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Rob (c137)'s avatar

That's the thing, these people are cowards. Of course it's scary to stand up to big pharma. But perhaps they're also so ignorant that they didn't know it was going to be a disaster?

Now that they know it was a failure, they can stand up.

But honestly, why was it so difficult to do your own research people and just be honest about concerns etc.

And why is it so freaking hard to stand up for CIVIL RIGHTS?

EVEN IF THE SHOTS WERE SAFE AND WORKED IT NEVER SHOULD BE MANDATORY, IT'S FREAKING 2024 AND WE STILL IGNORE THE NUREMBERG CODE?

Cornel West is also like Jill Stein, playing a dummy with this critical issue.

But these days medical freedom is much bigger than it used to be because of covid.

I just wish RFK Jr would have done better moves, like he was being courted by the libertarian party and he went independent instead and that's a hard road with the stupid ballot rules.

Sometimes I wonder if that's self sabotage, like Cornel who jumped out of green party because as Jimmy said, he's not looking to win.

Neither is the libertarian party who nominated a poor candidate.

The next cycle should be clearer and we have one such example here... A real challenger who isn't afraid to change his mind..

https://votevega.nyc/

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Michael Kane's avatar

Kennedy is playing to win, for sure.

He will be on all ballots in all 50 states and D.C.

Nicole Shanahan has donated $8 million to fully fund the ballot initiative.

He just got in the ballot in NY collecting in total over 140,000 signatures and, quite frankly, he just scared the crap out of NY Democrats

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https://thekennedybeacon.substack.com/p/democrats-react-to-kennedy-getting

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Liam Sturgess's avatar

I liked what Dr. Stein said on Niko House's podcast. It made me feel good about her. But it's definitely helpful to be reminded that she wasn't always on the right side of the COVID issues, and that matters. Thanks, Michael.

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Michael Kane's avatar

I believe she was scared to say what she really felt. She said it internally, privately, with other Greens who agreed with her, but not publicly.

She cannot rewrite history now and say she supported medical freedom when really she was quiet about all the important issues.

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Moorea Maguire's avatar

Michael, you make a good case against Stein. I say that having voted for her before. On the other hand, I have so much respect for Kennedy. I really want to vote for him, but his gaping blind spot in the Israeli Palestinian conflict is unforgivable.

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Michael Kane's avatar

I agree that his position on the war in Gaza is problematic.

I do believe he is going to handle the situation FAR better than Trump or Biden ever could.

To be clear one position Kennedy has that will not change is he supports Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state. That is a fundamental part of his platform that it is clear to me he will never waiver from. I think he is very open to debate and negotiation beyond that point.

PLEASE NOTE - he has clearly expressed support for the Palestinian people to be free and have their own nation. Listen to that statement here:

https://x.com/AV24org/status/1784008355914113508?t=gShhNxZYW3ykMEmVISorbw&s=19

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Moorea Maguire's avatar

Thank you, Michael. I'll check it out.

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Moorea Maguire's avatar

I just listened to the clip, and it's so disappointing. I really want to vote for Kennedy, but he clearly has not made the effort to educate himself on this issue. Why doesn't he seek a Palestinian American advisor to his campaign? I don't expect him to be an expert on foreign affairs, but this is too important to ignore. 😢 P.S. I know this isn't your fault, Michael. I have nothing but the utmost respect for you.

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Amy Harlib's avatar

OMG! Anybody still suffocating themselves in those hideous slave muzzles of submission to tyranny is a brainwashed, psy-opped fool with no credibility!

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Daniel Baublitz's avatar

Michael, Great article ! I love your passion, your support of Americans freedoms & especially your stance against vaccine mandates which Joe Biden clearly supports. I too share your desire for people, especially politicians, to be honest & transparent. Kennedy is a good man but not sure he's the right one. Keep up the good work & calling out dishonesty when you see it where ever it may be !

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Zuu - Radio Free Amerika's avatar

I still support Kennedy.. 💙 and I believe he may be able to break free from the blind spot . Afterall, so many of his podcast guests and supporters have been vocal about the conflict and speaking up about the apartheid state.he must hear and see this. And Dennis Kucinich! ✌️

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Zuu - Radio Free Amerika's avatar

Kennedy has it all right... except for, as you say, the devastating blind spot in Israel/Palestine. This is costing him his integrity and popularity .. and all his hard and integral work in other areas is going down the drain because of it, very sadly.

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Michael Kane's avatar

I agree that his position on the war in Gaza is problematic.

I do believe he is going to handle the situation FAR better than Trump or Biden ever could.

One position Kennedy has that will not change is he supports Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state. That is a fundamental part of his platform that it is clear to me he will never waiver from. I think he is very open to debate and negotiation beyond that point.

PLEASE NOTE - he has clearly expressed support for the Palestinian people to be free and have their own nation. Listen to that statement here:

https://x.com/AV24org/status/1784008355914113508?t=gShhNxZYW3ykMEmVISorbw&s=19

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Daniel Baublitz's avatar

Michael, love your take on so many things but comparing Biden to Trump on foreign policy is .. a train wreck. Biden is lost on so many fronts but especially foreign policy. Trump may have some distractions (mostly the liberal media) but his foreign policy actually worked very well & got us respect from world leaders, including Kim Jung Un, that Obama had lost.

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Michael Kane's avatar

Yes, Trump did better on foreign policy his first term than Biden did by a lot.

But please note Trump negotiated backroom deals to get $60 Billion approved for the Ukraine War. All signs show if Trump gets a 2nd term, he is essentially going to be a Neocon.

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