A quick reply to the @Abundance.Tribe question :-)
Thanks for encouraging a post, @Trucklife-Family :-)
What Makes Someone a Conspiracy Theorist and Where Do You Believe That Term Originated From?
Though the phrase had been used or seen here and there in past decades, it was not until after JFK's passing that the term became common in the USA. In my opinion, it was pushed by the CIA as a derogatory term to make people afraid to think outside the box or to question the mainstream perspective. I could be missing something, but this seems like an obvious attempt to isolate and shut down critical thinkers that are aware that humans have conspired to control other humans since pretty much the start of humans. Why is it different now? Why is this phrase so often spoken with a condescending tone? To me, the people that use this tone are being disingenuous or simply have not studied history. Cheers to open-mindedness, respect, curiosity, and truth.
With much respect and curiosity,
@hjchilb