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Conspiracy theorists? Sovereign citizens

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Tell me your thoughts on this .

 

A work colleague put this to me on my night shift working with him.a man who is probably a  what do they call them .."conspiracy people?

Sovereign citizens?

 

I have decided to avoid him in future as it's too much negativity 

 

That Government create ,yes create Wars to get the World population down!!!

 

He said they are all really friends ?

I would hate to believe this , been preying on my mind if that's the case ?

 

Very  sad if it's true and then he mentioned Covid conspiracy to get the world population down?

No I said surely not

 

These people are the sovereign citizens apparently who have theories 

Are you a sovereign citizens?

 

I often wonder if Governments lie?

 

There is a guy right now who is being made a hero in Australia he is being chased by police in the Australian outback as he putting these things to the government and apparently they don't like it him saying things 

 

What are your thoughts on these conspiracy 

As far as I'm concerned the Governments including the world are doing a great job despite the wars going on 

 

 

What else do these "sovereign citizens" believe?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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We are witnessing stupidity on a worldwide scale never witnessed before.

Hell!  Never even imagined before!

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Just now, FolkGuitar said:

We are witnessing stupidity on a worldwide scale never witnessed before.

Hell!  Never even imagined before!

What do you mean by this ?

 

37 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

Tell me your thoughts on this .

 

A work colleague put this to me on my night shift working with him.a man who is probably a  what do they call them .."conspiracy people?

Sovereign citizens?

 

I have decided to avoid him in future as it's too much negativity 

 

That Government create ,yes create Wars to get the World population down!!!

 

He said they are all really friends ?

I would hate to believe this , been preying on my mind if that's the case ?

 

Very  sad if it's true and then he mentioned Covid conspiracy to get the world population down?

No I said surely not

 

These people are the sovereign citizens apparently who have theories 

Are you a sovereign citizens?

 

I often wonder if Governments lie?

 

There is a guy right now who is being made a hero in Australia he is being chased by police in the Australian outback as he putting these things to the government and apparently they don't like it him saying things 

 

What are your thoughts on these conspiracy 

As far as I'm concerned the Governments including the world are doing a great job despite the wars going on 

 

 

What else do these "sovereign citizens" believe?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That guy is dead i think

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1 hour ago, Harrisfan said:

That guy is dead i think

We all must find out own inner peace and forgive the negativity surrounding us 

1 hour ago, georgegeorgia said:

We all must find out own inner peace and forgive the negativity surrounding us 

 

 "I have decided to avoid him in future as it's too much negativity"

 

That's one way I guess ......555

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Sovereign citizens are people who believe they are not subject to government laws or authority, particularly in the United States and other common law countries. 

Sovereign citizens often: Refuse to recognize police authority; reject licenses, registrations, and court orders; arm themselves in preparation for what they see as a “war on government”

 

I read they can be dangerous. In Australia recently a guy shot two policemen and disappeared into the bush. Best keep your distance.

 

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4 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

 

I have decided to avoid him in future as it's too much negativity 

George just concentrate on your job ,do a good job ,and you

might even get a pay rise , good luck

 

regards worgeordie

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The difference between conspiracy theory and conspiracy fact:  Anywhere from a few days to a few years.

Inconvenient narratives or facts often get labelled as "conspiracy theory" in order to shut down conversation on the topics.  The term is also used to obfuscate factual information and to create confusion regarding truthful narratives by injecting multiple plausible explanation for an event, for example, the Charlie Kirk murder.

History Lesson ala Grok.

Historical Context and Popularization

In 1967, the CIA issued a document titled "Countering Criticism of the Warren Report" (CIA Document 1035-960), which addressed strategies to counter skepticism about the official findings of the Warren Commission, established to investigate the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963. The document suggested that critics of the report, who posited alternative explanations involving conspiracies, could be discredited by labeling their ideas as "conspiracy theories." It recommended emphasizing the implausibility of such theories and associating them with irrationality or paranoia. While the CIA did not invent the term, this document significantly shaped its modern pejorative usage, framing it as a tool to dismiss alternative narratives.

