Our last conspiratorial absurdity is that committed by Bob Adelmann mentioned earlier. In 1694, William Paterson created the First Bank of England. Or a Doctoral dissertation on the history of President John Forsythe Kennedy. Or maybe the Japanese attack on Washington, D.C. harbor, December 7th, 1941. In every measurable sense, this is the same magnitude of error that Adelmann has done.
Conspiracy theorists thrive on the ignorance of their audience.
This should not be taken to mean or imply that conspiracy theorists are less intelligent than everyone else. This is certainly not the case. But it s a great reminder though, that ignorance does indeed breed suspicion. Andreades, p. 107, 108. The Constitution, February, 1989.