The term "theorist" implies that the person merely has an idea not backed by proof. IMO this perfectly labels someone just as the CIA wanted it-someone with cookie thoughts.
It's brilliant propaganda. And, as often happens in these cases, those who oppose the position make up negative terms from the outside and the proponent community adopts them foolishly as if they were their own. Words are very freakin' important.
Ironically the official narratives are nutty conspiracy theories. 19 Saudis plotted in secret to attack US, or 2 brothers plotted in secret t blow up a marathon - ridiculous.
ThingFish ago
So who started that horrible "Tin foil hat" narrative which is far more effective at discrediting people?
RottenSausage ago
The term "theorist" implies that the person merely has an idea not backed by proof. IMO this perfectly labels someone just as the CIA wanted it-someone with cookie thoughts.
flyawayhigh ago
It's brilliant propaganda. And, as often happens in these cases, those who oppose the position make up negative terms from the outside and the proponent community adopts them foolishly as if they were their own. Words are very freakin' important.
Sciency ago
The "new-speak" and "double-think" ideas from 1984 are what made the book so revolutionary. Orwell certainly saw the future clearly.
GizaDog ago
We all know that the CIA is not the sharpest 3 letter agency in the shed!
https://www.maryferrell.org/pages/The_CIA_and_the_JFK_Assassination.html
shmegegy ago
Ironically the official narratives are nutty conspiracy theories. 19 Saudis plotted in secret to attack US, or 2 brothers plotted in secret t blow up a marathon - ridiculous.
pitenius ago
Nice find, OBO. Thanks for sharing.