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Artreus
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Hello Social Entropy Plus Plus, how are you? Are you doing Well? You are? Well that is good, now let us talk about nuts. Or more specifically, the things nuts believe. What are
these you ask?
Conspiracy theories!
The best part about conspiracy theories is that there are so many of them. The other best part about conspiracy
theories is that people out there actually believe this shit. What is a conspiracy theory, you ask?
Why, that was a good question and it was good of you to ask it!
The Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary defines a conspiracy theory as : a theory that explains an event or a set of
circumstances as the result of a secret plot by usually powerful conspirators.
Well that makes sense but it is a pretty boring explanation! Lets go to the font of all knowledge in the universe,
Wikipedia, for a more in-depth look at the subject.
"A conspiracy theory attributes the ultimate cause of an event or chain of events (usually political, social or
historical events), or the concealment of such causes from public knowledge, to a secret, and often deceptive plot
by a group of powerful or influential people or organizations. Many conspiracy theories state that major events in
history have been dominated by conspirators who manipulate political happenings from behind the scenes."
Oh now isn't that interesting. Secret, deceptive plots and powerful and/or influential people or organizations!
Well now that we know what a conspiracy theory is, lets look at some examples! (This is the good part of
the post, the meat and potatoes if you will)
TImE CuBE
Dave Chappel
Crazy health shit (here be dragons)
Kevin Trudeau!
Q-ray bracelets sure are silly huh? But people still buy them, isn't that just a thing.
Homeopathy! Here is just some basic information about homeopathy
these you ask?
Conspiracy theories!
The best part about conspiracy theories is that there are so many of them. The other best part about conspiracy
theories is that people out there actually believe this shit. What is a conspiracy theory, you ask?
Why, that was a good question and it was good of you to ask it!
The Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary defines a conspiracy theory as : a theory that explains an event or a set of
circumstances as the result of a secret plot by usually powerful conspirators.
Well that makes sense but it is a pretty boring explanation! Lets go to the font of all knowledge in the universe,
Wikipedia, for a more in-depth look at the subject.
"A conspiracy theory attributes the ultimate cause of an event or chain of events (usually political, social or
historical events), or the concealment of such causes from public knowledge, to a secret, and often deceptive plot
by a group of powerful or influential people or organizations. Many conspiracy theories state that major events in
history have been dominated by conspirators who manipulate political happenings from behind the scenes."
Oh now isn't that interesting. Secret, deceptive plots and powerful and/or influential people or organizations!
Well now that we know what a conspiracy theory is, lets look at some examples! (This is the good part of
the post, the meat and potatoes if you will)
hold your applause till the end
nobody ever does
this
this
TImE CuBE
ONEism IS EVIL
TIME IS CUBIC
YOU ARE GOING TO BURN IN HELL
TIME IS CUBIC
YOU ARE GOING TO BURN IN HELL
Dave Chappel
"He knew that at the same time he was signing his record-setting deal, there was a secret cabal of
powerful African-American leaders from the business, political, and entertainment industries working together to
ensure that the third season of Chappelle's Show would never happen." That's right. People always tryin to keep a
brother down.
"Collectively, they felt Chappelle's Show reinforced negative stereotypes about African Americans, and that its
content was, in the words of group leader Bill Cosby "setting race relations back 50 years." Oh my, this must be a
pretty bad show. So who are these people? None other than... THE DARK CRUSADERS The member list of
THE DARK CRUSADERS includes none other than: The good reverend Al Sharpton, Jesse James, Louis Farrakhan,
Bill Cosby, Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey, Snuffalufagus,and the founder of BET, Robert L. Johnson.
Dang, that is a lot of people. Apparently they all orchestrated Dave Chappell's downfall, follow the link to read
more!
powerful African-American leaders from the business, political, and entertainment industries working together to
ensure that the third season of Chappelle's Show would never happen." That's right. People always tryin to keep a
brother down.
