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BootinUp

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Thu Jan 11, 2024, 11:58 PM Jan 2024

Why are people still talking about or believing alternative theories about the JFK assassination? [View all]

20 some years ago, with advanced methods, the questions about the shots and where they came from were PUT TO BED.

The Internet Archive now hosts the two best programs I have seen on this subject.

One aired on ABC in 2003

From the Internet Archive - The Kennedy Assassination - Beyond Conspiracy.
Hosted by Peter Jennings of ABC News and featuring the computer analysis, by Dale K. Meyers, of the Zapruder film. This is really some outstanding work and worth the time for people who have not seen it. A fuller description at the link. (Link to the IMDB page https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0387490)

The other aired on the discovery channel in 2004

From the Internet Archive - JFK: Beyond The Magic Bullet 2004. This show features a physical reconstruction/recreation of the shooting and is also very well done and worth the time. (Link to IMDB page https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1240839)

If you have not seen either one of these shows or both, and are still talking about alternative theories then all I can say is: Why are people still talking about or believing alternative theories about the JFK assassination? At least watch these shows before wasting anymore time on that alternative stuff that is NOT supported by any actual evidence.

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Watch the Zapruder film at full speed. Jeebo Jan 2024 #1
Of course I have seen it at full speed. BootinUp Jan 2024 #3
Because it at first sounds so unbelievable. Archae Jan 2024 #2
I did not mention it but there is a lot of material on Oswald and interviews BootinUp Jan 2024 #4
There is plenty of evidence to the contrary. pandr32 Jan 2024 #5
You know something. I am 60. I read my first JFK conspiracy book almost 50 years ago. BootinUp Jan 2024 #6
If you are fine with that... pandr32 Jan 2024 #7
I want to share one or two more thoughts BootinUp Jan 2024 #8
The Select Committee finding of of conspiracy is explained away convincingly in the first video. BootinUp Jan 2024 #11
"...is explained away convincingly in the first video." pandr32 Jan 2024 #14
Why do you not watch the 8 minutes yourself BootinUp Jan 2024 #16
JFK: The French Connection BryanDouglas81 Jan 2024 #9
Thanks for asking. That kind of coincidental BootinUp Jan 2024 #10
Sometimes one has to take a more in-depth look. pandr32 Jan 2024 #15
I am taking a senior class for fun Tree Lady Apr 2024 #18
Yes, yes, and yes to all! pandr32 Apr 2024 #19
Yes I have learned all that also Tree Lady Apr 2024 #20
You're right. pandr32 Apr 2024 #21
Thanks same to you Tree Lady Apr 2024 #22
Everybody loves a good whodunit. Chainfire Jan 2024 #12
Thank you. PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2024 #23
I know people get fascinated (obsessed even) with this. I've not had such inclinations progressoid Jan 2024 #13
I'm currently reading PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2024 #17
For some, it was a byproduct of the Red Scare that featured in so much of the politics of the time Bolo Boffin Jul 31 #24
Believing and spreading kooky conspiracy theories BootinUp Jul 31 #25
I agree with you Bolo Boffin Jul 31 #26
I do remember you. BootinUp Jul 31 #28
Heck, people are still questioning how incel Thomas Crooks could do attempt an assassination alone. Silent Type Jul 31 #27
Magical thinking regarding 1963 Archiebald Aug 1 #29
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