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In reply to the discussion: Mass Media ignoring 'RFK Believed in Conspiracy' shows corrupt nature of America's Press [View all]OldDem2012
(3,526 posts)...than perfect conditions and under a great deal of stress.
I guess you're unaware that the FBI firearms experts refused to fire LHO's rifle until certain repairs were made to the bolt (it did not work smoothly and tended to stick), the scope (which was loose to the point of being useless), and the trigger mechanism (which had, in effect a two-stage unpredictable pull). The Army guys got the rifle that was completely repaired and in good working order.
All of the other tests you referenced in your post were conducted with the limo proceeding on a prearranged straight and level path allowing predictable lead times by the test shooters. Just my opinion, but those were tests designed to attempt to fool the American people into thinking the Warren Commission Report was correct in their findings. If you believe the Government and the MSM is incapable of being deceptive, I have some waterfront property to sell you in the Everglades.
JFK's limo had actually slowed while turning left onto Elm Street and then picked up speed as it proceeded downhill first around a curve to the right, and then around a curve to the right. Changing speed, elevation, and direction create the conditions for a difficult shot at best.
Additionally, a tree on the TSBD side of Elm Street would have blocked the line of sight from the alleged TSBD "sniper's nest" for a significant period of time which would have forced the shooter to wait before firing the first shot. What then are we to make of JFK's reaction at Zapruder frame 143 when he clearly begins reacting to a wound at a time when the back of his head was blocked by the tree on Elm Street? Note the white shirt cuff of JFK's right arm being raised to his throat, and his elbow extended out to his right.
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