Conspiracy theory - Revision history

Dianne3000 at 11:25, April 28, 2026

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Dianne3000: /* Motivation in some "theories" */

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Dianne3000 at 11:18, April 28, 2026

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Dianne3000: Most 'conspiracy theories' are anti Jewish fantasies, explicit or indirect, often using euphemism

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Most 'conspiracy theories' are anti Jewish fantasies, explicit or indirect, often using euphemism

RobSmith at 22:23, January 6, 2026

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Joeylad: /* Conspiracy theories proven true */

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Conspiracy theories proven true

RobSmith: /* List of conspiracy theories */

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 It is important to note that conspiracy theories are not always false. Liberals often ridicule conspiracy theories, except when they resort to them to excuse their own failure as when Hillary lost an election that she was heavily favored to win by the [[mainstream media]].  Indeed, many of the most extreme theories are pushed hard by liberals.<ref>https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2014/08/21/conspiracy-theories-arent-just-for-conservatives/</ref> In addition to liberals' false conspiracy theory that collusion with Russia enabled [[Donald Trump]] to defeat [[Hillary Clinton]] for president, additional notable conspiracy theories are set forth below.
-==Motivation in some "theories"==
+==Motivations behind certain “theories”==
-A considerable anount of 'conspiracy theories' are anti Jewish fantasies, explicit or indirect, often using euphemism. Studies show that [[antisemitic]] conspiracy theories are often linked, not just to one political spectrum, but are most strongly associated with a general predisposition towards conspiratorial thinking and a belief in malevolent, global, elite control.<ref>Google search, Apr 28, 2026 [https://archive.is/dXkNn]</ref> There are no known wide held "conspiracy theories" which cast Jews in a positive light. Even when stereotypes seem positive, such as claiming Jewish people are "all-powerful," they are designed to invoke fear, resentment, and a belief that they are working against the interests of others.<ref>[https://www.ajc.org/news/10-tough-questions-on-antisemitism-explained ACJ]</ref>
+A significant number of “conspiracy theories” rely on antisemitic tropes—sometimes overt, sometimes disguised through coded language or euphemism. Research indicates that these narratives are not confined to a single political ideology but instead correlate most strongly with a broader tendency toward conspiratorial thinking and a belief in shadowy, all-powerful elites controlling world events. In many cases, Jewish people are unfairly cast into these roles, reflecting long-standing prejudices rather than evidence-based claims.<ref>Google search, Apr 28, 2026 [https://archive.is/dXkNn]</ref>
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 ==Motivation in some "theories"==
-A considerable anount of 'conspiracy theories' are anti Jewish fantasies, explicit or indirect, often using euphemism. Studies show that [[antisemitic]] conspiracy theories are often linked, not just to one political spectrum, but are most strongly associated with a general predisposition towards conspiratorial thinking and a belief in malevolent, global, elite control.<ref>Google search, Apr 28, 2026 [https://archive.is/dXkNn]</ref> There are no known wide held "conspiracy theories" which cast Jews in a positive light.Even when stereotypes seem positive, such as claiming Jewish people are "all-powerful," they are designed to invoke fear, resentment, and a belief that they are working against the interests of others.<ref>[https://www.ajc.org/news/10-tough-questions-on-antisemitism-explained ACJ]</ref>
+A considerable anount of 'conspiracy theories' are anti Jewish fantasies, explicit or indirect, often using euphemism. Studies show that [[antisemitic]] conspiracy theories are often linked, not just to one political spectrum, but are most strongly associated with a general predisposition towards conspiratorial thinking and a belief in malevolent, global, elite control.<ref>Google search, Apr 28, 2026 [https://archive.is/dXkNn]</ref> There are no known wide held "conspiracy theories" which cast Jews in a positive light. Even when stereotypes seem positive, such as claiming Jewish people are "all-powerful," they are designed to invoke fear, resentment, and a belief that they are working against the interests of others.<ref>[https://www.ajc.org/news/10-tough-questions-on-antisemitism-explained ACJ]</ref>
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 It is important to note that conspiracy theories are not always false. Liberals often ridicule conspiracy theories, except when they resort to them to excuse their own failure as when Hillary lost an election that she was heavily favored to win by the [[mainstream media]].  Indeed, many of the most extreme theories are pushed hard by liberals.<ref>https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2014/08/21/conspiracy-theories-arent-just-for-conservatives/</ref> In addition to liberals' false conspiracy theory that collusion with Russia enabled [[Donald Trump]] to defeat [[Hillary Clinton]] for president, additional notable conspiracy theories are set forth below.
-A considerable anount of 'conspiracy theories' are anti Jewish fantasies, explicit or indirect, often using euphemism. Studies show that [[antisemitic]] conspiracy theories are often linked, not just to one political spectrum, but are most strongly associated with a general predisposition towards conspiratorial thinking and a belief in malevolent, global, elite control.<ref>Google search, Apr 28, 2026 [https://archive.is/dXkNn]</ref> There are no known wide held "conspiracy theories" which cast Jews in a positive light.
+==Motivation in some "theories"==
 ==List of conspiracy theories==

