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Being a “red neck” conservative, I initially viewed Mr. Kennedy as just another leftist rich fat cat that lived a sheltered life with every care covered by his family wealth. Maybe my initial assessment is accurate, but I have decided to take another look at him. His disdain for big pharma is encouraging and his ability to be heard on the left side of the political aisle gives him an “in” that could encourage the moderate left to be more critical to what has happened to their party. His position on the covid plague is mine as well. Hopefully, he will insist, should he win the presidency, that those persons who profited from the plague or helped to aggravate it will see their day in court.

I like his attitude about our military. The US military has become the riot police for the world, getting involved in situations where we don’t belong, and once in, cannot get out. The military brass has so corrupted the military experience that I fear for the viability of our military. Clearly, the foreign powers look at us and laugh at the way we have made our soldiers, sailers and marines to be “woke.” That perception means we are perceived as weaker and less effective and therefore vulnerable to their forces — a surefire way to get into a war. Kennedy’s stated claim that he will draw back our military presence in the world and limits it’s involvement in foreign disputes to those essential to the US wellbeing is an approach that I heartily endorse. Each generation, we subject our best and brightest to some worthless combat causing needless casualties and depriving America of their contribution to helping our country verses just contributing to the population of our military cemeteries.

What I don’t know yet is his position on the Bill of Rights. If he accepts the left’s position on denying free speech unless the speech is pro left, then I will not support him. If he accepts the left’s position on banning gun ownership/possession/etc. then I will not support him. If he accepts the left’s position on unequal justice, then I will not support him. If Mr. Kennedy has the traditional giveaway mentality seen in the left, then I will not support him. American cannot afford free college, massive welfare, socialized medicine, lax law enforcement, and all the other nonsense being proposed or in place.

The conservative choice presently is Mr. Trump. I have significant doubts that he can be an effective president. I believe that, if he gets reelected, he will spend his time fighting for his presidential existence, and trying to overcome the bureaucratic inertia of the swamp. Although the other viable conservative candidates won’t start out with Mr. Trump’s baggage, it won’t take long for the socialists and the media to load them up and stymie their plans.

I will listen very carefully to Mr. Kennedy. Maybe a moderate democrat can get done what America needs to have done. It will admittedly hard for a moderate republican to accomplish it.

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Yes Dan, bottom line is, you will not support Mr. Kennedy, as he can only commit to your wishlist as a Conservative Republican, of which our only choice will be Pence or DeSantis (Trump was never a Conservative) and Pence talks the talk, but Mr. DeSantis has always walked the walk...

Ronald Dion DeSantis (/dəˈsæntɪs/; born September 14, 1978) is an American politician and former military officer serving as the 46th governor of Florida since 2019. A member of the Republican Party, DeSantis represented Florida's 6th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2013 to 2018.

Born in Jacksonville, DeSantis spent most of his childhood in Dunedin, Florida. He graduated from Yale University and Harvard Law School. DeSantis joined the United States Navy in 2004 and was promoted to lieutenant before serving as a legal advisor to SEAL Team One. He was stationed at Joint Task Force Guantanamo in 2006, and he was deployed to Iraq in 2007. When he returned to the U.S. about eight months later, the U.S. Department of Justice appointed DeSantis to serve as a Special Assistant U.S. attorney at the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Middle District of Florida, a position he held until his honorable discharge from active military duty in 2010.

Governor DeSantis was the only to go against the entire Covid fraud as all others, including Trump, fell for the lies of the left. Trump even went further with supporting operation WARPed-speed, and continued promoting the poison jab as millions were being sickened by its unknown effects on humans(now known).

Governor Desantis is the only real choice for America's future, as he continues to fight against the mental illness called Liberalism, or Wokeism or Communism, as all are now the same.

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You make it sound good but RFK,Jr is and always will be a left leaning liberal and voting for him will be a mistake.

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I tend to think the same, though Dan makes a good case. Trump will bring a circus with him. DeSantis seems to be the better choice. In the end, they are all politicians, and I have taken Bill's view that they are all the same grifters and thieves.

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You are correct about a Trump re-election leading to nothing being done in government, but I don't understand why you view this as a bad thing.

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A wise man once said, "Every day that Congress fails to act is a good day."

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Hey Dan. I find it very interesting to see him in the race as well. His stance on gun control does concern me. I voted for Trump twice, but he did spend like a drunken sailor. Having said this, either one would be a breath of fresh air compared to the pig in the office now. I want to dig into Kennedy more now. If he does have to things, he says he will he would be outstanding. We will see.

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OMG!!!!

The biggest wish of my entire adult life just came true.

