Because Marianne has done what Kamala Harris is now saying (sincerely, I know) that true patriotism is hewing to American ideals and speaking out about them, demanding politicians speak about them. Which is what Marianne has done--loudly, articulately, bravely, continuously--while others sat out on the sidelines.
So you would entertain a vote for RFK2, knowing how his family feels about him and his run, because that would mean you didn't have to vote for a Democrat?
The only time I even considered an alternate vote was in late July, seeing Joe obviously too frail to serve another 4 years.
I say that as someone who was firmly committed to supporting Joe Biden until it became obvious to me that he's... I mean... man is exhausted. It would bother my conscience to ask him to serve my country for another 4 years, knowing what it will cost him if he does so.
Yeah, I considered a write-in vote under those circumstances. I had a candidate in mind. But personally I'd never vote for RFK2 even if he was my friend.
You do what you think you need to do. Honest to God I support you in doing whatever your heart and soul tell you to do.
I suppose if you feel strongly enough you can write yourself in! :) FWIW, I don't think you owe anybody your endorsement.
Your vote is your vote; it's private and it's yours.
I'm probably going to vote for the historic candidate, and feel good about it, unless something changes my mind drastically between now and November.
1) The strongest detractors in Rfk's family work for Biden, 2) his son does not and he's an ardent supporter, 3) media distorts facts and 4) most persuasively, the DNC calls RFK "dangerous" - for that reason alone (if he gets on all the ballots) I will vote for him. The DNC needs to be taught a lesson for so gleefully canceling Marianne Williamson.
I am from Germany and I remember, that RFK had been on an Anti-Corona-Demo in Berlin, organised by the Querdenker, who a.o. attacked people for wearing masks.
And he was very much celebrated by those Querdenker and the extremist right wing pary AFD. (The rest of the country found him rather strange.)
Beside this, this is still a very tied race between Trump and Kamala.
Trump has the support of Elon Musk with hin 196 million followers and a lot of money. And it is very possible that a few million votes going to RFK instead of Kamala decide the race for Trump.
A vote for RFK might in this situation - not so much be a punishment for the DNC but rather an indirect endorsement for Trump, esp. as it seems that RFK will not be able to compete Trump.
RFK Jr. Is not against any vaccines. He and his family are vaccinated! He was against the covid 'vaccine' as he knew it was a dangerous new technology that got railroaded through development without strict adherence to standard testing. He is for transparency in the drug industry and removing legal protections to pharmaceutical companies for vaccine injuries.
He's not against any kind of vaccination. Read his policy statements, or listen to his interviews, don't just read about what others say about him. He's for safety testing and the removal of protections for vaccine manufacturers.
I agree with that but respectfully disagree about the means. As the system's response to Bernie Sanders' candidacies and yours in 2020, its more effective and sophisticated response to you in 2024, and what it i doing to "the Squad" show, we cannot choose that through the electoral route. Our work to organize a nonviolent but real massive movement for revolution is overdue but, I think, still possible.
That appears to be a ridiculous statement. You will never achieve a complete u-turn in one fell swoop. It's a gradually turn with grace and ease and no dramatics! Jx ❤️
Aside from Jan 6th, which I do believe was instigated by Rebel Rouser's in the group, including our own FBI, it's your party that has shown the most violence in our streets and as of late the support of Hamas in the Gaza war. And when you talk of wiping out Trumpism, let me remind you that in and of itself, that is highly inflammatory language that leads to violence......When you speak of wiping out Trumpism, you are speaking about wiping out people, not buildings or statues! I'm offended......
I would agree that Trumpism is an ideology, but no different than your beliefs being an ideology, as well. My belief is that I want to control my life, not have big government mandate what I can say, eat, drive, think, believe etc....I am against big government, and prefer to leave most things in control of the states. That is why we are called the United States of American. Or these days, I guess we are the Divided States of America......And as far as devolution, we are certainly devolving at the moment and hanging on a precipice that will lead to our destruction. We were at peace around the globe and yes that was peace by strength. Now look around you.......
Well, the MAGA crowd wants to control what you believe (whether true or not), what god to worship, how you dress, whether you procreate, what you can do with your body, etc. So, if that's "freedom" to you, good luck with that.
