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I am retired and particularly interested in the intellectual origins and history of contemporary conspiracy-oriented organizations and their assertions. 25+ years ago I began requesting FBI (and other agency) files and documents pertaining to more than 2000 persons, organizations, publications and events (both right-wing and left-wing). I have since received more than 400,000 pages of documents.

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Saturday, January 26, 2008
Right-Wing Conspiracy Theories
(11 comments) Analysis of conspiracy arguments made in Gary Allen's book, None Dare Call It Conspiracy

Saturday, July 28, 2007
Purpose of Conspiracy Theories
The actual purpose of political conspiracy theories is considerably different from what a first reading of any theory might suggest. The underlying dynamic at work is to create an enemies list -- i.e. individuals and organizations whom should be perceived as "enemies" not honorable opponents, and then be demonized, vanquished, and rendered impotent.

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