When I wrote several days ago in reaction to one of Bill’s very best pieces, I was moved to pick up my quill and write the words and heartfelt dreams of a generation....

“ Bill Bonner for President 2024....The Last Honest Man”.

And I urged someone to somehow get Bill’s words to Bobby Kennedy Jr.

And somehow, through some miracle, some act of genius/focus or even just plain old “Luck of the Irish”, RFKjr has connected with The Last Honest Man.

Keep the Faith and Keep Going !!!

Godspeed to All.

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Somewhere, Diogenes rejoices. Best always. PM

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Something very, very different has occurred.

When states pass laws to become sanctuaries for the mutilation of children, when schools teach perversion and confusion to them, secretly and then in open defiance of an erstwhile establishment, when racism is used as a political weapon to engender division and violence, when our border is completely and permanently open to criminal trespass, when poisonous medications are forced on a population under threat and duress, when spending and finance become reckless and unaccountable beyond the wildest imaginings of times past, when speech is violence and violence is speech, when the rule-of-law is only what the powerful say it is, when all manner of personal sovereignty is being attacked and stolen, when lies are the daily fare of the media and politicians and reality has been hidden or warped into narratives that have criminal intent, when every institution and every level of government is a perpetrator or is complicit or infected with all the above, something very, very different has occurred in our radical shift in the nature of our public life. To be addressed it must be identified. I believe our nation and our world has been taken over by a Demonic Construct, that nothing short of Evil is behind such a radical and sudden change in our world. Evil has always been a part of our world but it has not always been ascendant or triumphant. We must take a hard look in the mirror as a nation, and we must start thinking, talking and acting in very different ways to address our new and dire situation. Politics and politicians will not turn this around. This is all of us.

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Unfortunately politics(led by a new breed or shamed by the new breed) and mass revolutionary action are the only means to address the state of decay we are rutted in. RFK is talking a good game for centrists of both parties, however, pissing off the defense industry never seems to work out. Therefore, be prepared for him to follow the family tradition and hope his VP is large and in charge.

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Hey Mr. taco. He is brave indeed.

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Yes brother Brien, beautifully stated and this is US, and throughout history, when the evil outnumber the good, a natural cleansing follows.

Still hope the good American's start organizing as well as the evil communist among us and pray for the best but prepare as well as possible for what I think is coming...

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Thanks for the reply. So very few understand what has occurred and is occurring in our world. Nothing about it is politics or business as usual, and historical perspectives are inadequate.

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In listening to what RFK, Jr. is saying so far I have to say I'm listening and without my usual cynicism towards politicians generally. Taking him at his word I'd conclude that he may well have the best problem definition ( "the corruption of State and Corporate power") of anyone currently in the running. Is he sincere? Is he capable of mounting an offense against this beast we are faced off against? Reaching out to you Bill seems like a quite sensible move and suggestive of him realizing that he has to look outside the establishment to get legitimate advice. Kudos to him... if anyone could help economically it would be you... good luck.

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There really is no such thing as a "win-lose" deal. The true dynamic and outcome of a "win-lose" deal is actually a "lose-lose" situation. Why? Because as we learn daily at the hands of the BPR team, the so-called "win-lose" creates distortions and imbalances which, eventually, get evened back out, somewhere, somehow. I call it "The Girdle Principle". The girdle squeezes the fat "here", creating an illusion of thinness at point of application, but the bulge merely repositions itself elsewhere; it doesn't simply "go away". The "win-lose" deal will turn eventually on the nominal winner; it's a cosmic principle.

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If I was a voting man, I'd vote for the candidate that would burn it all down.

Yes, I'm going wander back to God's plan for the perfect society or as best as can be expected with human beings.

The Yowbel year renamed by the Roman church as 'Jubilee'. Yowbel in the English is 'God's lamb'.

Every 50 years it was prescribed all debts would be forgiven, all slaves free, all land returned to its former owners. Under this system, there'd be no generational wealth, no elite Rockefeller's, Kennedy, Soros's or Bush families. Moreover there was no police, no government, no prisons. A priestly class called Lowy in English meaning 'uniter' errantly called Levites. This tribe was was banned from owning property, or gaining wealth. Their only charge was to settle disputes the only source was to search the Torah for the answer and apply the prescription found within.

God's system appears on the surface to be unworkable, however in the light of our current morass of regulations, laws, sentences, and prison system, along with the elites holding all of get out of jail free cards... who are we to call God's system unworkable?

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What Kennedy, and Mr. Bonner, don't seem to see is that the US president has very limited powers, much weaker than most other nations. All our political ills should be laid at the feet of the true cause - Congress. And who elects congresscritters? But, the root of our national malaise lies deeper.

