Ridicule of Conspiracy Theories Focuses On Diffusing Criticism of the Powerful

"Rich people always want the best for everybody." - Carl Carlson, The Simpsons.


Another great article from Washington's Blog defining not only Conspiracy Theory, but the psychology of those defending the Powerful against those theories: (Red is my emphasis)


"But - while people might admit that corporate executives and low-level government officials might have engaged in conspiracies - they may be strongly opposed to considering that the wealthiest or most powerful might possibly have done so.

Indeed, those who most loudly attempt to ridicule and discredit conspiracy theories tend to focus on defending against criticism involving the powerful.


This may be partly due to psychology: it is scary for people to admit that those who are supposed to be their "leaders" protecting them may in fact be human beings with complicated motives who may not always have their best interests in mind."

and

"Pay attention, and you'll notice that criticism of "conspiracy theories" is usually aimed at attempting to protect the state and key government players. The power of the state is seldom used to crush conspiracy theories regarding people who are not powerful . . . at least to the extent that they are not important to the government."

I think that soon, we will reach some kind of critical mass, where, due to the amount of corruption that The Public is now becoming aware of, and due to the lame explanations given by Those In Power, a shift will have to occur where those who don't believe in the Conspiracies of the Powerful will be deemed as "Crazy."