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| − | A '''conspiracy theory''' is a belief that the official report on a major event is inaccurate or blatantly false in order to cover up an unattractive occurrence. Generally, conspiracy theories are dismissed by the public as nonsense. Some of the most notable are: | + | A '''conspiracy theory''' is a belief often held by liberals and [[non-Patriots]] that the official report, event, or explanation on a major event or subject is inaccurate or blatantly false in order to cover up an unattractive occurrence. Generally, conspiracy theories are dismissed by the public as nonsense. Some of the most notable are: |
*The theory that the [[lunar landing]] was fake. | *The theory that the [[lunar landing]] was fake. | ||
*Various [[9/11 conspiracy theories]]. | *Various [[9/11 conspiracy theories]]. | ||
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*The theory that a [[neocon]] [[cabal]] controls the [[George W. Bush|Bush Administration]] and is responsible for the [[War in Iraq]]. | *The theory that a [[neocon]] [[cabal]] controls the [[George W. Bush|Bush Administration]] and is responsible for the [[War in Iraq]]. | ||
*The theory that the Iraq War was started by [[Big Oil]] in order to gain access to cheap [[petroleum]]. | *The theory that the Iraq War was started by [[Big Oil]] in order to gain access to cheap [[petroleum]]. | ||
| + | *That the United States of America's Government is covering up Alien contact, etc. | ||
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Revision as of 03:30, February 20, 2008
A conspiracy theory is a belief often held by liberals and non-Patriots that the official report, event, or explanation on a major event or subject is inaccurate or blatantly false in order to cover up an unattractive occurrence. Generally, conspiracy theories are dismissed by the public as nonsense. Some of the most notable are:
- The theory that the lunar landing was fake.
- Various 9/11 conspiracy theories.
- The JFK assassination conspiracy theory.
- The Vast right-wing conspiracy theory of Hillary Rodham Clinton.
- The theory that a neocon cabal controls the Bush Administration and is responsible for the War in Iraq.
- The theory that the Iraq War was started by Big Oil in order to gain access to cheap petroleum.
- That the United States of America's Government is covering up Alien contact, etc.