Squiddiddler wrote:
https://thepatriothill.com/politics/2020/04/04/civilian-journalists-are-doing-their-own-investigations-on-c****-**
And, there's the rub. Every time we have a major event in which lives are lost on a large scale and a massive wave of uncertainty, doubt, and fear descends upon us, many people need a full explanation of all the details in how, when, where, who and why it happened. It is the need to find order in a confusing world. A full explanation softens uncertainty, relieves doubts, and assuages fear. And, these folks need someone to blame, whether it be one person, a group of people, or an entire nation. A complete explanation allows them to return to their comfort zones.
The absence of a full explanation is fertile soil from which conspiracy theories grow. The c****av***s p******c is one such event. Moreover, the politicization of an event such as this exponentially exacerbates the problem, it brings in a massive load of tangential and/or ineffective ideas for an explanation that defy common sense and sets up a stage upon which alleged guilty parties must show themselves. The notion that choosing someone who could not possibly be responsible and punishing him or her will eliminate the problem is beyond stupid.
By definition, conspiracy theories are false beliefs. But people who believe in them have a vested interest in maintaining them. First, they’ve put some effort into understanding the conspiracy theory explanation for the event, whether by reading books, going to web sites, or watching TV programs that support their beliefs. Uncertainty is an unpleasant state, and conspiracy theories provide a sense of understanding and certainty that is comforting.This p******c is not a local or regional event, it is global, the entire world is dealing with it. Apart from all the scientists, medical and health professionals working desperately to beat this thing, there are millions of frightened, clueless people out there demanding a full explanation AND SOMEONE TO BLAME.
Now, conspiracy theories are swarming like a plague of locusts, none of which are attempting to find a solution to the problem, to seek a v*****e or create an immunity that will save lives. Nope, they want an explanation of how, when, where, why it happened and who or what they can blame for it. Everything about it except the solution must be wrapped in a tidy package.
Here's a newsflash. This p******c is so complex and confusing that hell will freeze before anyone knows the full scope and underlying facts behind it. We may never know. All we know at this point is the Chinese government unleashed this v***s upon the world, so point the finger at them for wh**ever good that will do, but stop trying to blame anyone who could not have prevented it under any circumstance. We need a solution, not a fall guy.
Here's another newsflash: Anyone who believes that the solution to this p******c lies in pointing the finger at a specific target, activating m*****as, and fomenting a violent and bloody reaction to this crisis isn't running on all cylinders.