 

Thank you CIA, and the rest is history.

7 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

Tell me your thoughts on this .

 

A work colleague put this to me on my night shift working with him.a man who is probably a  what do they call them .."conspiracy people?

Sovereign citizens?

 

I have decided to avoid him in future as it's too much negativity 

 

That Government create ,yes create Wars to get the World population down!!!

 

He said they are all really friends ?

I would hate to believe this , been preying on my mind if that's the case ?

 

Very  sad if it's true and then he mentioned Covid conspiracy to get the world population down?

No I said surely not

 

These people are the sovereign citizens apparently who have theories 

Are you a sovereign citizens?

 

I often wonder if Governments lie?

 

There is a guy right now who is being made a hero in Australia he is being chased by police in the Australian outback as he putting these things to the government and apparently they don't like it him saying things 

 

What are your thoughts on these conspiracy 

As far as I'm concerned the Governments including the world are doing a great job despite the wars going on 

 

 

What else do these "sovereign citizens" believe?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I don't think Dezi Freeman is a hero

 

He murdered two policemen in cold blood.

8 hours ago, FolkGuitar said:

We are witnessing stupidity on a worldwide scale never witnessed before.

Hell!  Never even imagined before!

 

I don't know, didn't Newton spend a lot of time trying to turn lead into gold?

 

I understand he also sought the elixir of immortality.

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Elixir ?

Beautiful word I will add to my list

Thankyou kind Sir

Elixir 

The word “elixir” has a few related meanings, depending on the context:

  1. General meaning:
    An elixir is a magical or medicinal liquid that is believed to cure illnesses or grant long life — like a healing potion or the mythical “elixir of life.

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What are the common psychological traits of conspiracy theorists?
Common personality and motivational traits
  • Threat perception: A prevailing belief that the world is a dangerous and threatening place is common among conspiracy theorists. This perception can be heightened during crises like pandemics or economic turmoil, leading people to seek explanatory narratives. [Political turmoil as well.  Clearly apparent in Aseannow threads on Trump/Epstein and Charlie Kirk]
  • Suspicious and paranoid thinking: People who believe in conspiracy theories are more likely to have a general distrust of authority figures and institutions, viewing them with suspicion and cynicism.
  • Need for uniqueness: A desire to feel special or superior to others is a key motivator for believing in conspiracy theories. Adopting a fringe theory can make an individual feel like they possess secret knowledge that others do not.
  • Antagonism and ego: Feelings of superiority and antagonism toward others are linked to conspiratorial thinking. This often involves seeing one's own group as morally righteous and exceptional, while blaming an out-group for the world's problems.  [Clear demonstration are those AN members that see covid vaccine conspiracies as irrational yet then posit the most kooky Epstein/Trump and Charlie Kirk conspiracies]
  • Narcissism: Certain traits associated with narcissism, such as grandiosity, low intellectual humility, and a need for external validation, are predictors of conspiratorial beliefs. Narcissists may be less inclined to critically evaluate their own beliefs when presented with contrary information.
  • Low analytical thinking: Individuals with a tendency to rely more on intuition rather than critical, analytical thinking are more susceptible to conspiracy theories. They may perceive meaningful patterns where none exist.
  • Perceived powerlessness: Feelings of low control over one's life or environment, often called anomie, can drive a person toward conspiracy theories as a way to make sense of distressing event 
Cognitive biases associated with conspiratorial thinking
  • Confirmation bias: Conspiracy theorists interpret new information as evidence for their pre-existing beliefs, while dismissing contradictory evidence as a cover-up.
  • Proportionality bias: This is the tendency to believe that a major event must have a major, equally significant cause, rather than a mundane one. Conspiracy theorists may be unwilling to accept simple explanations for major events.
  • Illusory pattern perception: People prone to conspiratorial thinking tend to perceive meaningful connections between unrelated events, a cognitive error that can lead to superstitious beliefs. 

