[brent13a]

Sure bet the FBI now wishes that it had engaged in a little bit of conspiracy theory with respect to the brothers Chechen.

Your euphemistic use of the phrase is commendable, but had they done their job...then an investigation prior to Boston utilizing the tools at their disposal wouldn't be "engaging in a conspiracy theory" it would simply be the authorities doing their job.....an investigation....because we know there was VERIFIABLE proof now of things that they should've been watching them for.
Whereas conspiracy theory crap is, as a rule, unverifiable in almost every way.

[cripplecreek]

In my opinion, most government coverups are an attempt to hide failure. Unfortunately they also breed conspiracy theories.

Even worse, conspiracy theories are a valuable tool for discrediting opposition.