"Collectively, they felt Chappelle's Show reinforced negative stereotypes about African Americans, and that its
content was, in the words of group leader Bill Cosby "setting race relations back 50 years." Oh my, this must be a
pretty bad show. So who are these people? None other than... THE DARK CRUSADERS The member list of
THE DARK CRUSADERS includes none other than: The good reverend Al Sharpton, Jesse James, Louis Farrakhan,
Bill Cosby, Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey, Snuffalufagus,and the founder of BET, Robert L. Johnson.
Dang, that is a lot of people. Apparently they all orchestrated Dave Chappell's downfall, follow the link to read
more!
Crazy health shit (here be dragons)
Kevin Trudeau!
Oh Kevin Trudeau you cad, what will you do next? Well it probably won't be publishing another book! You
see, because he isn't allowed to sell books anymore because he is a big fat liar! Isn't that just swell? Lets
take a look at some of his books: Natural Cures "They" Don't Want You To Know About
Oh man. This one has the cure for cancer, herpes, arthritis, AIDS, acid reflux disease, various phobias, obesity,
multiple sclerosis, lupus, chronic fatigue syndrome, attention deficit disorder, and muscular dystrophy! Oh gosh I
should probably pick up a copy of this. so I can find out how to cure myself! Because my doctor sure as hell won't,
and neither will the pharmaceutical companies. Why don't we know about these cures already? Well, it is probably
because the FDA and the FTC are working together to makes sure nobody knows about these because the government
cannot regulate and control "all-natural" cures. Oddly enough, the book does not include any actual cures, and
just point readers to his subscription website. Apparently the douchebag also sold the customer's contact
information to other marketers without their concent and hit them with a bunch of unauthorized charges.
This book had a sequel.
The book that came after the sequel was The Weight Loss Cure "They Don't Want You To Know About This book basically told people to follow the Simeons Diet, which the Journal of the
American Medical Association warned against because it is dangerous or something! He was hit with a contempt of
court action because he was lying in a book or something which violated 2004 court order.
Well man, doesn't look like this guy's luck is looking up. He should probably just stop making books and go into
some other line of work like homeopathy or coal mining. But guess what? He doesn't! Nope, he makes another book,
titled: Debt Cures 'they' Don't Want You To Know about. Apparently this one was not complete bullshit, but
basically everything in the book is information that is "readily available in personal finance columns you can find
online or in books that are readily available in your local library." according to Chuck Jaffee, a columnist at CBS
Market Watch.
see, because he isn't allowed to sell books anymore because he is a big fat liar! Isn't that just swell? Lets
take a look at some of his books: Natural Cures "They" Don't Want You To Know About
Oh man. This one has the cure for cancer, herpes, arthritis, AIDS, acid reflux disease, various phobias, obesity,
multiple sclerosis, lupus, chronic fatigue syndrome, attention deficit disorder, and muscular dystrophy! Oh gosh I
should probably pick up a copy of this. so I can find out how to cure myself! Because my doctor sure as hell won't,
and neither will the pharmaceutical companies. Why don't we know about these cures already? Well, it is probably
because the FDA and the FTC are working together to makes sure nobody knows about these because the government
cannot regulate and control "all-natural" cures. Oddly enough, the book does not include any actual cures, and
just point readers to his subscription website. Apparently the douchebag also sold the customer's contact
information to other marketers without their concent and hit them with a bunch of unauthorized charges.
This book had a sequel.
The book that came after the sequel was The Weight Loss Cure "They Don't Want You To Know About This book basically told people to follow the Simeons Diet, which the Journal of the
American Medical Association warned against because it is dangerous or something! He was hit with a contempt of
court action because he was lying in a book or something which violated 2004 court order.
