Something I’m coming to realize about the free press is it’s really designed to make the world make sense. To tell a narrative the fits a certain world view.
And I remember when I studied the columbine shootings; what I learned is how broken those shooters brains were. That I think on some level, I imagined a rational anger directed at their classmates, and not the bizzare rantings of a confused adolescent (which of course they were)
So we of course don’t want to introduce the concept of groypers, or 4chan meme culture or the bizarre rantings of a broken mind that probably led to this tragedy, and instead use this opportunity as to continue to perpetuate this neat story that justifies everyone’s priors.
I have only watched this from afar (Sweden), but it seems weird that the people that are the loudest about their outrage are the same people that mocked Nancy Pelosi after the attack on her husband (she wasn't at home).
Even Charlie Kirk himself said a Patriot should bail the man out.
I don't condone the attack on Charlie Kirk. I think political violence in a liberal democracy is a bad thing. However, to me it seems like a lot of people wouldn't have minded much if the dead husband and father of 2 would have been on the other team. From what I have seen about the divisive discourse of Charlie Kirk, I am not sure Charlie Kirk would have minded much himself.
Searching twitter about the murder of Melissa Horton or attack of Pelosi, and you will find republican lawmakers spreading misinformation about it and even mocking the victims or making fun of the attacks. These people should not be in the business of lawmaking. They believe in nothing except their own team winning no matter what.
Something I’m coming to realize about the free press is it’s really designed to make the world make sense. To tell a narrative the fits a certain world view.
And I remember when I studied the columbine shootings; what I learned is how broken those shooters brains were. That I think on some level, I imagined a rational anger directed at their classmates, and not the bizzare rantings of a confused adolescent (which of course they were)
So we of course don’t want to introduce the concept of groypers, or 4chan meme culture or the bizarre rantings of a broken mind that probably led to this tragedy, and instead use this opportunity as to continue to perpetuate this neat story that justifies everyone’s priors.
I have only watched this from afar (Sweden), but it seems weird that the people that are the loudest about their outrage are the same people that mocked Nancy Pelosi after the attack on her husband (she wasn't at home).
Even Charlie Kirk himself said a Patriot should bail the man out.
I don't condone the attack on Charlie Kirk. I think political violence in a liberal democracy is a bad thing. However, to me it seems like a lot of people wouldn't have minded much if the dead husband and father of 2 would have been on the other team. From what I have seen about the divisive discourse of Charlie Kirk, I am not sure Charlie Kirk would have minded much himself.
Searching twitter about the murder of Melissa Horton or attack of Pelosi, and you will find republican lawmakers spreading misinformation about it and even mocking the victims or making fun of the attacks. These people should not be in the business of lawmaking. They believe in nothing except their own team winning no matter what.
Absolutely ridiculous to write a piece like this about a fascist heading a media empire
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