Spyware Conspiracies

Have you ever typed “Google is” into the Google search bar?
Try it, and take a look at the suggestions that pop up. You’ll likely see things like Google is Skynet, Google is taking over the world, Google is after world domination…
Now, I love me some Google. I can honestly say that nary a day goes by that I don’t seek the advice, information, and suggestions of the great search engine. I’ve tried Bing and Yahoo search, but they always leave me wanting. So I go home. Back into the waiting arms of my mistress… the one that always knows just what to say to me when I am at a loss.
That’s why I was so surprised to find my favored search engine to be the target of more than a handful of conspiracy theories. Could it be true? Is Google really Skynet?
Well, kind of.
In fact, I dare say that Google has a leg up on the Terminator franchise villain. Skynet didn’t assume world domination until 2029, and Google is well on its way today!
Ok, Ok, I don’t actually believe that the good people of Google are trying to take over the world. But other people sure do. Quite a few of them, judging by the number of suggestions on my search bar.

Have you ever typed “Google is” into the Google search bar?

Try it, and take a look at the suggestions that pop up. You’ll likely see things like Google is Skynet, Google is taking over the world, Google is after world domination…

Now, I love me some Google. I can honestly say that nary a day goes by that I don’t seek the advice, information, and suggestions of the great search engine. I’ve tried Bing and Yahoo search, but they always leave me wanting. So I go home. Back into the waiting arms of my mistress… the one that always knows just what to say to me when I am at a loss.

That’s why I was so surprised to find my favored search engine to be the target of more than a handful of conspiracy theories. Could it be true? Is Google really Skynet?

Well, kind of.

In fact, I dare say that Google has a leg up on the Terminator franchise villain. Skynet didn’t assume world domination until 2029, and Google is well on its way today!

Ok, Ok, I don’t actually believe that the good people of Google are trying to take over the world. But other people sure do. Quite a few of them, judging by the number of suggestions on my search bar.

With all this talk of shooting down planes and WWIII, I’m just curious about something, dear reader: what scares you?

Which conspiracy theories (if any) do you believe in? Which ones make you laugh? Which make your blood run cold? Personally, there are a few that make me a little more concerned than others. (Let’s face it, I’d like to know if there are aliens at Area 51 or who really killed Robert Kennedy, but they don’t exactly have a bearing on my every day life)

No, the conspiracy theories that scare me most are the ones of the every day variety. For example, the thought that Big Brother is listening in on my phone calls or reading my emails makes me uncomfortable. After all, what’s to stop the Powers that Be from simply making me disappear if I learn something that I shouldn’t?

Another theory that frightens me? Weather warfare. Human minds manipulating the atmosphere for personal gain… that’s got disaster written all over it.

And finally, there’s the idea of biological weaponry. Small Pox, Plague, Ebola… the large scale effect of these dedicated killing machines is terrifying to even consider. And, of course, it’s impossible to put the genie back in the bottle once it’s been let out.

So… what’s your poison?

Do a Google search on anything even remotely conspiracy related, and you’re likely to come across the letters NWO over and over again. But just what do they mean? And why are they so inextricably linked to conspiracy theories, anyway?

NWO stands for New World Order.

And from what I’ve been able to gather, it’s a group of brilliant people around the world—including the most powerful men and women in every country—whose sole purpose is to develop a single, world wide, governing body devoid of any regional boundaries.

Their methods are, to say the least, less than savory. Biological warfare, drastic reduction in the human population, and the onset of WWIII are all said to be part of their bag of tricks. If, like me, you find the concept a little hard to swallow… it’s apparently because we’ve been brainwashed and conditioned to find the idea ridiculous; therefore leaving them free to go about their business.
I’ll be doing some studying up on the idea of a New World Order, and their supposed effect on our daily lives. IN the mean time, feel free to submit your thoughts and questions on the subject. I’m curious to see what you guys have heard before I begin my research in earnest.

 I know that I usually like to keep my blog light and upbeat, but I have come across some information that requires a more serious tone. Before I get into this, allow me to preface by saying that I am neither a doctor, a scientist, nor a politician.

