others see as merely perfectly ordinary incomplete and inaccurate information following a multifaceted tragedy. Pundits, and reporters can misspeak, or be given incorrect information.
Not every single statement about what occurred, from dozens of different people in different places at different times, will agree in every detail. Three different witnesses to a minor car accident will often give three slightly different accounts of what they saw, so it's unrealistic to expect people who were actually involved in the process to be able to corroborate 100% about anything, especially ONE specific detail.
Part of the reason that conspiracy theories linger is that any contradictory evidence — no matter how conclusive or compelling — can just be dismissed by claiming that it's part of the cover-up. There is ultimately no evidence that would satisfy most conspiracy theorists. Those who distrust the government will use any excuse to support their beliefs, logical or not.
Conspiracy theorists prefer complex mysteries over simple truths, and find mystery where none exists.
Research has shown not only that a person who believes in one conspiracy theory is likely to support others, but also contradictions don't deter conspiracy theorists.
Discuss.
What the conspiratorial mind sees as misinformation and lies, others see as merely perfectly ordinary incomplete and inaccurate information following a multifaceted tragedy. Pundits, and reporters can misspeak, or be given incorrect information.
Not every single statement about what occurred, from dozens of different people in different places at different times, will agree in every detail. Three different witnesses to a minor car accident will often give three slightly different accounts of what they saw, so it's unrealistic to expect people who were actually involved in the process to be able to corroborate 100% about anything, especially ONE specific detail.
Part of the reason that conspiracy theories linger is that any contradictory evidence — no matter how conclusive or compelling — can just be dismissed by claiming that it's part of the cover-up. There is ultimately no evidence that would satisfy most conspiracy theorists. Those who distrust the government will use any excuse to support their beliefs, logical or not.
Conspiracy theorists prefer complex mysteries over simple truths, and find mystery where none exists.
Research has shown not only that a person who believes in one conspiracy theory is likely to support others, but also contradictions don't deter conspiracy theorists.
Discuss.
