James Fetzer is a professor emeritus of the Philosophy Of Science at the University of Minnesota.
A few weeks ago I chatted to Covert Action‘s Jeremy Kuzmarov about the assassination of Marilyn Monroe, and I found it fascinating.
Yesterday I chatted to James about the assassination of JFK, easily one of the most significant events of the 20th century.
Or, more accurately, one of the most significant conspiracies of the 20th century.
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Earl Warren was the head of the investigation. After 10 months, the commission — drawing from a long FBI report, eyewitnesses, Kennedy’s autopsy, physical analysis, and a couple of videos shot by citizens at the scene — concluded that Oswald had acted alone.
The official story
I don’t believe the official story.
Which goes as follows.
John F. Kennedy, popularly known as JFK, was the 35th President of the United States. On November 22, 1963, a devastating event shook the nation and the world—the assassination of President Kennedy in Dallas, Texas. This tragic event continues to captivate and raise questions even today, leaving an indelible mark on American history.
On that fateful day, President Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline were riding in an open-top motorcade, waving and smiling at the enthusiastic crowd that had gathered to see them. As their motorcade passed through Dealey Plaza, shots were fired, and chaos erupted. JFK was struck by two bullets, with the fatal shot hitting his head. He was rushed to Parkland Hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival.
The immediate aftermath of the assassination was filled with confusion and disbelief. Lee Harvey Oswald, a former Marine and a troubled individual, was quickly identified as the prime suspect. However, before he could be properly questioned, Oswald himself was shot and killed by Jack Ruby, a nightclub owner, on live television. This further deepened the mystery surrounding the assassination.
But the thing to remember is that the phrase “conspiracy theorist” was – following growing scepticism surrounding the Warren Commission Report – weaponised by the CIA in an attempt to discredit and silence dissenting voices.
So, what actually happened?
Here’s what I understand.
- Oswald was a decoy.
- There were around eight to ten shooters.
- A few were in on it, including the driver.
- It was a CIA coverup.
James has incredible insight into the whole thing. I found the conversation riveting.
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