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SpirituFarmer2030's avatar

I am so grateful, Joe Martino, for your willingness to be curious about why Kennedy would be so adamant in his defense of Israel in this conflict. Believe me, I have also wondered and--no, I have not heard further clarification of this stance on his part. But there must be some trigger that he is having a hard time pulling back from. I have so loved this man for his continual unwillingness to bad-mouth and belittle his opponents, seeking instead to chose the high ground of calling people to unify. He knows this is the most important work of humanity at this time and he has such a strong track record of refusing to join interviewers who try to pull him into that trap. And then came the Israeli/Gaza debacle... I am hoping that he is just pulling back and wondering--himself--at his knee jerk reaction. I am hoping he is calling a 'ceasefire' to his thoughts on this issue until he can be clearer about what his thoughts are. I am so grateful to you for these words: "Further, if there is anyone who would change their mind about a big topic like this, I think it’s him. His willingness to examine and re-examine evidence seriously to go beyond widely held beliefs in society is evident. He carries a humble quality that is exceptionally rare in politicians at a federal level." Let us have faith that he is seriously considering this situation and his reaction to it. Either way, I see him as a huge cut above--head and heart above--any other candidate in the race.

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Trevor's avatar

I like what you say on this issue in particular...it reminds me of a very poignant cartoon that had two people arguing that "they were right and the other was wrong" only each was pointing to the ground where on could see a "6" and the other a "9". Of course they both were right. Sometimes there isn't a right or wrong, just different perspectives (needs). Keep up the great work.

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