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A Letter to Liberals: Censorship and COVID: An Attack on Science and American Ideals
A leading Democrat challenges his party to return to liberal values and evidence-based science
Democrats were the party of intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and faith in scientific and liberal empiricism. They once took pride in understanding how to read science critically, exercising healthy skepticism toward notoriously corrupt entities like the drug companies that brought us the opioid crisis, and were outraged by the phenomenon of “agency capture” and the pervasive control of private interests over Congress, the media, and the scientific journals.
During the COVID pandemic, these attitudes have taken a back seat to blind faith in government mandates and countermeasures driven by pharmaceutical companies and captive federal agencies, promoted by corporate media, and cynically exploiting the fears of the American people.
A Letter to Liberals is Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s, challenge to “lockdown liberalism’s” embrace of policies that are an affront to once cherished precepts.
Kennedy invites readers to look at the data in order to answer questions such as:
Did COVID vaccines really save millions and end the pandemic?
Why were the lowest COVID death rates in countries and states that relied on therapeutic drugs, and in countries with the lowest vaccination rates?
Did vaccines prevent infection or transmission as officials promised?
Why do COVID vaccines appear to show “negative efficacy”—making the vaccinated more susceptible to COVID.
Why does the most reliable data suggest that COVID vaccines do not lower the risk of death and hospitalization.
Should government technocrats be partnering with media and social media titans to censor and suppress the questioning of government policies?
And why have so many liberals abandoned fundamental Constitutional principles in their headlong rush to embrace pandemic policies pushed by captured bureaucrats, feckless politicians, a compromised news media, and Big Pharma?
In his November 2021 book The Real Anthony Fauci, which sold over 1,000,000 copies, Kennedy made predictions that have matured from “conspiracy theories” to proven facts. Among these:
Masks Are Ineffective and Dangerous
Social Distancing Was Not Science-Based
School Closures Were Not Science-Based
Lockdowns Were Counterproductive
Vaccinating Children Causes More Harm and Death Than It Averts
Officials Wrongly Used PCR Tests to Justify the Countermeasures
COVID-19 May Have Come from Wuhan Lab
Natural Immunity is Superior to Vaccine Immunity
Kennedy throws down the gauntlet for the kind of vigorous scientific debate that liberals have long stood for and strives to ensure that unbiased honesty and well-researched thought is brought to bear on one of the most important and still unfolding chapters in human history.
Democrats were the party of intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and faith in scientific and liberal empiricism. They once took pride in understanding how to read science critically, exercising healthy skepticism toward notoriously corrupt entities like the drug companies that brought us the opioid crisis, and were outraged by the phenomenon of “agency capture” and the pervasive control of private interests over Congress, the media, and the scientific journals.
During the COVID pandemic, these attitudes have taken a back seat to blind faith in government mandates and countermeasures driven by pharmaceutical companies and captive federal agencies, promoted by corporate media, and cynically exploiting the fears of the American people.
A Letter to Liberals is Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s, challenge to “lockdown liberalism’s” embrace of policies that are an affront to once cherished precepts.
Kennedy invites readers to look at the data in order to answer questions such as:
Did COVID vaccines really save millions and end the pandemic?
Why were the lowest COVID death rates in countries and states that relied on therapeutic drugs, and in countries with the lowest vaccination rates?
Did vaccines prevent infection or transmission as officials promised?
Why do COVID vaccines appear to show “negative efficacy”—making the vaccinated more susceptible to COVID.
Why does the most reliable data suggest that COVID vaccines do not lower the risk of death and hospitalization.
Should government technocrats be partnering with media and social media titans to censor and suppress the questioning of government policies?
And why have so many liberals abandoned fundamental Constitutional principles in their headlong rush to embrace pandemic policies pushed by captured bureaucrats, feckless politicians, a compromised news media, and Big Pharma?
