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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsAddressing the Latest Asinine Conspiracy Being Pushed by the Conservative Media
By Allen CliftonAnyone who follows me on Twitter or Facebook knows I loathe conspiracy theorists. As John Oliver once hilariously pointed out, any unhinged buffoon can put one together as long as their process for doing so lacks all semblance of common sense, facts, rational thought, or sanity.
While conservatives have come up with all sorts of asinine conspiracies over the years, the latest one to become normalized among the right-wing media is one of the most insane theories Ive ever seen. A movement is growing among the right concerning the ridiculous assertion that the CIA was behind the hack on the DNC, but is trying to frame the Russian government for it.
So, lets look at the logic behind that, shall we?
According to this conspiracy, the CIA was behind the hacking of the DNC to frame Russia and apparently undermine Donald Trumps win and his administration.
Here are a few quick, common sense questions:
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Addressing the Latest Asinine Conspiracy Being Pushed by the Conservative Media (Original Post)
TexasTowelie
Mar 2017
OP
Wow, it's almost like someone is trying to concoct a narrative for an inevitable shit-fan collision
Warren DeMontague
Mar 2017
#2
democratisphere
(17,235 posts)1. What would you expect from republiCON's newly found communism?
What a bunch of insane hypocrites!
Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)2. Wow, it's almost like someone is trying to concoct a narrative for an inevitable shit-fan collision
Seems a little desperate, but hey...
Cary
(11,746 posts)3. When facts and logic no longer matter
Evil runs amok.