WI: JFK Conspiracy Theorists are right

The Kennedy assassination is the father of all conspiracy theories. Officially it was Oswald acting alone, many believe it was either the mafia, the Soviets or LBJ. Regardless of your opinion, what would happen if one of these popular theories was true...and it was revealed 20 years after his death? What would happen if, in November 22 1983, it is revealed with absolute certainty one of the following
  • It was a mafia hit
  • It was a conspiracy by the Soviet Union
  • The CIA did it
  • The FBI did it
  • It was Lyndon B Johnson
How would this change politics going forward from 1983? What sort of chaos might arise from this?
 
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If the Mafia, it was already on the way out post-Hoover. This just seals the deal.

If the Soviets, you might see some very severe diplomatic consequences. Probably not war only because the stakes are too costly.

LBJ’s reputation goes into the toilet as a gifted statesman who got too greedy for power. He ultimately ends up as a Domestic Nixon.

The CIA was already getting beaten down for its awful behavior but this would really restructure it and clear ALL of the debris out.
 
Would be more Congressional hearings.

Mafia - those responsible are brought to justice. If anyone had any connection, any part they receive punishment accordingly.

LBJ - same hearings and trials same justice. It is Watergate all over. Nixon is heard laughing, that he may be a liar and crook but he is not a murderer. Those who aided LBJ are punished accordingly.

Soviets - what can you do? More aid to the Afghans? Oppose left wing governments more. More economic sanctions on USSR.

What if it was Castro Cuba or Cuban Americans (retaliation for leaving them hanging at Bay of Pigs).
Castro - pressure sanctions from allied countries. Oppose Cuba around the world. Grenada is close or just conducted. Could blockade Cuba. So it is the missle crisis all over again. I think it would be tougher sanctions and applying pressure on allies to sanction Cuba and support anti-Castro Cubans. Ortega in Nicaragua should be nervous as Contras would receive legal aid.

Anti-Castro Cubans responsible - there is a backlash against supporting factions against leftist regimes. Reagan probably would not aid Contras. Grenada still goes down as it was aimed to protect Americans.

Democrats take a hit.
 
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