Democratic White House contender Robert Kennedy Jr. recently blamed the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) for the assassination of his uncle, President John F. Kennedy, in 1963.
Kennedy Jr., the son of assassinated Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, made the allegation on Sunday with John Catsimatidis on WABC 770 AM’s “Cats Roundtable.” Theories around JFK’s assassination have endured throughout the decades, with many others speculating that the CIA, former President Lyndon B. Johnson, the mafia, the Soviet KGB, Jackie Onassis Kennedy, or the Fidel Castro regime—or some combination thereof—were involved in his death.
“There is overwhelming evidence that the CIA was involved in his murder. I think it’s beyond a reasonable doubt at this point,” Kennedy said about the November 1963 incident in Dallas, Texas. “The evidence is overwhelming that the CIA was involved in the murder, and in the cover-up,” he also said.
Kennedy made reference to the book, “JFK and the Unspeakable,” penned by James Douglas, for some of his assertions. The book theorized that Kennedy was assassinated because he sought peacemaking during the Cold War and was then killed by his own security apparatus.
The federal government concluded during its Warren Commission Report that shooter Lee Harvey Oswald was the lone suspect in the assassination. They said there was no credible evidence to suggest that he was part of a wider assassination conspiracy.
Oswald was shot and killed by alleged Chicago mob associate Jack Ruby two days after Oswald was accused of the assassination. Ruby would be later convicted of the murder and sentenced to death, but he died in prison several years later.
The CIA has long denied any involvement in the former president’s death. An article published on the intelligence agency’s website (pdf) says that it was a “lie” that connected the CIA “to the Kennedy assassination,” alleging it was part of a Soviet KGB “disinformation” campaign and then cast aspersions against director Oliver Stone’s 1991 film “JFK, ” which strongly suggested that the CIA and other federal officials may have been involved in the assassination.
“Unfounded assertions of CIA complicity were bolstered inadvertently by a series of investigations of the Intelligence Community in the 1970s. The 1975 Rockefeller Commission report was followed by the 1976 report of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and the 1979 report of the House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA),” that article stated.
“All examined the CIA’s activities both before and after Kennedy’s assassination, and, in the case of HSCA, specifically looked into Shaw’s supposed role as a high-ranking operative,” it added, referring to businessman and military officer Clay Shaw, who was arrested and charged on March 1, 1967, with conspiring to kill President Kennedy. Two years later he was acquitted by a jury.
The article stated: “The bottom line in each instance gave no credence to any of [local District Attorney Jim] Garrison’s allegations about Shaw and the CIA. Inexorably, however, the mere fact that such questions were asked helped fashion Garrison into something of a prophet in the public mind.” Garrison’s allegations were prominently featured in the “JFK” film.
The Epoch Times has contacted the CIA for comment.
Other Claims
Kennedy Jr.’s claims on Sunday aren’t the first time he’s floated the notion that the CIA killed his uncle. He’s also claimed in the past that his father wasn’t killed by Sirhan Sirhan, a Palestinian man who supported communism.
“I also hope that the governor will consider the overwhelming evidence that Sirhan is not my father’s killer,” Kennedy Jr. wrote for the San Francisco Chronicle in 2021.
He wrote: “For many years, I accepted the orthodoxy that Sirhan was responsible. After all, dozens of eyewitnesses in the Ambassador Hotel pantry saw him fire his gun from just a few feet in front of my father. But in 2016, my father’s close friend, Paul Schrade, persuaded me to read Los Angeles County coroner Thomas Noguchi’s autopsy report and to listen to audio recordings and review other evidence indicating that Sirhan could not have been the murderer.”
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Kennedy went on to say that Sirhan fired two shots at Kennedy, an upstart senator from New York who was running as a Democrat in 1968, and one of the bullets, he said, struck Schrade in the head. The other bullet hit a door jamb. He then fired more shots, hitting several other bystanders, Kennedy Jr. alleged.
