Author Archives: Dr. Conspiracy

About Dr. Conspiracy

I'm not a real doctor, but I have a master's degree.

Lowering expectations

This is one of those pure blog posts, rather than an article on something. I write it to chide myself for some silly thinking. As I mentioned a few times, I have been spending an unusual amount of time this … Continue reading

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Leo Donofrio: Natural born conspiracy theorist

I came across Leo C. Donofrio first in connection with his Obama and McCain eligibility lawsuit in New Jersey, Donofrio v. Wells. My short biographical page on him was published in December of 2008; there would be many more articles … Continue reading

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Johnson’s Dictionary on native and natural

Samuel Johnson wrote a famous English dictionary published in 1755. Below is a transcription I made of the words “native” and “natural,” omitting the usage examples. You can view the text here. NATIVE. adj. [nativus, Latin; natif-ve, Fr.] [1.] Produced … Continue reading

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The apotheosis of the birthers

“Apotheosis” is one of a handful of words that I’ve always wanted to use in a sentence. One definition of apotheosis is: the highest point in the development of something; culmination or climax I got to use it at Birther … Continue reading

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Legal expert Donald Trump says Canadian birth may be problem for Ted Cruz

Speaking to reporters in West Des Moines, Iowa, Trump addressed the issue head on, reports the Dallas Morning News. “He’s going to have to solve that problem. It could end up in litigation. It could take a long period of … Continue reading

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A Lutheran response to birthers

I received a comment at Birther Report from a “Guest” who said: Guest: as a Lutheran, you are bearing false witness. You are complicit in Obama’s forgery as you are guilty of original sin. Since you claim you’re religion, then … Continue reading

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