Posted on 06/30/2023 9:14:49 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
I know it’s customary to say, “I hate to say ‘I told you so.’” But I don’t hate it, so I’m just going to say it: I told you so.
Last week, I wrote an article titled “What’s the Big Deal about RFK Jr?” The main thrust of the piece was that I did not understand why I was seeing so many libertarians and even conservatives fawning all over Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is running to win the Democratic presidential nomination.
I still don’t get it. But I do think some are finally starting to realize he may not be the candidate he portrayed himself as previously—especially when it comes to the gun issue.
In the article, I brought up how some folks were claiming Kennedy’s appearance on a Twitter Space a few weeks ago indicated that he had changed his mind on his previous anti-gunner stance and that he no longer wanted to take people’s firearms. I pointed out that he didn’t actually say that. “I don’t think it’s the right thing right now because it will just polarize our country,” he said, in reality.
But now, more footage has surfaced solidifying my original theory that Kennedy is not as great on guns as he would like us to believe. Let’s take this first clip in which the candidate affirms that he would have no problem signing an “assault weapons” ban, if both Republicans and Democrats agree on the legislation.
Yesterday, during an interview with Reason, RFK Jr. once again echoed what he said on Wednesday about signing an Assault Weapons Ban.
He states that if there was a consensus and a majority of GOP and Dems passed the bill he’d sign it.
The question is will that ever happen? pic.twitter.com/U9M2BIADfQ
— Will Fite (@WillFiteForYou) June 30, 2023
Here’s another clip in which he makes the comments again. It comes after he suggests exploring various factors that may contribute to gun violence, including the potential role of antidepressants, video games, cell phones, and social media.
ICYMI: Last Night @RobertKennedyJr said the causes for gun violence need to be researched more.
Says if a consensus could be reached by Dems and GOP he would sign an Assault Weapons Ban.
This contradicts his statement of “not taking people’s guns away”
— Will Fite (@WillFiteForYou) June 29, 2023
This last clip might be a bit nitpicky on my part, but who cares? Just look at how Kennedy responds when Bill Maher claims the Second Amendment is a problem when it comes to mass shootings. Before you accuse me of picking those nits, ask yourself this: How would YOU have responded to that statement, dear reader? If you’re anything like me, you would never have let that slide without defending the good ol’ 2A. Yet, Kennedy just moves on to talking about video games and blah blah blah.
Y'all notice how RFK reacts when Maher says the Second Amendment is a problem?
How would YOU have responded? pic.twitter.com/EYq60U4kEf
— Jeff Charles, Liberty Nerd🏴 (@jeffcharlesjr) June 28, 2023
After the aforementioned clips surfaced on Twitter, I did see some high-profile libertarians change their minds on Kennedy. How could they not? While he had previously stated that he would not take away anyone’s guns, his affirmation that he would sign an assault weapons ban should raise eyebrows. It makes sense to assume he is engaging in political maneuvering.
I woke up this morning thinking seriously about endorsing RFK for president
I go to bed tonight absolutely certain that I will not
His flip on
-assault weapons ban
-Mom's for Liberty
+supporting affirmative action nonsenseMakes him a non-starter for me
Genuinely disappointed— Liberty Lockdown w/ Clint Russell (@LibertyLockPod) June 30, 2023
I understand that people change their minds over time. But from where I sit, Kennedy’s transformation was much too sudden for me to trust it. Moreover, he had deleted previous tweets in which he claimed the National Rifle Association was responsible for the school shooting in Parkland, Florida. He made other anti-gunner arguments in the past as well. During the Twitter Space, he never acknowledged his previous stance. It seemed to me that he was just telling the mostly conservative and libertarian audience what it wanted to hear.
Of course, much of this debate is irrelevant because Kennedy has about as much of a chance of defeating President Joe Biden as I do of winning a marathon. Still, for Libertarians especially, it makes more sense to focus on pushing liberty-minded candidates instead of being enamored by the new shiny object—just because he happens to say a few things we like.
Why is this suddenly a surprise? He’s card carrying Democrat.
RFK Jr says Donald Trump has 'discredited the American experiment'
I'm just tired of throwing everybody under the bus....
let's get inspiration when and where we can....
No one from that family should be anywhere near the Presidency.
From the article: “Last week, I wrote an article titled “What’s the Big Deal about RFK Jr?” The main thrust of the piece was that I did not understand why I was seeing so many libertarians and even conservatives fawning all over Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is running to win the Democratic presidential nomination.”
You wouldn’t see this ‘fawning’ if RFK jr. wasn’t an anti-vaxxer.
Or anti-abortionists.
They tiptoe around ghetto shootings and that is the hypocrisy because AR-15s are a red herring. These “mass shootings” are dwarfed by the ghetto gun deaths that are done with hand guns. Ten days ago 21 were shot at a Juneteeth party, and there was barely coverage of it. Also, the Soros DAs drop gun charges on almost every case...why, if guns are so terrible. Then they laughed off Hunter’s illegal lying to buy a gun.
