- Republicans warn against mocking Kirk’s death, threaten dire consequences
- At least 15 people fired or suspended for allegedly disrespecting Kirk’s memory
- Online campaigns directed by Republicans continue to target Kirk’s critics online
WASHINGTON, Sept 13 (Reuters) - After the fatal shooting of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, U.S. Republicans have a warning for Americans: Mourn him respectfully or suffer the consequences.
Over the past several days, Democratic and Republican leaders have widely condemned the murder of Kirk, a 31-year-old activist and Trump world celebrity known for his hard-right views and pugnacious debating style.
Sure that’s something to be addressed if the murderer is a leftwing extremist. All the evidence suggests this kid is an ultra-nationalist Groyper. Media silence all but confirms it.
The bigger issue is that conservatives care so much about what others think. If you see someone doing something you don’t approve of you call them an asshole and move on. You don’t threaten violent retribution and another Civil War.
Sure, people celebrating the death of Kirk is a bit unseemly, but they’re not hurting anyone so leave them alone. This all comes back to control and I’m against bullies above all.
They are essentially Puritans. At least when it comes to anyone the merest iota different from themselves:
they are also very shallow people, they care about other peoples looks, and how people percieve them look, hence thats why they go complete the “mar-a-lago” face surgeries.