[Maru]

I could show pictures of my Amazon shopping right now and it would be more appropriate than this speech...

[Barry.]

Originally Posted by Maru

I could show pictures of my Amazon shopping right now and it would be more appropriate than this speech...

What ya buying?

[Maru]

Originally Posted by Barry.

What ya buying?

I'm programming a keypad and I need caps with images to match the things I'm doing with it.

Cutest example: https://a.co/d/aP3CF7b

[Barry.]

Originally Posted by Maru

I'm programming a keypad and I need caps with images to match the things I'm doing with it.

Cutest example: https://a.co/d/aP3CF7b

Oh that’s so cute. Bright colours too and it looks fun

[Maru]

I feel bad for the people who shared Kirk's Starbucks order just trying to get their fix this morning. Anecdotes making the rounds but I don't trust a whole lot on social media, atm.

[Beso]

Don't matter what the scumbag is. It's the way the lefty ghouls celebrated his death that will stay in most people's minds.

Demon goblins, vile parasites.

[Crimson Dynamo]

An amazing, beautiful speech from Erika Kirk, full of grace.

Charlie “wanted to save young men just like the one who took his life.”

“On the cross, our Savior said ‘Father, forgive them, for they not know what they do.’ …

“That man, that young man, I forgive him.”

[Glenn.]

Never seen more contrived **** in all my life. Her video after he died was extremely enlightening

[Crimson Dynamo]

The White House
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This is the turning point. 🇺🇸a

[Crimson Dynamo]

70,000 in the stadium, millions watching - all for Charlie and what he stood for

[bots]

He was a very conflicting character. Also, very few people are entirely bad or entirely good, that's what makes us human beings. So worshiping or hating him are extremes of reaction. He was just some dude that said some stuff and made a lot of money that lived a few thousand miles away

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by bots

He was a very conflicting character. Also, very few people are entirely bad or entirely good, that's what makes us human beings. So worshiping or hating him are extremes of reaction. He was just some dude that said some stuff and made a lot of money that lived a few thousand miles away

….hmmmm, see in life he might have just been some dude that said some stuff and made a lot of money and who lived a few thousand miles away etc…?…but in death and the violence of his death…?…his power and his legacy is so much more that that dude…regardless of what any personal thoughts of him or his beliefs…

[Maru]

Originally Posted by bots

He was a very conflicting character. Also, very few people are entirely bad or entirely good, that's what makes us human beings. So worshiping or hating him are extremes of reaction. He was just some dude that said some stuff and made a lot of money that lived a few thousand miles away

It's the worship of politics that is too much for me. What individuals do with their language is up to them but I am under no obligation to give a ****.

If one is riled up enough to ragepost on X, etc, they are inevitably inviting more of it into their feed because the algos prioritize engagement. Edit: These sites help reinforce delusions and arguably we all play a role in supporting that.

[Maru]

Politics aside, true colors are out and once the pain eases, I will feel much better I think knowing who I can't trust is now obvious.

That list is only just 1 or 2 people for me. However others who keep close connections to people who flirt around with the idea of this kind of violence being OK and normalized will be in for a rude awakening later on when that logic inevitably starts to unravel in on itself.

[Livia]

A very moving memorial.

I find it hilarious that the same people who claim Charlie said horrible things and was intolerant are the very same people who say horrible things about others are are intolerant, attempting to force ideologies on the unwilling and set themselves apart in some way.

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Livia

A very moving memorial.

I find it hilarious that the same people who claim Charlie said horrible things and was intolerant are the very same people who say horrible things about others are are intolerant, attempting to force ideologies on the unwilling and set themselves apart in some way.

I didn’t agree with the majority of his very strong Christian beliefs, including his stance on abortion and homosexuality. He did say a lot of awful things, however he didn’t deserve to be assassinated.

[Alf]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

I didn’t agree with the majority of his very strong Christian beliefs, including his stance on abortion and homosexuality. He did say a lot of awful things, however he didn’t deserve to be assassinated.

What were the awful things he said? What did he say about abortion that was awful?

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Alf

What were the awful things he said? What did he say about abortion that was awful?

I said I didn’t agree with his stance on abortion.

In terms of awful things you can do a simple search to find them (I’ve no need to do it for you). An example though being him saying that a heterosexual marriage should be a pre-requisite for adoption. I find that an awful thing to say (be it his opinion, I still find it awful).

[Alf]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

I said I didn’t agree with his stance on abortion.

In terms of awful things you can do a simple search to find them (I’ve no need to do it for you). An example though being him saying that a heterosexual marriage should be a pre-requisite for adoption. I find that an awful thing to say (be it his opinion, I still find it awful).

I don't need to do a quick search. I''ve been following him on social media for the past 10 years. I know what he said is not hateful.

His stance on abortion is basically don't murder humans and you say you disagree with that?

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

I didn’t agree with the majority of his very strong Christian beliefs, including his stance on abortion and homosexuality. He did say a lot of awful things, however he didn’t deserve to be assassinated.

That's a healthy view. You're allowed to disagree with him. However, some gay people have been rabid in their hatred of him for holding strong Christian views, the same views that are the norm in Islam. Yet those same people support Islam's version of those hateful views, views that mean every un-moderate Muslim would be happy to see them thrown off a roof.

[thesheriff443]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

I didn’t agree with the majority of his very strong Christian beliefs, including his stance on abortion and homosexuality. He did say a lot of awful things, however he didn’t deserve to be assassinated.

It’s because of people like you that a straight man can love and respect a gay man

[Maru]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

I didn’t agree with the majority of his very strong Christian beliefs, including his stance on abortion and homosexuality. He did say a lot of awful things, however he didn’t deserve to be assassinated.

We all have thoughts that could make us "awful" in the eyes of other, as it is all subjective at the end of the day.

It's easier to understand why politicians might get shot bc their job carries an inherent risk . Judges can get shot for a ruling that isn't in line or in favor of the assailant and it often is a domestic case.

However, can never understand the harming of another civilian for simply professing a belief. It has and will always be a thing, sure, but the sudden normalization of this is what is most disturbing.

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Maru

We all have thoughts that could make us "awful" in the eyes of other, as it is all subjective at the end of the day.

It's easier to understand why politicians might get shot bc their job carries an inherent risk . Judges can get shot for a ruling that isn't in line or in favor of the assailant and it often is a domestic case.

However, can never understand the harming of another civilian for simply professing a belief. It has and will always be a thing, sure, but the sudden normalization of this is what is most disturbing.

I’m not disputing that. Alf wanted an example of why I held my opinion.

But yeah, the normalisation of harming people for professing different beliefs is disturbing.

[Maru]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

I’m not disputing that. Alf wanted an example of why I held my opinion.

But yeah, the normalisation of harming people for professing different beliefs is disturbing.

Gotcha. I figured that. I just woke up (its 5am) so had some Jello and was getting thoughts off my chest. Maybe get a few more hours later on...

[Maru]

Off topic but was taken aback by how thick that glass was at the memorial. The "beams" werent structural... that was the actual thickness if it when they turned the camera.

Looking it up, could be as thick as 3.5" for Presidential security...