Jesse 'The Body' Ventura's Conspiracy Theory

[Skunk]

Anyone been watching Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura on truTV? I'm not much for watching the truTV channel, but this show sort of caught my eye since we all discuss on this forum most of the topics of Jesse's shows. I've watched every episode so far and have enjoyed them. I like former Navy SEAL, All-Star Wrestler, Governor, and now conspiracy reporter, Jesse Ventura. He's the first one to say that he'd rather not trade his freedom for more security.

So far he has covered: (from truTV's website)

HAARP
Is it a communications research project or a doomsday weapon that can change the weather, shoot satellites out of orbit - and trigger mind control across the globe? Jesse Ventura and his team head north to a remote region of Alaska to confront the military installation called HAARP.

9/11
Jesse Ventura steps into America's most controversial conspiracy by challenging the 9/11 Commission Report and searching for evidence that the September 11th attacks may have been an inside job. At the urging of victims' families, he finds witnesses who claim the towers were brought down by explosives, the missing black box flight recorders were actually recovered and ground control knew the hijackers were in the cockpits before the jets took off.

Global Warming
Whether global warming is real or not, it's believed some people are using the issue to make billions of dollars, start a one-world government and control our lives, from the cars we drive to the foods we eat. Jesse Ventura starts with Al Gore and goes far beyond as he uncovers the evidence that leads to one man thought to be behind the global warming conspiracy.

Big Brother
Big Brother is watching and it's not who you think. Jesse Ventura's investigation of government surveillance on its citizens tears the lid off a nationwide program that is thought to turn local businessmen and office workers into spies, snooping on their neighbors and ratting on their friends in exchange for information and special privileges from the FBI- including, some charge, a "license to kill."

Here's the rest of the episode guide:

http://www.trutv.com/shows/conspiracy_theory/episodes/index.html

[bearmgc]

I saw it for the first time last night, which was the discussion of "Infragard", a cadre of local businessmen, who manage or own businesses, part of the "infrastructure" of the nation. Two members of this Infragard community gave different answers on how they respond to potential threats and who they call. They are the civilian snoopers and ratters referred to. It was interesting enough to make me want to watch more of this series.

[Skunk]

I saw that too Bearmgc. While they were talking about it, I looked Infragard up on the Internet, and sure enough, there it was looking for new members. Here's the link in case you're interested:

http://www.infragard.net/

[Questor]

That Ventura was one of Minnesota's better governors says a lot about the quality of Minnesota governors in general.

[Skunk]

That Ventura was one of Minnesota's better governors says a lot about the quality of Minnesota governors in general.

Now I sort of like Ventura. I'd sure rather have him as a Governor than our Governor, Jim "festered" Boyle, err I mean Doyle. I'm not sure how Jesse Ventura was as a Governor, but he sure seems to be for the Constitution, and for the people.

[magooch]

I used to think that Jesse was okay, but he has done and said some things that are just a bit more than I'm ready for.  Nothing says you can't be half cracked and still love the Constitution, or even be right once in a while.  Maybe he has figured out that you have to be controversial to get attention.  Maybe he's crazy like a fox.  Anyway, I think he's had his 15 minutes.

[Wyo. Coyote Hunter]

  Saw it the first time this week... From what I saw, we are in worst trouble than I feared...I wonder if he will take on this puppet  we have in the white house... he is not even worthy of being called a leader....

[pmeisel]

I watched part of one episode and didn't think much of it. 

Jesse's an entertainer as much as anything else...enjoy it if you like it and maybe you'll learn something interesting but I wouldn't count on it.

[Skunk]

He is definitely a character. I don't think the HAARP issue gets discussed much, if any, on this forum. However, I found that Jesse's theories of Global Warming and 9/11 closely parallel the opinions expressed by many members of this forum.

Now that I think about it though, I do remember a discussion here awhile back about if the weather could be manipulated and used as a weapon. In the above mentioned HAARP issue, Ventura did indeed find (according to him at least) that the HAARP Project could be used for that purpose, in addition to many other uses. Demonstrations were given in the show.

In some ways, Jesse Ventura reminds me of Ted Nugent, but just not quite on the same level as the Nuge, albeit, not seeking the same goals either. Both are sort of brash, outspoken, and sometimes lacking in tact. But there is something very likable about both. From the little I know about him, I think I'd rather have Jesse Ventura in our corner working for us, rather than working against us.

[pmeisel]

I would really enjoy sharing a cold beverage and some story telling with Jesse.  I read his book some years back, the man can spin a yarn.  I just think his producers put him out on the edge as far as topic....more buzz than substance.

[Skunk]

I would really enjoy sharing a cold beverage and some story telling with Jesse.

Now that would be a trip.

I remember him mostly as a villain ALL-STAR Wrestler. I guess Ventura isn't even his real last name. On one of his shows he claimed that while looking for a stage name for Wrestling, he simple moved his finger down a map of California and "Ventura" caught his eye. Since then, he's been Jesse Ventura.

[pmeisel]

James Janos, Navy UDT veteran. 

[beerbelly]

Jesse is a nut case out to make a buck! He will do or say anything to do so!
                        Beerbelly

[Skunk]

Jesse is a nut case out to make a buck! He will do or say anything to do so!

So you're saying then, that if Jesse had been given more money to say that conspiracy theories are nothing more than ignorant babble believed by those who lack any knowledge or facts, then that's what would be spewing from his lips instead. I suppose it's possible.

