Conspiracy Theorists for Dummies

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Conspiracy Theorists for Dummies. If you have any uncertainties, especially about the activities of the U.S. government and its various agencies, you have access to a reservoir of resources. You can pull from these resources in the form of conspiracy theorists.

These bastions of acute knowledge pop up like weeds in the lawn at every minor or major event. Conspiracy theorists know all the answers to what has happened and exactly who is behind it. You can trust everything that conspiracy theorists say because they are above the fold in their knowledge of everything.

Everything is a Grand Canyon-sized cover-up perpetrated by the ruling powers to keep their serfs on their lashes. Conspiracy theorists are suspicious of any explanation given to explain an event that is opposite to what they have concluded.

Not saying that this mindset is a tragedy, but only that it is very narrow in its scope. All peoples have the right and the duty to question those that they have chosen as their stewards. Nevertheless, the temperament of a government is akin to that of a person. Some things are not practical for general consumption for various reasons.

Many individuals do not want every detail of their private affairs publicly exposed. They feel that they have a right to a certain level of secrecy. When someone gets a little too nosy, most people will automatically start to cover up. They resort to disinformation to keep their preferred level of personal anonymity.

This self-defense mechanism holds of the government and its agencies as well. Yet, this group must be open in how it spends the taxpayer’s money. It must also be transparent about administrative decisions that affect the well-being of its citizens.

The motives of conspiracy theorists differ from that of the normal lifestyle. The normal lifestyle is focused only on living a happy and healthy life. Some do it for notoriety. Others for financial gain. Others because they want to be the know it all and show-offs. Others because they can’t find a constructive way to spend their time.

Conspiracy theorists do serve a purpose by making government entities accountable for their behavior and practices. Unfortunately, most conspiracy theorists mislead. They distort information. They also outright lie to a greater extent than the person or agency that they are calling into question.

Overlooking the flaws of conspiracy theorists, what can be said about their approach to information sharing? They are only doing what is natural to them. They live in a world that is pressed down under the weight of a deluge of white lies.

Overall, the conspiracy theorists’ approach to information sharing sucks. Conspiracy theorists jump on the current bandwagon and ride it into splinters. They usually cause more confusion than clarity. They generally have no qualms about using inventions, falsehood, and fibs to promote their propaganda and agendas.

Conspiracy theorists seem to view most people as being Dodo birds that can be easily hoodwinked and bamboozled by them. To this end, conspiracy theorists are generally insulting and annoying. They fancy themselves to be the bastions of all knowledge and truth. They build a citadel of their viewpoints and opinions. This happens regardless of the evidence before them.

Conspiracy theorists adore being the focal point of attraction and the absolute center of attention. They swim in a sea of their self-importance. They look down harshly upon anyone who has the conceited gall to disagree with them.

Conspiracy theorists serve a purpose as a check and balance system. This purpose is useful in keeping certain individuals and agencies on their toes. The control system is effective when conspiracy theorists have personal integrity. They also need a strong code of ethics and respect for others.