In his November 2021 book The Real Anthony Fauci, which sold over 1,000,000 copies, Kennedy made predictions that have matured from “conspiracy theories” to proven facts. Among these:
Masks Are Ineffective and Dangerous
Social Distancing Was Not Science-Based
School Closures Were Not Science-Based
Lockdowns Were Counterproductive
Vaccinating Children Causes More Harm and Death Than It Averts
Officials Wrongly Used PCR Tests to Justify the Countermeasures
COVID-19 May Have Come from Wuhan Lab
Natural Immunity is Superior to Vaccine Immunity
Kennedy throws down the gauntlet for the kind of vigorous scientific debate that liberals have long stood for and strives to ensure that unbiased honesty and well-researched thought is brought to bear on one of the most important and still unfolding chapters in human history.
123 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 2, 2022
About the author
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
79 books432 followersRobert Francis Kennedy Jr. is an American activist, environmental attorney, and author. Kennedy serves as president of the board of Waterkeeper Alliance, a non-profit environmental group that he helped found in 1999.
He is the third of eleven children of Senator and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy.
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He is the third of eleven children of Senator and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_....
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August 3, 2022
As it currently stands, the author attributed to this book in Goodreads is incorrect. It should be Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. I send the Goodreads librarian a message to have it changed.
You can download this ebook for free from Children's Health Defense website.
It would be better titled A Letter to Liberals from a Liberal.
"Liberal media and social media outlets mischaracterize all dissent from official orthodoxies as right-wing Trumpism. The current liberal cosmology incorrectly casts working-class populists—including protesting truckers—as right-wing racist Trump fanatics or as “deplorables.” But the populist movement that has coalesced to oppose the mandates is racially and religiously diverse, ideologically incoherent, and, increasingly, sees itself as engaged ina class war against Big Tech, Big Data, Big Pharma, Big Banking, Big Media, and Wall Street titans, who themselves are aligned with police and intelligence, military, and security state forces." I couldn't have said it better.
You can download this ebook for free from Children's Health Defense website.
It would be better titled A Letter to Liberals from a Liberal.
"Liberal media and social media outlets mischaracterize all dissent from official orthodoxies as right-wing Trumpism. The current liberal cosmology incorrectly casts working-class populists—including protesting truckers—as right-wing racist Trump fanatics or as “deplorables.” But the populist movement that has coalesced to oppose the mandates is racially and religiously diverse, ideologically incoherent, and, increasingly, sees itself as engaged ina class war against Big Tech, Big Data, Big Pharma, Big Banking, Big Media, and Wall Street titans, who themselves are aligned with police and intelligence, military, and security state forces." I couldn't have said it better.
August 11, 2022
Aside from WHAT Kennedy contributes, what's remarkable is how he keeps it coming. His dedication to country and to truth isn't just poignant, isn't just his profound calling, but it's non-stop. Kudos on another valuable offering to a seriously hurtin' nation. May we all do even 10% of what Robert Kennedy, Jr. does for our country.
August 30, 2022
Quick and informative read - well referenced and succinct. Everyone should read this book to understand how much propaganda we have been exposed to. Eye opening.
August 20, 2023
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December 7, 2023
Oh man. This one was a shocker. My husband keep trying to get me to read it and finally I turned it on and listened to it while working. My heart
December 25, 2022
As someone who voluntarily got vaccinated, but opposed mandatory Vax for everyone, lockdowns and school closures, I wanted to read this book to get a fresh opinion on the COVID crisis. After all the data that has come out in 2022, the value of the vaccine as an efficacious took to fight the pandemic is questionable at best and quite concerning at worst. The book by Kennedy is short but very well researched/foot-noted. Clearly he is an advocate against the Vax and not an unbiased commentator. I give the book 4 out of 5 due to the one-sided nature. However, if you want a quick read on the opposing view on this topic vs the statist/Big Pharma position, this is it.
January 3, 2023
RFK Jr asks liberals to open their hearts as a traditional liberal would in regards to Covid 19 attitudes.
That side of society that once questioned everything suddenly found itself in lockstep with government, big pharma and msm all packaged as anti vaxxer and anti Trumpism.
A true liberal would surely question how we came to this point.
