In a lengthy academic paper, President Obama's regulatory czar, Cass Sunstein, argued the U.S. government should ban "conspiracy theorizing."
Among the beliefs Sunstein would ban is advocating that the theory of global warming is a deliberate fraud.
Sunstein also recommended the government send agents to infiltrate "extremists who supply conspiracy theories" to disrupt the efforts of the "extremists" to propagate their theories.
Sunstein: "We suggest a distinctive tactic for breaking up the hard core of extremists who supply conspiracy theories: cognitive infiltration of extremist groups, whereby government agents or their allies (acting either virtually or in real space, and either openly or anonymously) will undermine the crippled epistemology of believers by planting doubts about the theories and stylized facts that circulate within such groups, thereby introducing beneficial cognitive diversity."
Sunstein said government agents "might enter chat rooms, online social networks, or even real-space groups and attempt to undermine percolating conspiracy theories by raising doubts about their factual premises, causal logic or implications for political action."
They might also post comments on blog sites.
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17 comments:
so much for the first amendment. Are we ready yet? Also, you don't think Obama will announce that he has approved any such actions, do you? He will just authorize it and there goes the first amendment. I'm tired of it! It's time to go!
I thought the Gubmint already planted hacks in the conspiracy theory community to spread disinformation and bury the real conspiracies?
Why would they want to do this unless many of the theories are acurate?
We are not free.
Our government is evil
Another fine example of an Obama appointee. They all seem to think like communist. I believe Obama is succeeding in destroying this country and all that it has stood for, for over 200 years. Thanks to all of you no brainers that voted for him.
Did this guy come from the politburo?
yeah, this no good. I wanted Saruh Palen as my presadent. At leest I have my awsum guns
I infiltrated A.R.M.
I've already started to undermine the people in charge and have begun raising doubts from its loyal members- expect to see that one fall soon!
we all need to take a step back and realize it isnt even a full eclipse, it partial- and unless you have sun glasses on, you should look away. if this continues we will all have to fight for our right to have multiple layered Reltons/ ACTION NOW
Here come the thought police!
Only a brainwashed fool could believe that what is going on is anything but a conspiracy.
4:32 you are an idiot. The ARM has no one in charge for exactly that reason. There is no way to undermine the leadership because there is no leadership. It is an association of militias from across the country. None of them share plans. Loose lips sink ships.
By making that comment you've proven you're not smart enough the to fool anyone. Sometimes it's better to keep your mouth shut and to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.
The ARM will re-establish the constitution as the law of the land drive tyrants out of this country. The only things going to fall are the tyrants.
LONG LIVE THE RESISTANCE!
American Resistance Movement
Czar also thinks chickens have the right to sue for "cruel & unusual" treatment at the slaughter house. Among other things this left-wing nut job would prefer us to be eating insects to do the world a favor. Meat is so bad for you, according to him. When he has his way, there will be none except for those who can afford the cost which will have risen by unbelievable proportions.
Ahhh, now we intend to control what thoughts are permitted. Has anyone seen the likes of this other than in a state evolving into a marxist/leninist type regime?
What about the fools who initiated the "global warming conspiracy". Well, of course, they are exempt.
The next thing we will see figuratively is the banishment of the concept of freedom. We will no longer be able to have ideas of freedom because everyone will belong to and work for the State. Why else is the only large growth sector in our economy the government? If you don't work directly for the government, the tax burden you will shoulder from your earned money will make you a defacto government employee, only the flow of funds will be reversed. And with affirmative action, well you figure it out.
Redbird-
what exactly do you people THINK you're going to do?! Just march on Washington with guns blazing?! Shooting anyone who doesn't look like you? Please, explain how this works-
I would LOOOVE to know hahaha
Hey Clint-you might find out sooner than you think, but first you must take your head out of the sand so you can see it when it happens.
No seriously, I'd love to know how you people are going to organize anything other than a bunch of talk, especially since one of your leaders just got arrested for child rape! True story- where was it OKC? what was his name again? Dyer? Good luck with that...
soooo no answer to Clint's totally valid question? hmmmm
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