However, none of those bullets struck his father, Kennedy Jr. said, floating the theory that the four shots that hit his father “were from within a few inches, with two leaving gun powder residue in the wounds, suggesting that the assassin was standing close behind my father, shielding his weapon with his body while all attention focused on Sirhan.”
He also alleged that Los Angeles police investigators “bullied and badgered eyewitnesses to change their statements regarding the number of shots and to silence those who say they saw Cesar draw and shoot his gun and those who reported conspirators dashing from the scene.”
Thane Eugene Cesar, he said, was the individual who killed his father. Before the Sirhan shooting, Cesar—a recently hired security guard—grabbed Kennedy by the elbow and steered him toward Sirhan, he said.
“Bedeviled by questions about his involvement in my father’s murder, Cesar fled to the Philippines. I was in negotiations with him in 2018, before reports of his death in September 2019. After first agreeing to meet with me, he gradually escalated his price to $25,000 for the privilege of interviewing him,” Kennedy said.
Kennedy, an environmental lawyer and writer, declared his candidacy for president several weeks ago. A recent Fox News poll showed that 19 percent of voters favored him.
Article from our premium news partners at The Epoch Times. Image by Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Five Things New “Preppers” Forget When Getting Ready for Bad Times Ahead
The preparedness community is growing faster than it has in decades. Even during peak times such as Y2K, the economic downturn of 2008, and Covid, the vast majority of Americans made sure they had plenty of toilet paper but didn’t really stockpile anything else.
Things have changed. There’s a growing anxiety in this presidential election year that has prompted more Americans to get prepared for crazy events in the future. Some of it is being driven by fearmongers, but there are valid concerns with the economy, food supply, pharmaceuticals, the energy grid, and mass rioting that have pushed average Americans into “prepper” mode.
There are degrees of preparedness. One does not have to be a full-blown “doomsday prepper” living off-grid in a secure Montana bunker in order to be ahead of the curve. In many ways, preparedness isn’t about being able to perfectly handle every conceivable situation. It’s about being less dependent on government for as long as possible. Those who have proper “preps” will not be waiting for FEMA to distribute emergency supplies to the desperate masses.
Below are five things people new to preparedness (and sometimes even those with experience) often forget as they get ready. All five are common sense notions that do not rely on doomsday in order to be useful. It may be nice to own a tank during the apocalypse but there’s not much you can do with it until things get really crazy. The recommendations below can have places in the lives of average Americans whether doomsday comes or not.
Note: The information provided by this publication or any related communications is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. We do not provide personalized investment, financial, or legal advice.
Secured Wealth
Whether in the bank or held in a retirement account, most Americans feel that their life’s savings is relatively secure. At least they did until the last couple of years when de-banking, geopolitical turmoil, and the threat of Central Bank Digital Currencies reared their ugly heads.
It behooves Americans to diversify their holdings. If there’s a triggering event or series of events that cripple the financial systems or devalue the U.S. Dollar, wealth can evaporate quickly. To hedge against potential turmoil, many Americans are looking in two directions: Crypto and physical precious metals.
There are huge advantages to cryptocurrencies, but there are also inherent risks because “virtual” money can become challenging to spend. Add in the push by central banks and governments to regulate or even replace cryptocurrencies with their own versions they control and the risks amplify. There’s nothing wrong with cryptocurrencies today but things can change rapidly.
As for physical precious metals, many Americans pay cash to keep plenty on hand in their safe. Rolling over or transferring retirement accounts into self-directed IRAs is also a popular option, but there are caveats. It can often take weeks or even months to get the gold and silver shipped if the owner chooses to close their account. This is why Genesis Gold Group stands out. Their relationship with the depositories allows for rapid closure and shipping, often in less than 10 days from the time the account holder makes their move. This can come in handy if things appear to be heading south.