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 It is important to note that conspiracy theories are not always false. Liberals often ridicule conspiracy theories, except when they resort to them to excuse their own failure as when Hillary lost an election that she was heavily favored to win by the [[mainstream media]].  Indeed, many of the most extreme theories are pushed hard by liberals.<ref>https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2014/08/21/conspiracy-theories-arent-just-for-conservatives/</ref> In addition to liberals' false conspiracy theory that collusion with Russia enabled [[Donald Trump]] to defeat [[Hillary Clinton]] for president, additional notable conspiracy theories are set forth below.
-'''Most 'conspiracy theories' are anti Jewish fantasies, explicit or indirect, often using euphemism. Studies show that antisemitic conspiracy theories are often linked, not just to one political spectrum, but are most strongly associated with a general predisposition towards conspiratorial thinking and a belief in malevolent, global, elite control'''.<ref>Google search, Apr 28, 2026 [https://archive.is/dXkNn]</ref>
+A considerable anount of 'conspiracy theories' are anti Jewish fantasies, explicit or indirect, often using euphemism. Studies show that [[antisemitic]] conspiracy theories are often linked, not just to one political spectrum, but are most strongly associated with a general predisposition towards conspiratorial thinking and a belief in malevolent, global, elite control.<ref>Google search, Apr 28, 2026 [https://archive.is/dXkNn]</ref> There are no known wide held "conspiracy theories" which cast Jews in a positive light.
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	It is important to note that conspiracy theories are not always false. Liberals often ridicule conspiracy theories, except when they resort to them to excuse their own failure as when Hillary lost an election that she was heavily favored to win by the [[mainstream media]]. Indeed, many of the most extreme theories are pushed hard by liberals.<ref>https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2014/08/21/conspiracy-theories-arent-just-for-conservatives/</ref> In addition to liberals' false conspiracy theory that collusion with Russia enabled [[Donald Trump]] to defeat [[Hillary Clinton]] for president, additional notable conspiracy theories are set forth below.		It is important to note that conspiracy theories are not always false. Liberals often ridicule conspiracy theories, except when they resort to them to excuse their own failure as when Hillary lost an election that she was heavily favored to win by the [[mainstream media]]. Indeed, many of the most extreme theories are pushed hard by liberals.<ref>https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2014/08/21/conspiracy-theories-arent-just-for-conservatives/</ref> In addition to liberals' false conspiracy theory that collusion with Russia enabled [[Donald Trump]] to defeat [[Hillary Clinton]] for president, additional notable conspiracy theories are set forth below.
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		+	'''Most 'conspiracy theories' are anti Jewish fantasies, explicit or indirect, often using euphemism. Studies show that antisemitic conspiracy theories are often linked, not just to one political spectrum, but are most strongly associated with a general predisposition towards conspiratorial thinking and a belief in malevolent, global, elite control'''.<ref>Google search, Apr 28, 2026 [https://archive.is/dXkNn]</ref>

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-[[ File:Pocu9.jpg|right|300px|thumb|A half-century after the assassination of [[President Kennedy]], a [[Gallup Poll]] found 61% of Americans believe the Deep State was involved in his removal from office.<ref>https://news.gallup.com/poll/165893/majority-believe-jfk-killed-conspiracy.aspx</ref> Kennedy had threatened to dismantle the CIA after the disastrous [[Bay of Pigs]] invasion.<ref>[https://www.maryferrell.org/pages/The_CIA_and_the_JFK_Assassination.html The CIA and the JFK Assassination]. Mary Ferrell Foundation. www.maryferrell.org</ref>]]
+[[ File:Pocu9.jpg|right|300px|thumb|A half-century after the assassination of [[President Kennedy]], a [[Gallup Poll]] found 61% of Americans believe the Deep State was involved in his removal from office.<ref>https://news.gallup.com/poll/165893/majority-believe-jfk-killed-conspiracy.aspx</ref> Kennedy had threatened to dismantle the CIA after the disastrous [[Bay of Pigs]] invasion.<ref>[https://www.maryferrell.org/pages/The_CIA_and_the_JFK_Assassination.html The CIA and the JFK Assassination]. [[Mary Ferrell Foundation]]. www.maryferrell.org</ref>]]
 There are many conspiracy theories in current or recent history, some much more widespread and important than others.  In the following list, the more famous ones or focused ones are listed first.

