Pat Smart letter: Conspiracy theories damage democracy

December 2, 2020

Archived 6 years ago from Abilene Reporter-News
Pat Smart letter: Conspiracy theories damage democracy

Normally, I would not respond to misinformation as was in Candace Samuelson’s letter (Reporter-News, Nov. 21), but I feel it critically important to our democratic institutions that such blatant political “alternative facts” be addressed. I am sure Ms. Samuelson’s “sources” regarding Old Dominion …

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December 2, 2020 covid19, fauci

Archived 6 years ago from Teton Valley News
Media Conspiracy or Not? | Opinion | tetonvalleynews.net

For at least two years I have blamed the MSM (Main Stream Media) for withholding facts and at times lying when giving the news when it pertained to politics and policies. Many people, especially liberals, told me I was crazy and then continued to JUST listen to their “chosen” MSM. Well, research …

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December 2, 2020 cia, deep state

Archived 6 years ago from Canton Repository
Conspiracy theories are a threat to democracy

When I was little, I was a conspiracy theorist. The shocking assassination of President John F. Kennedy, and the devastated responses of the adults in my small universe, were profound and searing. It was a traumatic introduction to the wider world. The circumstances surrounding JFK’s death …

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December 1, 2020 bill gates

Archived 6 years ago from yoursun.com
LETTER: Conspiracy theories on election debunked | Letters To Editor

Many readers take the position that an organized group of Democrats, socialists, the main-stream media, Big Pharma, the Jewish Cabal, LGBTQ and BLM supporters, Michael Bloomberg, Bill Gates and a few other billionaires plotted the demise of Donald Trump and managed to dump enough ballots into a …

Conspiracy

December 1, 2020

Archived 6 years ago
Conspiracy Theory Addiction – Addiction Center

What is Conspiracy Theory Addiction? A conspiracy theory can be defined as the belief that a secret, but influential organization or individual is responsible for a circumstance or event. People often think that these beliefs are rare or sometimes absurd, but research shows they may be more common …

From Cholera To Seat Belts: History Of Americans Reacting To Public Health Messages

Conspiracy

December 1, 2020 antivax, covid19, fluoridation

Archived 6 years ago from Delaware First Media
From Cholera To Seat Belts: History Of Americans Reacting To Public Health Messages

Copyright 2020 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. AUDIE CORNISH, BYLINE: We’ve talked a lot on this program about the dangers of conspiracy theories and political resistance to the public health guidance on COVID-19. DAVID ROSNER: This goes back to our very founding. CORNISH: David Rosner …

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November 30, 2020 covid19

Archived 6 years ago from The Suburban Times
Letter: In Praise of Conspiracy Theories

Submitted by Aaron Arkin. Right off, I should tell you I’m very fond of conspiracy theories. For one, they save me a lot of time and trouble. Take Socialism for example. If you believe and fear (as I do) that one political party wants the US to become a socialist country and is pushing …

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November 30, 2020 2020 election, deep state, great reset, moon landing, qanon, sidney powell

Archived 6 years ago from Kykernel.com
From the ‘Great Reset’ to dead voters: Debunking the latest conspiracy theories

Lizard men control the government, Stanley Kubrick faked the moon landing, the Earth is flat—we’ve all heard these conspiracy theories before, often from that one uncle on Thanksgiving or our “out there” cousin on Facebook. Recently, though, you may have noticed that these theories have gotten a …

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November 30, 2020 conspiracy

Archived 6 years ago from USA TODAY
Was it aliens? Vanishing Utah monolith prompts wide-ranging conspiracy theories

The mysterious Utah monolith that was discovered – and then disappeared – in the state’s remote Red Rock Country is raising some eyebrows. As the developments of the bizarre 10-foot, three-sided metal structure have unfolded in the past few days, conspiracy theories are forming. People have taken …

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November 30, 2020 covid19, qanon

Archived 6 years ago from Largs and Millport Weekly News
Sturgeon ’emphatically’ distances SNP from host’s conspiracy theory posts

Nicola Sturgeon has said she “emphatically” distances herself and the SNP from conspiracy theory views previously expressed by the party’s conference host. TV presenter Hayley Matthews hosted the SNP’s online conference over the weekend and Monday, introducing several speakers. In October, she …

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