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History buffs, how different would the world be today if Kennedy was never assassinated?
Posted on 4/20/22 at 9:05 am
Posted on 4/20/22 at 9:05 am
It seems to be the turning point of American culture going down the toilet.
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Posted on 4/20/22 at 9:06 am to Tiger Ryno
We wouldn't have landed on the moon when we did...
Posted on 4/20/22 at 9:07 am to Tiger Ryno
Agree on the timing, not sure about cause and effect.
I am convinced, however, that the CIA killed him because he wanted to disclose things the gov't wants kept secret.
I am convinced, however, that the CIA killed him because he wanted to disclose things the gov't wants kept secret.
Posted on 4/20/22 at 9:08 am to Tiger Ryno
the Dem party would have been anti-communists til Bobby ran.
which would have pushed back til 72
which would have pushed back til 72
Posted on 4/20/22 at 9:08 am to Tiger Ryno
probably not much different.
Posted on 4/20/22 at 9:08 am to ccomeaux
I'm certain Carlos Marcello and his crew were heavily involved. Whether or not they were working closely with CIA/FBI is the question. Seems so.
Posted on 4/20/22 at 9:09 am to Tiger Ryno
If LBJ is never president? No “great society”?
America’s golden age might have lasted longer
America’s golden age might have lasted longer
Posted on 4/20/22 at 9:12 am to Tiger Ryno
Which Kennedy? I’ve often theorized that Robert’s assassination altered history more than his brother’s. Part of that theory hinges on assuming he wins the presidency though.
Posted on 4/20/22 at 9:13 am to Tiger Ryno
In today's world Kennedy would be a Republican.
Posted on 4/20/22 at 9:13 am to The Spleen
JACK. But I've also thought about Bobby's possibly being a bigger change if you assume Jack served 2 terms he probably wins easily. No Nixon. Probably no Jimmy Carter.
Posted on 4/20/22 at 9:13 am to Tiger Ryno
If Stephen King is right, Maine would be part of Canada
Posted on 4/20/22 at 9:14 am to RazzleDazzle
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In today's world Kennedy would be a Republican.
Yeah, the guy that championed his progressive side would side with the part today that demonizes progressives.
Posted on 4/20/22 at 9:17 am to sofar
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probably not much different.
This is the right answer.
I think the bigger question is how different would the world be had the election not been stolen from Nixon?
This post was edited on 4/20/22 at 9:17 am
Posted on 4/20/22 at 9:18 am to Tiger Ryno
We'd have one fewer President. 
Posted on 4/20/22 at 9:19 am to CocomoLSU
Cokes please
Posted on 4/20/22 at 9:22 am to Tiger Ryno
I don't think Vietnam happens. Kennedy was pretty clear on his reservations regarding the S.Viet gov't
Civil Rights still occurs as is, thus political parties will still reverse themselves
Medicare, wellfare, and the Great Society initiatives are significantly reduced perhaps lessening their impact today. Kennedy DID however support Medicare
I believe NASA still goes to the moon in the time prescribed by Kennedy. Dude put his d*ck on the table and was not gonna be made a fool.
I also believe our military would be significantly altered during Kennedy's second term. He had come to distrust and often loathe the entrenched brass
Nixon never gets elected with Bobby taking the helm in '68-'76. Perhaps the war on drugs doesn't occur possibly changing the cycle of violence we see today. That's a big whatif though
Civil Rights still occurs as is, thus political parties will still reverse themselves
Medicare, wellfare, and the Great Society initiatives are significantly reduced perhaps lessening their impact today. Kennedy DID however support Medicare
I believe NASA still goes to the moon in the time prescribed by Kennedy. Dude put his d*ck on the table and was not gonna be made a fool.
I also believe our military would be significantly altered during Kennedy's second term. He had come to distrust and often loathe the entrenched brass
Nixon never gets elected with Bobby taking the helm in '68-'76. Perhaps the war on drugs doesn't occur possibly changing the cycle of violence we see today. That's a big whatif though
This post was edited on 4/20/22 at 9:53 am
Posted on 4/20/22 at 9:23 am to Tiger Ryno
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History buffs, how different would the world be today if Kennedy was never assassinated?
I've read that book and enjoyed it immensely. Twice, in fact. Things I learned? History does not like to be changed and is stubborn and vengeful about it.
If I find a portal to go back, I ain't gonna do squat except try to score with some babes.
Posted on 4/20/22 at 9:25 am to Tiger Ryno
If what we hear about his stance on Vietnam, America might not have been as heavily involved. That would have changed history a noticeable amount.
Posted on 4/20/22 at 9:25 am to ccomeaux
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I am convinced, however, that the CIA killed him because he wanted to disclose things the gov't wants kept secret.
100%
Posted on 4/20/22 at 9:25 am to Tiger Ryno
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History buffs, how different would the world be today if Kennedy was never assassinated?
No difference
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