I love non-fiction books. I have an unhealthy obsession with Americ
an politics dating back to lessons received through my school years. I love tragic real-life stories like the one of Bernie Madoff who stole $65 billion and almost single-handed started the worldwide recession we find our selves in as I write. But most of all I love a good conspiracy theory.
Now let me explain before you think I am one of those insane people that wants to fill your mind with ludicrous stories of aliens running the planet, I love a good conspiracy theory because I like the fact a ridiculous notion can have such an overwhelming effect on what you describe as normal everyday folk, and turn their irrational fears into a warped reality.
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