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Initech

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81. They might want to remove their tin foil hats.

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Mother Jones' David Corn Discovers Secret Conservative Google Group that Plots Right-Wing Domination [View all] onehandle Jul 2013 OP

Thanks for posting. But for clarification, isnt this a Conspiracy Theory? rhett o rick Jul 2013 #1

To me it's hardly a conspiracy theory is there's this much snappyturtle Jul 2013 #2

I dont disagree. At some point some conspiracy theories prove out true. rhett o rick Jul 2013 #8

"conspiracy" is real, attaching the word "theory" some how nullifies facts, only in america! Civilization2 Jul 2013 #10

Conspiracy = No, Clown Show = Yes PNW_Dem Jul 2013 #86

Are you questionning Mother Jones or David Corn? antiquie Jul 2013 #3

Absolutely not. I am trying to point out to those that fear CT that there rhett o rick Jul 2013 #5

Gotcha. antiquie Jul 2013 #9

+1 nt snappyturtle Jul 2013 #13

Agree..what's catagorized as CT seems to be overly broad here.... KoKo Jul 2013 #20

IMO the strong disparaging of what's labeled CT is just a righteous bullying technique. rhett o rick Jul 2013 #55

You said it Well..! And, thanks for that! KoKo Jul 2013 #67

So true. loudsue Jul 2013 #87

Best way to handle it is to put them on ignore. nm rhett o rick Jul 2013 #90

the point is it is no longer hopemountain Jul 2013 #30

My point is that before we learn the truth on these types of things they are theories. nm rhett o rick Jul 2013 #37

obtuse, much? hopemountain Jul 2013 #44

I think we agree. What did I say to get "obtuse, much"?? nm rhett o rick Jul 2013 #50

Technically, they are hypothesis. Gore1FL Jul 2013 #51

I understand, but have you ever heard of "CH" (conspiracy hypothesis)? CT is now rhett o rick Jul 2013 #56

I understand what you meant, and why the word was used. It IS part of the vernacular, as you state. Gore1FL Jul 2013 #57

I don't trust Corn hfojvt Jul 2013 #43

I don't usually trust "attack the messenger" posts. mojowork_n Jul 2013 #46

Seems more like an actual conspiracy. They do exist. n/t DirkGently Jul 2013 #4

That's exactly my point. Plez see my post #5. nm rhett o rick Jul 2013 #7

Aha. Good point. Remember we can't see your DirkGently Jul 2013 #11

Well the NSA probably can. nm rhett o rick Jul 2013 #16

So, if there's a gravitational theory, that means Jackpine Radical Jul 2013 #18

I think you were aiming for rhett's post. And he was being DirkGently Jul 2013 #29

No, I was aiming at yours. Jackpine Radical Jul 2013 #34

Well, you missed, because my post implied DirkGently Jul 2013 #38

We are positively dripping with conspiracies. Enthusiast Jul 2013 #52

Conspiracies are a major part of politics. To pretend otherwise, as some here do, is naive, rhett o rick Jul 2013 #68

I agree completely. Enthusiast Jul 2013 #71

There' a conspiracy to suppress conspiracy theories pscot Jul 2013 #78

Half right,...minus the "theory" part. Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2013 #61

Well, there's conspiracy theory, and then there's conspiracy fact. blackspade Jul 2013 #76

Dumb and Dumber BlueManFan Jul 2013 #6

David Corn's article at Mother Jones is a very interesting read... Spazito Jul 2013 #12

Gaffney, West and Bolton arely staircase Jul 2013 #14

I believe gaffney and bolton are PNACers. calimary Jul 2013 #19

I don't know I haven't been in such circles in years arely staircase Jul 2013 #21

Validation Of What Many Have Suspected For Years cantbeserious Jul 2013 #15

Yeah, but Slappy don't know nuthin' Link Speed Jul 2013 #17

Good thing secondvariety Jul 2013 #22

Never trust a republican. Kingofalldems Jul 2013 #23

farther then you can throw them davidpdx Jul 2013 #88

It would seem ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2013 #24

Bingo ! n/t jaysunb Jul 2013 #27

Perfect response! But sadly, it ain't gonna happen n/t dorkzilla Jul 2013 #42

+1 n/t JoeyT Jul 2013 #54

What about racketeering? davidpdx Jul 2013 #89

Doesn't make a lot of sense to me. Anyone who would join an organization with those matthews Jul 2013 #25

No theory here, they're conspiring against Americans.. mountain grammy Jul 2013 #26

A vast right wing conspiracy group, well funded, plotting to take and hold power... Agnosticsherbet Jul 2013 #28

so glad david corn does not hopemountain Jul 2013 #31

I'm picturing their little TROLL DU sub committee... vanlassie Jul 2013 #32

Some of them I picture with a pee bottle like the kids in "Monster House".... Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2013 #62

heh Incitatus Jul 2013 #33

K & R Scurrilous Jul 2013 #35

I was reading that on Rawstory this morning AgingAmerican Jul 2013 #36

Thanks for posting this theHandpuppet Jul 2013 #39

Does this mean DUers will stop posting their talking points? Recursion Jul 2013 #40

No. I am convinced that several persistent Obama attackers here on DU are either bluestate10 Jul 2013 #65

~~*~~ Hekate Jul 2013 #72

They come off like a bunch of dopes. Waiting For Everyman Jul 2013 #41

Ugly anti-democracy a-holery up the wazoo (R) Berlum Jul 2013 #45

Pretty much verbatum JEB Jul 2013 #58

Snipped from the article: ctsnowman Jul 2013 #47

Should be called "Headswell" KamaAina Jul 2013 #48

Yes. And, Groundsmell.. Cha Jul 2013 #82

No, it should be davidpdx Jul 2013 #91

I'm sure all of the spy agencies are well aware of this and will leap into action at any moment Fire Walk With Me Jul 2013 #49

Juanita Jean had some fun with this story Gothmog Jul 2013 #53

LOL! Mahalo, Gothmog.. Cha Jul 2013 #83

Obammigration ??? Really ??? HumansAndResources Jul 2013 #84

Rats scurry into hiding to nibble butt cheese Generic Other Jul 2013 #59

All of a sudden I support Drones. n/t Bonhomme Richard Jul 2013 #60

Bet they're all on Windows too. Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2013 #63

They all laughed when she sat down and said it was "vast." WinkyDink Jul 2013 #64

My guestion to these turd maggots olddots Jul 2013 #66

And yet ANOTHER reason why Clarence Thomas should not be a Supreme Court Justice. maddiemom Jul 2013 #69

Has this man John2 Jul 2013 #77

Christian Dominionists' 7 Mountains Strategy for Converting America into the King James version of blkmusclmachine Jul 2013 #70

"journalists and contributors to outlets like Fox News" Journalists contribute to Fux News? LOL L0oniX Jul 2013 #73

I'm always amazed at what passes for big plans in small minds Coyotl Jul 2013 #74

Completely not surprised. blackspade Jul 2013 #75

Are half those Groundswell assholes posting here? MADem Jul 2013 #79

K&R!!!! hue Jul 2013 #80

They might want to remove their tin foil hats. Initech Jul 2013 #81

talk radio is instrumental to everything these nuts push but there's NO organized opposition certainot Jul 2013 #85