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Originally Posted by pwalker8
I will note that since "conspiracy theory" seem to be the new catch phrase, conspiracy theory is an emotional phrase used to imply that the target is unhinged and can safely be dismissed as a crack pot. Thus, it is a form of ad homiem attack. It is particularly inappropriate since no where is a conspiracy postulated. To paraphrase Napoleon, the is no need to imply malice when simple incompetence will suffice. In this case, there is no need to postulate a conspiracy when simple human nature will suffice.
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I don't know you personally and have no idea whether you are a crackpot or not. The fact that we are engaged in this discussion and I continue to engage in it with you indicates that I have not dismissed you or your opinions. However, some of your suspicions do amount to conspiracy and the phrase conspiracy theory is an apt one. If you choose to take it as a personal attack, that is up to you, but it should not be taken that way. As I think you pointed out in an earlier post, what you are expressing is your opinion and you don't need evidence. This is true. From what I have seen your opinion is based on innuendo leading to suspicion. This does not of course mean that it could not be true, but I have not seen any evidence to support it. Personally, I don't believe there is any to be found. You are nonetheless entitled to your opinion. If you do know of any actual evidence I remain interested in hearing about it.