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Article: Conspiracy theories reflect political views
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- Bangor Daily News Bangor, ME
- Article date:
- August 14, 2009
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This week, ClickBack sought editorial page reader comments on the
phenomenon of conspiracy theories and the potential for the U.S.,
Mexico and Canada to work together after the leaders of the three
countries joined in a summit.
Why are conspiracy theories on the rise?
The first thing it points out is that people have too much time
on their hands. It seems most of the current rumors were started by
those who are unhappy about the outcome of the last elections. These
types of things have been going on for years and some people thrive
on them. Personally I don't believe any of them.
LarrySG
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