Most don't know, but "conspiracy theory" was a label created by the CIA to discredit any facts that came out exposing an "official" story. It was 1st used back in the 60s to debunk questions around the Kennedy assassination. Now that those documents are public, some of those theories have turned out to be facts.
Conspiracies are real, theories are just suppositions yet to be proven. A conspiracy theory is not necessarily bad or wrong, it is just unproven at the time. A theory is a supposition (best guess) made based on the facts at hand. A good theorist doesn't stop there however but uses that hunch to see if it can be backed up with solid proof. Once it can, it is no longer a theory but a confirmed conspiracy.
This is the normal and necessary procedure for any investigator, whether a detective or a journalist. It is so common, several popular shows are based on this. You may remember various detective shows offered over the years such as "Law and Order", "NCIS" or "CSI." They were always engaging. Most of us like mysteries and solving puzzles. There's even a game based on this called "Clue." Anyone ever hear of these being labeled "conspiracy theory" shows?
This is the normal and necessary procedure for any investigator, whether a detective or a journalist. It is so common, several popular shows are based on this. You may remember various detective shows offered over the years such as "Law and Order", "NCIS" or "CSI." They were always engaging. Most of us like mysteries and solving puzzles. There's even a game based on this called "Clue." Anyone ever hear of these being labeled "conspiracy theory" shows?
Conspiracies have been around a long time. Judas Iscariot would be one we might be familiar with.
Whenever someone is quick to use the Conspiracy Theory Label, it should raise a red flag. More often than not it is designed to shut down discourse and exploration of the facts. What exactly are *they hiding?
The strategy of deceivers is to discredit their opposition - truth-seekers - by labeling them. This is only necessary when the facts are not on *their side. We should never be afraid of discussing facts. This is how we collectively come to the truth.
If someone ever tries to label you as a conspiracy theorist, thank them. This means you are a truth seeker. Nothing bad ever comes from discovering the truth... unless you are the one lying.
For those worn out by the back and forth between truth-seekers and deceivers, this is part of the strategy. If garbage is thrown out often, and long enough, people grow weary, shutdown, and quit seeking the truth. This is significant. When this happens deceivers win by default.
Truth matters and lies matter. We make life-changing decisions based on what we are told, good or bad. As an example, the Patriot Act was the fruit of the 9/11 event. If what occurred is something other than the official narrative, it was unnecessary to give up the freedoms imposed on us by the Patriot Act, most of which is still in force.
For an excellent and interesting article on how misleading the "conspiracy theory" label is, go to
http://stateofthenation2012.com/?p=14945
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*In an effort to make a truth seeker look silly someone will ask who exactly are "they" or "them" i.e. who are these "so-called" conspirers? The answer is simple; anyone who seeks to deceive.
