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2. What exactly types of engagement of ideas should we have with racists, bigots, and sexists? Wouldn't that

Wed Sep 10, 2025, 07:24 PM

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be legitimizing that point of view?

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"The best way to honor Charlie's memory is to continue his work" [View all] WhiskeyGrinder Sep 10 OP

stochastic domestic terrorism? bigtree Sep 10 #1

Was anyone's point of view changed? lostincalifornia Sep 10 #10

Nah. Hard PASS. Cha Sep 10 #3

Because preaching hate is always a noble pursuit. Solly Mack Sep 10 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author Chasstev365 Sep 10 #6

Best way to "honor" him is to go piss on his grave. lastlib Sep 10 #7

That is especially lame coming from Gov Newsome Beringia Sep 10 #8

God's Gonna Cut You Down struggle4progress Sep 10 #9

Why honor the memory of someone evil to his core? Irish_Dem Sep 10 #11

Most are missing the point... J_William_Ryan Sep 10 #12

A generous reading, but I don't think he's being ironic. WhiskeyGrinder Sep 10 #13

Hmmm..I detect some sarcasm in his post.. Deuxcents Sep 10 #14

I, um, WTF? LearnedHand Sep 10 #15