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9/11 Loose Change, Michael Moore and the Convenience of Conspirancy
The Observer | Review | Chaos and cock-up always trump conspiracy
Alongside Hurricane Katrina, the tragedy of 9/11 is providing fertile ground for conspiracy theorists and the film industry. But this should hardly be surprising, says Mark Kermode. After all, conspiracies are comforting.
A worrying number of people still believe that the Apollo missions were faked.
Most of what the public knows about the Kennedy assassination is based on a string of excitably dramatic movies, from David Miller’s Executive Action (1973) to Oliver Stone’s JFK (1991), which viewers have mistaken for verifiable truth. (Debunked here)
In his new Movie on Katrina, Spike Lee will present that the levees were deliberately detonated, by the government.
In the ongoing tradition, the video 9/11 Loose Change helped force the release of another Pentagon tape of the Pentagon crash (Click on picture to view). The film appears especially popular among young people immersed in a Web culture brimming with sites that question the credibility of government. They see 9/11 as the defining moment of their lives.
A quick search of Wikipedia, produces a slew of carefully researched debunkings including a scene-by-scene Word document and whole web-site (9/11 Myths) devoted to different theories. The Loose Change Web-site tries to counter “the Government did it”arguments. The majority of the Muslim world blames the jews for 9/11 . Andyou can still see Fahrenheit 9/11 to add to your paranoid. But few will take the time to read the patient research. Instead we will be passively entertained by videos.
Conservative writer David Horowitz, a former 1960s radical, says conspiratorial thinking can offer a world view that is somehow less scary than reality. “Conspiracy theories are a kind of secular religion,” he says, adding that campus faculties sometimes encourage anti-government feelings. “People feel great anxiety … by the thought that nobody’s in control.”
People believe in conspiracy theories because the truth “is either too simple or too remote,” says sociologist Clifton Bryant of Virginia Tech University, who has made a study of “deviant logic” and behavior.
“We’re always ready to believe something about which we know nothing,” he says.”
Update –majority of young people believe conspiracy theory. Thanks Daily Show & the Internet?
Search for 9/11 on this site for more links, such as:
- www.snopes.com
- The Urban Legends Reference Pages, containing entries about conspiracy claims such as the put options, the alleged early arrival of FEMA and the Pentagon attack. The forum also contains some intelligent discussion of conspiracy theories.
- www.loosechangeguide.com
- This is a viewer’s guide to the documentary “Loose Change,” which contains many of the conspiracy claims discussed in this article.
- www.911myths.com
- A great general source for all manner of conspiracy claims.
2,000-year-old seed has roots in King Herod’s palace
The seed from which it sprouted 14 months ago was found in archeological excavations of King Herod’s palace on Mount Masada. Lying dormant for 2,000 years, it is the oldest seed to ever produce a viable tree. And this is no ordinary date palm, but the extinct Judean form considered uniquely medicinal.
In ancient times, the value of the male trees cannot be overestimated. Loss of the male flowers would prevent pollination and cut off all fruit production. For cultures dependent on that harvest, this loss meant famine.
When conquering armies invaded date palm-dependent lands, they often cut down the male palm trees to interrupt the food supply. It was similar to the Romans sowing salt in the fields of Carthage. It took many years, if not decades, for the male palms to regrow and produce enough pollen to fertilize the existing female palms. In the interim, locals would be preoccupied with finding enough food rather than fighting their conquerors.
Click on image to see immature date clusters protected from birds and sunburn with paper(Tanx to Natalia Collier for this find.)
How to make Skype calls Free to all phones
Skype, the world’s most popular free internet calling, has opened up free calls from your PC to any phone in the US & Canada, until the end-of the-year. They also have the biggest and best Video phone picture.
Popular baby names 2005
This Social Security Administration web-site let’s you search for previous years popular names or your own name’s current ranking.
For Emily and Jacob, it’s a repeat appearance at the top of the list. Emily has been the most popular girls’ name each year since 1996. Before that, it was Jessica, which sat atop the list from 1989 to 1995. Jacob has been the top boys’ name for the past three years. Prior to that, Michael was the most popular name each year from 1964 to 1998.
New Eagle & Falcon Cam
The same folks have set-up a new camera on a nest of a pair of Bald Eagle Fledgelings. We've also included a link to another nest of Falcons and one of Seals. Click here to go back to the original Post that's been updated.
Ukelele Gently Weeps
Dave Kalish sends this along with this Google Video link of the George Harrison classic by JAKE SHIMABUKURO.
SAW THIS GUY LAST WEEK IN NAWLINS. HE WAS ABSOLUTELY MIND BLOWING. THIS ONLY JUST SCRATCHES THE SURFACE OF HIS TALENT, AND HE WAS SO EXCITED TO BE PLAYING FOR US THAT HE WAS JUMPING UP AND DOWN AND SCREAMING
Mermaid Flying Boat
Mermaid
The all-new Mermaid is the first amphibian to be designed especially to comply with the FAA’s new Light Sport Aircraft rules. The design parameters were challenging: make a certifiable, roomy amphibian that will fit the LSA rules (2-place, 1432 pounds gross, low stall speed), and that will be affordable (Price of an expensive luxury car), reliable, and fun to fly; then give it the speed (100 knots) and range (400 miles)to be practical as a transportation device, and dual controls, for training and peace of mind.
Versatility is the hallmark of true amphibians: even the energy-absorbing seats are quick-removable, so the Mermaid can double as a dockside bed, making those remote camping trips all the more enjoyable. The hydraulic-damped tricycle gear retracts and the stable, quick-planing hull allows water takeoffs, at gross, in just 750 feet and landing speeds in the 30’s.
Pimpstar Rims
The PimpStar is a huge leap forward in the evolution of the wheel. With the PimpStar’s built-in full color LED lights, microprocessor and wireless modem, you can display virtually any image, including text, graphics, logos, and even digital photos! The included software allows you to create your own images and send them to each wheel individually or all wheels at the same time as you drive!
