Aitch
7th November 2008, 05:09 AM
OK. This occurred to me after reading a load of other conspiracy theories, and seeing if I could come up with one myself. IT’S NOT SERIOUS. But someone, somewhere will probably think it is.
The Republicans, having presided over a fairly disastrous time, decide to lose the election. That way, they leave, possibly, the worst part for the Democrats to deal with. A twofer:
1. the Dems get the blame for not preventing it
AND
2. they may actually take some unpopular measures to ameliorate things.
Next election, the Reps will have two extra weapons to use against them. So, they put up an old man with little chance of winning and give him a weird woman as VP candidate.
Meanwhile, the Dems, not being stupid, realise this is happening and they too try to throw the election. By putting up, as main candidates:
1. a woman (with a husband who has a bit of a reputation)
2. a black guy (with somewhat left wing views).
Let’s face it, neither would win, would they? So the Reps would be forced to preside over a worsening situation and after that probably wouldn’t be electable for years.
Wodaya think? Is it a good theory? Is it original?
BTW not sure if this should really be in Conspiracy Theories, Politics or Humour.
The Republicans, having presided over a fairly disastrous time, decide to lose the election. That way, they leave, possibly, the worst part for the Democrats to deal with. A twofer:
1. the Dems get the blame for not preventing it
AND
2. they may actually take some unpopular measures to ameliorate things.
Next election, the Reps will have two extra weapons to use against them. So, they put up an old man with little chance of winning and give him a weird woman as VP candidate.
Meanwhile, the Dems, not being stupid, realise this is happening and they too try to throw the election. By putting up, as main candidates:
1. a woman (with a husband who has a bit of a reputation)
2. a black guy (with somewhat left wing views).
Let’s face it, neither would win, would they? So the Reps would be forced to preside over a worsening situation and after that probably wouldn’t be electable for years.
Wodaya think? Is it a good theory? Is it original?
BTW not sure if this should really be in Conspiracy Theories, Politics or Humour.