Actually, this is about keeping one's dignity and honor. It's no secret the establishment successfully blocked her candidacy (voter suppression) in every way possible by denying her our democratic process, to which she is entitled. In this, she was grossly wronged by the establishment. And then to have people pressure her to basically "eat humble pie?" I mean, c'mon. If we are a decent people, then let's behave like we are.
I too do not want to be told who to vote for and Trump cannot be our next President. You were my first choice and RFK is my 2nd choice. I think RFK will take away Trump voters. Kamala is fine but what is not fine is the DNC and the press - I hate the way they treated you and RFK. We all know it's about power and money on both sides, that is why you and RFK were suppressed in every possible way. Do you believe the we go with fear (just this once) that anything will ever change? Or do we disrupt the system and vote with LOVE - even if we're risking it all.
I’m a little hopeful that Kamala will shock us once elected.. I literally plugged my nose and voted for Biden in 2020, I was pleasantly surprised with some of his domestic policies and his stand with the unions and even though messy but necessary withdrawal from Afghanistan. it wasn’t until giving unconditional support to Israel he lost me.. but his FTC / Lina Khan has done more to crack down on antitrust and monopolies than anyone since probably FDR! I’m all in on Lina Khan!!
I feel like Kamala picking Waltz was a little jab at the DNC because the corporate donors didn’t want him.. (they didn’t want her either, I think that might have been a Biden jab at them as well) I’m hoping she shocks us all and isn’t another Clinton or Obama..
This is exactly how I feel and you said it perfectly! People get so very mad when you say that you do not know how your to vote bc neither candidate is sufficient. Thank you Marianne for your continued thoughts and writings. You give me hope!
The Democratic Party has not had an honest Presidential Primary in 20 Years. If we continue to validate that with our votes this nation will not survive. The Democratic Party needs to disappear for an actual pro worker anti War party to emerge.
Biden classified your friend Tulsi as a terrorist. He is trying to throw Omali Yeshitela in Prison for 15 years. For Speech. He took Scott Ritter's passport and raided his home. This Democratic Party has been crushing dissent much more actively and effectively than Trump did.
If Trump put his critics on a Terror Watchlist I am quite sure that you would be against that. As well you should be. But when Biden and Harris do it you give them a pass. There are far to many people who think just like you, and that's why the Democrats are the bigger threat to Freedom and Democracy.
Yes, conundrum is the word. At the center of this wheel is an irresolvable paradox. They won't let other voices in, so those other voices can't win, but other voices are the way to break the stranglehold of those who won't let other voices in. I am with you that Kamala is the only choice here, as much as I really respect and value those who sought (fought) to break through (you and RFK), and I think we need to utilize our increasingly widespread civic awareness and sophistication over the term of her tenure (God willing) to break that hold WHILE WE'RE IN POWER, rather than doing what many (not all!) citizens seem to have done in the past: vote and then go back to their lives. The fact that that's not an option is, I hope and believe, increasingly clear to many more than ever before.
Thank you for all of this. Four years ago, you had the opportunity to endorse Bernie Sanders when you left the race. There are no options like that this year. Thank you for your integrity, nuance, and, yes, acceptance of reality at this unfortunate moment.
As I watch her, I keep thinking of how much wiser you are. Her screaming that it's time to end the war in Gaza got thunderous applause. So politically correct and so toothless. How to do that? Her thinking is small-minded. But the world is the world. Trump got elected as a government outsider because he was a TV star. You didn't have that clout behind you. And when you think of the complexity of running this country and all the years most candidates have put in, where they have dealt with all the nuances, from that perspective you weren't an ideal candidate.
Oh yes, we do have to vote for Kamala, but I am aware that if all goes as well as things could go we'll have 16 years ahead, with 8 for Kamala followed by 8 for the Coach, of presidents we the public never selected. How does that match with democracy? We don't even talk about the food for thought that that is.
We are left with a prayer to improve on humanity's immaturity, that all you do by your boldness is helping with, before we do ourselves in!
I fully understand and respect his point of view. But 1) I cannot vote for genocide enablers. And 2) another four years of corporate Democrat rule will fuel the rise of neofascism in different ways than a Trump presidency would, but to similar effect. Just as it did 2008-2016.
