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American Conspiracies: Lies, Lies, and More Dirty Lies That the Government Tells Us Audiobook
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In this explosive account of wrongful acts and ongoing cover-ups, Jesse Ventura takes a systematic look at the wide gap between what the American government knows and what it reveals to the American people. For too long, we the people have sat by and let politicians and bureaucrats from both parties obfuscate and lie. And according to this former Navy SEAL, former pro wrestler, and former Minnesota governor, the media is complicit in these acts of deception. For too long, the mainstream press has refused to consider alternate possibilities and to ask the tough questions. Here, Ventura looks closely at the theories that have been presented over the years and separates the fact from the fiction.
In Ventura's eyes, the murder of Abraham Lincoln and the assassinations of the Kennedys and Martin Luther King all need to be reexamined. Was Watergate presented honestly, or was the CIA involved? Did the Republican Party set out to purposefully steal two elections on behalf of George W. Bush? Has all the evidence been presented about the 9/11 attacks, or is there another angle that the media is afraid to explore? And finally, is the collapse of today's financial order and the bailout plan by the Federal Reserve the widest-reaching conspiracy ever perpetrated?
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"Great book for people who already think the Government is corrupt. I loved every chapter of this, it's very detailed and explains stuff the news would never put out for us. Jesse Ventura was wonderful for writing this book and letting us know about real things going on in the world. "
— Patty (4 out of 5 stars)
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If you're talking outspoken, unconventional, and no-holds-barred, you're talking Jesse Ventura.
— Larry King
American Conspiracies Listener Reviews
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" This book was okay until the end, when Jesse pontificated for around 100 pages. No surprises though...if you are a conspiracy theorist, you've heard all of the arguments contained in this book before. "
— Richard, 2/18/2014 -
" Not particularly well written, and unfortunately very prone to conspiracy theories (which I guess the title should have told me). "
— Kristjan, 2/18/2014 -
" He is very courageous, outspoken, and has done some investigation into the many infamous alleged conspiracies, but the work is far from sufficient to bring any case near a conclusion or even a clear direction of more investigation. One typically suspects already before reading this book and suspects more after, that's all. Additionally, the writing style is quite plain and monotonous. "
— Alex, 2/13/2014 -
" I really enjoyed this book and the different views on things we think we know. "
— Amber, 2/5/2014 -
" Some of it seems crazy, and some of it probably is, but it also raises some interesting points about why the government gets to dictate what we know, even though "we the people" are supposed to be the government. At the very least, it makes you think. "
— Christine, 1/25/2014 -
" Another book on tape for a long road trip; I expected little and was not disappointed. I give the governor credit for finding 'documentation' for his views, and while he creates room for doubting, he didn't convince me that 'the government' is responsible for everything he claims it is responsible for. "
— Gerald, 1/24/2014 -
" Love this guy! Where else but in America can you go from Navy SEALS to wrestle star to actor to governor to TV host! This was a good read and the references allowed for easy fact-checking! "
— Tanjlisa, 1/10/2014 -
" Audiobook. Perhaps the most important book I have read since 9/11 (along with Naomi Klein's Disaster Capitalism." Passionate and well-researched. Something is rotten in the United $tates of America. "
— Malrubius, 1/6/2014 -
" Read it for the lulz. "
— John, 11/26/2013 -
" Really enjoyed it, and, while I may not agree with all or most of his theories, I do think he's on the right track on several of them. "
— Sarah, 11/19/2013 -
" Excellent book that exposes the lies the government and media perpetuate. At times comes to conclusions that I don't necessarily agree with 100% but nevertheless presents all the evidence in a factual manner and leaves room for one to draw one's own conclusions. "
— Gabe, 11/12/2013 -
" It was interesting. An eye-opener, but hard to keep up with so many people/details. "
— Tonya, 5/26/2013 -
" Should this book be accepted as truth? No. Does it at least get you thinking about U.S. history? Yes. Does it make you wonder who the ghost writer was? Definitely. "
— Robin, 5/15/2013 -
" Very good book...makes you think what else the government is hiding from us. "
— John, 6/9/2012 -
" I like Jesse's writing, even though I may not agree with the existence of some of the "conspiracies" he writes about. I consider it a divergent opinion from the mainstream, and I enjoy getting all sides of the story. "
— Ray, 1/19/2012 -
" I don't agree with everything he writes about but he really makes you think with the evidence he presents. "
— Mindy, 11/20/2011 -
" Maybe there is something going on, but it was too boring to get through and it's ancient history anyway! "
— Susie, 6/17/2011 -
" Not particularly well written, and unfortunately very prone to conspiracy theories (which I guess the title should have told me). "
— Kristjan, 4/13/2011 -
" I really enjoyed this book and the different views on things we think we know. "
— Amber, 1/31/2011 -
" Amazing, well-documented information about all the stuff that our government hides from us. Pretty shocking. I'd rate it higher if it had been pleasant to listen to. even so, it is probably something everyone should read. "
— Amy, 12/20/2010 -
" Jesse Ventura for President!!! A couple small things were a bit far fetched... but I completely agree with 90% of his theories!!! Too bad the masses hear the name Jesse Ventura and think of the wrestler.... damn sheep.. "
— Angrywhiteboyclothing, 11/5/2010 -
" Don't fool by the title. It's good to read and interest to know. Of course, we might never know the truth. "
— Poung, 11/3/2010 -
" Should this book be accepted as truth? No. Does it at least get you thinking about U.S. history? Yes. Does it make you wonder who the ghost writer was? Definitely. "
— Robin, 10/28/2010 -
" Suggested for conspiracy lovers...this book hits a ton of the most talked about incidents throughout US history. "
— Joel, 9/12/2010
About the Authors
Jesse Ventura is the former governor of Minnesota and author of four national bestsellers, including 63 Documents the Government Doesn’t Want You to Read and American Conspiracies. He is also the host of the television show Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura on truTV. He lives in Minnesota and Mexico.
Dick Russell is a nationally respected activist, environmentalist, and author of five critically acclaimed books, including The Man Who Knew Too Much and Don’t Start the Revolution Without Me! with Jesse Ventura. Russell is a prolific publisher in many of the nation’s top magazines and has been a guest on many national television and radio programs, including the Joan Rivers Show and NBC Nightly News. Russell divides his time between Boston and Los Angeles.
About George K. Wilson
George K. Wilson is a working actor in stage, film, television, and commercials with almost one hundred audiobook narrations to his credit. He began in broadcast journalism with American Forces Radio and Television and is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He had a lead role in the cult film classic Attack of the Killer Tomatoes and appeared on television’s One Life to Live, Ryan’s Hope, and The Doctors and has been heard on voice-overs for The Guiding Light and The Cosby Show, as well as many television and radio commercials.