It's Boring, But It's the Only True Reason JFK Was Killed | Simon Dixon

Summary

Simon Dixon argues that conflicts over control of money and natural resources have shaped US policy. He traces this struggle from disputes over gold redemption to the creation of the Federal Reserve, presenting Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, and John F. Kennedy as presidents who challenged private banking power.

Dixon says Lincoln issued Treasury-created “greenbacks” and Kennedy authorized silver-backed currency, while acknowledging that he does not recall all the details of Kennedy’s policy.

Kennedy and the Assassination

Dixon offers a personal theory about Kennedy’s assassination, speculating about connections involving Mossad, AIPAC, and the military-industrial complex. He claims Kennedy sought to scrutinize foreign funding and lobbying, limit military escalation—including in Vietnam—and resist plans for a larger conflict. These are Dixon’s theories and assertions, not established findings in the discussion.

The Dollar, Gold, and Oil

Dixon links US postwar debt and pressure on its gold reserves to France’s effort to redeem dollars for gold. In his account, Nixon’s 1971 suspension of dollar convertibility ended the gold-backed monetary system and left the dollar dependent on debt. He argues that later oil-price shocks and the 1970s oil embargo helped shape what he calls the “petrodollar.”

Oil and Foreign Influence

The discussion also covers Western companies’ role in oil production, the 1953 overthrow of Iran’s government, and Iran’s later efforts to control its oil revenues. Dixon portrays OPEC as a way for oil-producing countries to coordinate against major private oil companies.

He also alleges that intelligence networks used Islamist groups to destabilize governments, citing the Safari Club and Osama bin Laden. These claims are not substantiated in the clip.

Presenters and Contributors

• Danny Jones: Host
• Simon Dixon: Guest