Personally, I find it highly disrespectful of those who pressure you to endorse Kamala, given the establishment's successful efforts to quash, malign, diminish and invisibilize you, Marianne. It's as though they're saying: yeah, we know you were on the right side of history and the electoral process, but we would like you to eat humble pie, anyway. Were they in your shoes, I'd bet there's no way they'd bring themselves to spell Kamala let alone tolerate the sound of her name. And as you stated, you ran because you know all too well what's at stake. Additionally, another endorsement is not what she needs to win if she is who the people want. So, what happened to respect and dignity for another? For you in this case? All I can say is thank you for your grace, Marianne.
Marianne, your integrity is one of the many things that has made me an active supporter of yours since you first ran in 2019. Thank you for continuing to show us what standing by one's principles and not caving to pressure looks like. We have fewer and fewer leaders demonstrating that these days. Much gratitude to you.
Marianne, As I understand RFK, Jr’s explanation, the polling is often skewed by the way they ask who people would vote for- only offering Trump or Biden/now Harris or Other… which then takes people to a page where RFK,Jr is an option. This apparently keeps his polling figures lower than they actually are. When his name is pitted directly against Trump he does much better. He is way ahead among Independents. 🙏🏻 I pray to God that he wins.
Marianne, This is where I heard RFK, Jr. explain the situation — at about 3 min, 30 seconds to 5 minute mark in conversation with Natalie Brunel (on his Bitcoin views) in case you find this helpful. Thank you for looking into it.
I really like what rfk has to say...i think if you take the time to listen to him you just might too. the current administration has been a disaster!! the border, child trafficking, endless wars, corporate captured everything, threatening freedom of speech and medical freedom...poisoning of our water and food, etc. etc ...........YIKES
You do realize that his family has serious questions about his character, and his motives for running for office?
And you also realize he's talked with people in the Trump camp about combining forces? To give **Trump a win? Have you talked about that with your friend Bobby?
first question yes and if we all could get our families(and he has a very large one) to support everything we do this would be a miracle for many of us! So very brave of him to run after his family history as well...very admirable. As to the second question that I believe is simply not true and I have heard him speak of it. I really admire him and his running mate too! In my opinion much better than the bipartisan duopoly we are currently looking at.
I appreciate your admiration for Mr Kennedy but I have my own very serious reservations about his character, and motives for running for office.
His campaign is deeply in debt, and will never raise enough funds to cover his debts or his future expenses. And he has recently been thrown off the ballot in NYS for **lying about his residency. Plus, the man has a history of serious, consequential addictions. I don't judge or fault people for being addicts, but I do understand that the condition has both symptoms and consequences.
I wish him and his campaign well, on a spiritual basis, but I will look elsewhere for bravery, compassion, integrity and a victory in November.
So you're going to dismiss a political candidate for a addiction he had as a young man, but has been clean and sober for decades? All the work he's done for the environment and all the good he's done with his non-profits and all his campaign platforms that are EXACTLY what we all have been praying for are completely negated because he once had an addiction and every member of his 100+ family doesn't endorse him? We all get to vote our conscience, but I would like to think greater critical thinking would be involved. You share nothing about all the good he has done or discuss any of his platforms.
Thank you for your response. It shows your big heart and belief that Mr Kennedy is the answer to your prayers for America. I don't share your perspective in this case, though I respect your perception and your prayers.
As for Kennedy's history of addiction, I see no evidence that he's taken public responsibility for his condition or the consequences, some of which have caused serious harm in his family. And yes, his family is less than perfect.
As I said in the above comment, I don't judge or fault people for being addicts, but I do understand that the condition has both symptoms and consequences.
Addiction is a lifelong condition. It can go into dormancy for many years and re-emerge when the recovering person is under great stress, or if they encounter significant personal trauma. Or it can stay dormant if the addict takes responsibility for the addiction and lives a spiritually considered life.