Lots of Potable Water
One of the biggest shocks that hit new preppers is understanding how much potable water they need in order to survive. Experts claim one gallon of water per person per day is necessary. Even the most conservative estimates put it at over half-a-gallon. That means that for a family of four, they’ll need around 120 gallons of water to survive for a month if the taps turn off and the stores empty out.
Being near a fresh water source, whether it’s a river, lake, or well, is a best practice among experienced preppers. It’s necessary to have a water filter as well, even if the taps are still working. Many refuse to drink tap water even when there is no emergency. Berkey was our previous favorite but they’re under attack from regulators so the Alexapure systems are solid replacements.
For those in the city or away from fresh water sources, storage is the best option. This can be challenging because proper water storage containers take up a lot of room and are difficult to move if the need arises. For “bug in” situations, having a larger container that stores hundreds or even thousands of gallons is better than stacking 1-5 gallon containers. Unfortunately, they won’t be easily transportable and they can cost a lot to install.
Water is critical. If chaos erupts and water infrastructure is compromised, having a large backup supply can be lifesaving.
Pharmaceuticals and Medical Supplies
There are multiple threats specific to the medical supply chain. With Chinese and Indian imports accounting for over 90% of pharmaceutical ingredients in the United States, deteriorating relations could make it impossible to get the medicines and antibiotics many of us need.
Stocking up many prescription medications can be hard. Doctors generally do not like to prescribe large batches of drugs even if they are shelf-stable for extended periods of time. It is a best practice to ask your doctor if they can prescribe a larger amount. Today, some are sympathetic to concerns about pharmacies running out or becoming inaccessible. Tell them your concerns. It’s worth a shot. The worst they can do is say no.
If your doctor is unwilling to help you stock up on medicines, then Jase Medical is a good alternative. Through telehealth, they can prescribe daily meds or antibiotics that are shipped to your door. As proponents of medical freedom, they empathize with those who want to have enough medical supplies on hand in case things go wrong.
Energy Sources
The vast majority of Americans are locked into the grid. This has proven to be a massive liability when the grid goes down. Unfortunately, there are no inexpensive remedies.
Those living off-grid had to either spend a lot of money or effort (or both) to get their alternative energy sources like solar set up. For those who do not want to go so far, it’s still a best practice to have backup power sources. Diesel generators and portable solar panels are the two most popular, and while they’re not inexpensive they are not out of reach of most Americans who are concerned about being without power for extended periods of time.
Natural gas is another necessity for many, but that’s far more challenging to replace. Having alternatives for heating and cooking that can be powered if gas and electric grids go down is important. Have a backup for items that require power such as manual can openers. If you’re stuck eating canned foods for a while and all you have is an electric opener, you’ll have problems.
Don’t Forget the Protein
When most think about “prepping,” they think about their food supply. More Americans are turning to gardening and homesteading as ways to produce their own food. Others are working with local farmers and ranchers to purchase directly from the sources. This is a good idea whether doomsday comes or not, but it’s particularly important if the food supply chain is broken.
Most grocery stores have about one to two weeks worth of food, as do most American households. Grocers rely heavily on truckers to receive their ongoing shipments. In a crisis, the current process can fail. It behooves Americans for multiple reasons to localize their food purchases as much as possible.
Long-term storage is another popular option. Canned foods, MREs, and freeze dried meals are selling out quickly even as prices rise. But one component that is conspicuously absent in shelf-stable food is high-quality protein. Most survival food companies offer low quality “protein buckets” or cans of meat, but they are often barely edible.
Prepper All-Naturals offers premium cuts of steak that have been cooked sous vide and freeze dried to give them a 25-year shelf life. They offer Ribeye, NY Strip, and Tenderloin among others.
Having buckets of beans and rice is a good start, but keeping a solid supply of high-quality protein isn’t just healthier. It can help a family maintain normalcy through crises.
Prepare Without Fear
With all the challenges we face as Americans today, it can be emotionally draining. Citizens are scared and there’s nothing irrational about their concerns. Being prepared and making lifestyle changes to secure necessities can go a long way toward overcoming the fears that plague us. We should hope and pray for the best but prepare for the worst. And if the worst does come, then knowing we did what we could to be ready for it will help us face those challenges with confidence.
