[reformedliberal]

You know: I used to think exactly like that. Conspiracy theory lives.

But over the past decade, I have seen the results of this ideology and I have taken the time to dig down through all the prime sources. I now think it has some credence and that credibility grows daily.

FYI, I was an old 60's movement organizer. I really thought we were working for a better America. They taught me we were working for the end of America.

They are winning. So, unless you are one of the elites mentioned who will benefit, I really strongly suggest you take the time to research this stuff. Admittedly, there are a lot of ranting sites you have reject after reading the first sentence, but there is some truth to all this.

Conspiracies may not be possible, but opportunistic collusions are alive and well.

[Bogolyubski]

Very good response to Torrie. Conspiracy isn't really an accurate term to describe what is going on. I would characterize as being more of a religion or worldview than anything else. My big question is this: Who is worse, the Tranzi/Corporatists or Islam? Sometimes I think the malignancy eating us from within is worse than the crazies from without. The Muslims are aware on some level that their own culture, national identity, and religion is under threat from the Tranzi/Corporatist beast which explains a lot of the fanaticism on their part.

[alwaysconservative]

I agree with you. Ms. Alden always raises such intriguing points, and contrary to what Torie said, they are meticulously researched. I look for her articles on the dangers posed by leftism to the environment, and to the people that live in what she calls "fly-over country". Very smart lady (Ms. Alden, that is!)

It always amazes me when people try to undercut the message by derogating the style (or appearance) of the messenger. Go figure.

[secretagent]

Conspiracies may not be possible, but opportunistic collusions are alive and well

Well put. One can spend a lifetime trying to prove a conspiracy, and get nowhere.

The conditions that breed collusions, by contrast, one can point to quite quickly and clearly.

[ForGod'sSake]

Conspiracies may not be possible, but opportunistic collusions are alive and well.

Collusion by definition also implies conspiracy. I'm not sure Alden is describing so much a conspiracy as she's describing a group of extravagantly wealthy and powerful institutuons/entities with the same world view. They are acting in what they believe are their own best interests. The name of the game is control; elimination of variables and unknown quantities. Life becomes a lot easier when your aspiring competition can't get out of the starting gate.

What happens when/if these "captains" of industry and government coalesce into a working group? Collusion/conspiracy or not, the results are the same; our freedoms are history.

So, what do we do about it?

FGS