Fake news is poor way to say it, but your overall point might be correct.
But let's remember, in the aftermath of his killing, the rhetoric on the right immediately went to trans shooter. Immediately. Trans people were doxxed online that afternoon as possible suspects. They have been trying to pigeonhole everything into the transgender accusation.
The groyper theory only came about after some information was provided that could corroborate it. That people in that gamer space is where lots of groypers live. That he wore a Pepe meme Halloween costume. That Nick Fuentes, the leader of the groyper "movement", had a very specific beef with Charlie Kirk.
You're right that "both sides" could be wrong. But one side went about it disingenuously.
Since we all originally came to this board with a shared love of UT, I kindly ask everyone (no matter your political affiliation) reading this thread to spend 15 minutes watching this video.
A calm and thoughtful view from across the pond regarding Charlie Kirk and the aftermath.
Look, I acknowledge many on the left have insulated themselves online as well and certain people provide them misinformation/disinformation. But equating it is huge mistake IMO.
Kirk didn't just "challenge people's views". He promoted misogyny, bigotry, and Christian nationalism. Did he also espouse some religious views that were palatable? Sure, I'll give that to you. But if someone is saying good things and also terrible things, you can't just ignore the negatives. You have to red flag that stuff, and maybe most on the right never saw it.
We have become a people obsessed with being right, instead of being obsessed with getting it right. Perception is not reality. Reality is reality. We've lost that.
The only way to have empathy for right wingers in this environment is to realize they are being fed nothing but misinformation/disinformation through their social media feeds, algorithms, and conservative news sources. The ability to curate information was a disastrous development.
And we're not able to have fruitful conversations about this with our friends and family to make a difference. But I'm gonna keep trying.
Once they go over film together it will look much worse. Arch needs to find some outside help for his mindfuckery, and Sark needs to work quickly on longterm backup plans.
The problems are undeniable and can't be shrugged off. That's the only "good" news about this debacle.
Gonna be an interesting post game PC.
Sark has built up a lot of good will, which has allowed him to run this program with more secrecy than normal. He was chippy with the press last week. He needs to take ownership of this pathetic offense. This is on him. Yes, Arch had an incredibly disastrous performance. But Sark's game planning and playcalling are dogshit, the O-line is a disaster, the body language overall on offense is fucking horrible.
"All Gas, No Brakes" is a laughable mantra. Rarely have we seen our offense firing on all cylinders or a style of play calling that backs it up.
Completely unacceptable. Own it and fix it, Sark.
If the dude was a Groyper, it is a crucial distinction and shouldn't be dismissed.
These Trumper motherfuckers want to start a civil war over this. We have to incessantly shove it back in their face IF there is more proof he's attached to Fuentes/Groypers in any way.
It was such obvious bullshit, but interesting that an anonymous source would retract their statement.
In a normal world this update would matter, but not with the Republican cult in power.
NSIAP as it's important for non-CR folks to see this.
The Guardian article with a "high school friend' who called Tyler Robinson a "leftist"? Yeah, total bullshit.