So.. is this group still active, then? Since there is another one, I mean.
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Project censored lists 25 stories that did not seem to get the attention they deserved. Whether intentionally (probably) or not (doubtful), for the most part the media skipped over these important topics.
Throughout 2005 and 2006, a large underground debate raged regarding the future of the Internet. More recently referred to as network neutrality, the issue has become a tug of war with cable companies on the one hand and consumers and Internet service providers on the other. Yet despite important legislative proposals and Supreme Court decisions throughout 2005, the issue was almost completely ignored in the headlines until 2006. And, except for occasional coverage on CNBC's Kudlow & Kramer, mainstream television remains hands-off to this day.
People would be more interested in the president wiretapping them if either: a) they had rudimentary knowledge of human history and its implications, or b) the news media presented the information seriously.
The chances of the first happening in America is slim. Americans have "it can't happen here" syndrome, believing their rulers are somehow different from all others throughout recorded history.
The chances of the second happening depend on it coinciding with the news networks' interests. Unfortunately, the news networks are giant multinationals with a vested interest in maintaining the status quo while keeping the audience dazzled. As long as the rulers don't get too uppity, as long as the rulers don't threaten the information cartel, the major networks have no reason to rock the boat (and threaten their advertising revenue).
Paris Hilton's jail term makes good news in America, because it does maintain the status quo. It has no real relevance to anything important, but at the same time, it can be spun (like any news can be) to appear exciting and relevant.
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What does everyone think about "An inconvenient Truth"... Is he just trying to score votes? Do you think global warming is a reality?
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Hi Truth seekers.
I thought I'd add my favourite conspiracy. The Port Arthur massacre in Tasmania, Australia. If you care to read into this story I'm sure you will be asking many questions about the official line we were fed in the aftermath of this tragedy. For example; Why were the only police on duty in the area that day called out to a phony drug call hours away from the Port Arthur site. How could a mentally retarded man kill 35 people with the accuracy he did. In the Restaurant he fired something like 22 shots with 20 kills, all head shots in about 90 seconds! Why was there no enquiry after the massacre, why was Martin Bryant sentenced without trial, why was the Cafe burnt to the ground before evidence gathered? There are many more questions that needed answering that weren't. It seems as though it was a deliberate ploy for tighter gun control laws in Australia and something that I thought would be beyond our government to conspire to assassinate innocent civilians for their own twisted agendas. Nowadays it just seems typical. This was the start of the end for me and my trust for the Australian government
http://home.overflow.net.au/~nedwood/portarthur.html
I'd love to hear any thoughts on the issue from you guys
Dallas
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A conspiracy theory attempts to attribute the ultimate cause of an event or chain of events (usually political, social, or historical events), or the concealment of such causes from public knowledge, to a secret, and often deceptive, plot by a covert alliance of powerful or influential people or organizations. Many conspiracy theories claim that major events in history have been dominated by conspirators who manipulate political happenings from behind the scenes.
Here at Beyond Top Secret, feel free to discuss openly everything from the Moon Landing to JFK to alien abduction! You don't have to believe... you just have to have an open mind.
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