Because the term "Conspiracy Theorist" is being used in a headline as if that is some sort of affliction to be warned away from. Also, the idea that the shooter had ideas of his own that went against the mainstream talking points allows for the media to group the shooter with freethinking persons seeking truth and answers from corrupted powers that be. Remember, conspiracy doesn't mean hidden.
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casualwhoaversereade ago
WHY ARE WE SHOUTING?!
And what, exactly, does this story contribute to /v/conspiracy?
69 ago
Because the term "Conspiracy Theorist" is being used in a headline as if that is some sort of affliction to be warned away from. Also, the idea that the shooter had ideas of his own that went against the mainstream talking points allows for the media to group the shooter with freethinking persons seeking truth and answers from corrupted powers that be. Remember, conspiracy doesn't mean hidden.