Conspiracy?

In my small circle of friends I'm generally known as the conspiracy theorist. I'm known to question everything. Often times this is a help in my every day life because I research and prepare for everything but occasionally it can be a hindrance as well because I'm not inclined to trust many sources of information. With that being said, I really think in this day and age of electronics- where everything literally is at your fingertips, we all need to be a little skeptical when considering the validity of any source. I believe the first thing you need to do when considering the legitimacy of a source is to fact check, fact check, and fact check again. Once again, we have an enormous amount of information at the stroke of a keyboard and we should consider a number of things- Who is the author? Are they known to be a credible resource? What are their credentials and are they considered to be a reliable source in their field or are…

for a circumstance or event is known as a conspiracy theory. (Oxford Dictionary) In other words, conspiracy theories try to deny facts that many believe are the truth. To understand more about conspiracy theories, it is necessary to get familiar with five of the most widely believed conspiracy theories, which include the Iraq War conspiracy, the Princess Diana conspiracy, the 9/11 conspiracy, the Pearl Harbor conspiracy, and the Moon Landing conspiracy. In the 21st century, many happenings can…

enticing, yet fearful conspiracy theory around the world. I am going to discuss one of the most popular conspiracy theories of the 21st century regarding The Illuminati, or The New World Order, which is that globally known musician Beyoncé is a member of the Illuminati. This conspiracy theory is illogical because it incorporates conformation bias of conspiracy theorist, as well as lacks sound proof that Beyoncé’s career and family are influenced…

Robert Reed Kelly Franklin 5 Feb. 2016 Composition II Conspiracy Theories and the Moon landing The definition of conspiracy is a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful. Conspiracy theories have been around for a very long time. Theories range from the faking of 9/11 to the world is run by a group of reptilian Illuminati. Somehow there are always people believing in them. Why do people believe in conspiracies? There is actually a lot more to it than the average person would…

What is Conspiracy/Drug Conspiracy? The term conspiracy refers to an agreement between two (or more) people to perform an illegal act. If the object of said conspirators will violate a federal criminal statute, it is considered a federal conspiracy. Any agreement meant to defraud the Government is regarded as a conspiracy even when there is no specific statute that delineates the anticipated act as fraudulent. Conspiracy Laws Nevada In the state of Nevada, the law does not require that the…

Top 10 Conspiracy Theories The world is crazy. Pick up the closest tabloid and you’ll find all sorts of juicy information to keep you amused for hours. However, if these no longer interest you, maybe it’s time to dig a little deeper for entertainment. Below are 10 of the craziest, most interesting, conspiracy theories of all time. 1. The Rich and Powerful Want to Kill Us Commonly referred to as “The New World Order” this conspiracy is about population control. Apparently, there crème de la…

If there is one thing I have learned over the past few years of hosting a political radio show, it's that Republicans love conspiracy theories. And I am not just talking run of the mill, fun to think about conspiracies, like Aliens built the Pyramids or that Elvis is alive and well and playing shuffleboard with the ghost of Colonel Sanders in some Florida retirement community. No, I'm talking over the top nonsensical bullsh*t straight out of the annals of Alex Jones' sock drawer. You can…

50% of Americans believe in more than one conspiracy theories to explain mysterious events. A conspiracy theory is an explanation of an event or situation that creates an unjustifiable conspiracy, usually involving an illegal or harmful act done by the government or other powerful act. Conspiracy theories are a widely believed public phenomenon, that provides an explanation for an event that needs an explanation or a better one than it already has to explain why it happened. Many people on…

one world church that will serve Satan (“True Conspiracies, the Illuminati and One World Government”). There is clear evidence of this conspiracy in our government systems today, and important people who claim that there is a “invisible government”. People who have come face to face with this invisible power are our past presidents, vice presidents, senators, congressman, and other influential political leaders. one example is, Woodrow Wilson, 28th President states “Some of the biggest…

transparency. Not only did Americans distrust their government but they also resented it, which laid the ground for the reemergence of conspiracy theories. While many historians agree that conspiracy theory is a vital feature of modern society that merits attention, there is an ongoing dispute, among historians, about how best to study conspiracy theory. Recent historians approach the topic based on the historic event. While other historians undertake the more subtle challenge of looking at what…