Articles ABOUT the concept and reality of conspiracies Also about the Psychology of Denial, Cognitive Dissonance, etc. ------------------------------------------------------ "There is a principle, which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance - that principle is contempt prior to investigation." -- Herbert Spencer, 1820-1903 19990000 http://www.plim.org/CONSPIRACY.htm CONSPIRACY: FACT OR FICTION?, Part One By Penny Warren, B.A., M.A., D.D. http://www.stunning-reversal.com/dictionary.html gone http://www.totse.com/en/conspiracy/institutional_analysis/167462.html Gone. Now at: http://www.zoklet.net/totse/en/conspiracy/institutional_analysis/167462.html The New World Order Conspiracy is Just Another Diversion - by Maple Fink http://www.rense.com/general34/orwell.htm An interview with Orwell. http://www.retortmag.com/content/library/id00_lib_orwell.htm Same http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conspiracy_theory http://www.secretsocieties.net/ http://www.commondreams.org/archive/2007/08/31/3521/ The Necessary Embrace of Conspiracy by Robert Shetterly http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread449046/pg1 The Top-Ten Conspiracy Theories google searches --------------- conspiracy dictionary concept (dictionaries redacted to dilute the concept of 'conspiracy') psychology of conspiracy denial cognitive dissonance http://www.bushstole04.com/newworld/33_conspiracy.htm http://www.newworldorderreport.com/Articles/tabid/266/ID/980/33-Conspiracy-Theories-That-Turned-Out-To-Be-True-What-Every-Person-Should-Know.aspx 33 Conspiracy Theories That Turned Out To Be True, What Every Person Should Know... By Jonathan Elinoff, New World Order Report 20101015 http://www.newworldorderreport.com/News/tabid/266/ID/980/33-Conspiracy-Theories-That-Turned-Out-To-Be-True-What-Every-Person-Should-Know.aspx 20120127 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENqyS2PE1AE 47. The Shock of a New Paradigm by TruthNeverTold on Jan 20, 2012 http://TheGreatestTruthNeverTold.com 20130116 http://www.aaronsw.com/weblog/epiphany The Book That Changed My Life (From blog of Aaron Swartz, probably suicided by govt. Discusses the emotional shock of discovering 'The Monster') http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5061916 YC discussion http://www.infowars.com/the-psychology-of-conspiracy-denial/ The Psychology of Conspiracy Denial Paul Joseph Watson, August 5, 2010 http://www.opednews.com/articles/The-Joy-of-Conspiracy-Deni-by-Carol-Cleveland-090520-944.html http://www.disinfo.com/2012/09/the-psychology-of-mass-denial-911-truth-and-cognitive-dissonance/ http://www.washingtonsblog.com/2010/02/there-are-no-conspiracies-because-daddy.html There are No Conspiracies Because Daddy Will Always Protect Us Indeed, long-term psychological studies show that approximately one-quarter of the American population has an "authoritarian personality", where they look for a "strong leader" to protect them (that's why even after his lies were exposed, Bush still stayed at approximately a 25% approval rating). Authoritarians not only don't want to hear that the most powerful people might be acting against their interest, they will violently defend against any such information. http://www.washingtonsblog.com/2010/02/ridicule-of-conspiracy-theories-focuses.html Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Ridicule of Conspiracy Theories Focuses On Diffusing Criticism of the Powerful Dr. Bruce Levine: The Psychology of Tyranny Part 1 http://eclipptv.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=9976 Part 2 http://eclipptv.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=9977 Part 3 http://eclipptv.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=9978 Part 4 http://eclipptv.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=9979 Part 5 http://eclipptv.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=9981 Pay special attention to the last part (5) about psychologists, psychiatrists, and teachers. http://rense.com/general38/mak_st.htm Conspiracy Too Monstrous To Conceive Cognitive Dissonance By Henry Makow, PhD 20030609 20130305 http://www.tomatobubble.com/manhattan_project.html 100,000 CONSPIRATORS WORKING IN 3 SECRET CITIES! The next time an Anti-conspiracy theorist tells you: "It's impossible for the government to hide something that big!" - show them this story! 20130510 http://southweb.org/lifewise/how-to-respond-to-an-anti-conspiracy-theorist/ How to respond to an anti ‘Conspiracy Theorist’ RESPONSE: “Conspiracy Theorist? Now tell me the truth, where did you hear that term…on TV? (Laugh.) …So let me get this straight. Are you saying that men in high positions of power are not capable of criminal activity and telling lies to the general public? Are you really that naive?” (Laugh as you say this.) 20130713 http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2013/07/12/313399/conspiracy-theorists-vs-govt-dupes/ New studies: 'Conspiracy theorists' sane; government dupes crazy, hostile 21030714 (another mention, at WRH) http://therebel.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=666083:new-studies-conspiracy-theorists-sane-government-dupes-crazy-hostile&catid=83:resistance&Itemid=1198 New studies: ‘Conspiracy theorists’ sane; government dupes crazy, hostile Recent studies by psychologists and social scientists in the US and UK suggest that contrary to mainstream media stereotypes, those labeled “conspiracy theorists” appear to be saner than those who accept the official versions of contested events. The authors were surprised to discover that it is now more conventional to leave so-called conspiracist comments than conventionalist ones: “Of the 2174 comments collected, 1459 were coded as conspiracist and 715 as conventionalist.” In other words, among people who comment on news articles, those who disbelieve government accounts of such events as 9/11 and the JFK assassination outnumber believers by more than two to one. That means it is the pro-conspiracy commenters who are expressing what is now the conventional wisdom, while the anti-conspiracy commenters are becoming a small, beleaguered minority. Webmaster's Commentary: WRH: This is a significant story. Even though the writer's perception is that conspiracy versus conventional are on an equal footing (as opposed to truth versus