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The genesis of conspiracy theories..

So I started reading about conspiracy theories a few days back, and to be honest, they are fascinating. It's like almost every big story has to have another side to it. Maybe its just human tendency to create a second story and make things convoluted.

One conspiracy theory that really stupefied me was the discovery/'invention' of HIV/AIDS. Some people believe that the CIA agents actually created the virus to wipe out homosexuals and African Americans. This is still one of the most debated topics, like JFK's death and the Moon landing.

My questions is, do you think these conspiracy theories are actually legitimate or nothing but concocted BS?

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    pat gilbert 50+

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    Nov 27 2012: I feel the demise of Hostess was the result of an insidious conspiracy started by Michelle Obama to further implement her eat healthy agenda, pure evil.

    • Barry Palmer 50+

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      Nov 28 2012: You may be on to something, Pat. Anyone who considers a doughnut as the enemy is an enemy of mine.

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