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The Presidency and RFK JR



With sadness, that never ceased,
I watched your Father shot on live television.
I was living in Chicago and Elena, a baby 
in my arms asleep.
Your Father, Robert had just won California 
and “on to Chicago” was his mission.

Sirhan-Sirhan., anti-Isreal, pro-Palestinian ,
shot your father in the hotel’s kitchen, near dead.
I sat in Chicago, in tearful disbelief, and all I could 
feel was profoundest grief! 
Screaming crowds wept as deep crimson-
warm, blood seeped from your father’s head.

And here you are now with your lovely wife and 
actress, Cheryl Hines, about to follow in your
Father’s footsteps!
Your voice may sound strange as you are
affected  by spasmodic dysphonia.
I am just an extraordinary American because I 
do not think one party is a religion whose 
Ordinances must be obeyed and kept.

For anyone, who would like to see
Robert Kennedy Jr. Mon, October 9th!
Soupmail me.
Thank you! 


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November 25, 2024 at 11:55 AM
RFK jr is not the president, but he's back, along with Trump, maybe they'll make America great once again.
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November 25, 2024 at 1:55 PM
John, this is the one with thousands of reads.and eight comments! It does not to matter to me anymore, I do not play game of commentig just to get a comment? I am not shallow nor are you, I had an accident at home yesterday, will write you, The people of America do not understand that they are the ones who make this country..maybe not at the top. But it helps to have a president with brains just like in the UK a Prime Minister with brains.. but the people in America complain a lot. They never do things for this country. Just blame the politicians for everything. I call that unAmerican for sure.Very immature. If they know so much, they should run for office and shut up. I mean that! Like some here voted fot Trump but would never say so. Love, Pangie all countries have goofy people. But America always gets picked on.. they want our money but are not loyal.to us. And the Americans like me are the ones who fund foreign countries.. it’s so sad. Pangie xx
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June 20, 2024 at 5:58 PM
Kennedy is the right guy for our times, but the voters are the wrong voters for our times, if that makes any sense... Wish he could be included in the Biden-Trump debates. Oh, well.
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June 20, 2024 at 6:53 PM
Will answer you by mail. Thanks for being one of the rare people who replied. This was read almost 2000 times, only American patriots like you responded. Even our Allied compatriots did not respond. The winner of the debates is already decided.In our day, people fought for freedom. No more. Even our allies stand with and for our enemies??Think a third Holocaust, cant happen?? The Oct 7 Pogrom was the 2nd Holocaust. Good people are in prison. Thieves run the USA and want four more years. ? Best you pray!!Pangie
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March 18, 2024 at 5:46 AM
By the way, RFK does not believe the man imprisoned for his dad's death was the true shooter. He visited him in prison to tell him that. Just like what happened to his uncle Jack, it was a setup what a crazy corrupt world we live in
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March 18, 2024 at 11:22 AM
RFK is not on the ticket because he has no party. He is quite a Libertarian. Hoping hes their candidate, sign up for his newsletter. Campaigns run on MONEY not words, and blame stories do not win elections. Footwork and phone calls do.i have seen him many times since he began campaigning . This poem had close to 1;600 reads with 6 comments? Proof thar Americans hide from politics but more than happy to attackit as often as possible. Blame the nut jobs they “themselves “ put in office? Never, it refects on them..the innocent? Lol..thank you. Americans need to grow up and be part of a solution nit laughing hyenas. Pangie xx
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March 18, 2024 at 5:43 AM
I wish with all my heart that this lovely man could become our president but the evil doers are discrediting him and trying to brainwash the masses by telling them he is anti covid vaccine. The man is so right. Just the other day I heard of a woman now bedridden for being boosted. Her own doctor said it was due to the vaccine. I will never take my chances with it. Nobody knows if they will be the unlucky one and media lies it's head off and ridicules a smart man like Kennedy.
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March 18, 2024 at 11:07 AM
Andrea, i have observed him since he first began long ago, the party of his father and Jack, do not want him. Liberal chsanels will not show him. The Conservative ones do! A lot is riding on his campaign manager, who I think iss a Dork. People are still fearing abd wanting more vaccines, masks and Covid. He is treated well by the GOP. The aDemocrats want the discredit him. They interrogated him on Capitol Hill like he was a thief., while they bow to Biden! Very sad. Pangie xx
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October 12, 2023 at 5:55 PM
He loves America unlike Biden and Obama who hate it. Hope Bobby does well.
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October 16, 2023 at 11:00 AM
Yes, you were the baby who was in my arms, as the tears fell. Some moments in life seem to stay with us forever.that one will! He grew up to be a man of courage, 1. 437 read this!! I hold in high honor those magnificen4 souls who responded .I am proud you are a great American,were elected to public office twice and your contacts in DC! Plus all the people who appreciate America you know in those honest in the press. press. Not one person wanted to hear him. That’s fine. I did. Bless you, Love, Pangie xx
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October 6, 2023 at 10:38 PM
This is a great, heartfelt poem dear Pangie and very descriptive. Very well written. Flows well with great rhyming. A great, supportive tribute to both men. Really enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Hugs and smiles to you dear friend for a lovely weekend. Xx:):)
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October 7, 2023 at 5:06 AM
10/7/2023, Sweet one, I am most appreciative of this beautiful analysis of a simple poem, cloming from the deep part of my heart.I have seen JFK in high school before he was president, then I saw him against O’Hare Airport .in Chicago. I was beyond it when he was assassinated! Then RFK Sr was killed.Martin Luther King was killed, also! Tragic times,to see someone shot, on TV was tragic. Leader of tthe nation, I do hope RFK JR is elected.he needs workers and money to win.He’s a humble person, who believes in freedom, no forced insanity or jailing innocent Americans Hope RFK Jr is the next leader. With hugs, Pangie xx
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October 6, 2023 at 9:27 PM
Wonderfully informative poetry, Pangie. I liked the way you delivered your message. Have a great weekend, my friend. Bill
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October 6, 2023 at 10:38 PM
Hey Bill I heard him talk twice in the past few months.. Quite intelligent. The way Congress talked to him! Rude and name calling, by his own party?? The GOP did not treat him like trash,.good for them…. All the Democrats needed were to rubber hoses and brass knuckles . What a show of verbal hatred they put on Pangie xx. Thank you
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