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sheshe2

(97,670 posts)
4. True.
Fri Apr 3, 2026, 10:39 PM
Friday

The Kennedys had their faults, though they never tried to hurt this country or it's people. They built a legacy of helping us all.

RFK jr is an exception.

brer cat

(27,608 posts)
5. I don't even want to think about how his parents would
Fri Apr 3, 2026, 10:51 PM
Friday

feel. They undoubtedly loved their children, but Jr. would be an incredible disappointment.

I agree that they were far from perfect, but their commitment to service was real and not based on personal gain. I respected them both and I adored Bobby.

sheshe2

(97,670 posts)
6. Then there was Teddy, my Senator.
Fri Apr 3, 2026, 11:09 PM
Friday

I loved him. He fought for all of us; the whole family did...minus Jr.

hugs to you.

Takket

(23,721 posts)
3. which is why every president, up until now, has understood the importance of strong alliances
Fri Apr 3, 2026, 10:29 PM
Friday

isolating yourself in what is now a global community is a recipe for failure, which all Harris voters already knew, and many ignorant drumpf voters are now finding out.

dpibel

(3,963 posts)
8. Wow! You really want to dis JFK on DU?
Fri Apr 3, 2026, 11:46 PM
Friday

That is some bold, bold shit.

Now tell us what Nixon did with peace talks and bombing the living shit out of everyone in sight.

Lawzy!

biocube

(222 posts)
10. JFK. Tremendous President. Huge. Historic.
Sat Apr 4, 2026, 12:48 AM
Yesterday

He once said "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for the president. That's me."

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