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back during the 1920s, when alcohol consumption was illegal in the US, there was a bootlegger named Joe Kennedy that made millions bringing booze into the US.
in true American fashion, he bought a bunch of businesses and real estate, donated some money, and even bought his way into a political career. think Pablo Escobar, but a Very White American.
his kids, grandkids and great grandkids all get an instant free pass into American political life along the Northeast Corridor from Boston down to NYC. one of his descendents was a president in the 60s. one was a senator even after getting drunk and killing a woman. two were assassinated.
the one we're talking about now (RFK Jr) is like 3rd generation, deranged, and running for president on the anti-vaxx ticket.