I have a problem with "conspiracy nut" haters. And a little bit of a problem with conspiracy nuts. The problem is that people who completely ignore conspiracy theories and counter-arguments are a) ignorant b) close-minded, and c) devilishly harmful.
I am not personally, in anyway, a conspiracy theory supporter/lobbyist/advocate in any shape or form, but people who are vehemently against counter opinions and opposing thoughts or the exact opposite of what they usually laud themselves for, critical thinking, are problematic. They completely belie their own arguments by ignoring other "sides" to the argument. Isn't critical thinking questioning everything and constantly asking the "what if?" question, not based on the credibility of the source, albeit, I concede that credibility does have some leeway. Case in point: BBC is more credible than, say, Entertainment Tonight or other such vile.
No, it's not fact that the U.S. government was behind 9/11 or JFK's assassination, but isn't it important to maybe question these assertions? I think it's more loathsome to believe everything that you're spoon fed than to muse on polemics.
I contend that it's vital to be open to all sides of an argument and from a holistic viewpoint, come to an opinion or persuasion of thought.
Stop being so close-minded and just think, you hypocrites.
"America is a vast conspiracy to make you happy." -John Updike, The New Yorker
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