I got this from the stated source.
To quote from the alt.skeptics FAQ...
"There are two general categories of conspiracy theory: Grand and Petty.
"A Grand conspiracy theory is a belief that there is a large-scale conspiracy
by those in power to mislead and/or control the rest of the world...."
[Snip...]
"Grand conspiracy theories divide the world into three groups.  The
Conspirators, the Investigators, and the Dupes.  Conspirators have a vast
secret.  The Investigators have revealed parts of the conspiracy, but much is
still secret.  Investigators are always in great danger of being silenced by
Conspirators.  Dupes are just the rest of us.  Often the Conspirators show a
mixture of incredible subtlety and stunning stupidity.
"Evidence produced by the Investigators is always either circumstantial or
evaporates when looked at carefully.  The theories can never be disproved,
since any evidence to the contrary can be dismissed as having been planted
by the Conspirators.  If you spend any time or effort digging into the
evidence produced by Investigators then you will be labelled a Conspirator
yourself.  Of course, nothing a Conspirator says can be believed."
[Snip...]
"People sometimes use the word "conspiracy" about their opponents without
really thinking about what they are suggesting.  If you find yourself tempted
to refer to the "X conspiracy" where X is merely a group of people who
disagree with you, then pick another word.  Otherwise you will be asked for
evidence that this conspiracy actually exists."
My comments:
Of course, anyone who questions any of the above "Investigators" 
immediately gets classified among the "Conspirators"...
Right Jane? Is that why you think that I have stock in Ciba-Geigy?
BTW, I did check out my mutual funds. Not one has any holdings in C-G. 
I'll have to insist that they get some.
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