RE: "expressing transgender and anti-fascist ideology."

Whoever claimed that is either totatlly incompetent or intentionally pushing info to fire up the MAGA base:

Nope, it is mentally ill trans/antifa activists incited by the rhetoric coming out the left. This blood is on your hands -------.
#67 | Posted by ScottS

I hope you're not basing that "trans/antifa activists" comment on the so-called trans/antifa markings on the bullets, which were actually manufacturer's markings:

Live by the sword, die by the sword

in this case has become

Live by unfettered 2nd amendment rights, die by unfettered 2nd amendment rights.

Florida ban on open carry of guns unconstitutional, appeals court rules
www.tampabay.com
#676 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis

Charlie Kirk, if he was still alive, would likely celebrate this ruling. So much winning! And I for one am sick of it just as Trump predicted.

Donald Trump was the antidote to the divisiveness of Obama.
#648 | Posted by BellRinger

Sure, if by antidote you mean an accelerant akin to gasoline.

Ezra Klein had some seriously glaring omissions on that list.
#601 | Posted by BellRinger

I don't think he meant it to be comprehensive. The last two paragraphs are the main point.

BTW, NICE to see you posting, Gal! You bring some class to these pages.
#497 | Posted by Corky

Hi Corky. Good to see you too. Wish it was under better circumstances.

Today from Ezra Klein on the terrifying and contagious nature of political violence:

Video at link:

Denver Riggleman @denverr.bsky.social

I know it's late. Wanted to post a quick video about rage farming/mining and how sourcing is the key to balancing arguments in an emotional and propaganda fueled environment.

Today was a bad day.

State Representative Nick Freitas
#486 | Posted by boaz

#571 - To be honest, it's terrifying.
#573 | Posted by YAV

My sister, the one who didn't vote for Trump, posted theatscreed Boaz posted above on FB, which I find both terrifying and heartbreaking.

Video of Trump at link. He only mentions violence against the right. No mention of violence against the left:

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com

Trump: "For years those on the radical left have compared wonderful Americans like Charlie to Nazis. This kind of rhetoric is directly responsible for the terrorism we're seeing in our country & it must stop right now. My admin will find each and every one of those who contributed to this atrocity"

I really didn't know much about Kirk, but the more I learn, the less I like him:

Trump Ally Charlie Kirk Suggests Children Should Watch Public Executions

On his weekly panel discussion, "ThoughtCrime," Kirk was discussing death penalties of those convicted of crimes, adding that not only does he believe there should be public executions, but that children should watch them.

"Death penalties should be public, should be quick, it should be televised. I think at a certain age, its an initiation...What age should you start to see public executions?" Kirk asked.

Kirk, along with his co-hosts Jack Posobiec, Tyler Bowyer and Blake Neff, continued to discuss at what age should children watch the public executions, with one co-host pointing out as young as 12 years old.

My money is on the shooter being a Trumper, who was sent on a mission by Trump.
It's no coincidence Charlie Kirk was killed, he was speaking out against Trump's pedophilia and also coincidentally Chuck Schumer was trying to force the Senate into releasing the Epstein files.
This is all a distraction and a big win for Trump.
#443 | Posted by ClownShack

If the shooter is a conservative, my bet is on him being a QAnon type who is pissed at Trump for not releasing the Epstein files and at Kirk for changing his tune on that topic and letting Trump persuade him to drop it. If that were the case though, he'd be a dead man walking. He'll never go to trial but will be found hanging in his cell Epstein style.

#459 | Posted by ClownShack

Hey, Clown, good to see you too. I had to come back here to vent.

Funny thing is the president has an opportunity for greatness. He can use this killing as an opportunity to unite the country, disavowing violence and authoritarianism, he can radically change his rethoric.
He could
but he won't
#449 | Posted by truthhurts

That would definitely help him get to heaven and win the Nobel Peace prize, but, no, he won't do it.

Perhaps, but I am not an evil person like you, Gal, Corky et al the idiots in this thread.
#437 | Posted by oneironaut

You think I'm an evil person? Nah. I'm not a perfect person by a long shot, but I'm not an evil person either.

#422 | Posted by oneironaut

Be sure to take your barf bag with you when you leave.

Though I didn't wish for his death, I look forward to reading his obituary.
#408 | Posted by BluSky

"I've never wished a man dead, but I have read some obituaries with great pleasure." - Mark Twain.

Charlie Kirk believed some gun deaths were inevitable and an acceptable price to pay for unfettered 2nd amendment rights: "It's worth to have a cost o a cost of, unfortunately, some gun deaths every single year so that we can have the Second Amendment. That is a prudent deal. It is rational."

He also didn't believe in empathy: "I think empathy is a made up New Age term that has done a lot of damage."

Charlie Kirk did not deserve to die for speaking out about his political beliefs, but I can't help but wonder: Would he think his own death was prudent and rational? Would he think people shouldn't have empathy for his wife and children?

I don't think his death was either prudent or rational, and I do have empathy for his family. May they find comfort in their grief, and may he rest in peace.

Charlie Kirk calling Democratic leaders fascists:

Yikes:

Adam Schwarz
@adamjschwarz.bsky.social

My main observation from the last few hours of monitoring US social media is that Democrats are universally denouncing political violence and calling for calm while MAGA are escalating language and openly lusting for retribution against broad categories of people they identity as their enemies.

I just heard that Katie Miller, wife of Stephen, has said Dems have blood on their hands because of the ------, Nazi rhetoric used by Democrats with regard to Trump et al.

But Democrats are to blame?

New rules for firearms on campus

Utah lawmakers updated state law governing firearms during the 2025 General Session.

Under the changes in HB 128, which went into effect on May 7, individuals who are 18 years old or older and have a current Utah concealed weapon permit (CWP) may carry a weapon on campus, including in an "open" fashion.

"Our highest priority is preserving public safety on campus," said Keith Squires, chief safety officer. "As a subdivision of the state, the University of Utah enforces state law, including weapon rules. Equally important is our role in educating members of our campus community about how to responsibly carry a firearm on campus and how to engage with roommates, professors and others to avoid conflicts and misunderstandings."

Utah has been an open or "constitutional carry" state since 2021. Prior to the passage of HB 128 during the 2025 Utah Legislature, those who wanted to carry a firearm on campus were required to keep it concealed. The new law makes it clear that Utahns 18 years or older, who have a concealed weapon permit, may carry a firearm concealed or openly on campus. University of Utah Police will confirm that those carrying openly on campus have a concealed weapon permit.

See Lara Loomer
#256 | Posted by Sycophant

I'm no longer on X, so I don't know what she is saying.

Anyone seeing evidence of this?:

Radley Balko
@radleybalko.bsky.social

When a right-wing man murdered Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota, progressives asked MAGA to tone down the rhetoric to prevent more violence. Within hours of Kirk's murder, motive still unknown, the right is demanding that the government wage a campaign of violence against their enemies.