Top 10 Conspiracy Theories

witness23 · May 17, 2011

Since we have an abundance of tinfoil hat wearing individuals here in the Soapbox, I thought I would share the top 10 of conspiracy theories with everyone.

Here you go........number 10

The Philadelphia Experiment [Wikpedia]

The Philadelphia Experiment was an alleged naval military experiment at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sometime around the date of October 28, 1943, in which the U.S. destroyer escort USS Eldridge was to be rendered invisible to human observers for a brief period of time. It is also referred to as Project Rainbow. The story is widely regarded as a hoax. The U.S. Navy has stated that the experiment never occurred, and furthermore, details of the story contradict stated facts about the Eldridge. It has nonetheless caused a significant ripple effect in many conspiracy theory circles, and elements of the Philadelphia Experiment are featured in many other government conspiracy theories.

According to some accounts, the experiment was conducted by a Dr. Franklin Reno (or Rinehart) as a military application of a Unified Field Theory. The theory, briefly, postulates the interrelated nature of the forces that comprise electromagnetic radiation and gravity. Through a special application of the theory, it was thought possible, with specialized equipment and sufficient energy, to bend light around an object in such a way as to render it essentially invisible to observers. The Navy considered this application of the theory to be of obvious military value (especially as the United States was engaged in World War II at the time) and both approved and sponsored the experiment. A navy destroyer escort, the USS Eldridge, was fitted with the required equipment at the naval yards in Philadelphia.

Note: There are so many conspiracy theories that this would be an unwieldy list if I included them all. Stay tuned for a second Conspiracy Theories list in the future.

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The Third Secret of Fatima [Wikpedia]

The Three Secrets of Fatima are said to be three prophecies that were given by an apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to three young Portuguese shepherds, Lucia Santos and her cousins Jacinta and Francisco Marto. From May to October, 1917, the three children claimed to have witnessed this Marian apparition, which is today popularly described as Our Lady of Fatima. On July 13 the Virgin Mary is said to have entrusted the three secrets – in the form of prophecies – to the young visionaries. Two of the secrets were revealed in 1941 in a document written by Lucia to assist with the canonization of her cousins, while the third was to remain secret, although the bishop of Leiria commanded Lucia to put it in writing and to present it to the Pope.

A Catholic priest who has apparently seen the original text of the “third secret” of Fatima disputes the official interpretation of the secret released by the Vatican. Furthermore, he has asked key people in the Vatican about the text and has gotten no response. While the Priest’s comments are somewhat radical, they are not without merit, as he has seen the secret with his own eyes. Moreover, while the first 2 secrets are fairly obvious and clear, leading some to wonder why the third one is required to be examined by a team of experts because of its complexity.

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Pearl Harbor Was Allowed to Happen [Wikpedia]

This theory states that President Roosevelt (FDR) provoked the attack, knew about it in advance and covered up his failure to warn the Hawaiian commanders. FDR needed the attack to sucker Hitler to declare war, since the public and Congress were overwhelmingly against entering the war in Europe. It was his backdoor to war.

Theorists believe that the US was warned by, at least, the governments of Britain, Netherlands, Australia, Peru, Korea and the Soviet Union that a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor was coming. All important Japanese codes were broken. FDR and Marshall and others knew the attack was coming, allowed it and covered up their knowledge.

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dieseldiva · May 17, 2011

Since you obviously consider yourself of such higher intelligence than the population of the soapbox, and you don't venture out to other threads, I have to ask.........why are you here?? Doesn't that say something about your IQ level if we illiterates are the only people that you can banter with? Maybe you should consider raising the bar and going someplace where you'll really feel challenged.......or maybe not.

witness23 · May 17, 2011

dieseldiva said:
Since you obviously consider yourself of such higher intelligence than the population of the soapbox

Why do you think that of me? Do you feel that I am of a higher intelligence than you or others in the Soapbox population?

I have to ask.........why are you here??

Why are you here? Why are any of us here?

Doesn't that say something about your IQ level if we illiterates are the only people that you can banter with?

Me being active in the Soapbox doesn't say anything about my IQ level or anyone elses for that matter. I'm sure others in the Soapbox wouldn't appreciate you calling them illiterates, by the way. You do not look upon yourself and others very highly when making those kinds of statements. Also, I wouldn't call what goes on in the Soapbox, "banter", it's more of a mockery if you ask me.

Maybe you should consider raising the bar and going someplace where you'll really feel challenged.......or maybe not.

You really shouldn't be so hard on yourself and others here in the Soapbox.

witness23 · May 17, 2011

By the way, what did you think of the top 10 list? Which was your favorite?

layoutshooter · May 17, 2011

It's too old list. Not good ones at all. He is here because that is what he is PAID to do!! Now THAT is a conspiracy theory!!

How about this one: It HAS been rumored that Obama has a functioning brain. No one has EVER seen ANY evidence of that as yet. There ARE plans to hook him up to an EEG to seem if there is any activity other than basic life support functions.

In a related rumor: Obama's team is fighting this because they don't want the world to find out that he is an evil autotron sent to earth by aliens who wish to farm humans for food!!

EnglishLady · May 17, 2011

layoutshooter said:
It's too old list. Not good ones at all. He is here because that is what he is PAID to do!! Now THAT is a conspiracy theory!!

How about this one: It HAS been rumored that Obama has a functioning brain. No one has EVER seen ANY evidence of that as yet. There ARE plans to hook him up to an EEG to seem if there is any activity other than basic life support functions.

In a related rumor: Obama's team is fighting this because they don't want the world to find out that he is an evil autotron sent to earth by aliens who wish to farm humans for food!!

Hey, I saw that film ...... the humans won ...... in the end that is