9/11 conspiracy theories

The goal of Michael Moore’s documentary film, Bowling for Columbine, is to persuade his white, liberal, affluent audience to believe his theory that Americans (especially Americans living in the middle of the country) are trigger-happy, fearful people who rely on violence to solve problems. Moore attempts to establish the ethos of an “average gun-owning American” by describing how much he loved guns as a little boy and that he is a lifetime member of the NRA, but he undercuts his credibility by…

In the documentary Bowling for Columbine, Michael Moore suggests that the American society has been warped by guns and by the violence that surrounds them. As he sets out to explore the obscure reasoning behind the events at Columbine High School which claimed many lives, Moore supports his stance by incorporating statistics, and anecdotal evidence from Americans, demonstrating the easy accessibility to firearms and the harm caused by their use. Moore strives to illustrate this brutality as a…

Michael Moore made the documentary Bowling for Combuline. In Moore’s documentary, he explores gun violence in America and the probable causes of it. One of the probable causes he addresses is the fear mongering used by the media. Moore also put a cartoon about the history of America which shows the relationship America has with guns. Within his documentary, he also gives different examples of gun violence in America. One example is, a shooting of a six-year-old in Flint, Michigan. In Bowling for…

“Debunking the 9/11 Myths: Special Report,” as well as the afterward “The Conspiracy Industry: Afterward to PM Expanded Investigation,” James Meigs satirizes the ridiculous conspiracy theories surrounding the 9/11 attacks. This essay is published in the magazine Popular Mechanics, mostly known for it’s scientific and technological articles. Therefore, this article was likely read by a relatively well educated and logical audience. Meigs wrote and revised this essay years after the 9/11 terrorist…

The Remembrance of 9/11 Imagine you’re having an incredibly relaxing day walking through New York City in the cool, crisp weather. Suddenly, a plane crashes into the North building of the Twin Towers. Your heart begins to break as innocent people are jumping off the South building, committing suicide, right in front of you. This perspective shows the agonizing pain of someone just walking by the Twin Towers at the time of the incident. The attacks on September 11, 2001 were so tragic and…

Various Articles About 9/11: Comparing and Contrasting Their Literary Devices 9/11 was a tragic event that had a huge impact on the lives of countless people. Because it was an important event in history, it was the topic of many news articles. These articles had many different approaches to discussing the controversial topic of 9/11 over the years. Some of these articles are written about the effects of 9/11 on people's personal lives. For instance, Christopher Frizzelle's article for The…

rumors and these theories start. More evidence that is collected from scenes should be more public to the people. Less theories could be started, and some even put to a closure. Another popular example is the death of Osama Bin Laden. No pictures or anything was released after he ‘died.’ How is the country supposed to believe he is dead? When a huge conspiracy theory such as 9/11, has been started, and no closure is made, it makes the government more suspicious for how and why 9/11 happened.…

Conspiracy Disproved: The Government’s Innocence September 11, 2001 America took a huge hit. Around 3,000 innocent U.S citizens were killed including 400 police and firefighters. A day so significant that it would lead us into a war with the Middle East taking the lives of over 4,000 men and women who served. No one saw what would be the most devastating day in America coming. On the morning of September 11 the skies above New York City were alluring with beauty. Then it was all taken away…

9/11 Terrorism and Government Conspiracy Theory Terrorism has occurred for centuries and become a defining issue in the 21st century. The history of terrorism comes from the French revolution in 1789 due to the viciousness by the French government to enforce new command on the French society. Terrorism had always been an issue around the world for many years. Terrorism is known as an unlawful act of crime of viciousness. Terrorism takes action to threaten government or society to seek an…

The conspiracy theories surrounding the tragedy of the 9/11 attacks are varied and have been present for many years, edging into mainstream society in certain circumstances. Many of the theorist’s contest that the attack constituted a ‘false flag’ attack to rationalise increased limitations on civil liberties and foreign invasion with an ulterior agenda, both of which the attack incited. Evidence put forth by both individuals and groups to justify conspiracy theories is varied and involve…