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EYESORE 9001

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16. Until fairly recently, I had only a nebulous awareness of the guy

Thu Sep 11, 2025, 11:11 AM

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A couple of times, YouTube would put a video in my feed, and I would watch the ‘debate’. He definitely had the gish gallop down pat.

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

Great post. The canonization of Kirk feels like a Horst Wessel event Arazi Thursday #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 Thursday #63

excellent poozwah Thursday #2

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

Because you put a bow tie on feces Keepthesoulalive Thursday #9

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

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

His arguments were well thought out? Redleg Thursday #47

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

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

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

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

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

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

Me too. pat_k Thursday #61

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

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

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

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

I agree, a professional hit. CanonRay Thursday #7

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

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

I think the difference between this and Babbit fujiyamasan Friday #73

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

Well said PatSeg Thursday #11

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

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

Agree Wifes husband Thursday #18

My current pet theory sir pball Thursday #19

My point exactly Wifes husband Thursday #27

. LuckyCharms Thursday #23

You are way wrong Mr.WeRP Thursday #36

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

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

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

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

Maybe you should learn how to disagree... LuckyCharms Thursday #51

I apologize. Mr.WeRP Thursday #69

No problem, Mr. WeRP... LuckyCharms Friday #74

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

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

The expert on MSNBC yesterday TheDemsshouldhireme Thursday #67

Can you say martyr? AncientOfDays Thursday #14

I agree. The aftermath of this shooting will not be pretty. Katinfl Thursday #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 Thursday #33

That is scary. Katinfl Thursday #56

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

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

Kirk is dead and Trump wins again... homegirl Thursday #20

I zeroed in on your item #6 peggysue2 Thursday #21

Insightful thought rambler68 Thursday #22

It seemed like a professional hit. StarryNite Thursday #25

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

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

"Sources" 🙄 littlemissmartypants Thursday #46

Everything you said, except... pandr32 Thursday #29

I probably worded that poorly. LuckyCharms Thursday #30

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

It's really cute. littlemissmartypants Thursday #48

Well said! some_of_us_are_sane Thursday #32

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

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

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

Homer Stokes quote ... OldBoss Thursday #37

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

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

Outstanding! H2O Man Thursday #49

Your opinion is similar to mine Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Thursday #52

BRA EFFING VO Faux pas Thursday #57

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

I have a terrible sinking feeling.... pat_k Thursday #62

Number 2. roamer65 Thursday #65

I have no empathy for Charlie KKKirk! Crowman2009 Thursday #66

Andrew Weissman on Lawrence mnhtnbb Thursday #68

Just a note on your second point. colorado_ufo Friday #70

Inglourious Bastards kyburbonkid Friday #71