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Mytour has explored countless conspiracy theories over time, especially those that are seemingly impossible to believe yet persistently fascinating. Whenever a significant event takes place, whether positive or negative, conspiracy theorists are quick to jump in, searching for the hidden, the questionable, and the deceitful. As you’ll see in the upcoming theories, nothing seems beyond the realm of possibility. Here are 10 more theories for Mytour’s collection, varying in believability, and not ranked in any particular order.
10. Islam's Influence on Europe
Conspiracy: Islam is Conquering Europe
This theory is simple and plays into the widespread fear many have towards Islam. After all, Islam is often blamed for most terrorist acts across the globe, which is both inaccurate and unfair to the religion itself. Western Europe has historically been a center for Christianity, though the term 'center' is open to interpretation. While Christianity has been involved in horrific acts in the past, especially under its own name, the modern-day scandals, like the child abuse revelations and the church's harsh stance on the matter, seem to indicate that Christianity is working to overcome its darkest chapters. The fault, it seems, lies not with the religion, but with the individuals who misuse it for their own purposes.
Islam, though, is experiencing a tumultuous period in its history. It was founded on peaceful ideals, much like Christianity, but has unfortunately been misrepresented in the eyes of the non-Islamic world. As a result, any sizable Muslim movement is viewed with suspicion, especially if it seems to challenge the Christian-dominated regions of the world.
Currently, Muslims make up about 5 to 10% of France's population, which translates to approximately 3 to 6 million people. This shift began in the late 1960s and continued due to a wave of immigrants seeking employment opportunities, most notably from North Africa. So what is the hidden, sinister agenda behind Islam's presence in Europe? According to conspiracy theorists, it’s a militant movement, with the aim to convert the entire world to Islam—whether that happens through buses, suicide bombings, hijackings, or open warfare.
9. Obama’s Bankruptcy Theory
Conspiracy: Obama’s Plan to Bankrupt America
The curious might ask, 'Why would he want to do that?' To which conspiracy theorists respond with disbelief at such a question. The answers vary widely but share a common theme: President Barack Obama harbors deep hatred for the United States and is determined to bring it down by any means necessary.
This goal cannot be achieved through direct force, at least not until the nation crumbles from the inside. The quickest way to make this happen is through financial means. The U.S. currently faces a national deficit of about $16.4 trillion, which is expected to rise to around $20.5 trillion by the end of 2013. Many believe that most of this debt is owed to China, but in reality, China holds only about 8% of it. The vast majority of the debt is owed by the U.S. federal government itself to American investors, future retirees, the Social Security Trust Fund, and pension plans for civil servants and military personnel.
So if Obama isn't aligned with China, why did he campaign on a promise to reduce the national deficit by half, only to attempt an economic overhaul that was widely criticized as ineffective? This led to massive protests, as the financial solutions proposed made no logical sense. If excessive spending got the nation into debt, then spending more won't get it out.
Conspiracy theorists disagree on why Obama has increased the national deficit by an additional $4 trillion since he took office. For comparison, George W. Bush's second term saw a $3 trillion increase. Despite Obama’s promises to reduce the deficit, his actions have had little to no effect. Theories abound, but many argue that he is either incompetent or deliberately malicious, with some suggesting he is a secret Muslim extremist who despises America.
8. Gus Grissom
Conspiracy: Gus Grissom Was Assassinated
For those passionate about the Space Race and the Apollo moon landings, Virgil 'Gus' Grissom is remembered as the astronaut who tragically lost his life in a fire during a pre-launch test on January 27, 1967, inside the Apollo 1 command module. His fellow astronauts, Ed White and Roger Chaffee, also perished in the blaze. The exact cause of ignition was never determined, but there were numerous fire hazards in the module, and its design was severely flawed in terms of safety features.
The most glaring safety issue was the inward-opening exit hatch. The cramped interior would have made it incredibly difficult for the crew to escape in the event of a fire, and this problem was exacerbated by the fact that the hatch wouldn’t open, even with a crowbar, after the module was pressurized. During the pre-launch, the module was supplied with pure oxygen, which, upon ignition, turned into an uncontrollable blaze, causing one of the cabin walls to explode within just 15 seconds. The men didn’t die from smoke inhalation, as they were fully suited with helmets, but were instead consumed by the fire itself.