Think back roughly 12 months. The US, Mexico, and Canada were suddenly and completely consumed by two words: swine flu. A hybrid virus of avian flu and one that usually affects pigs mutated and hit the human population—hard. It began south of the border and moved its way north with the speed and ferocity of a rampant forest fire.

But could it have been man made? And if so… to what end?

There are theorists—many of them physicians and biological specialists—who say that the likelihood of this flu occurring naturally in Mexico, where pigs and ducks are not normally raised together, is miniscule. Even the CDC was contemplating the possibility that this was a bio weapon attack at one point.

What’s even scarier that the thought of swine flu being released as a biological weapon are the theories of who released it. While there are many that say that the nefarious plot was hatched in the Middle East, many others say that it was born of no one else but our own society.

Why would a small group of wealthy Americans want to mercilessly kill off so many people? Because, the theory goes, it’s all part of a plan to drastically reduce the world’s population.

Give me a little time to see what I can dig up on this one, folks. But trust me, it’s not the last time it will come up.

Ok, I know you’ve heard the stories before. They’re everywhere… and lately the History Channel seems to be on a UFO kick.

For those that aren’t 100% sure what I’m talking about, allow me to elaborate: There are those that theorize that way back when, alien astronauts made regular visits to Earth. Depending on who you ask, they either built the pyramids, taught us how to speak, or held a massive inter planetary war in our very own skies. There are even those that cite stories within the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita as proof.

I’ll admit, I believe that there is life on other planets. Somewhere out there, I’m sure there are other living creatures—whether they’re humanoid, or just a cluster of bacteria under a Martian rock. But could it be true that they’ve already been here?

Yes, I’ve seen the ancient cave drawings and Mayan “astronaut” statues. They certainly pose some fascinating questions. I don’t think I’d go as far as to say that the story of Noah’s Ark is really the tale of an alien space craft collecting a DNA bank, as I heard someone theorize recently. But I will say that I’m willing to give the ancient alien theory some thought.

I’m not completely sold yet… and I’d love to hear what you guys think about this one. So, what’s the verdict—are we alone?

There are some conspiracy theories that seem to have been around forever. So, in the interest of a little fun, I present to you the most popular conspiracy theories ever (in no particular order):

Lee Harvey Oswald didn’t act alone: Or, according to some theories, at all. President John F Kennedy’s death has been pinned on everyone from the CIA to the Cubans to the Mob and the aliens. Just what was going on on that grassy knoll?

Sirhan Sirhan was a Manchurian Candidate: Another Kennedy gunned down in his prime. Many people believe that Sirhan was nothing more than a programmed Patsy.

Elvis is alive: So… what do you think? Did he leave the building or not? There have been sightings of the king going as far back as the day of the rock and roll legend’s death.

The moon landing was staged: While most of these theories have been debunked, there are still some die hard believers out there who say that the whole thing happened on a sound stage.

Princess Di’s death was no accident: Was the beautiful Royal assassinated? And if so, why? (This is one theory that begs some more investigation)

Shakespeare didn’t exist: This conspiracy theory breaks my heart every time I hear it… because I love the Bard’s works. Macbeth might love some of its magic if I found out that there was no William Shakespeare!

Aids is a man made disease: They say that the deadly virus began as a chemical warfare experiment gone wrong. What do you think? Worth looking into?

9-11 was an inside job: Could the worst tragedy in our country’s history really have been born in the minds of the very folks who were supposed to keep us safe?

I’m a jeans and tee shirt kind of girl. Faded 501’s, my favorite Chicago Cubs hoodie, a pony tail and I’m usually good to go. But, like most other women, I do enjoy getting all dolled up on occasion.

There’s something so comfortingly feminine about putting on a little black dress, sky high heels, and some sultry, sexy make up. Yes, it takes hours, to do just right (which is why I usually opt for a casual look!) but the end result is so worth it. It’s not all about the looks from guys or the protective way that my husband walks just a little closer when I’m all dressed up—but that sure does help!

