Documents tagged "Conspiracy"
Found 4 documents with this tag
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031607.txt
The document discusses the history of conspiracy theories and their relevance in modern times. It mentions criminal conspiracies and how they are frequently charged by the government, as well as pseudo-conspiracies that exist only in delusionary or misinformed minds. The author references a Wall Street Journal article written by Edward Jay Epstein on the topic.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031460.txt
The document discusses the history and prevalence of conspiracy theories and their impact on society. It cites examples such as the Roman senators who plotted to assassinate Julius Caesar and the foreign conspiracy behind the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center. The author also mentions that journalists often use the term "conspiracy theory" to describe paranoid distortions of reality, but criminal conspiracies are not uncommon. In addition, the document refers to pseudo-conspiracies that exist only in a delusional or misinformed mind and have gained popularity, such as the belief that the 9/11 attack was staged by President George W. Bush to launch a war on Islam and the claim that the 1969 moon landing was faked.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031340.txt
The email discusses conspiracy theorist Alex Jones making threats against special counsel Robert Mueller on his InfoWars show, implying that Mueller is involved in child sex trafficking. The author of the email expresses concern about Jones' actions and calls for him to be held accountable.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030187.txt
The article is about the late comedian Lenny Bruce and his impact on comedy and society. It mentions his famous obscenity trial at Café Au Go Go in New York City and how he died of an overdose on August 3, 1966, with a foreclosure notice still on appeal. The author, who was a friend and subscriber to the satirical magazine The Realist, met Bruce for the first time in 1959 at a Times Square hotel and discusses their friendship and how Bruce broke through traditional stereotypes in his comedy act.