My opinion on Kirk...not that it matters.

[Ocelot II]

4. I'm pretty much where you are on this. I knew of Charlie Kirk,

knew that he was essentially a right-wing troll who'd turned trolling into a formal organization, TPUSA, whose purpose was to convert college-age people into more right-wing trolls. I strongly disapprove of shooting people, even people like Charlie Kirk, so I can't say I was pleased to hear of his shooting - but I wasn't saddened, either; I think the world is a slightly better place without him. But there are plenty more where he came from, so the net improvement is minimal. It's the blowback that concerns me at this point.

I don't know whether the shooter was a trained sniper, military or otherwise, since I know very little about such things. Some of the TV talking heads have said it wasn't that difficult a shot and that it could have been accomplished by almost any experienced hunter with a good scope. But I have no idea. What does seem apparent is that the shooter carefully planned the whole thing, which suggests at least some sophistication if not professional experience. In any event I think that despite the calls to "turn down the temperature" and, of course, "both sides do it," there will be open season on liberal politicians and journalists. Whether it was part of a larger scheme - a Reichstag Fire, after a fashion - I have no idea. Stay tuned.