Staff Reports
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the maverick candidate who can’t seem to make up his mind on which party he wants to belong to, has come out in support of cash payments to black communities as reparations. Yes, you heard it right folks. While some politicians are focused on real issues like jobs, the economy, and national security, Kennedy is busy pandering to the far-left with his ridiculous schemes.
Very disappointing, but he is a Democrat. https://t.co/1e4RthYc0T
— Jenna Ellis (@JennaEllisEsq) October 19, 2023
According to Kennedy’s campaign website, he believes that black people in America are still suffering from the legacy of racism. Now, there’s no denying that racism in the past has had a lasting impact on our society. But does that mean we should just start handing out cash to certain communities based on their race? Absolutely not!
.@DC_Draino, my policy of Targeted Community Repair is not the same as race-based reparations. The program will make capital and resources available to the poorest and most desperate communities in America. These include inner cities, the rust belt, Appalachia, the devastated… https://t.co/iveNdxnJ8X
— Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) October 18, 2023
Kennedy’s plan includes a laundry list of policy proposals, including prison reform and improving inner-city schools. While these issues are certainly important, they have nothing to do with reparations. It’s clear that Kennedy is just trying to throw everything but the kitchen sink into his campaign platform to appeal to as many voters as possible. But sorry, Bobby, we’re not buying it.
The centerpiece of Kennedy’s “racial healing” policies is what he calls “targeted community repair.” Basically, it’s a fancy way of saying he wants to use federal funds to “rebuild Black infrastructure.” But let me ask you this: why should we be focusing on one specific race? What about all the other communities in need? Kennedy’s plan reeks of identity politics and it’s frankly insulting to hardworking Americans of all races.
Of course, when news outlets started reporting on Kennedy’s reparations promises, he was quick to backtrack. He claimed that his proposed policies are not actually reparations, but rather a way to help the poorest communities in America. Nice try, Bobby, but we’re not falling for it. It’s clear as day that he’s just trying to appeal to the woke crowd for political gain.
Interestingly, Kennedy isn’t the only one jumping on the reparations bandwagon. Cornel West, a Bernie Sanders ally, has also voiced his support for cash reparations. It seems like the far-left is determined to push this radical agenda, regardless of the consequences. But let me remind you, dear readers, that this is not what our country needs right now. We need leaders who will focus on real solutions, not empty promises and divisive identity politics.
President Biden, on the other hand, has wisely chosen not to comment on the idea of cash reparations. Instead, he supports a “study” to examine the impact of such payments. Now, I may not always agree with President Biden, but on this issue, he’s showing some level of common sense. We shouldn’t rush into a policy that has the potential to deepen racial divisions and further divide our country.
In the end, Kennedy’s support for reparations is nothing more than a desperate attempt to appeal to the far-left and position himself to the left of President Biden. But let’s not be fooled by his empty promises. We need leaders who will focus on real solutions, not divisive identity politics. It’s time to put America first and reject these radical ideas.
