Andy in Kansas 12,591 Posted July 12 10 minutes ago, supremebve said: This isn't some serious investigation, this is some weirdo on their computer who has a theory and is using the internet to support the theory without taking into consideration any reason their theory may be false. It's even a step beyond that. EVERYTHING is confirmation of the theory. Wayfair releases half-assed statement denying it -- Of course they'd deny it! Just what a human trafficker would do! Mainstream media largely ignore loons shitposting online -- Media blackout! They're hiding something! Some items get taken down, either to avoid further harassment or for some other purpose -- They're scared, we're over the target! There's literally nothing that can burst that bubble for some people. It's wild. If I were presented with reasonable evidence to suggest this were a real thing, I'd happily reconsider my position. I'm mostly just disturbed by how easily people, some who I used to think were reasonable, will buy into something. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raziel 8,211 Posted July 12 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Andy in Kansas said: . I'm mostly just disturbed by how easily people, some who I used to think were reasonable, will buy into something. I'm sorry, have you BEEN to a Far Left/Right Message board? Edit: Or fuck it, have you seen AMERICA? Edited July 12 by Raziel 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elizium 1,987 Posted July 12 Seems to me that if there is anything shady going on with those inflated prices, it is much more likely that it is part of some sort of money laundering scheme. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy in Kansas 12,591 Posted July 12 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Raziel said: I'm sorry, have you BEEN to a Far Left/Right Message board? Have I?! Where else does one learn that the Prime Minister is Fidel Castro's son? Edited July 12 by Andy in Kansas 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raziel 8,211 Posted July 12 1 minute ago, Andy in Kansas said: Have I?! Where else does one learn that the Prime Minister is Fidel Castro's son? Isn't he also a lizard person? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert C 1,995 Posted July 12 15 minutes ago, Andy in Kansas said: It's even a step beyond that. EVERYTHING is confirmation of the theory. Thing is, that describes, or maybe defines, every conspiracy theory worth its salt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy in Kansas 12,591 Posted July 12 5 minutes ago, Raziel said: Isn't he also a lizard person? Pretty sure the socks are meant to make him seem more human. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy in Kansas 12,591 Posted July 12 4 minutes ago, Robert C said: Thing is, that describes, or maybe defines, every conspiracy theory worth its salt. I'm not sure it describes the theories so much as the people who are most prone to partake in conspiracy thought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supremebve 5,232 Posted July 12 10 minutes ago, Andy in Kansas said: It's even a step beyond that. EVERYTHING is confirmation of the theory. Wayfair releases half-assed statement denying it -- Of course they'd deny it! Just what a human trafficker would do! Mainstream media largely ignore loons shitposting online -- Media blackout! They're hiding something! Some items get taken down, either to avoid further harassment or for some other purpose -- They're scared, we're over the target! There's literally nothing that can burst that bubble for some people. It's wild. If I were presented with reasonable evidence to suggest this were a real thing, I'd happily reconsider my position. I'm mostly just disturbed by how easily people, some who I used to think were reasonable, will buy into something. I 100% agree with what you are saying, but there is no way anyone buying a storage cabinet for $15,000 unless they are actually buying something else. We don't know if they're buying humans, cocaine, or laundering money, but if you are buying single storage cabinets for that kind of money you're buying something other than the cabinet. Otherwise, you'd actually pay $500 dollars for the same cabinet and you'd be able to buy more than one. Does anyone remember the Mattress Firm conspiracy theory? It turned out that there were so many Mattress Firm's around, because they tried to buy out all their competition and just changed the signage on all the existing stores. It turned out it was a huge mistake and they filed for bankruptcy. But, they had stores literally everywhere. There were places where there were multiple on the same block, and someone noticed and started formulating their theory. It isn't crazy to ask the questions, when you notice something as nonsensical as multiple stores from the same company on the same block or people selling relatively cheap items for insanely expensive prices. It is crazy to make up some theory and present it as fact with absolutely no proof of wrongdoing. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy in Kansas 12,591 Posted July 12 Oh for sure, I’m not discounting the possibility that there’s a scam at work here. It’s more the certainty and the logic being employed by some that I take issue with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey 6,672 Posted July 12 Where are these far left websites and someone please give me some links. I need like minded people, Reddit is full of libs. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jiji 9,993 Posted July 12 Don't people have the dark web for human trafficking? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVA 4,448 Posted July 12 Right. The Dark Web is a thing, but they’re doing this dirt on Wayfair and INCLUDING THE REAL NAMES OF THE CHILDREN THEY’RE ALLEGEDLY SELLING? C’mon, people. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jiji 9,993 Posted July 12 Florida, man. What the fuck? I can't wait for the documentary that comes out on the corruption in how governments around the world handled the pandemic, but particularly the Florida state government. 15,000 new cases confirmed in a single day. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PetrolCB 8,730 Posted July 13 (edited) On 7/9/2020 at 10:14 PM, D.Z said: Half of Oklahoma is now Native American reservation land. Federal law still applies. Bah gawd, it's been broken in half! Edited July 13 by PetrolCB 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan 5,636 Posted July 13 On 7/11/2020 at 7:24 PM, Raziel said: I'm sorry, have you BEEN to a Far Left/Right Message board? Edit: Or fuck it, have you seen AMERICA? No, "I'd rather be dead." And, yes, we suck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan 5,636 Posted July 13 23 hours ago, Casey said: Where are these far left websites and someone please give me some links. I need like minded people, Reddit is full of libs. They're all on tankie sub reddits yelling the greatness of Stalin instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey 6,672 Posted July 13 25 minutes ago, Ryan said: They're all on tankie sub reddits yelling the greatness of Stalin instead. I know, I used to post on ChapoTrapHouse, sir. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey 6,672 Posted July 13 It's okay if you browse r/neoliberal while listening to Pod Save America, man. You aren't the only one here that does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan 5,636 Posted July 13 I'd rather wrestle Heidenreich. Now, get Lenin's Tomb off my lawn. They'll be missing him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NikoBaltimore 4,067 Posted July 13 14 hours ago, Jiji said: Florida, man. What the fuck? I can't wait for the documentary that comes out on the corruption in how governments around the world handled the pandemic, but particularly the Florida state government. 15,000 new cases confirmed in a single day. This has been something I've used way, way too many times this year alone. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Six String Orchestra 827 Posted July 13 I made the terrible, awful decision to download Nextdoor. 2 months I've learned my neighbors are all super racist. So I deleted it. In fact I should probably delete all social media and rely on this board for all my news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
