31-08-2013, 12:47 AM
One of the arguments I often get from people who don't believe in "conspiracy theories" is: "but no one can keep a secret" and the similar "they (CIA-FBI-whatever) aren't that competent- they couldn't pull off any big conspiracy." Basically, the "someone would have talked" argument. I counter this by saying, "Just because they have the power, doesn't mean they're brilliant." And considering the gullibility and dumbed down nature of the populace, they don't even have to try to be clever about it. As Salandria pointed out, for whatever reason, they like to leave these clues in plain sight. They want us to know.
We see the exact same sort of "mistaken" early reports about crucial evidence in every high profile case that arises, all the way up to recent incidents like Sandy Hook and the Boston Bombing. The excuse is that this is to expected, that it is normal for the press and law enforcement to issue such inaccurate information early on. While I have a very low opinion of the mainstream media and law enforcement in general, I refuse to believe that they continuously foul things up so thoroughly in all these cases. If the weapon was misidentified, then it is a coincidence of monumental proportions that both Boone and Weitzman made an identical error, and swore to it.
It's good to see a kinder and gentler Charles back posting and doing what he does best; analyzing political events critically. Good luck on your screenplay.
We see the exact same sort of "mistaken" early reports about crucial evidence in every high profile case that arises, all the way up to recent incidents like Sandy Hook and the Boston Bombing. The excuse is that this is to expected, that it is normal for the press and law enforcement to issue such inaccurate information early on. While I have a very low opinion of the mainstream media and law enforcement in general, I refuse to believe that they continuously foul things up so thoroughly in all these cases. If the weapon was misidentified, then it is a coincidence of monumental proportions that both Boone and Weitzman made an identical error, and swore to it.
It's good to see a kinder and gentler Charles back posting and doing what he does best; analyzing political events critically. Good luck on your screenplay.