Skepticism vs Cynicism

Skeptical conclusions are often unpopular ones. That's why skepticism toward them was needed: whenever there's an idea that many people accept despite evidence to the contrary, it's usually because their support is ideology-driven. And when support for an idea is ideological, findings that the idea does not hold up are often met with hostility. I get this after every weekly show: my skeptical conclusion is rejected by some, often based on ideology.

[ukamikazu]

Am I being a skeptical cynic or a cynical skeptic when I declare, especially in regards to conspiracy theories: Never attribute to conspiracy that which can just as easily explained by incompetence. Obviously a mangled quote by someone important.

[SearchBucket]

Brian's eternal pursuit of monetisation makes me cynical and skeptical ....

[bitterskeptic]

Oh come now Brian. Come to the dark side. You can use 4 letter words and innuendo like I do on Instagram. Join the snark side😂