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Old Jan 1, 2008, 06:38 am   #30 (permalink) (top)
Nono
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I think of a conspiracy as far more grand in scope, far more convoluted in execution, far less publicized.
Indeed, not publicized at all, involving backchannels and hidden levers.

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(Milton is) confusing "Conspiracy" with "Agenda".
I agree, though some agendas are achieved by means of conspiracy (see above).

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A "conspiracy" is a group of people working toward the same ultimate goal.
No. That comes under the heading "movement" or "campaign".

A conspiracy is by definition secret. Secrecy may be needed simply to guarantee success. But it's also often needed to cover up doings that are morally questionable if not outright illegal.


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