Corrections, Corrections, Corrections!
The author’s correct name is James DOUGLASS (not Douglas)!
“The article stated: “The bottom line in each instance gave no credence to any of [local District Attorney Jim] Garrison’s allegations about Shaw and the CIA.”
EXCOOOOOOOOSE ME, rubes, but former CIA director, Richard Helms, testified in 1975 that Clay Shaw had indeed been a cutout for the CIA under their QK ENCHANT program!
Rev. Douglass simply took the depositions from the witnesses supposedly “unchanged” from the FBI and Secret Service and Warren Commission back to still–living witnesses and asked them to verify?!
Almost to the individual, every deposition had been altered and/or fabricated! ‘Nuff said.
Witness in the “polka dot dress” hanging around Sirhan all evening was described as an olive—skinned brunette with a Persian accent —- so the feebs and LAPD bring forth a 19–year–old blonde and Nordic–looking Valerie Schulte, whose aunt and uncle both worked in the same classified section of LOCKHEED (where the part–time security guard, Gene Cesar, worked full-time at)! Valerie’s father also worked at the Technicolor Corporation on the LOCKHEED contract!
That attractive brunette in the “polka dot dress” turned out to be the daughter of a former top guy in SAVAK, the Iranian secret police. (Woman’s name was Shirin Khan, the Armenian–Iranian daughter of Khaibar Khan Gudzarian.)
Regarding the JFK assassination . . .
According to declassified documents —- ever read any??? —– CIA personnel met with French assassin—for–hire, Jean Rene Souetre, about 5 to 6 months prior to Nov. 22, 1963 —– and 18 hours after the assassination (according to other CIA expulsion order docs) —- INS agent Virgil Bailey arrives in Dallas to pick up and deport one Jean Souetre from a DPD holding cell.
Also in the days leading up to the assassination the CIA upper management was seeking out Belgian criminal and CIA contract killer, Mozes Maschkivitzan (one of the “three tramps” featured in the famous photo as they passed by Gen. Lansdale, recently retired from the CIA who just happened to be walking by on the 22nd —- the taller tramp was Lazlo the Hungarian with the oldest one being an actual hobo suffering from schizophrenia).
So from ACTUALLY READING AND CROSS–REFERENCING all the declassified CIA and FBI/SIS documents we learn that the assassins were Jean Rene Souetre, Mozes Maschkivitzan, Lazlo and the CIA’s Lucien Conein, who was in Saigon when the Diem brothers were brutally assassinated and several weeks later in Dallas for the crossfire ambush/assassination of John F. Kennedy!
(Rev. Douglass’ book was the most painstakingly depressing, but the best, of all the thousand plus books written on the JFK assassination as he uncovered much valuable data!)
[The major players served in the same two groups during World War II: either in the same OSS unit or the same FBI/SIS group: e.g., deputy chief of the Secret Service, Paul Paterni, CIA Counterintelligence Chief James Angleton and his deputy Ray Rocca, senior advisor to VP Lyndon Johnson, Cliff Carter (whose brother was CIA deputy director, Gen. Marshall Carter), were in the same OSS unit.
Many other FBI/CIA types served in the same FBI/SIS group — headquartered in the same floor in Rockefeller Center as Nelson Rockefeller’s office, who they “unofficially” reported to — Nelson’s administrator there, was George DeMohrenschildt!]
The fact that commenters like myself and others can dig up simple and obvious stuff from very basic OBITUARY SEARCHES —- while some of the CUH—RAP in this article contantly gets repeated is proof positive no media exists in America, simply PuppetMedia —- the author of this drivel should be eternally shamed since they are indeed shameless!!!