I believe the son of Robert Kennedy is entitled to a future, a public career and the happiness of a refreshed life. But I would not trust the American Presidency to him. That's my firm, considered, critically evaluated belief.
this is good.... respect and communication...free speech and for people to listen to each other and repond without attack. We should also all do our own research from verifiable sources to seek the truth. We have been lied to for far too long! May the best candidate win! And the one who can really make a difference. The world is at stake...extrememely important and dangerous issues must be addressed
I personally believe that Kennedy is the best person and that the powers that be are trying to stack the deck against him. He is not beholding to them❗️Five times he was denied Secret Service Protection. Finally Now🙏
What I find frustrating is how AI can be used to alter a person’s facial expression etc.
What I'd like to say to Kamala and the Democratic party is, Ask not what Marianne Williamson can do for you, Ask her to be part of your Cabinet.
Bravo!! Agreed!!
Because Marianne has done what Kamala Harris is now saying (sincerely, I know) that true patriotism is hewing to American ideals and speaking out about them, demanding politicians speak about them. Which is what Marianne has done--loudly, articulately, bravely, continuously--while others sat out on the sidelines.
For all the folks who said RFK2 is the answer...
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/14/us/politics/rfk-jr-kamala-harris-cabinet-meeting.html
you CAN vote for a 3rd party candidate if you don't live in a swing state -
Yes, true. Glad you pointed that out.
So you would entertain a vote for RFK2, knowing how his family feels about him and his run, because that would mean you didn't have to vote for a Democrat?
The only time I even considered an alternate vote was in late July, seeing Joe obviously too frail to serve another 4 years.
I say that as someone who was firmly committed to supporting Joe Biden until it became obvious to me that he's... I mean... man is exhausted. It would bother my conscience to ask him to serve my country for another 4 years, knowing what it will cost him if he does so.
Yeah, I considered a write-in vote under those circumstances. I had a candidate in mind. But personally I'd never vote for RFK2 even if he was my friend.
You do what you think you need to do. Honest to God I support you in doing whatever your heart and soul tell you to do.
I suppose if you feel strongly enough you can write yourself in! :) FWIW, I don't think you owe anybody your endorsement.
Your vote is your vote; it's private and it's yours.
I'm probably going to vote for the historic candidate, and feel good about it, unless something changes my mind drastically between now and November.
Much ❤
1) The strongest detractors in Rfk's family work for Biden, 2) his son does not and he's an ardent supporter, 3) media distorts facts and 4) most persuasively, the DNC calls RFK "dangerous" - for that reason alone (if he gets on all the ballots) I will vote for him. The DNC needs to be taught a lesson for so gleefully canceling Marianne Williamson.
I am from Germany and I remember, that RFK had been on an Anti-Corona-Demo in Berlin, organised by the Querdenker, who a.o. attacked people for wearing masks.
And he was very much celebrated by those Querdenker and the extremist right wing pary AFD. (The rest of the country found him rather strange.)
He is also against any kind of vaccination.
Beside this, this is still a very tied race between Trump and Kamala.
Trump has the support of Elon Musk with hin 196 million followers and a lot of money. And it is very possible that a few million votes going to RFK instead of Kamala decide the race for Trump.
A vote for RFK might in this situation - not so much be a punishment for the DNC but rather an indirect endorsement for Trump, esp. as it seems that RFK will not be able to compete Trump.
RFK Jr. Is not against any vaccines. He and his family are vaccinated! He was against the covid 'vaccine' as he knew it was a dangerous new technology that got railroaded through development without strict adherence to standard testing. He is for transparency in the drug industry and removing legal protections to pharmaceutical companies for vaccine injuries.
He's not against any kind of vaccination. Read his policy statements, or listen to his interviews, don't just read about what others say about him. He's for safety testing and the removal of protections for vaccine manufacturers.
Maybe he has changed his mind since 2020.
He then was pretty much in conspiracy theories, simular to those of the AfD.
And as I said, he spoke on the Querdenker-Demo in Berlin.
And of cause, not all 5000 Participants were right wing, but the organizers mostly were.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHBzjfS3PdU
Well, I wouldn't vote for the guy, but I don't have a vote anyway in this election.
So I won't dive in in this topic any further.
Jill Stein and Cornell West are also running.
The topic is third party candidates. Someone gave a critique of RFK Jr. I pointed out that he is not the only third party candidate.
Kamala Harris is running. She has an Army of Hopeful Citizens behind her.
