Thoughts on the term "Conspiracy Theory".
There will always be like-minded people working toward certain goals, whether they be good or bad or neutral.
If those goals are not toward the good of all, but toward the benefit of only a selfish few, people will notice a trend.
When people begin to speak out about that trend, it is eventually given an identifiable name.
The phrase "Survival of the fittest" -- implies that certain people should not or will not or cannot survive because in the eyes of a select few, they are not "fit" to survive.
The "fittest" these days seems to have become equated to be those who have the most money and power.
Because people see a trend toward a goal or goals that only benefit the "fittest few" -- doesn't make them "paranoid".
The term "conspiracy theory" is a derogatory term -- that groups people who speak out about situations that seem suspect -- as being "kooks".
Was there a "conspiracy" to weaken the Native Americans -- in order to take their land?
There was. But most people wouldn't have uttered the words.
They would have just gone along with the developments and the rumors and the means, and not said a word.
The original land dwellers were referred to as "savages" and fear of them was promoted, so that people would feel justified in eliminating them.
The hides of their most precious resource were bountied, so people would kill buffalo in mass numbers for their hides.
This weakened the Native Americans substantially, so they were easier to overcome.
A lot of people took part in this "conspiracy" -- without even recognizing what they were doing.
They didn't have the means of communication back then -- to make each other aware of the plan.
Now people recognize when many things are taking place that all seem to work toward an obvious outcome -- that doesn't benefit the majority.
"Survival of the fittest" seems to be the goal, when only a certain privileged few are strengthened, while the rest of the people are simultaneously weakened -- as a result.
For people to have their suspicions is only logical.
To discredit such suspicions by calling them a "Conspiracy Theory" -- is an obvious tactic.
People are suspicious -- because the "balance of power" is so far off kilter -- nothing seems to work to benefit the masses any longer.
The oil companies raise their prices in anticipation of the economy improving. What sort of an excuse is that?
In other words, if the oil companies anticipate that people will have more money -- they will move to take that extra money away from them.
"After Brent fell below $90/bbl in late June and WTI dropped below $80/bbl, prices rebounded in July on expectations that policymakers in the United States, Europe, and China would take action to stimulate economic growth, which could increase oil demand."
http://ogpn.baumpub.com/news/3010/oil-prices-remain-at-historically-high-levels
Whatever form it takes, there IS a conspiracy to weaken the "have-nots", in order to strengthen the "haves".
It should be called "Survival of the Greediest."
The term "Conspiracy Theory" is a derogatory term that works to discredit the voices of those who cry "Suspect!"
We would be fools if we were not suspicious.