JFK (1991 movie)
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Good movie and a lot of pipes in it as well.
As for the assassination I've always thought the mob and the CIA were both involved somehow.
Recently watched a documentary that theorizes it was an accident by a Secret Service agent in the car behind him. He heard the shot, grabbed the sniper rifle, and when the driver put the breaks on he accidentally fired the gun. This theory has Oswald hitting JFK with the first shot that went through President Kennedy and into the Governor who was seated in front of him.
As for the assassination I've always thought the mob and the CIA were both involved somehow.
Recently watched a documentary that theorizes it was an accident by a Secret Service agent in the car behind him. He heard the shot, grabbed the sniper rifle, and when the driver put the breaks on he accidentally fired the gun. This theory has Oswald hitting JFK with the first shot that went through President Kennedy and into the Governor who was seated in front of him.
The assassination of a sitting President is a spirit crushing blow to the citizenry.
How many 'right' leaning prominent public figures have been assassinated?
After JFK, there was also Martin and Bobby.
FOUL!
How many 'right' leaning prominent public figures have been assassinated?
After JFK, there was also Martin and Bobby.
FOUL!
Only read poorly presented nd constructed conjecture so no opinion either way. The history of political assassination in the US leads me to favor the up front "one man with a rifle." I would have to see concrete evidence of a conspiracy. Neither the "mob" nor the CIA function well under the harsh light of publicity. They shun such as much as possible. I've not read of a "wrong" or a motivators which would make such an action attractive to otherwise secretive organizations. Doesn't add up. I need proof, not speculation by people intending to make money or gain notoriety from their opinions. Getting elected to the presidency means putting on a big target every morning before going out to meet your adoring public, some of whom are not so adoring.
People kill people for, what to most of us are, very flimsy reasons. It's what people do. It didn't happen on my watch nor, in my jurisdiction so I do not give it much thought.
That said, conspiracy theories can be very entertaining at gatherings of like minded people. And the press loves a good theory, especially on a slow news day. Gotta sell papers, gotta pay the help!
People kill people for, what to most of us are, very flimsy reasons. It's what people do. It didn't happen on my watch nor, in my jurisdiction so I do not give it much thought.
That said, conspiracy theories can be very entertaining at gatherings of like minded people. And the press loves a good theory, especially on a slow news day. Gotta sell papers, gotta pay the help!
While I am intrigued by the JFK assassination, I hated watching that movie. Creepy/perverted crap made me turn it off. I'm of the opinion that JFK killing was a plot. To many it was a sad day, to others a good day.
I'll just take any opportunity to bag on Johnson. I have no legitimate reason to think he was actually involved. I'd blame him for polio if I thought I could get away with it. Just figured I'd have a little malicious fun since somebody cracked open a nice fresh can o' worms for me. :twisted:
I was in my second year of High School in 1963. The events of Sept 2001 were similar to that day for me. Soul crushing despondency and a vague awareness of helplessness in the face of corrupt expressions of power and opportunity.
aldecaker: If we can't have a little fun, what's the point.
Food for thought: "JFK" was simply a vehicle for making bunches of money. Nothing more, nothing less.
Food for thought: "JFK" was simply a vehicle for making bunches of money. Nothing more, nothing less.
I have always been shocked at the number of people who cite "JFK" when trying to bolster some per theory of theirs.
Occam's Razor strongly supports the idea that LHO acted alone. It is up to the conspiracy schemers to present some proof for their ideas. They have had 50 years and all they have is conjecture.
Occam's Razor strongly supports the idea that LHO acted alone. It is up to the conspiracy schemers to present some proof for their ideas. They have had 50 years and all they have is conjecture.
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