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23. I don't think a god gives us rights.

Wed Sep 10, 2025, 09:18 PM

Sep 10

Unless it gives us rules. They define each other, just like heads define tails and black defines white. Can’t have one without the other. But that makes too much sense.

I’m thankful for him. I have a perfect example of how not to act. If I’m about to act or say something, I can always ask myself, is this something he would do or say. If it is, I don’t do or say it.

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My 'tribute' to Charlie Kirk [View all] EnergizedLib Sep 10 OP

His biggest shits collection. Now on TACO records. marble falls Sep 10 #1

And I'm sure I'm missing others EnergizedLib Sep 10 #3

Sure are, but you did do a nice highlights reel. marble falls Sep 10 #6

Don't forget he said the 2nd Amendment is a "God given right"... AZ8theist Sep 10 #62

It's a God-given right for militias to protect a free state? EnergizedLib Sep 11 #81

He's said lots of misogynist stuff too. Nt spooky3 Sep 11 #89

Ditto malaise Sep 10 #2

An undeniable tragedy. johnp3907 Sep 10 #4

Ditto EnergizedLib Sep 10 #5

Don't forget the young people who he led down a dark path newdeal2 Sep 10 #7

That's probably one of his biggests sins. choie Sep 10 #10

K&R UTUSN Sep 10 #8

Thanks... Escape Sep 10 #9

When they go low EnergizedLib Sep 10 #11

Amen to that! MuirHero Sep 11 #73

Well that is just a terrible look Calculating Sep 10 #17

I've posted this numerous times today, but I really think it's what happened here. hamsterjill Sep 10 #28

"Sometimes, the universe just reminds us that it's a powerful thing." This is a very astute point! ... littlemissmartypants Sep 10 #47

I really do like your reasoning! hamsterjill Sep 10 #68

You, too! Thanks so much for your reply. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Sep 10 #70

Thank you Escape Sep 10 #51

Well said hamsterjill. MuirHero Sep 11 #74

I find that I agree with you, especially on this line: 70sEraVet Sep 11 #88

Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 10 #54

This seems to be a common thing among maga these days. louis-t Sep 10 #57

Long lived Charlie. rubbersole Sep 10 #58

You are a clueless cult-member. Troll be gone. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 10 #59

The problem with this line of thought fujiyamasan Sep 11 #75

This whole dark gun violence situation is sad and tragic. A mass shooting event every day in addition wiggs Sep 10 #12

How is someone who has said these things and more NOT a sociopath? nt wiggs Sep 10 #13

He most likely, was. ... littlemissmartypants Sep 10 #48

I definitely Rebl2 Sep 10 #14

Be careful of those who think you are celebrating, live love laugh Sep 10 #15

Thank you EnergizedLib Sep 10 #16

If only Charlie Kirk had had a gun today, he'd still be alive, right? lastlib Sep 10 #18

OUCH! Norrrm Sep 11 #90

Meanwhile, there are three school children fighting for their lives in Colorado tonight. yellow dahlia Sep 10 #19

That's where my sympathy goes EnergizedLib Sep 10 #20

Yes! Don't waste our sympathy on that racist dood wolfie001 Sep 10 #25

martyrs poozwah Sep 11 #80

All those dead school children were 'worth' it to Charlie. Norrrm Sep 11 #91

Talk about karma! BluenFLA Sep 10 #21

Fox News would be making jokes about it if it was a Left-Wing podcaster wolfie001 Sep 10 #26

Empathy is a sin to them EnergizedLib Sep 10 #40

Have you heard the interview on the anti empathy movement? littlemissmartypants Sep 10 #52

I 100% blame Musk for making openly anti-empathy philosophy trendy and cool among these people. Karasu Sep 10 #64

It is utterly ironic how we are now supposed to have empathy for Charlie Kirk. Bev54 Sep 10 #69

to paraphrase Bette Davis upon learning of Joan Crawford's death.. agingdem Sep 10 #53

Sorry Charlie. twodogsbarking Sep 10 #22

Oh my! Forgot about that one! wolfie001 Sep 10 #27

Sad thing is, I'd actually be upset if they shot the fish steelyboo Sep 10 #61

How do they get those big fish into those little cans? twodogsbarking Sep 11 #83

Remember Jessica Simpson's "Chicken of the Sea" comment? wolfie001 Sep 11 #86

Poor fishy wolfie001 Sep 11 #84

Thank you, sincerely, your wing man. twodogsbarking Sep 11 #82

I don't think a god gives us rights. multigraincracker Sep 10 #23

Yes, I find the combination of "guns" and PatSeg Sep 10 #29

The world is a little brighter today. Queso Delicioso Sep 10 #24

Be careful JBTaurus83 Sep 10 #30

I'd rather be rude EnergizedLib Sep 10 #37

The new Poster Child for Abortion tonekat Sep 10 #31

Don't forget Kirks' misogyny & worries about birth rates " Charlie Kirk Mad Women Won't Be Brood Mares" irisblue Sep 10 #32

Charlie Kirk on Black Womens brain power irisblue Sep 10 #34

Anyone who says irresponsible stuff like that is aiming to do the same thing that Chump does FakeNoose Sep 10 #39

Like Melania plagiarizing Michelle Obama's words? Norrrm Sep 10 #41

This is who trump wants to give a posthumous medal of freedom award to. ancianita Sep 11 #95

This is the convergence of two aspects of American society. Aussie105 Sep 10 #33

My empathy is for the children of Evergreen HS and their famlies today. niyad Sep 10 #35

Last 2 on womens rights and Kirk irisblue Sep 10 #36

"Get married young." Is there a catalog where I can Ilsa Sep 10 #66

He'll be forgotten and tossed aside by the right-wing in the same way as Rush Limbaugh a year from now. Crowman2009 Sep 10 #38

I seriously worry this cost us midterms EnergizedLib Sep 10 #43

Well his horrendous quotes aren't going away. Crowman2009 Sep 10 #45

If that were true EnergizedLib Sep 10 #46

??? Mi no comprende. ReRe Sep 10 #50

..you gotta give Mount Rushbo credit... thomski64 Sep 11 #72

What a disgusting life-form. chouchou Sep 10 #42

K&R ReRe Sep 10 #44

Have you noticed America's greatness since we abandoned empathy? EnergizedLib Sep 10 #49

Not since the beginning of THIS God-forsaken Administration! ReRe Sep 10 #55

Alas, it's a regime. They aren't governing like an "administration" in the least and haven't since Day 1. They're acting Karasu Sep 10 #65

Like Sara Palin used to say: "We're a rogue nation." ReRe Sep 10 #67

No one is "cheering" his death mcar Sep 10 #56

This message was self-deleted by its author Andy Canuck Sep 10 #60

'Better off dead'. I approve of the sentiment but not the method. Aussie105 Sep 10 #63

Yes, I don't approve of his murder Andy Canuck Sep 11 #71

This. Exp Sep 11 #76

Bubblehead thought he was exempt from gun deaths. roamer65 Sep 11 #77

still believe in no gun violence Nimble_Idea Sep 11 #78

Sounds like he preached hateful propaganda. Emile Sep 11 #79

I'm with you.. Joinfortmill Sep 11 #85

BYE CHARLES - Lokee11 Sep 11 #87

Remembering him as he wanted to be remembered. Progressive dog Sep 11 #92

Good riddance. Raster Sep 11 #93

Expressing the convictions, proudly held by the deceased, seems most appropriate in this venue. Torchlight Sep 11 #94