Poll: Who Killed JFK? 41 Years Later

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The discussion revolves around the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, specifically exploring various theories regarding who was responsible for his death. Participants engage in a poll regarding their beliefs about the involvement of Lee Harvey Oswald, potential conspiracies, and other individuals. The conversation touches on cultural representations of the assassination, including films and video games, and the public perception of the official narrative.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests a poll with options regarding the identity of JFK's killer, including Oswald alone, Oswald with a conspiracy, a conspiracy without Oswald, or another individual.
  • Another participant references Oliver Stone's film 'JFK', expressing that it effectively raises suspicions about the assassination.
  • Some participants discuss a video game related to the assassination, with mixed feelings about its appropriateness and respect for the historical event.
  • One participant notes that only 20% of Americans believe the official story, indicating a significant skepticism about the established narrative.
  • Another expresses surprise at the poll results, expecting a higher belief in conspiracy theories.
  • A later reply critiques Stone's film as being more fantasy than fact, while also mentioning the involvement of physicist Luis Alvarez and his controversial theories regarding the assassination.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of views regarding the assassination, with no clear consensus on who was responsible. There are competing theories and interpretations of evidence, particularly concerning the influence of media representations and public opinion.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention the lack of evidence supporting various positions, and there are references to differing interpretations of historical events and media portrayals, indicating a complex landscape of beliefs and assumptions.

Who killed JFK?


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In honour of the 41st anniversary of the assassination of President Kennedy, I'm posting this simple poll: Who do you think killed JFK?

Lee Harvey Oswald alone?
Lee Harvey Oswald + conspiracy of others?
Conspiracy of others not including Oswald?
Another single individual?

(my apologies if this is has been asked here before)
 
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Stone did a good enough job in arousing suspicions about this ...
 
PerennialII said:
Stone did a good enough job in arousing suspicions about this ...

I actually just watched his 'JFK' last night (although I've been interested in the JFK assassination for years). I bought the movie a couple of years ago but had never gotten around to watching the whole thing. But, he does do a very good job and I'd recommend the movie to anyone that doesn't have a short attention span.
 
play the video game and decide: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6549265/
 
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lucifer said:
play the video game and decide: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6549265/

Your link is dead, but I'm sure you were referring to this: http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/11/21/kennedy.game.reut/index.html
 
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check said:
Your link is dead, but I'm sure you were referring to this: http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/11/21/kennedy.game.reut/index.html

yepp that's what i was talking about. it's in pretty poor taste i think... i mean "violent" videogames are cool but to base something on a real life tradgedy is entirely different.
 
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I find this game very insulting, who would think of such an idea, *gasp*. I guess if they can make it they will. Sometimes the media has no respect.
 
Say, I actually had an opportunity to view something on the so-called History Channel about this. What peaked my interest is they stated only 20% of Americans believed the official story.
 
I'm pretty surprised by the results of this poll so far. I would have expected more to think there was a conspiracy.
 
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check said:
I'm pretty surprised by the results of this poll so far. I would have expected more to think there was a conspiracy.

Because you forgot the "Didn't really die, he was abducted by aliens and is coming back as a zombie to conquer the world and your little dog too" option.
 
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I like Smurf's view, that option should be added. :smile:
 
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I just played JFK:Reloaded.
The ballistics analysis didn't work for some reason, but the game it pretty neat.
 
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The poll should have added a question: are you aware of any evidence that supports your position. I venture to say that those who choose answers other than the first will say 'no'.
check said:
I actually just watched his 'JFK' last night (although I've been interested in the JFK assassination for years). I bought the movie a couple of years ago but had never gotten around to watching the whole thing. But, he does do a very good job and I'd recommend the movie to anyone that doesn't have a short attention span.
Stone's JFK is pure fantasy. It is good cinematic art but has no relationship to what really happened. Stone either doesn't care about the truth or he is just dishonest.

By the way, there are some very interesting physics aspects to the assassination. Nobel physicist Luis Alvarez actually wrote an elaborate article on this for Physics Today in 1976: see:
http://www.history-matters.com/archive/jfk/hsca/reportvols/vol1/html/HSCA_Vol1_0216b.htm
Alvarez actually got a few things right. But his understanding of the evidence is poor and his 'jiggle' theory to determine the shots is pretty much junk science.

AM
 

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