Grissom was widely considered by NASA to be the ideal astronaut and the top candidate to be the first man to set foot on the Moon. According to the conspiracy theory, the numerous safety flaws and flammable materials found in the Apollo 1 command module were so glaringly negligent that NASA couldn’t have missed them. Instead, the theory suggests that these issues were intentionally included, and the equipment was tampered with to guarantee an electrical spark once the cabin was sealed and pressurized.
Scott Grissom, Gus's son, speculated that his father may have angered the higher-ups at NASA, possibly due to the shame surrounding the Liberty Bell 7 incident, and that they intentionally blocked his path to the Moon. In 1990, Scott claimed he was allowed to examine the Apollo 1 command module and discovered a 'fabricated metal plate' behind a switch on one of the instrument panels. This panel controlled the module’s electrical power, and flipping the switch would likely have caused a spark.
NASA dismissed Scott Grissom's theory, calling it 'the ramblings of a understandably angry child,' but has never attempted to disprove it. The existence of such a metal plate within the module remains a matter of public uncertainty.
7. Vaccines and Autism
Conspiracy: The Link Between Childhood Vaccines and Autism
You’ve probably encountered people, especially those from older generations, lamenting the state of modern parenting. They might say something like, 'Back in my day, we didn’t have Ritalin or Prozac. We didn’t have autism. We got spanked when we acted up!' Autism wasn’t widely discussed before the 1980s. It’s true that in those days, parents were more likely to discipline their children with physical punishment rather than modern techniques like positive reinforcement. Corporal punishment was common, whereas it’s now less socially accepted.
The theorists argue that the sharp rise in autism cases in such a short period is biologically linked to vaccines like those for polio, diphtheria, rabies, and smallpox, among others. Despite the complete lack of solid evidence connecting these vaccines to autism, conspiracy theorists often invoke a government cover-up as their defense. If their theory is accurate, it implies the government is either deliberately causing autism through vaccines or allowing it to happen without intervening to prevent it.
The question of why the government would intentionally cause or permit autism to spread is rarely convincingly answered. Some suggest that the government may wish to foster an undisciplined, liberal-minded generation that can be more easily manipulated for political gain.
6. Weapons of Mass Destruction
The claim that 'Bush lied about the WMDs' has become a central critique of the Iraq War. Critics argue that the administration misled the American public by inflating the threat posed by Saddam Hussein’s regime. This false narrative played a crucial role in justifying military intervention, leading many to question whether the war was truly about eliminating weapons or part of a broader strategic agenda.
Approximately 44% of Americans believed in the justification for the Iraq War, rooted in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks. With the country in shock, President Bush's aggressive stance against terrorism was largely supported. His decision to invade Afghanistan, in pursuit of Osama bin Laden, and Iraq, to overthrow Saddam Hussein, gained widespread backing. The notion that these actions were necessary to safeguard America’s future became a unifying sentiment in the early 2000s.
In the aftermath of the First Gulf War, President George H. W. Bush faced the dilemma of whether to remove Saddam Hussein from power. Despite General Schwarzkopf's advice that Hussein could have been captured and tried for war crimes, Bush opted against it. The fear was that such an action would destabilize relations with the Middle East and paint the U.S. as a ruthless, unyielding force, akin to Hussein's own brutal regime.
Following his loss in the Gulf War, Saddam Hussein attempted to maintain control over Iraq by asserting that the country had emerged victorious. This defiant stance allowed him to consolidate power once again, even issuing threats against George H. W. Bush. His refusal to accept defeat, combined with his harsh grip on the nation, only further entrenched his rule, despite international condemnation.
When George W. Bush assumed the presidency, many believed he sought a chance to avenge his father’s unfinished business with Saddam Hussein. Every move made by Iraq was seen as a potential trigger for war. Although Iraq had no involvement in the September 11 attacks, the global outrage—spanning 92 nations who lost citizens in the tragedy—gave Bush the political cover to include Iraq in his agenda. He justified the invasion by alleging that Iraq possessed chemical weapons capable of targeting Israel, and possibly the United States.
