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elias7

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3. I watched a number of his college visits and debates with students

Thu Sep 11, 2025, 10:40 AM

Sep 11

Although I disagree with the bulk of his positions, he was always respectful, and his arguments were well thought out. For anyone castigating him for extreme views, taking someone else’s opinion is the lesser of two options, especially when you have the ability to go on YouTube and check out some of his Debates and speeches. No one deserves to be assassinated, and I am concerned that people who are not displeased in a similar way to the assassination of the United healthcare CEO is shedding a new light on the progressive mindset.

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My opinion on Kirk...not that it matters. [View all] LuckyCharms Sep 11 OP

Great post. The canonization of Kirk feels like a Horst Wessel event Arazi Sep 11 #1

Yes and the edit to add that we will not be provided the truth if and when he is caught is spot on. Bev54 Sep 11 #63

excellent poozwah Sep 11 #2

I watched a number of his college visits and debates with students elias7 Sep 11 #3

Because you put a bow tie on feces Keepthesoulalive Sep 11 #9

While he did not deserve in any respect to get murdered, hjh3rd Sep 11 #43

TY for Telling IT like it IS... And GUNS! Cha Sep 11 #64

His arguments were well thought out? Redleg Sep 11 #47

See post 59 (Gish galloping and cherry picked "facts" is not being "good" at debate) pat_k Sep 11 #60

Lol about his "well-thought-out" horsesh!t. Heidi Sep 11 #55

Gish galloping and cherry picked "facts" is not being "good" at debate. pat_k Sep 11 #59

Proud graduate of the Gym Jordan School of Debate. ECL213 Sep 12 #75

This message was self-deleted by its author fujiyamasan Sep 12 #72

I'm pretty much where you are on this. I knew of Charlie Kirk, Ocelot II Sep 11 #4

Me too. pat_k Sep 11 #61

I'm guessing it's someone who hunts. underpants Sep 11 #5

I'm thinking ex- military sniper EYESORE 9001 Sep 11 #15

Mmm we'll see. I know many hunters who could make that shot. underpants Sep 11 #54

Thanks, Lucky. As usual your post is reasoned and grounded. hamsterjill Sep 11 #6

I agree, a professional hit. CanonRay Sep 11 #7

Didn't Kirk demand release of the Epstein files last week or so? MrsCheaplaugh Sep 12 #76

The canonization of Ashli Babbit by The Felon went over like a lead balloon Attilatheblond Sep 11 #8

I think the difference between this and Babbit fujiyamasan Sep 12 #73

I'm hoping the kids now have a chance to not be raised by a Nazi Coventina Sep 11 #10

Well said PatSeg Sep 11 #11

i finaly had to google who this person was . great post. AllaN01Bear Sep 11 #12

They were a good shot, but not a professional. sir pball Sep 11 #13

Agree Wifes husband Sep 11 #18

My current pet theory sir pball Sep 11 #19

My point exactly Wifes husband Sep 11 #27

. LuckyCharms Sep 11 #23

You are way wrong Mr.WeRP Sep 11 #36

I'll not "stop with this nonsense". LuckyCharms Sep 11 #38

So much for " I believe we should not be arguing over Kirk's death" Mr.WeRP Sep 11 #42

I'm not your bro, pal. LuckyCharms Sep 11 #44

When not basing an "opinion" in fact Mr.WeRP Sep 11 #50

Maybe you should learn how to disagree... LuckyCharms Sep 11 #51

I apologize. Mr.WeRP Sep 11 #69

No problem, Mr. WeRP... LuckyCharms Sep 12 #74

Yes, and Mr Werp should make his own opinion post if he likes Beringia Sep 11 #53

College aged? That involves a broad range of variation in ages. littlemissmartypants Sep 11 #45

The expert on MSNBC yesterday TheDemsshouldhireme Sep 11 #67

Can you say martyr? AncientOfDays Sep 11 #14

I agree. The aftermath of this shooting will not be pretty. Katinfl Sep 11 #24

The first time I looked up who Kirk was, was when a young man at one of his events asked, "When can we use the guns?" CrispyQ Sep 11 #33

That is scary. Katinfl Sep 11 #56

Until fairly recently, I had only a nebulous awareness of the guy EYESORE 9001 Sep 11 #16

Thing is, he didn't give a flying fuck 3Hotdogs Sep 11 #17

Kirk is dead and Trump wins again... homegirl Sep 11 #20

I zeroed in on your item #6 peggysue2 Sep 11 #21

Insightful thought rambler68 Sep 11 #22

It seemed like a professional hit. StarryNite Sep 11 #25

Excellent post. .and your last sentence is absolutely accurate. niyad Sep 11 #26

And look at this BS they 're trying to push about the shooter Ritabert Sep 11 #28

"Sources" 🙄 littlemissmartypants Sep 11 #46

Everything you said, except... pandr32 Sep 11 #29

I probably worded that poorly. LuckyCharms Sep 11 #30

This is the shirt I'm wearing in honor of Charlie Kirk today Jilly_in_VA Sep 11 #31

It's really cute. littlemissmartypants Sep 11 #48

Well said! some_of_us_are_sane Sep 11 #32

33) Perhaps a skilled amateur rather than a professional. Harker Sep 11 #34

Great post, and I'm pretty sure you intended #6 in terms of motive Martin Eden Sep 11 #35

I agree, Martin. Please see post #30. LuckyCharms Sep 11 #41

Homer Stokes quote ... OldBoss Sep 11 #37

I think professional, too. You can see in that awful video the carotid artery is hit and turning into a fountain. Vinca Sep 11 #39

I agree - this was a professional hit by an expert sharp shooter. waterwatcher123 Sep 11 #40

Outstanding! H2O Man Sep 11 #49

Your opinion is similar to mine Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Sep 11 #52

BRA EFFING VO Faux pas Sep 11 #57

Excellent post LC. A skilled shooter with a well thought out plan for sure. NoMoreRepugs Sep 11 #58

I have a terrible sinking feeling.... pat_k Sep 11 #62

Number 2. roamer65 Sep 11 #65

I have no empathy for Charlie KKKirk! Crowman2009 Sep 11 #66

Andrew Weissman on Lawrence mnhtnbb Sep 11 #68

Just a note on your second point. colorado_ufo Sep 12 #70

Inglourious Bastards kyburbonkid Sep 12 #71