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appleannie1

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10. My brother Jack worked for RFK during his campaign.

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Sat Aug 28, 2021, 12:34 PM

Aug 2021

The family requested he drive one of the cars in the procession to Arlington. He had wanted to accompany Bobby to California but Bobby said he would probably need him more in Illinois. I know what an emotional effect it had on Jack when he was killed. He lost most of his hope for the future for one thing. I can't even imagine what the family went through. And being in the eye of the public did not help at all. Every move they made was inspected and magnified by the press.

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Re:Sirhan Sirhan [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2021 OP

Bobby was the real deal Beatlelvr Aug 2021 #1

He wasn't a cardboard saint DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2021 #2

I agree 100% SCantiGOP Aug 2021 #3

In high school, I volunteered for his Oregon Primary campaign. Thunderbeast Aug 2021 #4

How long do you suppose Sirhan Sirhan will last outside of prison? Klaralven Aug 2021 #5

Depends on what they think of him in Jordan, where he'll be deported. NYC Liberal Aug 2021 #6

Where he'll get a hero's welcome like Abdelbaset al-Megrahi in Libya! Floyd R. Turbo Aug 2021 #8

You're probably correct...... KS Toronado Aug 2021 #12

I doubt King Abdullah wants to piss off America. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2021 #18

Sirhan is a Jordanian citizen LeftInTX Aug 2021 #24

They might accept him but he won't get a hero's welcome. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2021 #35

I don't want him released. I'm sure the governor will do what he did with Leslie Van Houten LeftInTX Aug 2021 #37

That may take some time. Meanwhile, he intends to live with his brother in Los Angeles Klaralven Aug 2021 #13

Yes, that's what I read too. NYC Liberal Aug 2021 #28

I thought he had a brother here. Treefrog Aug 2021 #19

This message was self-deleted by its author LeftInTX Aug 2021 #21

According to actuarial tables, a 77 year old man can expect to live 11 years. n/t totodeinhere Aug 2021 #11

I agree with every word of your post. Stinky The Clown Aug 2021 #7

As you know, the Parole Board's actions are just a suggestion. totodeinhere Aug 2021 #9

Newsom doesn't get the parole decision for 90 days. former9thward Aug 2021 #22

OK thank you for the clarification. totodeinhere Aug 2021 #27

My brother Jack worked for RFK during his campaign. appleannie1 Aug 2021 #10

Keep him in prison keithbvadu2 Aug 2021 #14

My heart hit the floor when I read Sirhan Sirhan had been recommended for release. pazzyanne Aug 2021 #15

I don't believe that the governor will release him. yardwork Aug 2021 #16

He stepped in and reversed parole decisions of 'Manson family' members and he'll do the same here Brother Buzz Aug 2021 #26

We had mandatory 30 year release in Texas LeftInTX Aug 2021 #31

Genene Jones, the killer nurse. ShazzieB Aug 2021 #38

Agreement marieo1 Aug 2021 #17

Apparently two of his sons supported the parole. Did I get this wrong? nt LAS14 Aug 2021 #20

No you aren't. former9thward Aug 2021 #23

As far as I can tell BannonsLiver Aug 2021 #25

Eleven children ..... H2O Man Aug 2021 #29

True, but at the time of his death, Ethel was still pregnant with Rory. OhioBlue Aug 2021 #32

Meanwhile, Leonard Peltier...nt mdelaguna Aug 2021 #30

...is where he belongs. nt frogmarch Aug 2021 #33

I've always felt like that assassination stole my country's future before I was even old enough Crunchy Frog Aug 2021 #34

Post removed Post removed Aug 2021 #36

DemocratSinceBirth.... Upthevibe Aug 2021 #39

Agreed. honest.abe Aug 2021 #40