Wonderwrench I've heard various versions of what people think; I just wanted to be clear on what areas you view as the conspiracy theory area; thanks.
Just a quick note: whether or not I agree or disagree I find the political discussions worthy time consumers. As do many or there would obviously be no debate/conversation. It sucks when they are closed down by the mods because of the direction they take. Although its understandable and IMO justifiable. The conversation truly starts to take on its own negative entity when personal swipes begin formulating. They start out subtle like the questioning of someone's intellect or courses like stating their comments belong in the humor section.
Anyone’s case is of course stronger when they have proof to back up what they state; but what exactly is considered proof. Is it a universal definition understood by everyone? Is it a source that is considered valid by some and not by others? Is it a website? Is it a quote from a book? Is it an excerpt from documentation
http://www.loc.gov/ or
http://www.archives.gov/records_of_congress/
or
http://talkleft.com/new_archives/005177.html
http://www.rightwingnews.com/category.php?ent=1409
?
If suspicion that the very source are providing the foundation of proof the one seeks as being self served with other motives then validation is not achieved leaving the reason why time, energy, and emotion was devoted to hopefully making a point.
The net brings everything. All masters of google giving birth to avenues such as
http://www.informationclearinghouse....rticle1412.htm
where proof is questioned.
History is selected interpretation. Unless one was there they rely on the documented events from sources who bear the same mindset. Not good news, not bad new; just the news.
Or one can put IMO in front of every statement they make, and put a source THEY VIEW as being valid in form of every comment made- 2 actions I don’t think any of us will see in any thread. That of course is MO. I'm guilty of losing my cool; and my power in the fight to make someone think like me. Im glad to have been humbled; it reminded me that everyone has an opinion thats important to them, and if I didnt care to hear such I have no business devoting time in a setting such as this.
Asking respectfully as a fellow member of the forum; please try and keep the personal attacks out of the discussions; or even masking them through other means; its obvious to all and it gets the thread closed.