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My favorite part is that their losses are to TCU and SMU. Teams aggy deems beneath them.
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Interesting idea. I wouldn’t agree that it’s a class thing per se, but Ezra Klein directly called Charlie Kirk one of “us,” in a list that included Ben Shapiro, and said he wanted Kirk to be safe for his project for the sake of his (Klein’s) own project. For the record I found Charlie Kirk‘s politics appalling (no surprise) and even dangerous on basically every level. But I agree with Ezra Klein about how he conducted them: in the open, transparently, with words. In a healthy Republic you don’t die for that. in any case there’s no getting around the fact that he’s a martyr now and the convergent narrative on the right is that they tried to reason with the rest of America, and his Death means the time for civil disagreement is coming to an end. And if I’m being honest it’s hard to disagree, which is why this feels like a pretty big deal. Going back to my previous point- it doesn’t really matter if the assassin was a “ radical leftist” who wanted to shut up Charlie Kirk, or if it was a right winger who wanted him to be a martyr, or a rogue element who wanted to accelerate chaos as a pretext for authoritarian crackdown, or even just a lone nut. The direction of travel is the same.
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Charlie Kirk Assassinated [Shooter remains at large]
SydneyCarton replied to Laguna's topic in Daily Texan
I'm sorry, why is this the most obvious scenario possible? -
Charlie Kirk Assassinated [Shooter remains at large]
DigDug replied to Laguna's topic in Daily Texan
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Charlie Kirk Assassinated [Shooter remains at large]
Armybrat replied to Laguna's topic in Daily Texan
That depends on the wound and immediate response. 12 years ago my son severed his femoral artery in his upper thigh with an electric hand saw. He was alone in a house he was renovating, standing chest deep in a hole in the wood floor cutting some framing when the saw hit a nail and kicked back. He pulled himself out as quickly as he could, laid on the floor with his leg propped up on a box, then took off his belt and used it as a tourniquet around his upper thigh. He dialed 911 on the cell phone we had given him just a few months prior (his wife, a hippie Luddite, had been very reluctant to use such gadgets) and waited for the EMS which luckily was stationed only 3 or 4 blocks away in North Austin. When the responder crew arrived and walked in the door, one of the guys looked at the blood sprayed all over the floor, walls, & ceiling he exclaimed loudly, ”Holy shit!”. The ensuing ambulance ride out of the neighborhood down to Brackenridge Hospital was a miserable pain every time they went over a speed bump. But son owes his life to those EMS responders and the wonderful staff in the ER. Plus his own Boy Scout training. After the surgery the doctor said he had bled out at least three liters, and was surprised he had not gone into cardiac arrest. Son was still white as a sheet of paper when we saw him in the ICU. It took 6 months for him to recover full use of his leg and get back to normal. -
Charlie Kirk Assassinated [Shooter remains at large]
kibbles replied to Laguna's topic in Daily Texan
Well, Bye! Charlie Kirk's core beliefs centered on a fusion of Christian nationalism, populist conservatism, and free-market principles, which he promoted through his organization, Turning Point USA. His views evolved from a secular stance to a more religiously integrated one, embracing concepts like the "Seven Mountains Mandate" and opposing LGBTQ+ rights, immigration, and critical race theory. Regarding his education, Kirk founded Turning Point USA as a high school senior and later studied at Liberty University, where he became involved with the Standing for Freedom Center. Core Beliefs Christian Nationalism and the Seven Mountains Mandate: Kirk integrated his Christian beliefs with political activism, particularly through the "Seven Mountains Mandate," which encourages Christians to exert influence in seven key cultural spheres: religion, family, education, government, media, arts/entertainment, and business. He also advocated for a Christian identity for the United States and opposed strict separation of church and state. Anti-Woke Populism: Kirk was a vocal critic of "wokeism" and promoted a confrontational, culture-war-oriented conservatism. He also championed the principles of free markets and limited government. Social and Cultural Issues: He was highly critical of LGBTQ+ rights and "gender ideology," and a strong supporter of gun rights, even acknowledging the potential for gun deaths as a cost for the Second Amendment. Immigration and Race: Kirk supported anti-immigration policies and, in some instances, endorsed the Great Replacement Theory, which claims white Americans are being replaced by immigrants. Education and Early Life Founding Turning Point USA: Kirk founded Turning Point USA in 2012 while still a high school senior to promote conservative viewpoints among young people. Liberty University: He later attended Liberty University, a prominent evangelical institution. He was involved with its Standing for Freedom Center and participated in its events. Early Secular Stance: Initially, Kirk held a more secular viewpoint, arguing that his role as a political activist was not to proselytize his faith. However, this evolved into a more overtly Christian and religiously integrated political philosophy. -
If this was the Utah media team, that's the first time they've produced anything decent. This is what they usually put out:
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Charlie Kirk Assassinated [Shooter remains at large]
ConferenceRoom replied to Laguna's topic in Daily Texan
Checkmate. -
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He knows Elko wears Dryfit to games, too, it's just that his fit like a muumuu, right? -
You're forgiven if you didn't know about her 2x Euroleague championships, Liga Femenina or Womens Chinese Basketball association ones But 4 NBA and 2 NCAA is legit.
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Well there are a few less now...
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Charlie Kirk Assassinated [Shooter remains at large]
HRSchenker replied to Laguna's topic in Daily Texan
Quoting the Bible is an act of violence? -
Next saturday 9/20 is my last show of the season as it starts to get cold and wet around here soonthereafter. Tim Perry is the man behind one of my favorite Portland bands, Ages & Ages. When I reached out to him to play on my little backyard stage I never ever thought he would say yes so I am beyond thrilled to host him.
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Charlie Kirk Assassinated [Shooter remains at large]
Willfully Horn replied to Laguna's topic in Daily Texan
Answered before you asked. It’s divisive, hateful, and racist. @Covri put together a quick summary of Kirk’s rhetoric, if you’d like to read the quotes I was commenting upon, and from which I based my opinion. -
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Love the UCLA uniforms. Hated the Colorado uniforms in the early 80's
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