Well man, doesn't look like this guy's luck is looking up. He should probably just stop making books and go into
some other line of work like homeopathy or coal mining. But guess what? He doesn't! Nope, he makes another book,
titled: Debt Cures 'they' Don't Want You To Know about. Apparently this one was not complete bullshit, but
basically everything in the book is information that is "readily available in personal finance columns you can find
online or in books that are readily available in your local library." according to Chuck Jaffee, a columnist at CBS
Market Watch.
Q-ray bracelets sure are silly huh? But people still buy them, isn't that just a thing.
Homeopathy! Here is just some basic information about homeopathy
Homeopathic practitioners contend that an ill person can be treated using a substance that can produce, in a healthy person, symptoms similar to those of the illness. According to homeopaths, serial dilution, with shaking between each dilution, removes the toxic effects of the remedy while the qualities of the substance are retained by the diluent (water, sugar, or alcohol). The end product is often so diluted that it is indistinguishable from pure water, sugar or alcohol. Practitioners select treatments according to a patient consultation that explores the physical and psychological state of the patient, both of which are considered important to selecting the remedy.
Cars
CHEEMMMTRRAAAIIILLLSss
THIS IS A CONTRAIL, IT IS A CONDENSATION TRIAL AND/OR AN ARTIFICIAL CLOUD MADE BY THE EXHAUST OF AIRCRAFT ENGINES OR WINGTIP VORTICES WHICH PRECIPITATE A STREAM OF TINY ICE CRYSTALS IN MOIST, FRIGID, UPPER AIRS. Also something about engine exhaust and a bit of pollution.
This is a chemtrail, apparently some people we don't know are trying to do things to use by spraying chemical or biological agents into the air, often in an X or grid pattern.
POSSIBLE PURPOSES OF THE CHEMTRAILS
Weather control (countering global warming)
WIRELESS NETWORK SYSTEM COMPONENT
RADAR(!?!)
BIOLOGICAL WARFARE
EXTRATERRESTIAL ALIEN COVER UP
OCCULT PURPOSES
WHY AM I YELLING
9/11 Truth Now!
Global Warming
Moon Landing was faked! There was a documentary about it on Fox so I know it is the truth.
Also apparently America was behind the Pearl Harbor attacks as well.
And the Holocaust didn't happen.
Illuminati ahurgleburgle.
Other things.
Okay, so that sure was a lot!
TL;DR: Conspiracy theories are silly (was also a movie!) and we probably all know at least somebody who believes some crazy shit, lets talk about them.
Also tinfoil hats are vital to our very survival.
edit: boy this bbcode stuff is tricky
I think it's dumb!
Cars
Does anybody honestly believe in these things? Come on, who would believe in a horseless carriage that can actually travel at speeds in excess of over 15 miles per hour?
CHEEMMMTRRAAAIIILLLSss
THIS IS A CONTRAIL, IT IS A CONDENSATION TRIAL AND/OR AN ARTIFICIAL CLOUD MADE BY THE EXHAUST OF AIRCRAFT ENGINES OR WINGTIP VORTICES WHICH PRECIPITATE A STREAM OF TINY ICE CRYSTALS IN MOIST, FRIGID, UPPER AIRS. Also something about engine exhaust and a bit of pollution. This is a chemtrail, apparently some people we don't know are trying to do things to use by spraying chemical or biological agents into the air, often in an X or grid pattern.POSSIBLE PURPOSES OF THE CHEMTRAILS
Weather control (countering global warming)
WIRELESS NETWORK SYSTEM COMPONENT
RADAR(!?!)
BIOLOGICAL WARFARE
EXTRATERRESTIAL ALIEN COVER UP
OCCULT PURPOSES
WHY AM I YELLING
9/11 Truth Now!
Loose change http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loose_Change_(film) is the definitive proof that the gubberment killed over 3,000 of its own citizens for whatever reason. I am not even going to go into this in the OP, fuuuuuuck.
Global Warming
If global warming is real then why am I so cold? hurf durf
Moon Landing was faked! There was a documentary about it on Fox so I know it is the truth.
Also apparently America was behind the Pearl Harbor attacks as well.
