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All the Way with LBJ
Craig I. Zirbel read almost every book, article, or newspaper dealing with the JFK assassination for 25 years. This book is the result of his studies. If it happened in a foreign country, 11/22/1963 would be viewed as a coup d'etat. If finding a motive for murder exposes the killer, then motive could explain why JFK was killed. This book explains why the Warren Commission and others are not credible. The most likely solution may be the most obvious, not the most complex (p.4).

After JFK's death LBJ refused to leave Dallas until JFK's body was placed on the plane. The Warren Commission decided there was no conspiracy; Oswald was a lone gunman. Page 17 tells of the faults in the autopsy of JFK. The Warren Commission was created to investigate the crime (p.23). They would examine the evidence developed by the FBI. LBJ was never called as a witness (p.27). Chief Justice Warren would not listen to Jack Ruby (p.29)! LBJ created and controlled this Commission, when he was one of the logical suspects (p.33).

Page 35 explains why political assassinations occur, and why some are covered up. Page 37 explains why Oswald did not fit the pattern of assassins (not insane, no motive). His quick elimination hints at a wider conspiracy. Page 43 tells of the problems in that mail-order rifle. Page 47 tells of the failures with a stationary target. (A telescopic sight adjusted to shoot "high and to the right" would have the built-in lead exactly needed for the shots fired that day! But was this done before that day?)

Chapter 7 analyzes various assassination theories, and tries to discredit them all in a few pages. (You may not agree with it once you've read other books.) Does the photograph on page 82 resemble the villain in "From Russia With Love"? Chapter 8 discusses his theory of "right hand man assassinations". I don't think his examples prove his theory. Chapter 9 announces that he will try to pin it on LBJ alone (p.95). The big problem in this is the lack of any defender who may dispute his charges. Being dead, there is no way LBJ can defend himself. So his arguments are one-sided. Is that fair?

Chapter 11 tells of LBJ's moral rules. Chapter 12 tells of his support by Big Business, page 113 tells how the NASA Space Center was built. How did LadyBird buy those radio stations? See pages 117-8. Page 122 tells of the crash of LBJ's airplane. Chapter 18 hints at the reason why LBJ didn't run in 1968: a strenuous campaign could cause a heart attack (he died in 1973). Chapters 22-23 describes the three major scandals of the Vice-President. Chapter 27 explains how the unsafe detour past the Schoolbook Depository was done against Secret Service wishes. Chapter 29 list the mistakes and problems in Oswald's capture. Chapter 31 tells of Oswald's activities; these may be explained as that of a secret agent who is controlled by others. Could the failure to record Oswald's interrogation be explained by the knowledge that he was doomed? Chapter 35 relates various strange acts: LBJ bought "presidential china" (p.256) in the fall of 1963! Chapter 37 lists 9 reasons for a conspiracy (p.282). Chapter 38 provides a parallax view to the events. Chapter 39 asks you to form your own conclusion. Do this after reading other books, such as Mark North's "Act of Treason".

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On the Money
Zirbel provides the most convincing and logical
theory. His writing is tight and compelling.
Though it is possible he paraphrased or took out of
context some comments from the Warren Report,
Johnson was indeed the only person in a position
to connect the dots.
Granted, some of his critical observations are not
cited. For example, who actually observed
Marina Oswald going into Hunt's office? Another example: who were the witnesses who claim Earl Warren had tears in his eyes

after a 30 or 40 minute discussion with Johnson? What evidence is there that Warren was reluctant to serve on Johnson's commission?
Nonetheless, having lived in Texas and worked here
several years in journalism, I have a gut feeling this explanation is the clearest
and most likely scenario.

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Flawed but fascinating--and daring
Craig Zirbel could have used an editor for his writing, but his premise is a fascinating one: Lyndon Johnson was facing the death of his political career, and possibly criminal investigation for two political scandals, so he took the only way out that would solve all his problems. He removed JFK, someone whom he believed stole the 1960 Democratic nomination from him, and made himself president.

I have to do a lot more research before I accept that LBJ took such a drastic step, but it's an intriguing argument. LBJ had motive, he had the opportunity, and he was the only one who could truly cover it up.