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Each week our Boomer-In-Charge, Hershel Chicowitz, has something to say about life, society, or what's going on... from the perspective of a baby boomer. This is what's on his mind the week of July 26:
Well, last week's essay opened the door:
"How ironic it is that in July, 1969, the first moon landing overshadowed a horrible mistake made by a leading politician; and exactly thirty years later, a horrible tragedy in that same family overshadows our remembrance of this marvelous achievement. OK, you conspiracy theorists out there... see what you can make of that."
And now, thanks to several anonymous tips and some crack investigative work by the Conspiratorial Research division of BBHQ, we can be the first to report on the last great conspiracy of the 20th century: the death of John F. Kennedy, Jr. was no accident.
The seeds of this deadly conspiracy emanate from deep in our social culture and strike at the heart of our democratic system. To understand this conspiracy, you must recognize the premise: George W. Bush cannot be the first son in 200 years to follow his father to the presidency. This cannot happen. A bunch of dirty, greedy oil barons with dirt under their fingernails that disguise rich, blue-blood Republicans... they are not the eminent political family of our times! Anybody knows that the Kennedys are! That is the natural order of things; that is the way it should be... the way old man Joe wanted it to be (after all, he paid for it); and the way it would have been... had not a small group of despicable, dastardly traitors interfered. So here, reported for the first time, is what was supposed to happen, and how destiny was once again robbed from free, God-fearing Americans.
The Way it Should Have Been
Al Gore cannot be elected president; everybody knows that; even Al Gore knows that. So if Al Gore is the candidate next year, it will likely be eight years before the Democrats get another crack at the White House; and anything can happen in eight years. So this was the plan: Hillary Clinton stepped in to allegedly run for the U.S. Senate seat in New York. (Yeah, right!) That was just a clever ruse, designed to scare off other, potential contenders. That much of the plan came off brilliantly!
Early in 2000, she was to withdraw, citing "extremely personal reasons." (Read: another bimbo eruption.) Stepping in to fill the void would be... John F. Kennedy, Jr. Of course, his real destiny was not the U.S. Senate, as you will see in a moment. He would use the first six months of 2000 in his home state developing his campaigning skills, thus avoiding the harsh lights of a national press corps.
During the party's nominating convention next summer, the Democrats would deadlock in a struggle between Al Gore and Bill Bradley. Of course, this would all be staged for the benefit of the television networks to generate high ratings. On the fourth day of the convention, the presumptive victor in the New York Senate race would walk into the convention hall, and all heads would turn. John-John would smile, wave, and chants of "JFK! JFK!" would build in an enormous crescendo. A star would be born; a candidate would arise; a destiny would be fulfilled. "The torch has been passed to a new generation." Camelot returns to the White House, where it so rightfully belongs.
Oh, you knew nothing about this; you were not supposed to. But the fix was in, lemme tell you... the fix was in.
Sadly, it was not to be. For while you did not know about this plan by the Democratic movers and shakers, certain Washington insiders saw the whole thing coming, and would stop at absolutely nothing to prevent it.
Truth: the Invisible Victim
Late last week, President Clinton smiled wistfully and spoke proudly of how his invitation to JFK, Jr. resulted in his first visit to the White House since President Kennedy was killed. Never mind that the younger Kennedy visited the White House at the invitation of both Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan. That this president would mislead, misspeak, or outright lie, even at such a time, if it would seem to help his image, comes as no surprise. Those lies never moved the press; they have ceased to move me. They are irrelevant to the matter at hand.
You have been told that it was an unfortunate accident that killed JFK, Jr. You have been told that he was an inexperienced pilot, flying at night; he probably lost his bearings and flew blindly into the sea. Just who are they trying to kid here, folks! This was a Kennedy at the controls, for crying out loud! (And I'm not talking about Teddy, either... or young Joe.) How stupid do they think we are??? "Spatial disorientation"??? What, are they nuts!? This is just more linguistical mumbo-jumbo, no more credible than the single bullet theory of November, 1963.
Oh yeah, he just got confused.... and Lee Harvey Oswald killed President Kennedy, too; right? Oh, you are so naive..... You'll believe absolutely anything, won't you?
The Conspiracy Unfolds
Now, let's look at reality here. Let me ask you this, friends. Just exactly where was Newt Gingrich on the evening of Friday, July 16? How come it has been so quiet in Kenneth Starr's quarters recently? Huh? Can you explain that? No; of course you can't. And did or did not George Bush tell David Frost in January of 1992 that he would do "whatever it takes" to win re-election? Huh? Did he say that, or not? Of course he did. (I have it on tape.) This was an act of Republican revenge, a deadly pre-emptive strike, plain and simple. If Republicans are willing to throw old folks out on the street; if they are eager to take food out of the mouths of hungry children... as of course everyone knows they are, then this fits neatly into their pattern of malicious, callous, ruthless behavior.