Despite extensive searches, no chemical weapons of mass destruction were ever found in Iraq. A prevailing theory suggests that Saddam Hussein may have sent these weapons to Syria to avoid detection before the invasion. However, many theorists believe that Bush didn’t care whether the weapons existed or not. Instead, they argue that Bush’s true motive for the invasion was personal revenge against Hussein for threatening his father. Allegedly, Bush ordered that the first soldier to find Hussein deliver the message, 'Regards from President Bush,' in Arabic.
5. Obama Death Squads
There is a conspiracy theory that claims Obama’s administration will deploy death squads to target individuals who defend the Second Amendment. These theories suggest that such actions would be part of a broader agenda to silence critics of gun control and reshape the nation’s laws surrounding firearms.
This conspiracy theory is based on the idea that Barack Obama secretly intends to hold the presidency indefinitely, which would violate the U.S. Constitution. To achieve this, the theory suggests Obama would first need to ensure the public cannot organize a revolution, which would involve dismantling the Second Amendment, the right to bear arms, and then seizing all firearms. Critics of the theory ignore the fact that such actions would also breach the Fourth Amendment, which protects citizens from unlawful searches and seizures.
According to this theory, Obama is allegedly orchestrating covert death squads across the country with the mission to eliminate prominent defenders of the Second Amendment, such as Wayne LaPierre of the NRA, Ted Nugent, Clint Eastwood, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. The conspiracy claims that these squads, known as 'VIPER teams' (Visible Intermodal Prevention and Response), were revealed through Russian espionage leaks. VIPER, allegedly under the control of the TSA, would operate similarly to their airport security role but with deadly consequences. A website, liberty.com, claims there are 800 of these squads across the U.S. and that they may have been responsible for targeted killings since early 2013, citing the suspicious deaths of figures like Keith Ratliff, a YouTube personality, and John Noveske, a firearms manufacturer.
4. Chelyabinsk Meteor
Some conspiracy theorists claim that the Chelyabinsk meteor, which exploded over Russia in 2013, was not a natural event but instead a manifestation of a video game simulation. They believe the event was orchestrated or influenced by technological means, blurring the lines between reality and virtual worlds, possibly as part of a larger, unexplained agenda.
This theory is the personal favorite of the theorist. There are several speculative explanations for the midmorning flash of light and the massive shockwave that exploded over Chelyabinsk, Russia, on February 15, 2013. The most widely accepted theory is that a meteor exploded in the atmosphere between 9 and 16 miles above the Earth, releasing around 440,000 tons of kinetic energy—about 12 times the total energy of the atomic bombs dropped on Japan. The object traveled so rapidly that the explosion’s sound took 2 minutes and 57 seconds to reach the ground.
Although the above explanation is considered the most reasonable, conspiracy theorists reject it and have suggested alternative causes ranging from a failed missile test to the physical realization of a scenario from a virtual reality game. No definitive ideas have been presented online to support these theories, but this lack of clear explanation only serves to fuel the imagination of theorists, giving them the creative freedom to explore far-fetched possibilities.
Videos of the event have shown that the object was traveling at speeds exceeding 40,000 mph. The largest fragment found so far is small enough to fit in the palm of a hand, with the main body of the object crashing through the ice of Lake Chebarkul. To release such an immense amount of energy at that velocity, the object must have been about 55-65 feet in diameter, and if it were made of rock instead of metal, it would have weighed approximately 11,000 tons.
Some theorists argue that such a large object could not have been vaporized so completely, and the lack of large fragments allegedly supports their idea that a video game developer, experimenting with virtual reality, 'cracked the ultimate computer code' and accidentally made a game scenario manifest in real life. This theory lacks solid evidence and is largely supported by enthusiastic video game fans, particularly those who have long awaited Valve Corporation’s Half Life 3.
3. Newtown Shooting Hoax
Conspiracy: The Newtown, CT Shooting Was a Hoax
In a similar vein to theory #2, some theorists claim that the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, never actually occurred. Although they lack substantial evidence, these theorists argue that the Newtown shooting was the first instance where children as young as six and seven were deliberately targeted. This claim is false, as Andrew Kehoe had killed 37 children in the 1927 Bath Consolidated School bombings in Michigan. However, the Newtown massacre remains one of the deadliest incidents involving young children killed by firearms.
