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WhiskeyGrinder

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

Reply to J_William_Ryan (Reply #12)

Wed Sep 10, 2025, 07:40 PM

Sep 2025

I knew Charlie, and I admired his passion and commitment to debate. His senseless murder is a reminder of how important it is for all of us, across the political spectrum, to foster genuine discourse on issues that deeply affect us all without resorting to political violence.
— Governor Gavin Newsom (@governor.ca.gov) 2025-09-10T22:05:43.191Z

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"The best way to honor Charlie's memory is to continue his work" [View all] WhiskeyGrinder Sep 2025 OP

stochastic domestic terrorism? bigtree Sep 2025 #1

What exactly types of engagement of ideas should we have with racists, bigots, and sexists? Wouldn't that lostincalifornia Sep 2025 #2

Well, Newsom had Charlie Kirk on his podcast; maybe Newsom heard some things he liked. WhiskeyGrinder Sep 2025 #4

Was anyone's point of view changed? lostincalifornia Sep 2025 #10

Nah. Hard PASS. Cha Sep 2025 #3

Because preaching hate is always a noble pursuit. Solly Mack Sep 2025 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author Chasstev365 Sep 2025 #6

Best way to "honor" him is to go piss on his grave. lastlib Sep 2025 #7

That is especially lame coming from Gov Newsome Beringia Sep 2025 #8

God's Gonna Cut You Down struggle4progress Sep 2025 #9

Why honor the memory of someone evil to his core? Irish_Dem Sep 2025 #11

Most are missing the point... J_William_Ryan Sep 2025 #12

A generous reading, but I don't think he's being ironic. WhiskeyGrinder Sep 2025 #13

Hmmm..I detect some sarcasm in his post.. Deuxcents Sep 2025 #14

I, um, WTF? LearnedHand Sep 2025 #15