I remember reading somewhere that while a western audience would perceive this as utterly farcical, a Chinese citizen is at least more likely to perceive it as the government taking their safety and security seriously enough to be thorough about it. Meanwhile in the US, the government is more successful in hiding abuses by “protecting freedoms.” Powerful people all around the world have basically the same playbook, but a big part of that strategy is knowing their audience.
Like, this is what conspiracy should be - actually somewhat believable - and not dumb shit like flat earth.
I always held that 9/11 was dubious. Not an “inside job” per se, but definitely a case of “we’re gonna turn our backs for just a second, and you terrorists better not do something silly while we’re not looking!”
One of the biggest things that will always stick out to me: the WMDs. They were adamant Iraq had them. They said they had actual evidence. None of our was true. It all came across as an excuse for ol’ George to go in and try to finish what daddy started in '91.
Just to be clear as well, I think other conspiracies such as the controlled demolition of the towers and the fake plane at the pentagon are bullshit. I don’t have my tinfoil hat on that tightly.
I always held that 9/11 was dubious. Not an “inside job” per se, but definitely a case of “we’re gonna turn our backs for just a second, and you terrorists better not do something silly while we’re not looking!”
Apytele@sh.itjust.works 1 week ago
I remember reading somewhere that while a western audience would perceive this as utterly farcical, a Chinese citizen is at least more likely to perceive it as the government taking their safety and security seriously enough to be thorough about it. Meanwhile in the US, the government is more successful in hiding abuses by “protecting freedoms.” Powerful people all around the world have basically the same playbook, but a big part of that strategy is knowing their audience.
IndiBrony@lemmy.world 1 week ago
I like you.
Like, this is what conspiracy should be - actually somewhat believable - and not dumb shit like flat earth.
I always held that 9/11 was dubious. Not an “inside job” per se, but definitely a case of “we’re gonna turn our backs for just a second, and you terrorists better not do something silly while we’re not looking!”
One of the biggest things that will always stick out to me: the WMDs. They were adamant Iraq had them. They said they had actual evidence. None of our was true. It all came across as an excuse for ol’ George to go in and try to finish what daddy started in '91.
Just to be clear as well, I think other conspiracies such as the controlled demolition of the towers and the fake plane at the pentagon are bullshit. I don’t have my tinfoil hat on that tightly.
Apytele@sh.itjust.works 1 week ago
Yeah like. They’re already covering up enough stuff that is both stupid AND awful all at once you don’t need to make up extra shit.
ghost_of_faso2@lemmygrad.ml 1 week ago
Its only believable if you’re already racist.
MeowZedong@lemmygrad.ml 6 days ago
This thread brought to you by Western Imperialism™.
Seeing this allowed on mander.xyz is deeply disappointing.
Vilian@lemmy.ca 1 week ago
But why? What they won letting that happen?
SuperIce@lemmy.world 1 week ago
The Patriot Act gives the government practically unlimited permission to spy on all citizens
Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 6 days ago
Maybe not WTC 1 or 2 but WTC 7 looks exactly like a controlled demolition.
MeowZedong@lemmygrad.ml 5 days ago
Wrong comparison. People from the US are stupid and proud of it. There’s nothing honest coming from the US except bombs.