The unsung heroic patriots who tried to halt or reveal particulars about the JFK assassination:
Pfc. Eugene Barry Dinkin (crypto operator, US Army)
Secret Service agent Abraham Bolden (first Black–American agent)
Sgt. David Christensen (crypto operator, USAF)
Plus all those witnesses who perished under suspicious circumstances!!!
My final analyses on the RFK assassination (admittedly supposition), based upon all available data, was that it was an MK ULTRA operation gone askew: the three pivotal actors were Sirhan (who had been attending a CIA–affiliated medical clinic for an injury he sustained at the stables he worked at), Gene Cesar (worked at the classified section at LOCKHEED) and Valerie Schulte, the so-called witness whose aunt and uncle worked at the same LOCKHEED section as Cesar. Most likely all three were hypnotic subjects who didn’t quite work out: Sirhan was supposed to fire shots in the vicinity of RFK while the two SAVAK operators registered at the Ambassador would murder Sen. Kennedy and Cesar was intended to kill Sirhan, but instead Cesar accidentally ended up killing RFK allowing Sirhan to live on.
Intel services at that period often borrowed the services of one another plus the Shah of Iran despised the Kennedy brothers, especially former Attorney General Bobby Kennedy, who had halted the program instituted under the Eisenhower Administration of deporting dissident Iranian students back to Tehran for torture and imprisonment.
Lucien Conein, who was involved in the previous assassinations of the Diem brothers in Saigon and JFK in Dallas, had also been a CIA/military advisor to SAVAK and Iranian Special Forces between 1960 to 1962.
The security chief at LOCKHEED in 1968 was James Golden, former Secret Service bodyguard to VP Nixon, who left the Secret Service with Nixon’s loss in 1960, but would return as campaign security from LOCKHEED immediately after the RFK assassination.
James Golden would bizarrely reappear in the news after the assassination attempt on President Reagan, when as DC US Marshal he would make an authorized attempt to pick up and transport would be assassin John Hinckley, Jr., son of former Zapata Oil business partner to George H.W. Bush, who was Reagan’s vice president then. The Reagan people were furious with Golden and had him fired!
Sorry — that should have been “an UNauthorized attempt” regarding Golden and Hinkcley!
Lee Oswald was shot and killed —– while in police custody long enough to be impinted on public memory —- by former gun runner for the CIA, present Mob guy, Jack Ruby, a k a Jakob Rubenstein, uncle of David Rubenstein, one of the founders of the Carlyle Group (original investor: Mellon family)!
Fifty years earlier in China, the pivotal founder of the Nationalist Party and father of China’s democracy (China had several presidential elections in the early 1900s), Song Jiao–Ren, was also assassinated. An itinerant laborer named Wu, who was bewildered as to why he was arrested and who this victim was, remained in police custody —- for THE EXACT SAME ELAPSED TIME PERIOD as Lee Oswald —– before Wu was mysteriously murdered.
Thus neither the real story behind the assassination of JFK/murder of Officer Tippit nor the assassination of Song Jiao–Ren would ever be revealed. Both ALLEGED assassins conveniently murdered WHILE IN POLICE CUSTODY.
Both following the same exact formula.
Much false revisionism has been spewed out over the years about the Kennedy Administration, led by the likes of Noam Chomsky and Seymour Hersh and others!
One of JFK’s first actions as president was to institute the INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT to spur investment in American industry —— today the tax system favors speculative gains and absentee ownership.
JFK also promoted the passage of the INTEREST EQUALIZATION TAX to incentivize corporations to slow down or halt the offshoring of American jobs, which had already begun in the 1950s.
The only presidents to ever work on behalf of the American worker were JFK and Trump! (Yes, Trump didn’t do as much as he could have, since simply enacting tariffs and sitting back isn’t all that effective after 40 years of offshoring jobs and production facilities to China and decades of offshoring in general!)
The outstanding book mentioned in the above article is one of the two top books I have always suggested reading:
JFK and The Unspeakable by James W. Douglass
Battling Wall Street: the Kennedy presidency by Donald Gibson