government lies) it is still confirming that the online propagandists are fighting a losing battle. The truthers only need to go on telling the truth. The paid government liars have no choice but to go on lying. Clearly, that is an unsustainable strategy (as it was in the former USSR). The government has lost the war for the minds of America. Time will do the rest. http://english.stackexchange.com/questions/131702/did-the-cia-really-introduce-conspiracy-theory-into-popular-usage-after-jfk Did the CIA really introduce 'conspiracy theory' into popular usage after JFK? English Language & Usage Stack Exchange is a question and answer site for linguists, etymologists, and serious English language enthusiasts. (inconclusive) 20140523 http://www.activistpost.com/2014/05/is-conspiracy-theory-theory-setting.html Is the "conspiracy theory" theory setting the stage for the end of America? I would like to point everyone's attention to the shocking and controversial May 23 2014 Newsweek issue article and cover story by globalist writer Kurt Eichenwald who has daringly taken a strong stand for the globalists with an article titled 'The Plots to Destroy America: Conspiracy Theories Are a Clear And Present Danger'. That's right, with one article Eichenwald checks off a list of exposed globalist agendas and crimes. One after another he lists them and then transfers the topic into his little box which he calls "conspiracy theories". Before you completely write off Mr. Eichenwald's article as pure government, pro-federalist/ pro-new world order propaganda, consider giving credit to Eichenwald, who though he never offers exactly just what determines the definition of "conspiracies" he essentially admits that diversion from (subjective) "official" government versions of stories defines conspiracy theory... The Eichenwald article: http://www.newsweek.com/2014/05/23/plots-destroy-america-251123.html 20140527 http://www.thedailysheeple.com/refreshing-rationality-why-not-believing-in-conspiracies-is-a-sure-sign-of-mental-retardation-2_052014 Refreshing Rationality: Why NOT Believing In Conspiracies Is A Sure Sign Of Mental Retardation The phrase “conspiracy theorist” is a derogatory smear phrase thrown at someone in an attempt to paint them as a lunatic. It’s a tactic frequently used by modern-day thought police in a desperate attempt to demand “Don’t go there!” But let’s step back for a rational moment and ask the commonsense question: Are there really NO conspiracies in our world? My comment: The article's title phrasing is poor. It perpetuates the assumption that understanding requires either belief or rejection of concepts - one or the other. But that black and white mindset cripples the ability to investigate anything. The only functional method for investigating complex issues, especially when deliberate obfuscation is present, is to accumulate all available evidence impartially, and construct multiple potential solution models. Each one with their own feasibility rating, based on your personal judgement of their degree of fit to the evidence. A more accurate article title would have been: Why refusing to consider conspiracy as a possible cause of events, is a sure sign of mental retardation Corollary: Using sophistry, lies and threats to convince people there are no conspiracies, or attempt to suppress discussion of conspiraices, marks the speaker as either retarded, or in some way colluding with conspirators. 20140913 http://gumshoenews.com/2014/09/13/9-11-witnesses-whistleblowers-and-parents/ 9-11 Witnesses, Whistleblowers and Parents Imagine if you had suffered the most traumatic event; lost friends; were now suffering PST or possible disability or illness – and THEN: No one in authority believed you? Not only did they not believe you; but they refused to have an investigation into the crime. If this was not bad enough, the mainstream media went out of its way to trash you view of what happened. Then the then President threatened you with, “Let us not tolerate outrageous conspiracy theories” – or back in Australia: Our Prime Minister called your view “Stupid and wrong“; a much loved ABC radio personality compared it to, “debating whether the earth is flat“. And so much more. Many in power have referred to ‘you’ as a conspiracy nut, crazy, deranged, insane – and worse (if that is possible). So imagine – not only do they want to suppress the evidence – they make a fool of you. And not only has the crime not been investigated, they debase, demean, demoralize and dishonour your experience; your life. 20140925 http://rinf.com/alt-news/politics/cias-invention-conspiracy-theorist-smear-campaign-discredit-dissenters/ The CIA’s Invention of the “Conspiracy Theorist”: Smear Campaign to Discredit Dissenters In his 2013 book, Conspiracy Theory in America, author Lance deHaven-Smith traced the term “conspiracy theory” back to a CIA propaganda campaign that was designed to discredit doubters of the Warren Commission’s fake search into who assassinated President Kennedy in Dallas. In this light, the use of this pejorative term is obviously a tactic to shame and humiliate those who saw through the ulterior motives of the commission, and thus effectively censor out or even banish anyone who questions official government accounts. 20141026 http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2014-10-24/martin-armstrong-danger-conspiracy-theories Martin Armstrong On The Danger Of Conspiracy Theories If you want to hide something in plain view, exaggerate it to the point it becomes extreme and convert it to a conspiracy theory. This is a very standard in how to create propaganda and if you keep saying a lie, its becomes the truth to many without ever having to prove anything. To uncover the truth, takes digging. This I have discovered both in politics as well as market fundamentals. The two big conspiracy theories to be exaggerated that cover up the truth are the 911 WTC Attack and the Kennedy Assassination. With the former, people take it to the extreme and claim there was not even an attack by terrorists and the whole thing was made up. Sorry, there was an attack and the government knew it was coming and allowed it to for three purposes 20141124 http://vineyardsaker.blogspot.it/2014/11/on-conspiracy-theories-and-credibility.html On conspiracy theories and credibility