2023 begins and truth continues to slip out, vaccine injuries mount and the highly vaxxed are getting Covid more often than the unvaxxed.
A good read but refer to his earlier "The Real Anthony Fauci"
That side of society that once questioned everything suddenly found itself in lockstep with government, big pharma and msm all packaged as anti vaxxer and anti Trumpism.
A true liberal would surely question how we came to this point.
2023 begins and truth continues to slip out, vaccine injuries mount and the highly vaxxed are getting Covid more often than the unvaxxed.
A good read but refer to his earlier "The Real Anthony Fauci"
July 1, 2023
What a great read! Mr Kennedy provides many little known facts about Covid 19 and the reasons why they remain obscure. As a recovering democrat, I appreciated his clear and compelling insights of the fall of the democrat party who seems compelled to hate anything Trump, prefer bullying anyone who disagrees with them, even using the suppression of free speech to get there. A good man who I don't always agree with, but one I'd enjoy discussing the meanful issues of life because he has something great to add, respect, compassion, and facts. Alas, something that is sorely missing in conversation today.
June 6, 2023
Don’t think we’ve forgotten, you COVID totalitarian psychopaths.
August 12, 2022
Amazing letter! Needs to be read a few times. Kennedy takes us through the current situation, reviews our history. Its not, actually, that long, but it is very well document indeed. Everything he says is solidly supported. He discusses ideals, makes clear the dangers of the current situation and course, and points a way toward a better future. It's clear that Liberals need to seriously recalibrate. Life is dynamic. For all the potential for disaster Kennedy is hopeful and he gives direction to what we must do.. it will be work, but it's worth we must do. A remarkable wake-up letter.
October 14, 2022
Crimes against humanity. Everyone needs to read this book, among many others by doctors and scientists exposing the lies. Governments and pharma have gone insane. The truth must be revealed. Mandates must end. There should be justice and compensation for vaccine injuries and deaths. How is this real life.
Thank you, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., for always doing the hard work to help others.
Thank you, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., for always doing the hard work to help others.
June 12, 2023
RFK jr one of a few
One of very few liberals who have anything to say, that I care to listen to. I believe RFK jr and others like him, such as Tulsi Gabard, truly believes in our Constitution and the Bill of Rights. It’s a shame there are not more politicians on both sides of the aisle, who feel the same.
One of very few liberals who have anything to say, that I care to listen to. I believe RFK jr and others like him, such as Tulsi Gabard, truly believes in our Constitution and the Bill of Rights. It’s a shame there are not more politicians on both sides of the aisle, who feel the same.
September 30, 2022
It’s an essay, not a book. Learned nothing new, personally. It is eloquently written.
May 28, 2023
I wish I could give this book 10 stars. It is a super fast read and PERFECTLY articulates all the I don’t understand about the current liberal/democrat/progressive. (Not really sure what label to give)
Where are the people who care about the poor and marginalized? Where are the REAL academics, intellectuals, and scientists that care about knowledge and are not afraid to debate and dialogue? What happened to caring about the constitution and rights? Why aren’t more people outraged over the threat to REAL democracy? Why are we not more bothered by censorship and control?
It doesn’t matter what party you align with or hate, this book accurately presents information and questions what we have all lived through over the past 3 years.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND everyone read it and then discuss it with someone else.
Where are the people who care about the poor and marginalized? Where are the REAL academics, intellectuals, and scientists that care about knowledge and are not afraid to debate and dialogue? What happened to caring about the constitution and rights? Why aren’t more people outraged over the threat to REAL democracy? Why are we not more bothered by censorship and control?
It doesn’t matter what party you align with or hate, this book accurately presents information and questions what we have all lived through over the past 3 years.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND everyone read it and then discuss it with someone else.
December 31, 2023
Controversial because of RFK Jr, but say what you want he doesn't come to the fight without some type of basis. Many argue that by engaging you are validating, well isn't that how you find consensus?
I tire of a world that as soon as you make any assertion that is considered a "conspiracy theory" whether in subject or spokesperson that it is immediately belittled, what's worse is the opponents don't generally have any knowledge other than their talking points.