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 *[[Operation Gladio]]
 *[[Globalism]] and an emerging [[one-world government]] (see [[War on Sovereignty]])
 *[[Bohemian Grove]]
 *[[Operation Paperclip]]

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 *The Chinese accusation that the U.S. Army may have introduced [[coronavirus]] in China. [https://nypost.com/2020/03/30/uk-furious-over-chinas-coronavirus-disinformation-campaign-against-us/]
 *"Chemtrails"&mdash;this appears to be one of the "New World Order" conspiracy theories.  It says that some entity (the U.S. government? the New World Order?) is seeding the atmosphere with chemicals for weather manipulation, mind control, or some other purpose.  Evidence of this can be seen in what normal people would consider to be the condensation trails (contrails) of high-flying aircraft.<ref>http://weatherwars.info/</ref>  Some variants of this have suggested that what normal people call cell phone towers are in fact put in place for some other sinister purpose.
 *Highway signs&mdash;another one of the "New World Order" conspiracy theories.  It says that the tiny numbers in the lower corners of direction signs on interstate highways are actually put in place to guide the military vehicles that will be used in some kind of invasion of the United States.  The invasion is expected to come from the United Nations, some foreign government, or some other internationalist entity.
 *The [[Newtown|Sandy Hook massacre conspiracy theory]], which claims that the massacre did not occur, and was a "false flag" operation by the federal government.  This theory is quite difficult to accept, since it requires believing that the 26 victims never existed, a notion that their families do not appreciate.  This, in turn, has led to some lawsuits and criminal actions.  [[Alex Jones]] is perhaps this theory's main proponent. There are similar conspiracy theories about the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

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 *[[Apollo conspiracy theory]]: The theory that the [[Apollo 11]] lunar landing on July 20, 1969, and indeed the entire Apollo program, was fake. Supporters analyze photographs and often claim that satellite photographs of [[Area 51]] resemble a movie studio.  This view is common among those who hold to the [[flat Earth]] theory.
 *Various [[9/11 conspiracy theories]].  People who embrace these are called [[Truther]]s.  The theories generally state that the World Trade Center buildings were not brought down by airplane collisions, but (typically) by detonation of explosives planted earlier.<ref>They claim that Jewish workers had been telephoned in advance and told not to come to work (false), that airplane collisions would have caused the buildings to topple over rather than collapse directly downward (false, ignorant of high-school physics), or that the heat of burning aviation fuel would not raise the temperature sufficiently to melt the girders (false, the temperature to make iron visibly bend is much higher than the temperature to make it lose the strength needed to hold up a building, in addition the buildings had other materials inside (both in their construction, as well as items typically found in office settings such as paper) which would increase the temperatures).</ref>  Truthers often ascribe the motivation for this to some kind of nefarious scheme by the [[George W. Bush]] administration.  Among the websites promoting these theories are [[Infowars]] and [https://wearechange.org We Are Change].
 *The belief that President [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]] knew about the [[Attack on Pearl Harbor]] in advance, and allowed it to happen, so America could get into the war; that officers ignored evidence that the attack had started.<ref>From decrypts of Japanese communications, American intelligence expected a major military operation within that time frame, but believed it would take place in southern Asia.</ref>
 *The influence of [[secret societies]], [[fraternal organizations]], and various [[religion|religious groups]]. [[Freemasons]], the [[Illuminati]], the [[United Nations]], the [[Catholic Church]], [[Judaism]], and the Catholic "Society of Jesus" ([[Jesuits]]) are popular targets. Often these groups are accused of being behind so-called "[[shadow government]]s." [[FEMA]] has been accused of being a "shadow government" as well.  These conspiracy theories have been around since the 1700s.  At present, the phrase "[[New World Order]]" is often associated with them.