I pray that the Grace of God and the Grit of the People will put her over the finish line.
The closer the election, the greater likelihood of MAGA revolt & violence. We're not just looking to defeat Trump; we must wipe out Trumpism.
We're not be able to do that until we choose a complete economic u-turn. I ran on that message and I believe it still.
I agree with that but respectfully disagree about the means. As the system's response to Bernie Sanders' candidacies and yours in 2020, its more effective and sophisticated response to you in 2024, and what it i doing to "the Squad" show, we cannot choose that through the electoral route. Our work to organize a nonviolent but real massive movement for revolution is overdue but, I think, still possible.
". . . what it is doing to 'the Squad' now, we . . .
That appears to be a ridiculous statement. You will never achieve a complete u-turn in one fell swoop. It's a gradually turn with grace and ease and no dramatics! Jx ❤️
Aside from Jan 6th, which I do believe was instigated by Rebel Rouser's in the group, including our own FBI, it's your party that has shown the most violence in our streets and as of late the support of Hamas in the Gaza war. And when you talk of wiping out Trumpism, let me remind you that in and of itself, that is highly inflammatory language that leads to violence......When you speak of wiping out Trumpism, you are speaking about wiping out people, not buildings or statues! I'm offended......
Trumpism is an ideology and a desire for devolution, not human beings. Your feeling "offended" merely reflects fear of examining your own beliefs.
I would agree that Trumpism is an ideology, but no different than your beliefs being an ideology, as well. My belief is that I want to control my life, not have big government mandate what I can say, eat, drive, think, believe etc....I am against big government, and prefer to leave most things in control of the states. That is why we are called the United States of American. Or these days, I guess we are the Divided States of America......And as far as devolution, we are certainly devolving at the moment and hanging on a precipice that will lead to our destruction. We were at peace around the globe and yes that was peace by strength. Now look around you.......
Well, the MAGA crowd wants to control what you believe (whether true or not), what god to worship, how you dress, whether you procreate, what you can do with your body, etc. So, if that's "freedom" to you, good luck with that.
!!! So much for all of MW's "teachings"
Actually, this is about keeping one's dignity and honor. It's no secret the establishment successfully blocked her candidacy (voter suppression) in every way possible by denying her our democratic process, to which she is entitled. In this, she was grossly wronged by the establishment. And then to have people pressure her to basically "eat humble pie?" I mean, c'mon. If we are a decent people, then let's behave like we are.
Your point, please?
I'd rather vote for Kamala.
hey... careful
Thank you for expressing the sentiment we’re all feeling so eloquently! ❤️
I too do not want to be told who to vote for and Trump cannot be our next President. You were my first choice and RFK is my 2nd choice. I think RFK will take away Trump voters. Kamala is fine but what is not fine is the DNC and the press - I hate the way they treated you and RFK. We all know it's about power and money on both sides, that is why you and RFK were suppressed in every possible way. Do you believe the we go with fear (just this once) that anything will ever change? Or do we disrupt the system and vote with LOVE - even if we're risking it all.
YES! The time to take a stand is now.
I’m a little hopeful that Kamala will shock us once elected.. I literally plugged my nose and voted for Biden in 2020, I was pleasantly surprised with some of his domestic policies and his stand with the unions and even though messy but necessary withdrawal from Afghanistan. it wasn’t until giving unconditional support to Israel he lost me.. but his FTC / Lina Khan has done more to crack down on antitrust and monopolies than anyone since probably FDR! I’m all in on Lina Khan!!
I feel like Kamala picking Waltz was a little jab at the DNC because the corporate donors didn’t want him.. (they didn’t want her either, I think that might have been a Biden jab at them as well) I’m hoping she shocks us all and isn’t another Clinton or Obama..
This is exactly how I feel and you said it perfectly! People get so very mad when you say that you do not know how your to vote bc neither candidate is sufficient. Thank you Marianne for your continued thoughts and writings. You give me hope!
The Democratic Party has not had an honest Presidential Primary in 20 Years. If we continue to validate that with our votes this nation will not survive. The Democratic Party needs to disappear for an actual pro worker anti War party to emerge.
I understand why you would say that, but the ability to squash unions will be much greater under Trump. Thus the conundrum.