Read it and decide for yourself. I took a long time absorbing it because of the controversy behind the author. Autopsies and investigations continue to support many of his views. Rarely is someone found 100% correct, but without looking into the issue thoroughly one really shouldn't comment as many have utilizing the dog whistle.
I tire of a world that as soon as you make any assertion that is considered a "conspiracy theory" whether in subject or spokesperson that it is immediately belittled, what's worse is the opponents don't generally have any knowledge other than their talking points.
Read it and decide for yourself. I took a long time absorbing it because of the controversy behind the author. Autopsies and investigations continue to support many of his views. Rarely is someone found 100% correct, but without looking into the issue thoroughly one really shouldn't comment as many have utilizing the dog whistle.
June 26, 2023
I highly recommend this book to all people who are willing to get out of the borders in which the media and politicians put them in. To all the people who are willing to understand the truth about the COVID pandemic and vaccines. To all those people who want traditional liberalism, fighting for freedom, against corruption and for the regular people, not the rich.
I'm vaccinated and my whole family is vaccinated but I never expected that this was going to be the case. I'm thanking RFK for revealing all those facts in the book.
I'm a conservative, not a liberal, but I highly appreciate people like him on the liberal/democratic spectrum. They are the hope for the Democratic party and for liberals in general.
I'm vaccinated and my whole family is vaccinated but I never expected that this was going to be the case. I'm thanking RFK for revealing all those facts in the book.
I'm a conservative, not a liberal, but I highly appreciate people like him on the liberal/democratic spectrum. They are the hope for the Democratic party and for liberals in general.
August 8, 2022
Excellent "Letter" to encourage dialogue and to re-claim the ability to have conversation around facts and studies other than the narrative bought and paid for by the media legacy.(Almost 50% contains footnotes so you can check on information sited yourself). It is okay to disagree, so please let's have an honest discussion without jumping to the usual buzz words intended to shut down any conversation. Our first amendment is being seriously challenged!
Thank you Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for your excellent and unwavering commitment to standing for our constitution and our way of life. It is not to be taken for granted!!!
Thank you Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for your excellent and unwavering commitment to standing for our constitution and our way of life. It is not to be taken for granted!!!
April 21, 2023
Definitely a great read. Not very long, so I was able to read it very quickly. Robert F Kennedy Junior has always been a Democrat and yet he notices that something negative has happened to the Democratic Party. he also expresses a lot of disappointment in the main stream news which no longer seems to want to present the truth but it seems to want to present a story to the American people which is the agenda of the corporations. Now he is running for president and I think he would make an excellent president. I have listened to many hours of his talks and I think he is the real deal.
August 8, 2023
A letter for liberals is a call for all to return to common sense.
No matter what party you are aligned with, you need to read this book! Or to listen to the audio-book. Facts don't care about feelings! Get the real story & facts. The mainstream media and talking heads of various agencies have manipulated your feelings and lied to you so much you may not know just how thoroughly you have been tricked, gas-lighted, and likely damaged. It's time to restore liberty and never put up with this type of thing again.
No matter what party you are aligned with, you need to read this book! Or to listen to the audio-book. Facts don't care about feelings! Get the real story & facts. The mainstream media and talking heads of various agencies have manipulated your feelings and lied to you so much you may not know just how thoroughly you have been tricked, gas-lighted, and likely damaged. It's time to restore liberty and never put up with this type of thing again.
November 22, 2023
I see why Daughter #3 thinks he is the best candidate for President!
My husband (we were listening to the Audible recording together) couldn't stop exclaiming his agreement. It is rather hard to quote from an audio book - sad, because there is so much I'd like to quote. I disagree with him on some issues - environment, for one - but that's alright because he believes in debate.
It's so REFRESHING to find a Democrat who believes has intellectual curiosity, and believes in the importance of critical thinking, free speech and old-fashioned Democratic principles!
My husband (we were listening to the Audible recording together) couldn't stop exclaiming his agreement. It is rather hard to quote from an audio book - sad, because there is so much I'd like to quote. I disagree with him on some issues - environment, for one - but that's alright because he believes in debate.
