Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

demmiblue

(39,941 posts)
Fri Sep 5, 2025, 12:54 PM Sep 2025

RFK Jr.: "I was at the bottom of my class. I started doing heroin, and I went to the top of my class."

"I was at the bottom of my class. I started doing heroin, and I went to the top of my class. Suddenly I could sit still and I could read."


"I was at the bottom of my class. I started doing heroin, and I went to the top of my class. Suddenly I could sit still and I could read."

We’re not doctors but it kinda seem like this should’ve been disqualifying 🤷🏻‍♂️

The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) 2025-09-05T11:45:54.325Z
6 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RFK Jr.: "I was at the bottom of my class. I started doing heroin, and I went to the top of my class." (Original Post) demmiblue Sep 2025 OP
After getting on heroin, he probably was the highest in his class, but not in a good way. John1956PA Sep 2025 #1
What is his purpose for telling this story? vanlassie Sep 2025 #2
So will the CDC now recommend heroin? surfered Sep 2025 #3
That's my take. If you get a communicable disease because you weren't vaxxed, allegorical oracle Sep 2025 #5
I'll bet. Just like TSF was at the top of his class at Penn. spooky3 Sep 2025 #4
Yes, indeed. Everyone knows that being a heroin addict is good for your health. MineralMan Sep 2025 #6

vanlassie

(6,272 posts)
2. What is his purpose for telling this story?
Fri Sep 5, 2025, 01:14 PM
Sep 2025

That he benefited from a “medication” is what it sounds like… WTF?

allegorical oracle

(6,589 posts)
5. That's my take. If you get a communicable disease because you weren't vaxxed,
Fri Sep 5, 2025, 01:42 PM
Sep 2025

give heroin a go. Of course, if you survive, you will never make sense again -- like RFK, Jr.

spooky3

(38,864 posts)
4. I'll bet. Just like TSF was at the top of his class at Penn.
Fri Sep 5, 2025, 01:21 PM
Sep 2025

Let’s see the transcripts. And Harvard has long been notorious for giving lots of As.

MineralMan

(151,544 posts)
6. Yes, indeed. Everyone knows that being a heroin addict is good for your health.
Fri Sep 5, 2025, 02:43 PM
Sep 2025

Yup...you betcha. Bobby...

Kick in to the DU tip jar?

This week we're running a special pop-up mini fund drive. From Monday through Friday we're going ad-free for all registered members, and we're asking you to kick in to the DU tip jar to support the site and keep us financially healthy.

As a bonus, making a contribution will allow you to leave kudos for another DU member, and at the end of the week we'll recognize the DUers who you think make this community great.

Tell me more...

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»RFK Jr.: "I was at the bo...