 

5 hours ago, Purdey said:

Sovereign citizens are people who believe they are not subject to government laws or authority, particularly in the United States and other common law countries. 

Sovereign citizens often: Refuse to recognize police authority; reject licenses, registrations, and court orders; arm themselves in preparation for what they see as a “war on government”

 

Bet that they'd think differently about a fellow sovereign citizen peddling this clap-trap after murdering their grandmother! 

1 hour ago, emptypockets said:

I don't think Dezi Freeman is a hero

 

He murdered two policemen in cold blood.

Whats hot blood?

9 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

What do you mean by this ?

 

The OP does not know. 

10 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

I often wonder if Governments lie?

Governments are the paragon of truth.

10 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

Tell me your thoughts on this .

 

A work colleague put this to me on my night shift working with him.a man who is probably a  what do they call them .."conspiracy people?

Sovereign citizens?

 

I have decided to avoid him in future as it's too much negativity 

 

That Government create ,yes create Wars to get the World population down!!!

 

He said they are all really friends ?

I would hate to believe this , been preying on my mind if that's the case ?

 

Very  sad if it's true and then he mentioned Covid conspiracy to get the world population down?

No I said surely not

 

These people are the sovereign citizens apparently who have theories 

Are you a sovereign citizens?

 

I often wonder if Governments lie?

 

There is a guy right now who is being made a hero in Australia he is being chased by police in the Australian outback as he putting these things to the government and apparently they don't like it him saying things 

 

What are your thoughts on these conspiracy 

As far as I'm concerned the Governments including the world are doing a great job despite the wars going on 

 

 

What else do these "sovereign citizens" believe?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the 2000s, a co-worker used this theory to claim that paying federal income taxes was optional. I warned him that not paying his federal income taxes was a bad idea. He eventually learned this lesson the hard way.

38 minutes ago, Fact said:

 

In the 2000s, a co-worker used this theory to claim that paying federal income taxes was optional. I warned him that not paying his federal income taxes was a bad idea. He eventually learned this lesson the hard way.

 

Yes, FAFO.

 

In 2008, Wesley Snipes was convicted on misdemeanor charges of willful failure to file federal income tax returns, and was sentenced to three years' imprisonment. After an unsuccessful appeal, he served 28 months in federal prison. He was released in April 2013.

1 hour ago, Fact said:

Governments are the paragon of truth.

You forgot to mark it as sarcasm.

1 hour ago, FlorC said:

You forgot to mark it as sarcasm.

Yep...

1 hour ago, Oliver Holzerfilled said:

 

Yes, FAFO.

 

In 2008, Wesley Snipes was convicted on misdemeanor charges of willful failure to file federal income tax returns, and was sentenced to three years' imprisonment. After an unsuccessful appeal, he served 28 months in federal prison. He was released in April 2013.

Only the government has a debtor prison. 

16 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

I often wonder if Governments lie?

 

How can this even be a question. Governments lie. Often. Proven time and time again.

19 hours ago, Harrisfan said:

Whats hot blood?

 "Hot blood" generally refers to someone who is passionate, easily excited, or quick-tempered.

In "cold blood" means in a cruel way, without showing any emotion.

 

On 10/14/2025 at 8:40 AM, georgegeorgia said:

Very  sad if it's true and then he mentioned Covid conspiracy to get the world population down?

No I said surely not

 

Hilarious then that during covids heyday the world population passed the 8 Billion mark for the first time ever and it did not reduce at all since that point.

 

On 10/14/2025 at 8:01 PM, georgegeorgia said:

Elixir ?

Beautiful word I will add to my list

Thankyou kind Sir

Elixir 

The word “elixir” has a few related meanings, depending on the context:

  1. General meaning:
    An elixir is a magical or medicinal liquid that is believed to cure illnesses or grant long life — like a healing potion or the mythical “elixir of life.

As most of us learnt many years ago in school.

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