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rambler68

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22. Insightful thought
Thu Sep 11, 2025, 11:22 AM
Thursday

Point number 7 is very insightful. Is this the trigger to justify an open violent war on the “left”? Why is it that question rises in our thoughts when a member of the MAGA is a victim but not when a democrat ( Minnesota tragedy) is a victim?

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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
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