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UFOs, JFK, and Elvis: Conspiracies You Don't Have to Be Crazy to Believe

by Richard Belzer

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"I'm not asking you to believe every conspiracy theory you'll find in this book. . . . I didn't write this book to give you all the answers. The Warren Commission did that, and the answers were all wrong. I wrote this book to inspire you to do what the powers that be wish you wouldn't:  to question authority . . . and to keep an eye out for Elvis."

--RICHARD BELZER

In UFOs, JFK, and Elvis, the distinguished statesman of stand-up comedy tackles some of the biggest conspiracies and cover-ups this side of Roswell. Just what is it that they don't want you to know about the assassination of John F. Kennedy, Area 51, and what the American astronauts really found on the moon? The unexplained crash at Roswell and the mysterious "face" on Mars? The link between the Nazis and the U.S. space program? Evidence of extraterrestrial experimentation?

Finally, one lone "nut" exposes the conspiracy to keep conspiracies a dirty little secret, standing up to the shadowy forces that would have us believe that Oswald acted alone, those lights in the sky are weather balloons, and fluoridated water is good for you (yeah, right). "Some of the smartest people I know . . . find it easier--and certainly more comforting--to believe that America is the only country on earth with no conspiracies at all." Just remember: do not ask on whom The Belz has told--he's told on them.

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The comedian and actor offers a humorous and opinionated look at America's conspiracy theories, from the serious to the silly, and explains their persistent popularity with the public.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 219-224) and index.

About the Author

Richard Belzer is perhaps best known today for his starring role as Detective Munch in the TV police drama Homicide. Before joining Homicide, The Belz was a popular stand-up comedian, who came up with Jay Leno on the club circuit. He is a frequent guest on The Howard Stern Show and has appeared on Tonight and Politically Incorrect and in other major national media.

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Paul McFarland, August 7, 2007 (view all comments by Paul McFarland)
Perhaps the sanest look at conspiracy theory I have read. I will not say I came away from this book convinced but I did come away from it thoughtful. An insightful and often funny look at the leading conspiracies of our times.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780345429186
Author:
Belzer, Richard
Publisher:
Ballantine Books
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Non-Classifiable
Subject:
American wit and humor
Subject:
Controversial Knowledge
Subject:
Form - Essays
Subject:
Conspiracy & Scandal Investigations
Subject:
Essays
Subject:
General-General
Copyright:
Edition Number:
1st trade pbk. ed.
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Series Volume:
no. 00-4759
Publication Date:
20000531
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
8.22x5.48x.66 in. .47 lbs.

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