And the Holocaust didn't happen.
Illuminati ahurgleburgle.
Other things.
Okay, so that sure was a lot!
TL;DR: Conspiracy theories are silly (was also a movie!) and we probably all know at least somebody who believes some crazy shit, lets talk about them.
Also tinfoil hats are vital to our very survival.
edit: boy this bbcode stuff is tricky
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like how the 2000 presidential election was rigged
what
the short version is that some people in the florida government purged about fifty thousand people from the voter rolls on the grounds that they were convicted felons
they were not actually convicted felons
they were actually registered voters, most of whom were black or felons who had their voting rights reinstated
both of those groups vote democrat something like 95% of the time
it sounds crazy, I know
I didn't believe it myself, at first
but there was a congressional hearing on the matter, and they said that basically, yeah, it happened
and nobody was held accountable
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_Central_Voter_File
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_election_in_Florida%2C_2000
but surely there is something sinister going on here
so it wasn't the government, and it was done more than a year before the election, when nobody knew who the nominee would be
yeah, it was a colossal screw-up, but I don't see any conspiracy here
Yeah I had a person in a political discussion group in college that thought: Moon landing was faked, Pearl hardbor and 9/11 were the work of the government. Wackiest shit ever came out of her mouth. The best part was when we offered evidence (about the moon landing) that would refute some of her views and she refused to listen because really, who wants to learn things.
I remember that guy
he was crazy
KISS MY ASS
This is not going to be a good thread for me. Shit like this is going to drag the crazies out of the woodwork.
truly believed
the earth was flat
But hey Buzz Aldrin punched that guy out so
I also like the 'Guvmint made AIDS' theory
she also called NASA "sci-fi crap"
I could eat them all day.
Forever.
look at that figure of 4.3 million dollars for this job
other database companies are usually paid about 250 grand for literally the exact same work
there's a lot more to this, but I don't want to get into this kind of discussion without being able to cite shit
and I'm too lazy too look up anything else
I will tell you, however, that Greg Palast wrote a book called The Best Democracy Money Can Buy, and there's an interesting chapter on this very subject
In fact, he says that I was on a warring planet that had been completely destroyed--only I had survived. Meanwhile, he's cruising around in his little space ship and he drops down on a whim and sees me. He rescues me and we have all sorts of hootenannies across the galaxy.
if something inexplicable happens, it's not science, it's the gubment
This theory is based on the fact that his eye looked kinda weird when a difficult question was asked during an interview.
He was losing control of his human form!
http://www.tachyon-partners.com/support/index.php?MemberID=2933&DISTID=home&PGDID=622&MYLANG=1033&languageid=1
and
http://www.se-5.com/
And he went along with it.
And then started talking about how he felt different too, like he was unique. Maybe he was from another planet too? He started getting all passionate about it - like maybe I had stumbled upon something he'd been hoping in his heart-of-hearts. This went on for about 30 minutes, then I had to break it to him.
Just kidding, faggot.
Myself, I'm more of a cashew man.
Anything I have to open up is too much work for me.
Also did you know, random piece of useless trivia, that pistachios are transported as a hazardous material.
Because apparently something about the shells and the pressure and shit makes them prone to explode in certain conditions. Those are fucking dangerous nuts you're eating.
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They all watched Zeitgeist
although french people are weak against glass
to an actual frog, but only just barely
I watched a section of it on youtube, the stuff about religions.
I wanted to punch the shit out of that nerdy-assed narrator.
"Horus was crucified, buried and resurrected 3 day-OOOOF!" Fist of the Histories, Motherfucker! Horus was chopped into pieces by Set and sewn back together by Isis except for his penis which is the the source of the Nile's fertility! Read a book!
The idea that a person can take Zeitgeist for truth makes me irrationally angry.
most things get exaggerated
it's not like it even matters exactly how many either way. hitler was hardly the king of bodycount.
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who is?
doctors?