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Cognitive Dissonance and Pragmatism

By Matthew Hayward

I don't write off conspiracy theories; I am quite open to them. As Aristotle wrote, "It is the mark of an educated person to search for the same kind of clarity in each topic to the extent that the nature of the matter accepts it."

There are massive, grandiose theories and more localized conspiracies. I would like to focus on smaller, more localized conspiracies first. Those who believe in large conspiracies will certainly wish to include these under the umbrella of whatever rabbit hole they subscribe to.

One common thread that exists with conspiracy theorists is hopelessness and or faith in God as the only salvation. 

Conspiracies are used as an excuse for inaction or sheltering and preparing for the end.

Possibly the most dangerous belief is that everything is a waste of time until we are able to address _______, fill in the blank.

Of course, there are those who believe they are going to expose the conspiracy and fight the corruption of government in government courts as the people "wake up" and refuse to comply with the overlords who control the economy, the food supply, the power grid, the global intelligence networks, and greatest military arsenal ever known to mankind.

I refuse to stand by and do nothing. I will do everything within my power to try and win under the circumstances. While there may be vast conspiracies, my experience in life has continuously been that hard work and dedication pay dividends. 

This is my honest professional opinion. I think the odds of defeating Inslee in a perfect system that is not rigged are very low—maybe a 20% chance at best. I don't care how bad the odds are; I believe the odds can be overcome by a passionate, driven, and focused grassroots.

Sadly, too many do not believe we can win because of the system and, therefore, do not put in the hard work necessary to overcome terrible odds, leaving us doomed to lose no matter what.

I have long given up on being deterred by odds or concerns of conspiracies. I believe it is my place to give it 100%, follow the rules, and leave the results to God.

No matter how seemingly hopeless, I do not feel there is a release of moral obligation from trying as hard as possible when the cause is noble.

It may all be hopeless. Maybe the rapture is coming. Maybe the Rothschilds control the financial institutions, the Skull and Bones pick the presidents, and maybe the voting system in Washington is flawed. But I have no control over those things.

Even if you know or think you know that things are hopelessly bad, that is no reason to give up. Just ignore how bad you believe things are and work as hard as you can to make them better. Do what you can and hope for a miracle. 

If you have ever found yourself in a conversation with someone who constantly talks of grand conspiracies, often referring to "them" or "they" as the conspirators, you might ask who "they" are.

If your enthusiastic friend is so inclined to "red pill" you, they may go off on any one of a dozen long tangents about the New World Order (NWO) involving any number of different string pullers.

Some common global manipulators are said to be the Illuminati, the Bilderbergers, The Free Masons, Skull and Bones, The Trilateral CommissionThe Council on Foreign Relations, and The Bohemian Grove. The list could go on at length including the Chaloic Church, the Jewish people...

Maybe, just maybe, there is no grand conspiracy, just a bunch of businesses and interest groups working together and against one another in an ever-evolving global economy.




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