The Charlie Kirk Thread

[JCTarheel82]

Yeah, that’s the one I saw. Hmmm. Doesn’t seem to be in the same stratosphere as the language coming from the right (and I don’t mean random TikTok morons).

Not to mention, it's true. MAGA does this with every shooter/attacker now and convinces themselves that even obvious right wingers like Vance Boelter and the guy who smashed Paul Pelosi's head with a hammer are leftists.

 

[nycfan]

Olbermann is an asshole, but so is Trump.

 

[ChileG]

Olbermann is an asshole, but so is Trump.

Olbermann is insufferable.

 

[Bobfripp]

Olbermann is an asshole, but so is Trump.

Noteworthy is that Olbermann is a private citizen, and pompous jerk, but Trump, although he doesn't think so, is an elected public servant.

 

[Zoo_View]

I thought covid was that common enemy in 2020, but no, the dumbass Trump cultists turned it into an internal "us vs. them." The only thing that pulls us out is the current administration and sycophants getting voted out and replaced by professionals who respect restrained, balanced power. That requires the middle 20ish% to swing Democrat, and that will happen for economic reasons. So I hate to say it, but I think the best way out is for the economy to tank. It sucks, but recovery from that will be quicker than recovery from this piece of shit and his sycophants.

The economy tanked in 2007-2009.

Obama was elected and almost immediately the Tea Party erupted.

A tanking economy isn’t swinging the “moderate” 20% to the Democrats for any lengthy term.

 

[superrific]

So in other words, the students did nothing wrong and the mooks went nuts.

 

[UNCatTech]

Not remotely the same. DL was in a different time and had good ratings / profitability (just a guess) and was never as hateful or using "comedy" to disguise himself as a political talking head. Can't see DL ever making the comment JK did, especially after the evidence that was known about the shooter. JK chose to go down the path he did and is in a true FAFO moment. He is solely responsible for his ratings. Again, I'm not justifying trump using the threats, just that ABC felt JK wasn't worth fighting for. I bet NBC would have told trump to eat a dick if he had gone after DL.

Come on man, you know this has nothing to do with ratings.

And what Kimmel said wasn't negative toward Kirk. It was about how maga is acting.

“The MAGA Gang (is) desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it,”

Maga is over the top with this. I've seen comparisons to basically Jesus. He's been compared to MLK and others and he wasn't in the same league.

 

[UNCatTech]

In this case, not at all. But if JK had been a desirable asset for ABC they sure as hell would have fought trump in court. Clearly what trump is doing wouldn't stand up in court. ABC didn't feel it was worth it or needed to be on trump's side for something beneficial to them in the future. They can jettison a problem, play the victim (which they are, but a willing victim) and not be the bad guy. This is a win for ABC

No they wouldn't. Everyone is caving, even if they could probably win in court.

And why spend money to fight extortion in court? It shouldn't be happening to begin with. Presidents shouldn't be extorting private companies.

 

[UNCatTech]

So, @Callatoroy and @Ramrouser should Brian Kilmeade be fired? It seems that his words are far more detrimental to people.

Over a dozen injured in Minneapolis shootings at homeless camp and near transit station

The shootings come during a particularly violent summer for the Minneapolis area, including the gunning down of a lawmaker and her husband and a deadly mass shooting at a Catholic school.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[JCTarheel82]

Come on man, you know this has nothing to do with ratings.

And what Kimmel said wasn't negative toward Kirk. It was about how maga is acting.

“The MAGA Gang (is) desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it,”

Maga is over the top with this. I've seen comparisons to basically Jesus. He's been compared to MLK and others and he wasn't in the same league.

I've also seen comparisons to MLK, calling Kirk a civil rights icon (lol) and advocating for a national holiday in his name. The canonizing of Kirk is wild.

 

[UNCatTech]

I've also seen comparisons to MLK, calling Kirk a civil rights icon (lol) and advocating for a national holiday in his name. The canonizing of Kirk is wild.

Yes, I read a couple that said we should replace Junetenth with Kirk day. Really? So very sad.

 

[JCTarheel82]

Yes, I read a couple that said we should replace Junetenth with Kirk day. Really? So very sad.

Yep, some people just love telling on themselves without even realizing it.

 

[Turd Ferguson]

But he really loved Jesus.

 

[Zoo_View]

Currently the list is relatively small but the clear trend is in that direction.

Greg Caesar
AOC
Rashida Tlaib
Cori Bush
Jamal Bowman
Mamdani
Brandon Johnson
Obviously Bernie

Ask me the same question in 5 years and the list will be MUCH longer.

Bernie’s a Democrat?

 

[Mulberry Heel]

I've also seen comparisons to MLK, calling Kirk a civil rights icon (lol) and advocating for a national holiday in his name. The canonizing of Kirk is wild.

Just more evidence of what a true religious cult MAGA is. They not only mourn their passed leaders, they deify them and attack anyone who criticizes them in even the mildest way. Instead, everyone - even those "not of the body" - are expected to show "appropriate respect" for the fallen leader or hero at all times.

 

[Mulberry Heel]

Kimmel said the "Maga gang" was "desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them" and of trying to "score political points from it"

The HORROR!

The problem with the MAGA gang is that they are the real snowflakes here.

Always and forever. They are the real snowflakes, not liberals. They are the real purveyors of cancel culture, not liberals. They are the "woke mob" using the full force of the federal and red-state governments to "cancel" their opponents, not liberals. And on and on.

 

[8992Tiger]

The economy tanked in 2007-2009.

Obama was elected and almost immediately the Tea Party erupted.

A tanking economy isn’t swinging the “moderate” 20% to the Democrats for any lengthy term.

You are right; this shit started with the tea party. Fair point too, it is possible that a swing won't last long. But a long lived change has to start with a change, and I think a tanked economy can cause that. I just hope the electorate changes for the longer term, that old wacked out MAGA cultists are replaced by more reasonable voters when they die.

 

[Gmonet]

Come on man, you know this has nothing to do with ratings.

And what Kimmel said wasn't negative toward Kirk. It was about how maga is acting.

“The MAGA Gang (is) desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it,”

Maga is over the top with this. I've seen comparisons to basically Jesus. He's been compared to MLK and others and he wasn't in the same league.

Hell, it wasn't even because of the quote you cited. Kimmel's sin was making fun of Trump's total lack of empathy, which was objectively true. The line about Trump reaching the 4th stage of grief, construction, was fucking hysterical. Unless you are a tissue paper thin skinned autocrat. Then it burns like a thousand suns and you must have vengeance.

 

[Zoo_View]

Is that rock at UNC-W similar to the tunnels under the railroad tracks at ncsulol?

One can paint over what’s already there?

 

[05C40]

Is that rock at UNC-W similar to the tunnels under the railroad tracks at ncsulol?

One can paint over what’s already there?

The quoted article suggested that as a matter of courtesy, students are requested not to repaint the rock for 24 hours and that it is typical for persons painting the rock to put the date/time on the rock so subsequent painters will know whether the recommended 24 hours has elapsed.