It's so REFRESHING to find a Democrat who believes has intellectual curiosity, and believes in the importance of critical thinking, free speech and old-fashioned Democratic principles!
August 29, 2022
Kennedy writes this magnificent letter to challenge liberals who have abandoned their principles. The public health establishment's covid-19 actions, cheered on by the liberal establishment, have been the opposite of the liberal ideal of “freedom from restraint in speech or action."
This work briefs the reader of the public health establishment's covid-19 policies and the disastrous results. The well-referenced facts presented in the letter make it a must-read.
This work briefs the reader of the public health establishment's covid-19 policies and the disastrous results. The well-referenced facts presented in the letter make it a must-read.
February 10, 2024
Really Exposes the Democrat Approach to Tyranny
JFK Jr points out the unwarranted elitist run to censorship, fear of questions, need to create disharmony and overwelling need for control. Their methods have proven to be very harmful to the middle class and overwellingly negative for the poor. Plus Robert's references show how wrong the elitists have been. Very troubling but a great view of what is going on behind the scenes. Highly recommended!
JFK Jr points out the unwarranted elitist run to censorship, fear of questions, need to create disharmony and overwelling need for control. Their methods have proven to be very harmful to the middle class and overwellingly negative for the poor. Plus Robert's references show how wrong the elitists have been. Very troubling but a great view of what is going on behind the scenes. Highly recommended!
May 1, 2024
Truth Seeker
Kennedy seeks truth and healthier solutions to today's problems. He challenges all of us to discuss issues to find truth and common ground instead of silencing the opposition. He includes references to back up his claims. This book mainly focuses on the harms done by the COVID pandemic lockdowns and mandates. Terrible, even deadly, choices were made by those in charge.
Kennedy seeks truth and healthier solutions to today's problems. He challenges all of us to discuss issues to find truth and common ground instead of silencing the opposition. He includes references to back up his claims. This book mainly focuses on the harms done by the COVID pandemic lockdowns and mandates. Terrible, even deadly, choices were made by those in charge.
June 2, 2023
A must read for all Americans
It is important now more than ever for people to know the truth about what is happening in the world.
Robert F. Kennedy does a fantastic job citing hundreds of unbiased, peer-reviewed scientific sources that help to make information available that has not been accessible through the mainstream media or traditional outlets.
It is important now more than ever for people to know the truth about what is happening in the world.
Robert F. Kennedy does a fantastic job citing hundreds of unbiased, peer-reviewed scientific sources that help to make information available that has not been accessible through the mainstream media or traditional outlets.
August 2, 2023
I've seen a lot of negative things about RFK, Jr. in the media and I wanted to know why. I didn't know much about him until I listened to him talk on a Joe Rogan podcast and then I read this book. Now I know why "they" hate RFK, Jr. He uses facts and exposes the truth and the lies. I do not readily hand out 5 stars, but this book earned every one.
March 8, 2024
No matter your political persuasion, everyone should read this short and compelling book by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Before you call him a crackpot and say “heck no!”, no that his book is very well sourced for you to follow up on his various topics. It is an excellent exercise in critical thinking and I urge everyone to take the time to read it.
August 4, 2022
Not a liberal myself
4 out of the last 4 books I've read have been written by intellectually honest liberal/progressives 2 of them by RFK. I differ with him on many issues and I'd love to continue to debate his ideas in a free Republic.
4 out of the last 4 books I've read have been written by intellectually honest liberal/progressives 2 of them by RFK. I differ with him on many issues and I'd love to continue to debate his ideas in a free Republic.
August 19, 2022
A good book to recommend as a non-partisan summary of some of the most important issues in the past 2 years. It's easy to read - in question answer format - and short. Free downloads are available with links to references.
August 11, 2022
Fantastic book. It is refreshing to hear from a truth-teller.
May 30, 2023
Easy to see why bobby Jr didn't re -elected. Interesting but he he is so wrong about so many things.
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