General Chat

Did anybody watch that programme about conspiracy theories last night?

I have done a bit more reading since watching it and it turns out that Charles Lindbergh was not a very pleasant man at all.

He was a narcissist and he really did (not conspiracy theory) have three secret families in Europe, none of which knew of the existence of the others. They only came to light after his death.

His was one of the earliest examples of media fame bringing unwarranted power.

Oh, dear, looks like I am going to get stuck into this one.

Sharron what channel was it on please :-)

Um? I don't know.

It might have been 5.

It was the one about conspiracy theories and this one also covered that guy from the Teamster's Union who was shot and some other stuff.

I can only remember the bit about the Lindbergh baby.

Thanks girls :-)

Sharron it's on Thursday and OH is taping
it for me :-)

Joan going to have a look :-)

I saw it. Very interesting - *strokes jaw*

...and also enlightening.

I have recorded it and had a look back on the box.

It was Channel 5 and the other person mentioned was Lord Lucan.

Lindbergh spoke publicly of his interest in eugenics. popular in some influential quarters during the 1930s I believe. How devastating for him that his own child might not be perfect.

That's the one my OH is recording for me Sharron, thanks again :-)

That's a problem for those who can only endure what they consider perfection. Quick enough to tell others' they're not perfect, their actions aren't 'correct' - but when their idea of imperfection happens to them or their kin - it's a different matter.
Reminds me of the likes of Julie Burchill and Katie Hopkins, both women who have strong ideas and are quick to put others' down.

Burchill wrote a strong piece about young men and suicides in 1999 - they should, essentially be left to get on with it. Her son tragically committed suicide last week.

Hopkins sl*gged off childrens names, declaring some to be 'working class', then went on to say she didn't like “geographical names” such as Brooklyn or London, before it was pointed out that her own daughter’s name is India. “That’s not related to a place,” Hopkins said.