[GatCat]

I hope he does an episode about the JFK shooting, simply because I think that I am pretty well versed on it, and would like to see how much he bends the facts.
Mark

[beerbelly]

   
We don't know the facts on the JFK shooting. I think all the evidence will remain sealed for another 50 years or so. All we know is what the government told us, Truth? Maybe, but I doubt it.
                                                     Beerbelly

[Skunk]

I hope he does an episode about the JFK shooting, simply because I think that I am pretty well versed on it, and would like to see how much he bends the facts.

That would be excellent Mark. It's also one of my favorite conspiracies.

[mirage1988]

I see today's show is about global warming- my brother is recording it for me. I liked him as guv, he actually left a lasting legacy for the state, which is more than can be said for the rest of the governors I can remember. Those who have driven the express lane on 394 know what I am talking about, that was his idea.

[Skunk]

I see today's show is about global warming - my brother is recording it for me.

Mirage,

I think the global warming episode was his best yet. After you watch the show, please post what you thought about it.

[mirage1988]

I will Skunk-
It probably won't be until later tonite though, we have another Christmas dinner tonight, this time at my folks house. (no wonder I gained 8 pounds over the holidays, 3 thanksgiving and 3 christmas dinners)

[mirage1988]

-Skunk
Finally got a chance to watch the show, you were right, it is very good. If people would see how much al gore stands to profit from carbon trading, they would be much more skeptical. The part about one international currency is interesting too, isn't it?

[Skunk]

-Skunk
Finally got a chance to watch the show, you were right, it is very good. If people would see how much al gore stands to profit from carbon trading, they would be much more skeptical. The part about one international currency is interesting too, isn't it?

Yes, I thought so too Mirage. The show about Secret Societies was also right up there. That's the one where Jesse talks about a One Word World Government that will probably incorporate the one international currency. Didn't get to see the newest episode, but I'm looking for it on the reruns.

Edit: Not a one word government, rather a one World government.  -Skunk

[ironglow]

I used to think that Jesse was okay, but he has done and said some things that are just a bit more than I'm ready for.  Nothing says you can't be half cracked and still love the Constitution, or even be right once in a while.  Maybe he has figured out that you have to be controversial to get attention.  Maybe he's crazy like a fox.  Anyway, I think he's had his 15 minutes.

    I tend to agree with magooch here and as someone said, one can love the constitution, be a patriot and all the right things and still be a bit askew.
  Some of his conspiracies seem to hold water..Global warming & JFK assassination..some are iffy..HAARP and others out in the tinfoil hat area. (IMO)..such as 9/11 being an "inside job".
  Those conspiracies which seem to hold water (global warming & JFK) are the ones that never have really passed the "smell test" for many of us.

   As far as the Infraguard..that sure doesn't look like any super-secret "conspiracy"...it looks like it is very much out in the open, probably just another facet of the "war on terror"...

[Redtail1949]

jesse is just trying to remain in the limelight with half baked looney theory. half truths and dark super secrets that only he was able to see. yep a real nut case. as far as jfk thats another matter and as i agree with beerbelly ..in time we will learn more and probably be shocked. we all know global warming is a crock so that was not hard to get into. inside job with 911 give me a break.

[powderman]

HEH. I reckon Jesse and a few here all feed at the same trough. POWDERMAN. 

[Cabin4]

The one on the Manchurian candidate/super solder was pretty darn good.

[magooch]

Thing is if you believe in the official 911 account..then you are believing in an 'official conspiracy theory', still not proven and not investigated properly. In fact those that look closer generally agree the alternate conspiracy theories make a heck of alot more sense.
Cui bono...??


..TM7

Ya know, it's okay to be skeptical and not trust the government and such, but as I often say, you've got to know the difference between scratching your ass and tearing a hole in it.

[ironglow]

  The only conspiracy theory I ever saw on TV required some "impossible" conclusions. Here are a couple..

 1) Airliners carrying hundreds of passengers would have to be re-routed to some mystery airport while the "govt conspiracy" airliners did their dirty work.
 2) All the family members and their loved ones would have to have been in some kind of collusion with the federal govt.
 3) the loved ones talking to their husbands/wives on the planes would all have to have been ready & willing to "write off" their spouses.
 4) The Islamic terrorists would have to also been in collusion with the feds.
 5) The demolition crews who "planted the tons of explosives in the WTC buildings would have to have trucked these explosives past security and wired the explosives to support posts in full view of all the 50,000 workers and hundreds of maintenance & utility workers in the buildings every day..many of whom we are to believe , willingly died to promote the WTC destruction.
 6) How many airports and air traffic controllers had to also be involved in the scheme to destroy the WTC ?
 7) strange that no aircraft maintenance workers have not come up with complaints about having done "duplicate planes" etc.

    Those are just a few of the far fetched ideas we are asked to accept by the conspiracy theorists. I suggest  the official findings, though they may be somewhat flawed due to "politicking" by some, is a great deal more plausible.

[nw_hunter]

Ya know, it's okay to be skeptical and not trust the government and such, but as I often say, you've got to know the difference between scratching your ass and tearing a hole in it.
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Let me see if I have this right!.............All the left wing, and the one so called Right wing news agencies (FOX), plus our fearless leaders tell us on that terrible day, a handful of  stone age camel jockey's fly high tech airliners to designated targets and bring down three buildings in NYC and kill thousands of people. "I guess this would be the scratching your a-- part of it"

Someone questions this account, and they get the "tearing a hole in it label!

[Cabin4]

IG,

Watch this show.