Why do the minds of conspiracy theorists work as they do? What is it about their thought process that eagerly accepts as fact that which so many others reject as idiocy? ... moreWhy do the minds of conspiracy theorists work as they do? What is it about their thought process that eagerly accepts as fact that which so many others reject as idiocy? What do they see that the rest of us don't and why?
Years ago a work friend (San Diego office location) named Lorraine wanted me to meet a friend of hers. She thought we'd hit if off and get along really well. I worked in the L.A. o... moreYears ago a work friend (San Diego office location) named Lorraine wanted me to meet a friend of hers. She thought we'd hit if off and get along really well. I worked in the L.A. office but had visited Lorraine and spent time with her and her husband at their home in San Diego and we became good friends. So I drove 50 miles to Laguna Beach from LA and her friend drove 50 miles from San Diego to Laguna Beach. At the time there was a restaurant there called the Victor Hugo Inn. We met and had an early dinner. It was strained and uncomfortable for both of us. We had nothing in common. We had chatted on the phone prior to the meeting and said we might get rooms at the Inn for the night and spend time the next day just walking around Laguna Beach and visiting the shops together. Well. We didn't. I drove back to L.A. after dinner and she drove back to San Diego. When our mutual friend Lorraine asked how it went I told her the truth. Gently. She said she couldn't figure out why we didn't hit it off. Well I ... less
Lives of those you love/like/know matter far more to you than lives of those you don't know. Makes sense doesn't it? So all lives don't matter...at least not equally.&n... moreLives of those you love/like/know matter far more to you than lives of those you don't know. Makes sense doesn't it? So all lives don't matter...at least not equally. Maybe "All Lives Matter" is just another phony old saw that should be retired. Of what value is it since it is untrue?