Mr. Bonner's theory is that when the money goes, so does everything else. This theory is not correct; the debasing of money is a symptom, not the cause, of a deeper problem. You could say the problem is selfishness, everyone wants more for themselves, at the expense of others, and since government reflects the people, the printing presses are fired up. That's true, but it's not the real cause.

The revelation of God's goodness has always averted the extinction of humanity. This happened at the Flood (only eight listened to Noah), the preaching by Abraham, the appearance of the Savior of the world (the Roman empire would have destroyed itself if He had not appeared), The Reformation (this would be the fifth church, Sardis, which was beginning to wake up). And finally...

The downfall of the United States is caused by the downfall of the seventh, and last, church, Laodicea. Revelation 14-21. This church was supposed to preach the gospel, and gather as many as possible to God's kingdom. They were supposed to be a deterrent to the antichrist power (Rev. 13:13); after all, deadly wounds do not normally heal. By definition, they are fatal. But in 1888, the church leadership said no to cooperating with God, and if you're not moving forward, you're moving backward. Since there is no eighth church, God must remedy this situation. His plan, to be implemented at the pinnacle of the seventh churches idolatry, is described in Ezekiel 8 and 9. I believe this will take place in our lifetime, sooner than later, and the world will wonder at it. Stay tuned.

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RFK Jr. seems like a straight shooter. And he’s got guts. So I respect that. I like the direction he shoots on the COVID debacle and freedom of speech, and his enthusiasm for fewer military misadventures. But he’s a climate alarmist, open borders, big welfare, proud Leftie and I shan’t be voting for him. And I don’t like political dynasties. It’s not healthy for the country. I’d pay to see him debate the addlepated mannequin resident of the WH. But the puppeteers already put the kibosh to that.

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Nothin' from nothin' leaves nothin'

And I'm not stuffin', believe you me

Don't you remember I told ya

I'm a soldier in the war on poverty, yeah

Yes, I am (Billy Preston)

Oh wait, here’s another one!

Some day soon, it's gonna be one day

Anybody here seen my old friend Bobby?

Can you tell me where he's gone?

I thought I saw him walkin' up over the hill

With Abraham, Martin, and John

(Dion)

Debt ceiling raised, no worries. Trump secures nomination, no worries. Russia fires its Big Guns, (microwave), no worries. Stock market takes off like a rocket, (green), no worries. Inflation down (4.9%), no worries. Interest rates simmer, no worries.

AMERICA IS GREAT AGAIN, TRUMP 2024!

no worries.

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Yes brother Solomon, as always, LOLOLOL...but!

Has anybody here seen my old friend Donald?

Can you tell me where he's gone?

He's killed lots of people with his warped speed

But it seems the good die young

But I just looked around and he's gone

Has anybody here seen my old friend Brandon?

Can you tell me where he's gone?

He's murdered and destroyed lots of people

But it seems the good die young

But I just looked around and he's mentally gone

Didn't you love the things that they stood for?

Didn't they try to find some good for you and me?

And we'll be free

Someday soon, it's gonna be

One day

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Lol, I love the twist!

Has anybody here seen my old friend Putin?

Can you tell me where he’s gone?

He is one bad mofo, judo master no shirt and all, when the dust settles he will stand proud and tall! Yeah!

😃😂

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Young men & women in starched uniforms!Looked at the glamour espoused, by parades of military at the Charles 111 coronation and then the Red Square, once again today, 9 May 2023

It’s going to be a highly unlikely event, individual or new messiah, that will get Elite Power controllers of we plebs, to agree and proceed, to convert arms to ‘plowshares’, anytime soon.

Wall St, UN, Media, Religions, Politicians and Do-gooder think-tanks - NO CHANCE they can achieve this.

An angry madman, megalomaniac or geriatric with a red button, perhaps .... there are enough of them so this may be sooner than we think.

No Armies, No Cities, Many Deserts, even Wall Street will be changed at last !

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Hi Cee -

I've already started training the local cockroaches how to plow for me...

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RFK,Jr may be a bit better than Biden but he is still not the right person to be President! Do not give him anything!

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JM: Which Republican are you looking at? DeSantis is too weak (currently only a 14.3% chance ) and Trump is a lost cause (he has too many problems).

Mike Pence could be a possibility, if given the chance. Just wondering.

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May 9, 2023·edited May 9, 2023

ChatGPT for RFK's running mate!

ChatGPT, who stands to lose the most IF RFK jr gets his wish, becomes president AND pulls all US troops back within US borders?

