WHO RULES THE WORLD?

I actually don’t think this could ever be light hearted. These type of conspiracy theories are associated with the extreme right wing and anti- semitism. They are very dangerous indeed.

Why the extreme right-wing and anti-semitism, Suzie?

Money and government work in tandem- Together they rule the world-

Just listen to the voice of reason

www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1VozJR_jC8

No, it’s a paranoid and false view.

Although....Who will take over the world first?
Tesco
China
Costa
Starbucks
McDonalds

If you dig deeper on these conspiracy theories it is anti-semitic right-wingers who peddle this dangerous nonsense. Hitler did it on a grand scale but so have plenty of others and so are plenty still. Nonsense is not a strong enough word though but if I start swearing I'll end up on a mega rant.

Multi-national corporations wield an enormous amount of power and influence which they use for their own benefit. However, I doubt that that they conspire together – at least, not all the time.

Whilst I don't think there is a worldwide proletariat cabal working together to rule the world (something akin to ‘The Seniors’). The globalisation of economies has led to the enslavement of some countries by other richer and powerful. This is not a new phenomena as I suppose the European colonisation of most of the rest of the world shows this, as does the EU which also demonstrates this concept well. This is evidenced by using poorer eastern european countries to service the industries of the richer western countries with parts for their premium goods. These countries will now not bite the hands that feed them and will comply to the wishes of the stronger nations.

lizards.

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I think children rule the world these days. Just saying

Yes, I hadn't considered that ... Sort of like a global Lord of the Flies scenario being played ..

Lyndiloo I agree with your brother having been a firm believer in conspiracy theories for a long time. Prime examples are the newspaper owners - Murdoch, Barclay Brothers, Viscount Rothermere and Reach PLC (CEO Simon Fox) - who between them own over 70% of the UK market.

Don't forget, when Blair won the GE Murdoch was quoted as stating "It was the Sun wot done it"

I think we'll never know exactly, but it seems there is maybe an element of truth in the idea that the mega rich do whatever the hell they want.

Even the bible says that love of money is the root of ALL evil.

Ah, the Illuminati. Here is a reference to a very interesting article in The Guardian, written by a philosopher and discussing, how our desire to see pattern's and instrumentality in everything has both helped us to survive and also leads to conspiracy theories. www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/feb/14/illuminati-running-world-not-mad-idea-questioning-hidden-power-elites-sane

Research has been done that shows a relationship between the number of people who know a secret and the speed at which it fails to be a secret because it is leaked out. www.popsci.com/how-many-minions-can-you-have-before-your-conspiracy-fails/. Not to mention whistle blowers.

But the problem with rational arguments like this, is that those who believe in world conspiracies, believe that this research has been influenced by the Illuminati who form this deep conspiracy.

Why do you say this is ‘lighthearted’ Lindiloo? If it’s all true, then it’s serious, worrying stuff that we should all be concerned about.

Aepgirl, why on earth should it be true? It is just daft. It is on a par with beleiving in Father Chirstmas or the Tooth Fairy.

My son has friends who believe in this stuff. They also believe that the moon landings were fake, Princess Diana was murdered, Darwin's theory is wrong - we did not come from apes etc. I find it quite disturbing that people have these beliefs.

I don't think your brother is wrong

And we all know the Earth is flat....don't we!!!

Whether or not there is any validity to the conspiracy theories I do believe people should question more deeply and not simply accept everything posited by newspapers, tv, online & especially politicians.

Watch a programme called 'The Family'. True story and very scary.

Bankers and Lawyers appear to rule the world these days