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5. He Really Only Believed in Himself

Reply to eppur_se_muova (Original post)

Sat Sep 20, 2025, 01:55 AM

Sep 20

Personally, I suspect that Charlie Kirk didn’t really believe in a lot of the ideas that he put out there. He may have started out as a young zealot, but he grew to recognize that he got more attention (and money) the more outrageous he became. Ultimately, he was just a talented grifter who appealed to stupid, ignorant, and venal lowlifes - much like Trump. It wouldn’t surprise me if he ultimately expected to be Trump’s successor. It is outrageous that we’re expected to pay homage to this horrible person.

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If You're Wondering What Charlie Kirk Believed In, Here Are 14 Real Quotes (BuzzFeed) [View all] eppur_se_muova Sep 20 OP

"I think empathy is a made-up, new age term that does a lot of damage." Dave Bowman Sep 20 #1

It is out of context Charmin One Sep 20 #2

Blech. That's not any better. hunter Sep 20 #4

Those are two different things so he's wrong again. Dave Bowman Sep 20 #8

Sympathy and empathy aren't the same thing. valleyrogue Sep 20 #9

Buzzfeed forgot one Charmin One Sep 20 #3

He Really Only Believed in Himself DET Sep 20 #5

A "shock jock" for the new media. Not sure much talent was needed -- it was an easy sell. nt eppur_se_muova Sep 20 #7

They forgot another one Charmin One Sep 20 #6

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