Matt Manos' "sheeple" conspiracy theory
Well, today Matt's expanded his conspiracy theory (archived here). He's using the "sheeple" argument that's a favourite of crank conspiracy theorists the world over.
The "sheeple" argument goes like this. People don't "believe [insert conspiracy theory of the day here] because they are "sheeple" who are:
- incapable of thinking for themselves
- brainwashed by some unseen, unknown higher power
- in thrall or in fear of authority (variously experts, government officials, common sense)
Matt's article has all the hallmarks of the classic conspiracy theory.
