Philip D. Zelikow Quote

One reason you tend to doubt conspiracy theories when you've worked in government is because you know government is not nearly competent enough to carry off elaborate theories. It's a banal explanation, but imagine how efficient it would need to be.


Quoted in Morello, Carol (2004-10-07). "Conspiracy Theories Flourish on the Internet". The Washington Post. p. B1.


One reason you tend to doubt conspiracy theories when you've worked in government is because you know government is not nearly competent enough to...

One reason you tend to doubt conspiracy theories when you've worked in government is because you know government is not nearly competent enough to...

One reason you tend to doubt conspiracy theories when you've worked in government is because you know government is not nearly competent enough to...

One reason you tend to doubt conspiracy theories when you've worked in government is because you know government is not nearly competent enough to...