Biden classified your friend Tulsi as a terrorist. He is trying to throw Omali Yeshitela in Prison for 15 years. For Speech. He took Scott Ritter's passport and raided his home. This Democratic Party has been crushing dissent much more actively and effectively than Trump did.
Tulsi has become a fervent Trump supporter - unfortunatly -, even saying, that he has "Aloha" and that he is very kind with veterans.
Watch her videos!
Are you saying that makes it okay to put her on a Terror Watchlist?
I have no insight in any Terror Watchlist.
If Trump put his critics on a Terror Watchlist I am quite sure that you would be against that. As well you should be. But when Biden and Harris do it you give them a pass. There are far to many people who think just like you, and that's why the Democrats are the bigger threat to Freedom and Democracy.
You're delusional.
Which one of the 3 things I listed are you claiming didn't happen?
Yes, conundrum is the word. At the center of this wheel is an irresolvable paradox. They won't let other voices in, so those other voices can't win, but other voices are the way to break the stranglehold of those who won't let other voices in. I am with you that Kamala is the only choice here, as much as I really respect and value those who sought (fought) to break through (you and RFK), and I think we need to utilize our increasingly widespread civic awareness and sophistication over the term of her tenure (God willing) to break that hold WHILE WE'RE IN POWER, rather than doing what many (not all!) citizens seem to have done in the past: vote and then go back to their lives. The fact that that's not an option is, I hope and believe, increasingly clear to many more than ever before.
jill stein !
Thank you for all of this. Four years ago, you had the opportunity to endorse Bernie Sanders when you left the race. There are no options like that this year. Thank you for your integrity, nuance, and, yes, acceptance of reality at this unfortunate moment.
As I watch her, I keep thinking of how much wiser you are. Her screaming that it's time to end the war in Gaza got thunderous applause. So politically correct and so toothless. How to do that? Her thinking is small-minded. But the world is the world. Trump got elected as a government outsider because he was a TV star. You didn't have that clout behind you. And when you think of the complexity of running this country and all the years most candidates have put in, where they have dealt with all the nuances, from that perspective you weren't an ideal candidate.
Oh yes, we do have to vote for Kamala, but I am aware that if all goes as well as things could go we'll have 16 years ahead, with 8 for Kamala followed by 8 for the Coach, of presidents we the public never selected. How does that match with democracy? We don't even talk about the food for thought that that is.
We are left with a prayer to improve on humanity's immaturity, that all you do by your boldness is helping with, before we do ourselves in!
I fully understand and respect his point of view. But 1) I cannot vote for genocide enablers. And 2) another four years of corporate Democrat rule will fuel the rise of neofascism in different ways than a Trump presidency would, but to similar effect. Just as it did 2008-2016.
Personally, I find it highly disrespectful of those who pressure you to endorse Kamala, given the establishment's successful efforts to quash, malign, diminish and invisibilize you, Marianne. It's as though they're saying: yeah, we know you were on the right side of history and the electoral process, but we would like you to eat humble pie, anyway. Were they in your shoes, I'd bet there's no way they'd bring themselves to spell Kamala let alone tolerate the sound of her name. And as you stated, you ran because you know all too well what's at stake. Additionally, another endorsement is not what she needs to win if she is who the people want. So, what happened to respect and dignity for another? For you in this case? All I can say is thank you for your grace, Marianne.
Marianne, your integrity is one of the many things that has made me an active supporter of yours since you first ran in 2019. Thank you for continuing to show us what standing by one's principles and not caving to pressure looks like. We have fewer and fewer leaders demonstrating that these days. Much gratitude to you.
Brilliantly stated.
Thank you.
May all of us check in with our conscious and choose integrity over pressure. Thank you for the reminder.
Well said.
Thank you.
Marianne, As I understand RFK, Jr’s explanation, the polling is often skewed by the way they ask who people would vote for- only offering Trump or Biden/now Harris or Other… which then takes people to a page where RFK,Jr is an option. This apparently keeps his polling figures lower than they actually are. When his name is pitted directly against Trump he does much better. He is way ahead among Independents. 🙏🏻 I pray to God that he wins.
