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Comment author: wedrifid 14 December 2010 03:44:47PM 1 point [-]

I've had prolonged debate with philosphers who honestly seem to believe that colour doesn't really exist. With Truthers who think that the US government bombed the main two WTC towers; but have no concept as to why the US government would need to do so.

Really? I'm not a Truther but I could come up with a just so story at the drop of a hat.

Comment author: Kingreaper 14 December 2010 05:03:58PM 2 points [-]

As could I. However the average truther has been convinced that it was done as an excuse to go to war.

But I deleted that part of the post for a reason. Politics is the mindkiller and all.

Comment author: wedrifid 14 December 2010 05:13:25PM 1 point [-]

but have no concept as to why the US government would need to do so.

However the average truther has been convinced that it was done as an excuse to go to war.

... Lost me. That sounds like a concept as to why to me. (Which is not to say that it is a likely possibility.)

Comment author: Kingreaper 14 December 2010 05:16:15PM 3 points [-]

There's no need to bomb the towers, risking discovery, when simply having the smouldering towers standing there will be sufficient excuse.

The planes, on their own, accomplish the "give the politicians an excuse" goal. Bombing the towers as well can't be explained by a goal that's already achieved.

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