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Conspiracy theories, by their nature, cannot be conclusively disproven since any evidence contradicting them can be dismissed or ignored as part of the conspiracy itself. Because it’s never “case closed,” the door for further discussion and inquiry is always left open.
There are many reasons why conspiracy theories gain traction with the public, including that they tap into a widespread distrust of the government (fueled by both real and imagined transgressions such as the recent revelations about public surveillance).
Even when one part of a conspiracy theory has been definitively disproven to the satisfaction of most reasonable people, hardcore conspiracy theorists will continue in their beliefs. Rarely if ever do you hear a prominent conspiracy theorist or advocate make a public statement admitting that he (it’s almost always a male) was totally wrong about something.
Originally posted by smyleegrl
Question what the government tells us, because I no longer believe they have the best interests of the average person in mind.
Originally posted by laurentius
What Keeps Conspiracy Theories Alive?
The blind leading the stupid... It's an american thing...
reply to post by Benevolent Heretic
On the opposite end, you have people who trust the government and believe whatever they hear on the nightly news - these people are not members of ATS and don't read much on the Internet at all. They are the Regular Americans, who don't suspect the government of any wrongdoing.
Originally posted by laurentius
smyleegrl,
I DON'T LIKE WHATEVER COMES FROM YOU CONTINENT.
get it?
IF IT RAINS IN USA THEN IT DRIPS IN EUROPE.
don't take it personally.
take a chill out pill bud we come here to deny ignorance and have a laugh if possible
Originally posted by laurentius
smyleegrl,
I DON'T LIKE WHATEVER COMES FROM YOU CONTINENT.
get it?
IF IT RAINS IN USA THEN IT DRIPS IN EUROPE.
don't take it personally.
Originally posted by billdadobbie
take a chill out pill bud we come here to deny ignorance and have a laugh if possible
Originally posted by laurentius
smyleegrl,
I DON'T LIKE WHATEVER COMES FROM YOU CONTINENT.
get it?
IF IT RAINS IN USA THEN IT DRIPS IN EUROPE.
don't take it personally.