After all, Democratic strategist James Carville nailed it over a year ago: Newt Gingrich is the most vicious human being on the face of the earth. And so is Kenneth Starr; and Bob Livingston, too. You just thought that Newt Gingrich was retiring from politics. Oh, that's what he wanted you to believe. But in fact, he was planning the biggest, most violent political battle since Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr drew their pistols.
Like most conspiracies, this was a long time in the making. According to one report, late one July night two years ago, this small crew was out in a canoe off Long Island, target-shooting at birds in the sky. They figured that if they could hit a flock of birds, then surely they could down a single-engine Piper. And they were good, too! Naturally, equipment was provided by the NRA. But heck, how were they to know that a TWA jumbo jet would get in the way? Believe me, it took a lot of CIA interference to hide all that evidence. But it worked, didn't it?
Sometimes the price of what they call justice is high, indeed. Sacrifices must be made.
But they nearly had to abandon their plans. One of the 100 smartest lawyers in the country caught wind of them and revealed the existence of "a vast right-wing conspiracy" to the press. But no... we were too busy with other things; so the conspirators were free to continue their work.
Oh, you cringe now; but I will remind you that no one believed the grassy knoll theory at first, either. The Warren Commission Report? Trash and cover-up; all of it! Hey, Gerald Ford was on that commission. What does that tell you?
It took a Democratic-controlled Congress nearly a quarter of a century to prove conclusively that scratchy sounds recorded from a policeman's motorcycle radio in Dealy Plaza were actually from two CIA agents shooting from the grassy knoll. So don't expect the real truth about this treasonous crime to be revealed any time soon. After all, the Republicans still control the Congress. Just like President Kennedy's casket... the proof of this conspiracy was conveniently buried out there in the Atlantic. A coincidence? I think not!
The Facts
Facts? People on our Peanut Gallery Bulletin Board talk about facts!! OK, I'll give you facts: JFK's publication, George Magazine, was on the verge of folding, and JFK was planning to enter politics, sure as anything. He deserved to be president! And George W. Bush has absolutely no right to be president! Everybody knows he was snorting coke all through the seventies; and he dodged the draft with his cushy assignment in the reserves. So there's your facts; now shuddup!
Romancing the Stone
I have said enough. I have revealed the outline of this conspiracy, at great risk to my personal safety. Now it's time for me to back off; I'll leave it up to that great photo journalist, historian, and fellow baby boomer, Oliver Stone, to ferret out the details and tell the full story, as only he can do. But please Mr. Stone, do hurry; the free citizens of the world are desperate for your unvarnished truth. Time is short, and another Kennedy is waiting in the wings.
"Oh, Patrick, Willie... wanna' go for a drink?"
But this is not the end of this story, not by a long shot. We'll have a followup next week. Stay tuned to BBHQ!
Boomers are quick to respond to this one:
Boomer Lenn writes:
"This time I really think that you have lost it!
Of course upon second and third readings, the theory has merit. But,
since it well known that JFK, JR was an HONEST, LOYAL, DECENT
humanitarian, how could he ever be president?
As to your comment about George W. spending the seventies snorting,
where are you going to find someone other than myself who did not smoke
or snort much of the decade?
Many thanks for your thought provoking essay."
And Carol says:
"The essay is thought-provoking, but it implies that GW has the
intelligence to plan all this."
Boomer Mary is really upset:
"I think this is total garbage.Let the man rest in peace.I think this
will be the last piece of trash that I read from you.I think you have
stepped WAY over the line on this subject."
And we hear you folks; we hear you! We'll have a formal response to this essay next week. And Hershel will have nothing to say about it. Regardless of what you think, you'll want to come back for next week's essay!
If you want to write more, we're open to offerings from other boomers. If you have something to say of interest to boomers, write it as well as you can in 700-900 words, and send it to us. We can't guarantee we'll publish it, but we'll surely consider it.
For more of Hershel's essays, check the BBHQ Archives or the Boomer Essays.
Hershel will have something else to say on August 2; mark your calendar to come back to BBHQ every Monday.
| The BBHQ Album of the Month is "Old Friends Live on Stage (Deluxe Edition) (2 CD/1 DVD)," by Simon & Garfunkel. If you were fortunate enough to see them in concert last year, I do not have to sell you. The concert was terrific! This album collection includes 55 songs, plus their new recording, "Citizen of the Planet," and one of the songs sung by the Everly Brothers during the concert. The DVD was recorded during their concert in Madison Square Garden in 2003. For any S&G fan, this is a must have! But then, you knew that already, didn't you? |
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The BBHQ Book of the Month is
"Vinyl Highway," by
Dee Dee Phelps. You remember her as Dee Dee, of Dick and Dee Dee.
Together, they took a decade long ride on the rock and roll roller
coaster. It was a heck of a ride! Dick Clark, Quincy Jones, the Beach
Boys, Glenn Campbell, Dionne Warwick, Bobby Vinton... Dick and Dee Dee
rubbed shoulders with all of them. This is her "behind the scenes" story.
It's pretty cool.
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