9/11 Conspiracy Theories: 21st Century Spiritualism?

This might just be the brandy talking, but I've just had a thought...
What if these Conspiracy Theories were really 21st Century Spiritualism?

It's being exported to the UK from the US.

It is exploitative - but at the same time sincere.

It is scientifically reactionary - but at the same time embraces scientific principles.

It inhabits the space between belief and science.

It can be used to both question or reinforce the idea of "respectability".

You can dismiss it out of hand - but its complexity deserves respect.


There's a book idea there... If only I had a couple of grammes of cheap whizz and the ability to write more than 3 paragraphs without losing interest I'd have it half written by the morning...

I just can't help thinking that "9/11 Truth Seeking" allows the same freedoms from conformity that Spiritualism offered the Victorians. Or the same security or support.

Reinforcement of the belief that the gifted "amateur" can be considered equal with the trained and State approved "expert".

One big difference would be the prevalence of male voices rather than female at the leading edge of the movement - but maybe that will change?