The horrific event provoked an emotional and furious response from President Barack Obama, who pledged to take any action within his power to pass legislation restricting access to 'assault-type weapons.' He has received support from over a million people who have signed a petition advocating for a ban on high-capacity magazines.
This makes Obama an easy target for conspiracy theorists, who assert that he masterminded the Newtown massacre as part of a plot to disarm the American public. According to this theory, the shooting never took place, and the victims, along with their families, were secretly relocated to undisclosed locations. Theories regarding the fate of Adam Lanza, the alleged shooter, vary, but many theorists focus on the idea that he was killed by government agents to prevent him from revealing the truth behind the massacre.
2. Rampage Shooting
Conspiracy: Rampage Shootings Are Mind-control Experiments
In recent years, not just in the United States but globally, there has been a concerning increase in rampage shootings, also known as spree killings. These are often the result of individuals suffering from severe mental distress, typically leading to acts of violent outbursts with little or no clear motive. The shootings on school campuses are frequently carried out by socially isolated teenagers who, unable to cope with the emotional toll of bullying, resort to firearms instead of addressing their issues through more conventional means.
However, it is important to note that the transition from a bullied, introverted teenager to a psychotic gunman is not instantaneous. Most teens do not suffer in silence when bullied. As children, they usually report these incidents to parents or teachers because they dislike the pain and want it to stop. By the time they reach adolescence, they understand that reporting bullying can effectively put an end to it.
Moreover, many rampage shootings recorded in history are not acts of revenge for bullying. For instance, in 2007, Cho Seung-hui killed 32 individuals at Virginia Tech, even though he had no personal connection to any of them and had not been mistreated. Diagnosed with selective mutism at a young age, Cho was generally withdrawn. He authored disturbing violent stories, and during his attack, he shot almost all of his victims multiple times in the head after they had fallen, demonstrating that his intention was not merely to wound, but to ensure their deaths.
When news of these tragedies circulates on the internet, phrases like 'He was always so quiet' or 'He was a good kid/student' frequently appear. The rising frequency of such incidents has sparked conspiracy theorists to propose mind-control explanations. Two primary theories have emerged: one suggests a covert organization, perhaps the CIA, is manipulating the minds of ordinary, well-adjusted individuals, transforming them into violent, isolated outcasts to study how and when they might resort to extreme violence; the other theory asserts that the U.S. government, with a left-wing agenda, is orchestrating these events to create a more favorable climate for amending the 2nd Amendment, ultimately disarming the population.
1. North Korea US Allies
Conspiracy: North Korea and the U.S. Are in Cahoots
North Korea has become increasingly captivating in the global news lately, especially with its deteriorating relationships with South Korea and the United States, not to mention the rest of the world, reaching an all-time low. Despite this, theorists persist in attempting to challenge the painfully evident situation, offering seemingly far-fetched alternatives in the hope that, eventually, they'll be vindicated and can proudly declare, 'I told you so.' This anticipation is their sole reward, and it must bring them some strange satisfaction.
Rather than an imminent conflict, it could be that North Korea, South Korea, and the U.S. are merely staging a drama, with Kim Jong Un’s generals and advisors showing no real opposition to what they label as 'Imperialist aggression.' However, the evidence for this theory is scant, relying on just three points: the strange public relations encounter between American basketball player Dennis Rodman and Kim Jong Un; North Korea's slim chances in a war with the most advanced military on the planet; and the shipment of 240 thousand tons of food from the U.S. to North Korea in 2012, during a period when relations were already strained.
The idea of the two nations colluding raises intriguing possibilities, with the theory branching into several directions. Some suggest that North Korea has discovered a damaging secret about the United States, and the U.S. is actually helping North Korea with its nuclear ambitions, under the condition that it refrains from attacking the U.S. No theories have been put forward about the nature of this secret. Another suggestion is that the two nations are cooperating because of a mutual threat from China. While China isn't likely to target the U.S., it could potentially attack North Korea, and the North knows that the U.S. has no desire for war. Additionally, there’s the theory that one in four Americans believes Obama is the Antichrist. A further theory posits that President Obama is Satan and Kim Jong Un is the Antichrist, or perhaps the reverse. These figures are separate entities in the Bible, with the identity of the False Prophet still uncertain, though some speculate it could be South Korea’s President, Park Geun-hye.
