Charlie Kirk shot at Utah Valley University

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Anonymous wrote:I’m really appalled at some of the reactions I saw on Bluesky. Violence is not the answer (obviously), he didn’t deserve to be shot, and this is only putting us at risk for some reichstag fire and escalation.

I have yet to see anything other than outrage at political violence and prayers for Kirk, on Blueskye/the left. I am curious as that what posts you are seeing that are causing problems for you.

Chris Kluwe reposted the “me sowing/me reaping” meme. Also lots of people posting that clip where he says “unfortunately we are going to have some gun deaths.”

As I said in my follow up, tasteless but not justifying it and most posts are rightly condemning.

I am not seeing the problem with posting Kirk's own quotes.

Because all gun violence should be condemned. Mentioning that quote the context of a convo or an article about him would be fine but simply posting that (and only that) moments after he’s been shot is different and if you can’t see that I don’t know what to tell you.

It’s the type of reaction Trump would have if someone he was opposed to was shot, tbh. Personally, I don’t want to be anything like Trump but maybe you don’t mind it.

NP. Your belief is that all gun violence should be condemned, but that's not Charlie Kirk's belief. He thinks gun violence, and specifically political gun violence, is valuable enough that the power to commit such violence should be a constitutional right.

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Anonymous wrote:There is no way he can live from that gun shot, that was a massive hole to his neck.

Somebody on CNN said he was stable and breathing.

Then he'll die from blood loss. He's a goner. Sad because he's a dad but also, the sacrifice Americans must make to protect our other rights.

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Anonymous wrote:Basically, in the United States of America, you can be shot absolutely anywhere at any time.

If you are some sort of political figure, your likelihood of being shot is even higher.

Charlie Kirk was ok with this. I am not, but it seems absurd to give him sympathy when he is one of the architects of the current order that put himself in danger. I don’t want him to be shot- I don’t want anyone to be shot. But it’s important that political figures are not insulated from the reality that the rest of us all live with.

And that's the crux of it all. The tortured interpretation of the 2A has enabled this environment.

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A man who spewed vile, hateful and violent rhetoric.was shot by a violent and hateful person.. .

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I. Do. Not. Care.

Children are ok targets but not political crazies who breed fear and anger?

Please. Anyone involved in this political lunacy should experience the same fear as a parent who’s waiting to hear if their kid survived a shooting.

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Anonymous wrote:We simply cannot normalize or make light of violence even if it’s people we don’t like. We are headed down a dark pathway in America that we might not be able to turn around from.

If we don't stop going down this path, soon we will see kids will be dying in churches, and no one will do anything about it.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m really appalled at some of the reactions I saw on Bluesky. Violence is not the answer (obviously), he didn’t deserve to be shot, and this is only putting us at risk for some reichstag fire and escalation.

I have yet to see anything other than outrage at political violence and prayers for Kirk, on Blueskye/the left. I am curious as that what posts you are seeing that are causing problems for you.

Chris Kluwe reposted the “me sowing/me reaping” meme. Also lots of people posting that clip where he says “unfortunately we are going to have some gun deaths.”

As I said in my follow up, tasteless but not justifying it and most posts are rightly condemning.

I am not seeing the problem with posting Kirk's own quotes.

Because all gun violence should be condemned. Mentioning that quote the context of a convo or an article about him would be fine but simply posting that (and only that) moments after he’s been shot is different and if you can’t see that I don’t know what to tell you.

It’s the type of reaction Trump would have if someone he was opposed to was shot, tbh. Personally, I don’t want to be anything like Trump but maybe you don’t mind it.

NP. Your belief is that all gun violence should be condemned, but that's not Charlie Kirk's belief. He thinks gun violence, and specifically political gun violence, is valuable enough that the power to commit such violence should be a constitutional right.

You are full of shit.

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Anonymous wrote:Gavin Newsom has more decency and compassion than some of the DCUM regulars.

DCUM regulars are not politicians. But, yes, Newsom has more decency and compassion than Trump, too.

At least Trump's consistent. He's done what he can.

“We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

“A great guy from top to bottom. GOD BLESS HIM!” the president continued.

https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/charlie-kirk-shot-utah-09-10-25#cmfecs0yl00053b6njqdphogl

The POTUS swore to uphold the Constitution, including the First Amendment. There is a huge difference between "thoughts and prayers" and the POTUS saying "We MUST ALL pray..." (emphasis mine). Where's his press secretary to edit his comments to make sure he doesn't screw up like that?

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Anonymous wrote:You do not hate the media enough. MSNBC reports that the man who shot Charlie Kirk MSNBC was "a supporter shooting their gun off in celebration."

OMG. Sounds like the narrative a poster here was trying to sell. Unbelievable.

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Anonymous wrote:There is no way he can live from that gun shot, that was a massive hole to his neck.

Somebody on CNN said he was stable and breathing.

Then he'll die from blood loss. He's a goner. Sad because he's a dad but also, the sacrifice Americans must make to protect our other rights.

You folks really are truly insane.

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Anonymous wrote:Shot *at*, not shot.

Pretty clear he was shot in the chest, almost center mass. It looked like it was directly at his heart.

No, his neck was shot, it’s a brutal wound.

[Anonymous]

I told my husband we need to get a gun. It’s time. I’m scared.

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Anonymous wrote:I am seeing nothing but outrage and positive thoughts from democratic leaders from various governors, congressmen and people like Pete Buttigeig.

I have yet to see anyone on the left "celebrating"

It’s been in this thread, unless Jeff has deleted those posts.

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I don’t follow him, he has always been a provocateur, one of many. I also pray for his recovery and strength to his family.

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Anonymous wrote:I told my husband we need to get a gun. It’s time. I’m scared.

Are you an absolute tool with no filter?