I’ve been a Democrat for most of my 65 years, until recently.
Last summer, when I heard that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was running for president, my first thought was, “Isn’t he that anti-vaxxer guy?”
I literally knew nothing else about him. But I’m a curious person, so I started listening to him on independent media podcasts on YouTube. What I heard was nothing short of astounding. First off, he’s not an “anti-vaxxer.” He has maintained for years that he is “pro-vaccine safety,” supporting much more rigorous testing of vaccines. He’s also opposed to allowing pharmaceutical companies immunity from prosecution due to vaccine injuries, granted by Congress in 1986.
I’ve never heard a presidential candidate speak with such candor, humility and honesty. Did you know that he’s been an environmental lawyer for 40 years, going after big corporations like GE and Monsanto for polluting rivers and causing cancer? His policies, such as ending foreign wars, offering 3% mortgages to first-time home buyers, ending uncontrolled, illegal immigration while expanding legal immigration, and ending the corporate capture of our government agencies, appeal to Democrats, Republicans and independents.
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Because of this, he is the only candidate that will help heal the divide. If all you’ve heard about RFK Jr. are the lies of the mainstream media (and, after covering up President Biden’s cognitive decline, we have proof that they DO lie), then I beg you to at least be curious about this man.
I believe that VP Harris (who has ZERO policy positions on her website) and former President Trump will give us more of the same: four more years of the United Corporations of America. Go to Kennedy24.com for more information.
Thanks for taking the time to write a cogent LTE. Sometimes it seems they are in short supply.
I was a member of the Democratic Party for thirty years but walked away when IMO the party leadership turned too far left. I reregistered as NPP a half dozen years before Barack Obama was elected. The Democratic Party continues, again IMO, to disappoint... but your letter is about RFK Jr. So... when it comes to vaxxing, my libertarian bent says that it is a personal decision, and RFK Jr.'s position on that issue is his own. He, like everyone else, is entitled to their own POV. I don't think his position on that issue should remove him from the list of credible candidates. Looks like he opposes direct US participation in what he calls "unnecessary wars" and the war in Ukraine is in that category. His position on abortion has bounced around, but he doesn't appear to support late term abortions without extenuating circumstances. He doesn't like either Trump's or Biden's border polices. RFK Jr. would secure the border but provide for more legal immigration. He doesn't like Biden's climate or economic polices... that won't make him many friends with the progressive wing of the Democratic Party. Coming full circle to vaxxing... RFK Jr. favors providing access to vaccinations for those want them, but he doubts the effectiveness of some vaccinations. That's appears to be his position, and I agree with you... that doesn't seem like a hardline "anti-vaxxing" stand. I also agree with you that it is worthwhile to do a deep dive on his candidacy. Doing so may not change someone's mind, but it can make them a better informed voter. Enjoy the weekend!
Ms. Steyer, you should be blaming Democrats for not allowing RFK Jr. to compete fairly for the Democrat nomination. Please feel free to vote for RFK Jr. but if you want your vote to potentially make a difference, vote for Trump to Make America Great Once Again.
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Good morning, Gigi
Thanks for taking the time to write a cogent LTE. Sometimes it seems they are in short supply.
I was a member of the Democratic Party for thirty years but walked away when IMO the party leadership turned too far left. I reregistered as NPP a half dozen years before Barack Obama was elected. The Democratic Party continues, again IMO, to disappoint... but your letter is about RFK Jr. So... when it comes to vaxxing, my libertarian bent says that it is a personal decision, and RFK Jr.'s position on that issue is his own. He, like everyone else, is entitled to their own POV. I don't think his position on that issue should remove him from the list of credible candidates. Looks like he opposes direct US participation in what he calls "unnecessary wars" and the war in Ukraine is in that category. His position on abortion has bounced around, but he doesn't appear to support late term abortions without extenuating circumstances. He doesn't like either Trump's or Biden's border polices. RFK Jr. would secure the border but provide for more legal immigration. He doesn't like Biden's climate or economic polices... that won't make him many friends with the progressive wing of the Democratic Party. Coming full circle to vaxxing... RFK Jr. favors providing access to vaccinations for those want them, but he doubts the effectiveness of some vaccinations. That's appears to be his position, and I agree with you... that doesn't seem like a hardline "anti-vaxxing" stand. I also agree with you that it is worthwhile to do a deep dive on his candidacy. Doing so may not change someone's mind, but it can make them a better informed voter. Enjoy the weekend!
Ms. Steyer, you should be blaming Democrats for not allowing RFK Jr. to compete fairly for the Democrat nomination. Please feel free to vote for RFK Jr. but if you want your vote to potentially make a difference, vote for Trump to Make America Great Once Again.
I will give him a second look. He has a problem with his voice that makes him hard to listen to. I will be fairer this time and just read his ideas.
So RFK can "heal" but not God......you are lost.
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