Finding the money trail in the Obama Deception

A 2009 film by talk-show host and director Alex Jones, "The Obama Deception," is a two-hour DVD that has just lately been re-released on YouTube. "The Obama Deception" is a movie that claims to follow the tracks of the "New World Order." Some have called "The Obama Deception" a movie of ultimate truth, and others call it nothing but an invalid conspiracy theory.

Arguments within 'The Obama Deception'

You will find hundreds of arguments in the two hours of "The Obama Deception". The overarching point of the movie is that Obama is "a hoax carefully crafted by the captains of The New World Order... the international banks plan to loot the people of the United States and turn them into slaves."

The financial claims of 'The Obama Deception'

The movie claims that various plots and plans are being carried out by international banks. Large in the minds of most, banks are an easy villain to pick. Alex Jones has named the "head" of this organization called the "New World Order" as a number of different agencies other than banks – in other writings, it has been FEMA, the United Nations, even "America and England." Long story short, the fact is that Jones has changed his opinion on "The New World Order" multiple times in different outlets.

Tracing the trail of money

You are asked to "follow the money" in order to verify claims in "The Obama Deception." It is very important apply this standard to both sides of the argument. Alex Jones is a relatively wealthy media mogul with movies, radio shows, and TV series. Once a year for the last few years, Jones sets up a "money bomb" on his website. The goal for all of these "money bomb" events are listed as the very same things, but Jones never seems to reach the goal, even with $ 250,000 raised each year:

"Alex will use this money to build a studio, a sound stage, purchase cameras and equipment, computers, expand office space and hire additional staff. Alex hopes to launch a new television show on the Dish Network, thus reaching thousands, possibly millions of additional people..."

Is there truth to be found in 'The Obama Deception'?

"The Obama Deception" claims hundreds of different arguments. In the end, it is very essential to carefully research all claims both for and against any argument. No matter what you believe, taking all arguments in financial, social and political context will give you a more complete view. There are some quotes and statistics within the movie that are somewhat questionable. You should take any and all conspiracy theories, including "The Obama Deception", with a large grain of salt.