And that’s exactly why I freaked out when I heard this conspiracy theory. Say it isn’t so, Maybelline!

According to several super secret sources, major make up manufacturers are tracking your cosmetic purchases. The actual method seems to vary, depending on who’s telling the story. Some say that there are tracking devices in the packaging, which will give the bigwigs behind the major makeup manufacturers a good idea of which products are selling in which area. They can then adjust their marketing and advertising budgets accordingly.

There are others who claim that it happens at the register. Every time you buy make up, your credit card information is sent back to the cosmetic company’s home base. Now, I know that this seems a little farfetched (and plenty unethical, to boot). In fact, I was ready to dismiss the idea in its entirety…

Until a couple of weeks ago, when I went grocery shopping with a friend. Because she’d left her wallet in the car, I swiped my debit card and paid for her diapers, formula, and baby wipes.

Then, about a week later, I started getting some mail that seemed a little suspicious. Coupons for baby toys. Diaper advertisements. Invitations to baby and mommy classes. I’ve never received this kind of junk mail before. And I certainly don’t have a baby. So it looks like the grocery store really was selling my information.

This is something that needs some serious investigation.

My, how we’ve advanced in the past few hundred years. It really wasn’t all that long ago (respectively speaking) that we were using smoke, fire, and drums to communicate over long distances.

Of course, we’ve come a long way from banging a gong to send a message. Today’s cell phones do just about anything you want. Just about everyone carries their mini miracle devices with them everywhere they go. (Even, in some cases, to the restroom. Yes, my little sister, I am talking to you)

But, you might just be getting more gadgets than you bargained for on that snazzy new phone. There’s been some serious talk going around of cell phones coming preprogrammed with a tracking card. No, it can’t be turned off manually, and from what I hear, you can’t even see it.

The purpose of this little tracking device (according to those in the know) is to be able to track criminals or find missing persons. Now, somehow, I seriously doubt that that’s all it will be used for. And yes, I am sure that there are plenty of people who will argue the point that if you “haven’t done anything wrong, you have nothing to worry about.” But I’m  not so sure about that.

The very idea that the police or government (or anyone else for that matter) could be not only tracking exactly where I am, but possibly listening in on my conversations, gives me the creeps. It’s a simple matter of constitutional rights, in my opinion. And, I imagine, there are plenty of others who share my sentiment. After all, if the cell phone companies (or big brother) thought that the idea would go over well, they would have said something about it by now.

Government infringement on your right to privacy? There’s an App for that.

Living in Los Angeles, I get to see the reality of the so called US drug war every day. Teens, soccer moms, homeless vets, high priced attorneys—it seems like narcotics have infiltrated every aspect of American life. From Ecstasy and Acid to crack and heroin, our communities are struggling to keep their children and families from feeling the devastating effects of drug addiction.

All across the nation, law enforcement agencies are talking about the steps that they’re taking to crack down on drug dealers. Longer prison sentences and huge fines aside, there seems to be no stopping the influx of drugs and cash. And some people are saying that they know why.

I have to admit, I was beyond shocked when I first heard of this theory. No, I’m not saying that I quite believe it… but there are certainly those that are adamant about the fact that the driving force behind the US’s drug problem is none other than the CIA.

Yes, that CIA—as in the Central Intelligence Agency.

But why on earth would one of our own government agencies be interested in encouraging and in fact expanding the national drug trade? Well, I can think of several billion reasons (and they’re all green portraits of dead presidents). Could our own CIA really be making back door deals with drug runners in exchange for the funding of some of their clandestine and black ops?

 And while I’m not quite ready to say that I’m a proponent of this conspiracy theory just yet, I do know that the CIA’s history when it comes to mind altering and illegal substances isn’t exactly the most wholesome. From LSD to Heroin, the Central Intelligence folks have admitted to using drugs as experiments in mind control, torture methods, and human guinea pig programs. Could it be that they’re now using those same drugs as money makers?