When you take out the top 10 urban ghetto gun grounds, the US is one of the safest nations on earth.
It is not a gun problem at all, when the murder rate is extreme in a few neighborhoods in the nation and safe everywhere else.
“Why would he want to disarm America when he said the CIA took out his father?”
Precisely. The very reason the 2nd is so important.
Never been a good democrat president from day one they aren’t about to start now it’s a Fabian party.
Unfortunately he also believes in affirmative action, socialized medicine, climate change and abortion.
NAAAAH!
We are just enjoying the spectacle of Sloe Joe, The Hoe, and the entire Democrat Criminal Enterprise quaking in their boots!
THE AUDACITY!
Someone has the cojones to challenge the Democrat Establishment!
Pass the popcorn, please!
RFJ, Jr. will not be POTUS 47!
DJT will!
LOL!
Oh, your attitude is fine. But there are some who are openly promoting him here and saying they’d be open to voting for him.
Kennedy is an old style democrat. He is good on vaccines and war, but a democrat on other important things. He is not a progressive or woke and he is sane compared to the other RATs, but issues like guns and climate make him a non starter.
I am sure to run as a RAT he has to be a RAT on some issues in order to be taken seriously. I have no idea how flexible he is so it would be hard to support him.
No conservative would ever think anybody named Kennedy or anybody with a ‘D’ behind their name is a friend of the 2nd.
I have NEVER voted for a Democrat, and I NEVER will!
HST, ALL of us should enjoy the show that the Democrats will put on!
Yes, that too and any number of other issues.
Property rights?
International law as applied to Americans?
Religious freedom of conscience which has been challenged in several ways?
I don’t trust him any further than I can throw his Uncle Teddy’s Buick.
Sheesh! That sure shows what a snake in the grass he is doesn't it?
Robert Kennedy Jr. Blames Reagan For 9/11 [for rolling back CAFE standards in 1986] https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1855875/posts
RFK, Jr. wants me jailed … as a war criminal https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3211190/posts
RFK, Jr.: Climate Skeptics ‘Should Be at the Hague with All the Other War Criminals’ https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3206882/posts
RFK Jr.: Hog farmers bigger threat than Osama https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2178592/posts
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Wants To Jail His Political Opponents https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3206573/posts
Lessons in civility from RFK, Jr. https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3509601/posts
RFK Jr. spreads blame for environmental woes in New Bedford speech https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1913559/posts
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Blames Fairness Doctrine Abolishment for Conservatism Popularity https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2479527/posts
RFK, Jr: ‘We have so much to learn from Cuba’ https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3243628/posts
Watch RFK, Jr. lose it at climate change march when confronted about his hypocrisy https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3206578/posts
Andrea Mitchell Applauds RFK Jr.’s ‘Impassioned Plea’ for Obama to Stop Keystone Pipeline by Fiat https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3120692/posts
RFK Jr. Slams “Right-Wing Control of American Media” https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2967445/posts
RFK Jr: Right-Wing Controls American Media, Fox News Has Divided US to a Point not Seen Since Civil War https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2967311/posts
RFK jr: Sen. Inhofe is a “Call Girl” for Big Oil (But it’s OK to say it, he’s a Democrat after all) https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2855976/posts
Robert Kennedy, Jr.’s ‘Green’ Company Scored $1.4 Billion Taxpayer Bailout https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2808401/posts
RFK Jr. Claims Air America Was More Popular Than Conservative Radio https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2740193/posts
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Endorses Charlie Crist, Attacks Tea Party (Video) https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2606809/posts
RFK, Jr. 15 months ago: Global warming means no snow or cold in DC https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2446226/posts
Robert Kennedy Jr.: right-wing hosts spread hate https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2271218/posts
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr: Innocent ACORN Defrauded by ACORN Workers https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2109548/posts
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: ‘There Is No Liberal Media’(video barf!) https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2021728/posts
Kennedy Calls Skeptical Politicians ‘Traitors’ and ‘Corporate Toadies’ https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1864440/posts
RFK Jr. Says AGW Skeptics Should Be Silenced https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1864945/posts
Video: Stossel Takes Robert F. Kennedy Jr. On For Traitor Remark https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1864510/posts
RFK Jr. Calls Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity and Glenn Beck Lying ‘Flat Earthers’ https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1863207/posts
RFK (Robberbaron F. Kennedy) Jr. vs. Mike Gallagher on Energy Independence https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2033812/posts
The Incredible Shrinking Credibility of RFK, Jr. https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1644744/posts
RFK Jr.: Bush, Barbour to Blame for Katrina https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1473838/posts
RFK Jr: You know, my uncle was also shot amid a climate of right-wing hate https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2655920/posts
Flashback - Palin’s Big Oil infatuation [End of snow forever in DC] https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3387273/posts
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