I will look into this
https://www.kennedy24.com/coin_stories_interview
Marianne, This is where I heard RFK, Jr. explain the situation — at about 3 min, 30 seconds to 5 minute mark in conversation with Natalie Brunel (on his Bitcoin views) in case you find this helpful. Thank you for looking into it.
I really like what rfk has to say...i think if you take the time to listen to him you just might too. the current administration has been a disaster!! the border, child trafficking, endless wars, corporate captured everything, threatening freedom of speech and medical freedom...poisoning of our water and food, etc. etc ...........YIKES
I've said I like a lot about what he says. In fact, I talked about a lot of what he says on my own campaign
You do realize that his family has serious questions about his character, and his motives for running for office?
And you also realize he's talked with people in the Trump camp about combining forces? To give **Trump a win? Have you talked about that with your friend Bobby?
first question yes and if we all could get our families(and he has a very large one) to support everything we do this would be a miracle for many of us! So very brave of him to run after his family history as well...very admirable. As to the second question that I believe is simply not true and I have heard him speak of it. I really admire him and his running mate too! In my opinion much better than the bipartisan duopoly we are currently looking at.
I appreciate your admiration for Mr Kennedy but I have my own very serious reservations about his character, and motives for running for office.
His campaign is deeply in debt, and will never raise enough funds to cover his debts or his future expenses. And he has recently been thrown off the ballot in NYS for **lying about his residency. Plus, the man has a history of serious, consequential addictions. I don't judge or fault people for being addicts, but I do understand that the condition has both symptoms and consequences.
I wish him and his campaign well, on a spiritual basis, but I will look elsewhere for bravery, compassion, integrity and a victory in November.
So you're going to dismiss a political candidate for a addiction he had as a young man, but has been clean and sober for decades? All the work he's done for the environment and all the good he's done with his non-profits and all his campaign platforms that are EXACTLY what we all have been praying for are completely negated because he once had an addiction and every member of his 100+ family doesn't endorse him? We all get to vote our conscience, but I would like to think greater critical thinking would be involved. You share nothing about all the good he has done or discuss any of his platforms.
Thank you for your response. It shows your big heart and belief that Mr Kennedy is the answer to your prayers for America. I don't share your perspective in this case, though I respect your perception and your prayers.
As for Kennedy's history of addiction, I see no evidence that he's taken public responsibility for his condition or the consequences, some of which have caused serious harm in his family. And yes, his family is less than perfect.
As I said in the above comment, I don't judge or fault people for being addicts, but I do understand that the condition has both symptoms and consequences.
Addiction is a lifelong condition. It can go into dormancy for many years and re-emerge when the recovering person is under great stress, or if they encounter significant personal trauma. Or it can stay dormant if the addict takes responsibility for the addiction and lives a spiritually considered life.
I believe the son of Robert Kennedy is entitled to a future, a public career and the happiness of a refreshed life. But I would not trust the American Presidency to him. That's my firm, considered, critically evaluated belief.
Thanks again for sharing your thoughts.
this is good.... respect and communication...free speech and for people to listen to each other and repond without attack. We should also all do our own research from verifiable sources to seek the truth. We have been lied to for far too long! May the best candidate win! And the one who can really make a difference. The world is at stake...extrememely important and dangerous issues must be addressed
I agree that the coming US election is a consequential one. The very soul of America is at stake this time, as is the future of the world community.
Prayers for a positive outcome in November. <3 (that's a heart in text emojis)
Wow! Is all I can say to even the thought of truth of your comment. Integrity and trustworthy folk is what we need most.
I believe the people I support have integrity, and are trustworthy.
I don't understand your comment, and I want to do so.
Can you say this again in different words so I get your meaning?
"even the thought of truth of your comment" has me confused.
This is a friendly question. [smile, heart]
Hm.
Marianne
Grateful Knowing You❗️
Thank You 🙏 for this sharing.
I personally believe that Kennedy is the best person and that the powers that be are trying to stack the deck against him. He is not beholding to them❗️Five times he was denied Secret Service Protection. Finally Now🙏
What I find frustrating is how AI can be used to alter a person’s facial expression etc.
In Oneness
Ellen
Carmel, CA
Admiration for your heroic HONEST conscientious Original Minded thoughts shared to us daily basis!