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Conspiracy Theory anyone?

(146 Posts)
Allira Tue 18-Mar-25 15:36:35

In chat because it could be interesting and lighthearted

Sorry, but I don't think the slurs about Brigitte Macron and Michelle Obama are at all light-hearted or indeed interesting.

NotSpaghetti Tue 18-Mar-25 15:36:34

I think he's called Poussard by the way.

NotSpaghetti Tue 18-Mar-25 15:34:11

namsnanny - if there was anything in this it wouldn't have had to be self published!

Did you know it's an old non-story being rehashed by Trumps right wing?

www.lemonde.fr/en/m-le-mag/article/2025/03/13/who-is-candace-owens-the-pro-trump-influencer-who-is-spreading-transphobic-fake-news-about-brigitte-macron_6739123_117.html

Labradora Tue 18-Mar-25 15:23:29

keepingquiet

The world is crazy enough without having to invent stuff...

🤣🤣🤣🤣
You got that right, KeepingQuiet

Namsnanny Tue 18-Mar-25 15:21:25

Cossy

I simply cannot buy into the majority of CTs, most are ridiculous, some designed to create fear and all are simply theories.

We could all publish a load of made up 💩💩💩, most of all simply couldn’t be bothered.

Thanks for sharing OP, but I’ll pass on this.

Thanks Cossy for your reply.

It's a good point that creating fear could be a reason for putting a conspiracy out there.
I hadn't covered that point.
As you said, all are simply theories, until they aren't smile

I suppose I had in the back of my mind the way science is or used to be pursued.
You started with an idea that usually didn't fit with the status quo.
Then took the brick bats until you proved your position.

Of course I get it that my thoughts don't always translate too well on here grin

midgey Tue 18-Mar-25 15:18:01

The quote is from Hamlet… not sure it helps your cause!

Cossy Tue 18-Mar-25 15:12:04

Ilovedogs22

Some very rude & slightly narrow-minded Grans responding to the original poster on this topic!
Remember the saying.........
'There are more things in Heaven and Earth"
Sorry can't remember the rest!
I blame the dog for woofing for his walk. 🥴

👏

Ilovedogs22 Tue 18-Mar-25 15:10:17

Some very rude & slightly narrow-minded Grans responding to the original poster on this topic!
Remember the saying.........
'There are more things in Heaven and Earth"
Sorry can't remember the rest!
I blame the dog for woofing for his walk. 🥴

pascal30 Tue 18-Mar-25 15:10:01

pass

petra Tue 18-Mar-25 15:09:01

So why was Bridgette awarded damages.
BTW, you need to get out more 🤦🏼‍♀️

www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/09/12/brigitte-macron-awarded-damages-from-women-who-spread-false-claim-she-is-transgender_6725808_7.html

AGAA4 Tue 18-Mar-25 15:08:07

Not sure what the point of this thread is? Just to say that the conspiracy theories listed above are rubbish?

Namsnanny Tue 18-Mar-25 15:02:57

kircubbin2000

Those are all theories believed by many.

But why are they believed by many?

Namsnanny Tue 18-Mar-25 15:01:37

IOMGran

You need to seek help, mental help.

(grin) I'm not saying your wrong, but where exactly is anything I've written not making any sense?

Could you engage rather than attack?

Same question to barleyfields

Cossy Tue 18-Mar-25 14:54:33

I simply cannot buy into the majority of CTs, most are ridiculous, some designed to create fear and all are simply theories.

We could all publish a load of made up 💩💩💩, most of all simply couldn’t be bothered.

Thanks for sharing OP, but I’ll pass on this.

kircubbin2000 Tue 18-Mar-25 14:36:26

Those are all theories believed by many.

Dottydots Tue 18-Mar-25 14:32:05

I've just wasted my time reading that rubbish.

Silvergirl Tue 18-Mar-25 14:31:14

keepingquiet

The world is crazy enough without having to invent stuff...

I totally agree.

keepingquiet Tue 18-Mar-25 14:25:17

The world is crazy enough without having to invent stuff...

Barleyfields Tue 18-Mar-25 14:13:53

I’m inclined to agree.

IOMGran Tue 18-Mar-25 14:11:46

You need to seek help, mental help.

Namsnanny Tue 18-Mar-25 14:10:21

There has been much discussion on the book Becoming Brigitte by Xavier Possard.

Based on a conspiracy theory, being thoroughly researched by several French journalists, culminating in this book.

For those yet in in the know, the author Possard sets out in his book a timeline of events to prove that Brigitte Macron is a trans woman ie born a man transitioned to a woman.

Met Macron as a 14year old school boy, whilst living as a woman and his teacher.

If anyone has read it, what are your views?

Here are some more to jog your memories.

JFK murdered by Mossad/CIA/Mafia
Covid came from a lab leak in Wuhan
Mrna vaccines leak foreign DNA into our bodies
Moon Landings are faked
Michelle Obama is also a transitioned man.
Barack Obama is having an affair with Jennifer Anniston (although I'm not sure if this is just classed as a rumour ).
The world is flat
CO2 is heating up the world
We have been invaded by Aliens (UFO type) who look like lizards
4/5G damages human DNA
GM plants will infest natural plants

to name a few.

Are there any others I don't know about and haven't listed here?

Is it purely the weight of evidence which sways a reader to decided such-and-such is no longer a conspiracy?

Or the weight of authority ie The King/Prim Minister/expert now believe this so I must rethink it also?

Or time passing, so the event in question no longer has the political strength to prevent or encourage a certain outcome?

More interestingly, is there a position once considered a conspiracy theory, that you held but later on changed your mind?

In chat because it could be interesting and lighthearted.
Not argumentative or political, but who knows this is GN grin