Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated today while speaking at Utah Valley University. He leaves behind a wife and two, young daughters.
Charlie Kirk was known for visiting colleges and universities, in the United States and Europe, to speak to students and correct their misconceptions and beliefs about culture, history, and politics. Despite lacking a college degree, he consistently bested professors and advanced students in debate using facts and logic.
He was considered a controversial figure for sharing deeply held Conservative beliefs about American excellence, trans insanity, pro-life views, conservative values, and the benefits of meritocracy.
The shooter is still at large. President Trump has ordered that flags be lowered to half-staff. Turning Point USA has closed its offices and suspended operations until no sooner than Monday. President Trump has asked that the nation pray for his family.
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last commentHe was a right wing extremist. Am American nazi.
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And you're dougster posing as a left wing extremist so you can troll this forum.
Calling him a nazi is ironic considering that's your MOA in your attempts to blitz tuscl with your drivel.
A fine ambition in your own mind dougieboi, are fentanyl sales slow today?
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Back on topic, I knew his name but not much about him, maybe because we're from different generations. Speaking of ironies in my post above it's ironic that someone from the 'peaceful' left is likely the killer.
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You know what I didn't really follow Charlie too much or the other conservative influencers but I've seen them around. Seemed like a really bright guy with a big time future ahead, I mean definitely a guy you could see running for president in a couple decades time. Very sad. I looked on reddit, most of them are celebrating in blood lust. It's really sick man. I see very violent times in our country up ahead.
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It was pretty obvious he was dead a few hours ago for anyone who had the misfortune of seeing the close up video of the shooting (I unfortunately did). It was very graphic, he appeared to be shot in the jugular, and he lost so much blood immediately that it was clearly not survivable.
I'm surprised the shooter is not in custody yet. They arrested an elderly white man (who I believe may have been a Kirk protester, he allegedly has a reputation for being crazy), but he has been released and is no longer a suspect. I find that odd.
It has also been reported that the shot was fired from roughly 200 yards away; that was done by someone who is used to handling heavy weaponry to be able to carry out the murder in one extremely effective shot.
Very sad for his young daughters.
On a flippant note, I'm wondering if Trey Parker and Matt Stone are going to hit the studio soon to tweak or rewrite next week's South Park episode, or whether they will use it for material at all.
This is going to have a lot of ramifications for America.
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This is typical left-wing behavior. They can never win an argument on substance, so they silence their opposition by shouting them down. In this case, the whack-job took it further and decided to silence him permanently. But it's the same concept.
It all starts with those ridiculous Congressional "hearings." They aren't there to "hear" anything from anyone. They ask a presumptive and nuanced question, but then demand a "yes or no" response, refusing to allow even the slightest explanation. They just keep shouting, "Yes or no, yes or no, yes or no?" Then it's, "Okay, I'll take your lack of response to mean ____________ <<insert statement they're trying to force upon the audience>>.
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Charlie is dead because he was effective. He didn't force anyone to attend his events. He let everyone speak their mind. Then he asked thought provoking questions that countered the mindless drivel his detractors would put forth. In the eyes of the radical left, that's cause for murder.
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Democrats are no different than the Khmer Rouge or Bolsheviks. If you hold differing views, they can't accept that and move on. They want you imprisoned or dead.
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Democratic Socialists = National Socialist German Workers party. No wonder they are so fucking fixated on fascists; they see one in the mirror every day.
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He was a good man. The world is worse off now that he's gone.
Icey, you're an absolute piece of shit. He wasn't in any way a Nazi. You're garbage ... never forget that.
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@Icey doesn't want to appear intelligent. He's just trying to evoke some reaction from people.
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Kirk said empathy is a left wing woke creation that hurts society. Dont dishonor him by showing him empathy 😂
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Icey, stfu. You bring nothing to this conversation except hatred.
Also, learn the difference between empathy and sympathy.
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Kirk was a Christian natoonalist. Historically they were allied with Nazis. In the US its the most vile form of right wing extremism. The july 6th domestic terrorists were mostly Christian nationalists. Abortion clinic bombers. Hate crimes against gays and minorities. Many skinheads profess to the doctrine. Calling Kirk a good person is ridiculous.
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Kirk symbolized hatred
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Defending christian nationalism on this site is hypocritical and ridiculous
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Anyways its a page straight from Francos fascist playbook. The creation of a magatard martyr
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You're showing everyone your demon heart. You have no clue about true Christianity.
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San Jose Guy was a far better troll than Icey. SJG was actually kind of interesting once in a while.
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Im just stating the truth about Kirks ideology. And it definitely wasnt true Christianity
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It’s a tragedy, he leaves behind a young family, this senseless act of violence is not who we want to be, this is escalating and the rhetoric doesn’t help.
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adl.org
The Anti Defamation Leagues page on Kirks org.
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We have a gun violence epidemic in this country. We've tried nothing so far and nothing has worked. I'm begging you conservatives to ask your red representatives to do better.
Lowering the flags for a commentator is insane. The President of the US tweeting about his death is not normal. He was not a US representative or government official. He doesn't deserve it any more than any member of this board does. Less than Founder probably.
I know most of you only know how to react with rage because it's the only emotion you've been allowed to show. But please try to remember your empathy. We need gun control, more resources for mental health, less tariffs, more jobs, higher wages, lower prices.
We can do better. Sadly I know we won't. But we can.
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JamesSD wins the race to the bottom. This is not about gun violence, this is about inciting violence against political opponents. POTUS is well within his rights to have the flags lowered to mourn the death of an influential national figure, and to mourn a political assassination driven by the hateful rhetoric of the left. Most people on this thread have not reacted with rage to the death of Charlie Kirk, only you. I have, until your post, been impressed with the restraint shown. Icey is ignored, can be expected to troll, and does not count. Gun control will not stop radicalized assassinations, nor was there any indication this was about mental health, trade, or the economy.
Yes, YOU should be better, and I do not believe you can.
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There was also a school shooting today. Every time these shootings happen people are upset briefly and then there is a complete refusal to change any gun control laws or consider any change at all. If we repeatedly refuse to act to change anything how will all of this gun violence ever get any better? Why would it? It will likely get worse.
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