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  • 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.

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[–] Clusterfck@lemmy.sdf.org 6 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (11 children)

I can’t say I feel sorry for him, specifically.

But anyone who can’t agree with the fact that us being here, where a man (whether you agree or not) was shot at a public event for his beliefs and people are celebrating it, is absolutely insane for things to have gotten to this level, needs to do a bit of thinking.

And I mean that as, whether you think it was his beliefs (which I fully believe are WILD) that led to him being shot because they had no basis in reality and only sowed hate or the guy who shot him was crazy and shot him, we all need to admit, this situation is so far out of normal that I’m not sure there’s a chance to go back.

[–] Bo7a@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

I am sick to fucking death of people saying that we are ok when assholes like this die because we hate their beliefs. They were not hated because of their beliefs. They were hated because of their fucking shitty actions and the shitty words that came with those. Get the fuck out of here with this fucking belief bullshit.

[–] CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

Agreed - but I'm not going to mourn him. And I think those lionizing him should be noted, doxxed and have their place of employment notified.

Because they are honoring a Nazi.

[–] frongt@lemmy.zip 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Correction, he was not shot because of his beliefs, he was shot because of his actions: running a Republican fascist media company.

[–] Lodespawn@aussie.zone 2 points 2 days ago

Running a not fascist enough media outlet apparently .. Charlie Kirk, the neo left wing, what a time to be alive

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[–] BigBenis@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago

They only have that authority if we accept it and give it to them. Flight back and resist!

[–] AlexLost@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago

America is powerless these days. If you act like a whiny toddler, you'll get treated like one. He practiced what he preached, time to face the music.

[–] HubertManne@piefed.social 4 points 3 days ago

is this still a thing? yawn.

[–] CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago

I won't. They can go fuck themselves.

[–] ieatpwns@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

He has a new hole to stick my dick in. Is that worship enough?

[–] Tempus_Fugit@midwest.social 3 points 3 days ago

Lmao, good luck with that. I'm genuinely curious if I can goad some of them into violence. Right-wing extremism needs to be exposed so we can address it head on. I don't let bullies control me.

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