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I'm familiar with history (my Russian political history class was fascinating). For example, the US placed its missiles in Turkey before the Cuban missile crisis. Of course we did! We also have airplanes flying near their borders and a fleet of subs, too.

Russia's leadership is paranoid and not to be trusted- and their stated claims for why they invaded are ridiculous. Russia put themselves at far greater risk - because now half their force and hardware is destroyed. RFK's analysis of history - or rather his stated claims - are more part of his propaganda than they resemble any sort of truth.

He's really not some sort of genius who is misunderstood and being maligned by the establishment. I mean, maybe he's being maligned in excess of his actual stupidity, but it's hard to tell. I think specifically his claims that the CIA and FBI helped kill his father and uncle, along with the HIV_causes-AIDS denial really establish just how crazy he is.

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Have you looked into this and the facts around everything you just mentioned or are you going with the headlines you’ve read and other online talking points?

Each there own, comes down to believing he’s not a lying POS like virtually all other politicians. Listening to him, yeah hard to not hear how driven he is for real change. My 2 cents anyway but I respect your opinion even if I don’t agree with it.

Yes, I've looked into the facts around this- I used to be a scientist/researcher and know quite a lot about HIV and AIDS since I worked in a group that actively researched medicine for HIV.

I maintain a wide collection of reading and an open mind, and often when I hear things that sound like bullshit, actively try to assume the person spewing bullshit may have a point and bend over backwards trying to understand their point, including exposing myself to facts or reasoning that I don't agree with.

It sounds to me like your beef is with the establishment, and that RFK possibly represents a way to break down the establishment, but I don't think he is the way to achieve that (nor is that a worthy goal).

Could I make a humble suggestion?

It sounds like you are very knowledgeable and are actively interested on the topic of HIV/AIDS.

If someone with your background would take the time to read RFK’s book on Fauci with a critical mind and do your best to identify fraudulent claims or misinterpreted facts about the early days of HIV treatment under Fauci, it would go a long way to help discredit RFK’s book and the man himself.

If your critique uncovers new insights it could be very persuasive in dismissing RFK’s candidacy.

This is not a small ask, I realize that, but if your current perception is correct about RFK Jr. you would be doing America a great service by revealing the fraud.

I ask this as someone who is not an expert on HIV/AIDS or vaccines but who has been pursued by RFK Jr’s message on other important topics and would genuinely like to know if the man is genuine or one whose claims should be dismissed.

I have purchased a copy of his book, “The Real Anthony Fauci - Bill Gates, Big Pharma and the Global War on Democracy and Public Health” but haven’t yet read it. I would gladly mail it to you to support this effort.

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