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Originally posted by AtW View PostProbability of somebody in Govt engaging in illegal activity for their personal gain/pleasure - 99.99999%
Probability of some unknown scientist (that conspiracy theories loons rarely even name) inventing a totally new non-fossil fuel and being killed by evil fossil fuel corporations - 0.00001%
So one is dead certainty, and the other one is "a conspiracy theory" by loons for loons.
HTH
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Originally posted by ZARDOZ View PostAlthough the term "conspiracy theory" has acquired a derogatory meaning over time and is often used to dismiss or ridicule beliefs in conspiracies, it has also continued to be used by some to refer to actual, proven conspiracies, such as U.S. President Richard Nixon and his aides conspiring to cover up Watergate.
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Not all conspiracy theories are by "loons". Some have turned out to be true. The more fanciful ones should not be a reason to dismiss the ones which have credibility
Although the term "conspiracy theory" has acquired a derogatory meaning over time and is often used to dismiss or ridicule beliefs in conspiracies, it has also continued to be used by some to refer to actual, proven conspiracies, such as U.S. President Richard Nixon and his aides conspiring to cover up Watergate.Last edited by ZARDOZ; 27 July 2015, 17:11.
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Originally posted by ZARDOZ View PostA conspiracy theory can be correct. You seem to be implying one can't.
It's got nothing to do with expected obstruction of justice in the Govt to cover up multiple crimes they commit, that does not qualify as conspiracy.
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A conspiracy theory can be correct. You seem to be implying one can't.
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Originally posted by ZARDOZ View PostA conspiracy theory is an explanatory hypothesis that accuses two or more persons, a group, or an organization of having caused or covered up, through secret planning and deliberate action, an event or situation which is typically taken to be illegal or harmful.
Probability of some unknown scientist (that conspiracy theories loons rarely even name) inventing a totally new non-fossil fuel and being killed by evil fossil fuel corporations - 0.00001%
So one is dead certainty, and the other one is "a conspiracy theory" by loons for loons.
HTH
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Originally posted by AtW View PostThat does not qualify as a proper conspiracy theory, merely an expected illegal cover up by powers that be to cover their own criminal activities.
A conspiracy theory is an explanatory hypothesis that accuses two or more persons, a group, or an organization of having caused or covered up, through secret planning and deliberate action, an event or situation which is typically taken to be illegal or harmful.
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Originally posted by ZARDOZ View PostAbout 20 yrs ago there was a UK scientist who came up with an alternative non fossil fuel, he died in a car accident not long after announcing his discovery. Bad luck that.
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post
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