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The 12 Weirdest Right-Wing Conspiracies Of 2009

First Posted: 3/18/10   Updated: 5/25/11

2009 was a great year for right-wing conspiracy theorists. Paranoia rose precipitously, and along with it crazy rumors that were once consigned to fringe blogs found their way into the mouths of popular pundits and Republican officials. Here are some of the strangest stories circulating in conservative circles -- vote for the most out-there.

The Census Will Be Used To Create Internment Camps
 
Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) came up with a theory too crazy for Glenn Beck: Obama wants to use the census to round up the opposition.
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2009 was a great year for right-wing conspiracy theorists. Paranoia rose precipitously, and along with it crazy rumors that were once consigned to fringe blogs found their way into the mouths of popul...
2009 was a great year for right-wing conspiracy theorists. Paranoia rose precipitously, and along with it crazy rumors that were once consigned to fringe blogs found their way into the mouths of popul...
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