"The question of who would stand to lose the most if RFK Jr. were to become President and pull all U.S. troops back within U.S. borders is a complex and multifaceted one, and there are likely to be winners and losers on all sides. Here are a few potential factors to consider:

International allies and partners: The U.S. maintains military bases and troops in countries around the world, often in partnership with host nations. These arrangements serve various strategic and diplomatic purposes, and they could be impacted by a decision to pull U.S. troops back to within U.S. borders. If the move were seen as a breach of trust or a sign of isolationism, it could strain relationships with key allies and partners.

U.S. military contractors: The U.S. military-industrial complex, which includes a wide range of contractors and suppliers, has a vested interest in maintaining a strong and active military presence abroad. If U.S. troops were to be pulled back within U.S. borders, it could result in reduced demand for military equipment, weapons, and services, potentially impacting the bottom lines of these contractors.

U.S. military personnel and their families: Military personnel and their families are often deeply impacted by deployments, which can take them far from home and expose them to danger. If troops were to be pulled back within U.S. borders, it could result in reduced strain on military families and a reduced risk of harm to service members.

Other nations and non-state actors: The presence of U.S. troops and military bases in various countries can be seen as a source of tension or aggression by some nations and non-state actors. If U.S. troops were to be pulled back within U.S. borders, it could potentially reduce these sources of tension and contribute to a more peaceful international climate."

The allies getting pissed was a given. Ditto for the defense contractors.

I never saw the human side of the equation. That soldiers (and their families) don't necessarily want to be sitting in "crosshairs" all the time. Kudos to CGPT for noticing that!

Finally, the loss of tension. While we are constantly thinking $$ here, we sometimes forget what sort of tensions a rifle across a fence pointing at someone's head can create. Kudos to CGPT for picking up on that!

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May 9, 2023·edited May 9, 2023

One more hypothetical question ChatGPT.

RFK Jr. is running for president. He would like to help the USA's massive deficit, by bringing the troops home. To save on monies being spent needlessly. How likely is he to succeed?

As an AI language model, I do not have access to information about future events or political campaigns beyond what has been reported in the news and public domain. However, I can provide some context regarding the power of the U.S. presidency over military matters and the federal budget.

The President of the United States is the Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. military, which means they have significant authority over military matters, including the deployment and withdrawal of troops. However, the President does not have unilateral power over the federal budget. The U.S. Constitution grants the power of the purse to Congress, which has the authority to appropriate funds and oversee spending.

Therefore, if RFK Jr. were to run for President and prioritize bringing troops home to save on military spending, he would need to work with Congress to achieve his goals. Success in this area would depend on a variety of factors, including the political composition of Congress, the state of international relations and conflicts, and the priorities and preferences of other key stakeholders in the federal budget process.

TOTALLY forgot that even IF RFK Jr. gets into power, he can't VETO his way into getting the boys to come home. He'll have to either convince them, OR have them on his side.

Hopefully, Congress sees the merit in having the US military inside their own borders.

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Not seeing that happen

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Mr. taco I much agree. There was too much money in war for these pigs, to give it up.

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thanks to other listeners/subscribers, I was able to quickly access (uTUBE) some of his recent noise most of which is very hard to hear due to severe damage voice box damage .. but the gist of it is he's a man that's gone to both dimension's of life journey ie heaven & Hell and is now some where in the middle .. He's not someone you'd expect to even aspire to being POTUS but probably the best candidate to occupy the role in this present degenerate era .. Dr Ron Paul was probably to perfect and the total opposite which is why today's common voter was unable to connect to him but just maybe RFKjr can garner enough hope especially from the present disturbed majority to cudgel together in disparate location 's the masses of poor sick maimed disturbed divorced single starving but still striving masses into some form of cohesive unity to save the once mighty Union from it's own inner destruction .. can such a miracle be possible? dare we to hope once more for salvation from our own delusions anger hatred and pure vile destructive daily vengeance perpetrated now in every school church synagogue temple shrine homes and upon every sacred building or monument ever erected ? My mind says impossible but my Yankee heart says maybe ?

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Even if RFK, Jr only acts as a spoiler in the Dem ranks, he should be hailed as a hero. Some interesting possibilities--him tapping Tulsi Gabbard as a running mate, or Trump tapping him as a running mate..

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Thank you, “smarter after reading”. Enjoy your newsletters.

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For those readers interested in more thorough look at Robert F. Kennedy Jr, including his views that elements within the CIA assassinated both his father and uncle, his acknowledgement of a 14-year heroin addiction, a call to reassess our involvement in the Ukraine War, his abhorrence of the current censorship climate, among other views and experiences, you might read this lengthy article:https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/arts-letters/articles/robert-f-kennedy-jr-interview-david-samuels?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

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He (RFKJr) also has a Substack.

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