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12. In defense of Spencer Cox,

Mon Sep 15, 2025, 03:29 AM

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He, along with Wes Moore and others are doing good work, denouncing the dehumanizing rhetoric, reconnecting to compassion. For example, Wes Moore's hallmark legislation and work to expand funding for a service year after high school is something that is truly a step in the right direction. And Spencer Cox has championed a similar program in Utah. And they are working with other governors to promote similar legislation in other states.

People actually working together in the real world, engaged in service, could become a crucial counter weight to the toxic world of the "chronically online."

I highly recommend this forum. Time codes for sections below.

With Malice Toward None, With Charity for All, 2/21/24
https://www.youtube.com/live/8SFSkWxUxeo

The entire program is worthwhile, but the section with Spencer Cox and Wes Moore (14:01 to 51:29) is a must see for anyone looking for signs of hope in a bleak political landscape.

37 minutes
14:01 to 51:29
Keynote: Spencer Cox and Wes Moore

44 minutes
52:15 to 1:28:44
Panel
Dr. Timothy Shriver
Ruth Okejiji
Rachel Brand
Donna Brazile

1:28:30 to 1:55:00
Panel
Rev. Dr. David McAllister-Wilson
Joshua Dubois
Peter Wehner
Judge Thomas Griffith
Dr. Timothy Shriver

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Cox criticizes 'conflict entrepreneurs' in wake of Kirk's death [View all] DrFunkenstein Sunday OP

"Get us addicted to outrage" johnnyfins Sunday #1

You forgot radio. cstanleytech Monday #15

Cox should stop talking. He may be taken over johnnyfins Sunday #2

First ever shooting at a school.. thomski64 Monday #21

"Cox said that although Kirk said "some very inflammatory things" BlueWaveNeverEnd Sunday #3

Says the hypocritical fucker who vocally wished the shooter was an immigrant. RockRaven Sunday #4

Here's The "Prayer" If Anyone Missed It: DrFunkenstein Sunday #6

Extend the guy a little grace. pat_k Monday #20

Sorry Mr Cox, no company has figured out how to hack my brain. And get this, no religion has hacked it either! RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Sunday #5

He doesn't sound all that moderate to me. ananda Sunday #7

A couple points pat_k Monday #22

He also, when he was about to give up the mic after doing his bit vanlassie Sunday #8

Anyone disagree that X, Meta, TicToc, etc. are conflict entrepeneurs? Ponietz Sunday #9

Yes. He is spot on on this. pat_k Monday #24

"every corner" Just Jerome Sunday #10

Do you forgive Robinson? Do you recommend Mrs. Kirk forgive the killer? Norrrm Sunday #11

In defense of Spencer Cox, pat_k Monday #12

Cox WAS the chair of the National Governor's Association. His tenure ended in July 2024 LeftInTX Monday #13

As someone else posted to another thread, pat_k Monday #19

"Conflict entrepreneur" seems to describe Kirk's career and business plan. JustABozoOnThisBus Monday #14

It does indeed. pat_k Monday #23

And, there it is. OldBaldy1701E Monday #16

In Fairness, He Did Call J6 People "Evil" and "Terrorists" DrFunkenstein Monday #17

Further points: pat_k Monday #26

So, I am not familiar with his voting record. OldBaldy1701E Yesterday #28

Have you looked at the keynote with Wes Moore? pat_k Yesterday #30

And, again, I do not know this answer. OldBaldy1701E 10 hrs ago #31

I don't have a tally, but Trump aligned Republicans are often... pat_k 4 hrs ago #32

Oh, remembered who the interview was with. pat_k 4 hrs ago #33

P.P.S. pat_k 4 hrs ago #34

Cool. As I said, I did not know. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E 3 hrs ago #35

I criticize governors who are pushing false information about a suspect. travelingthrulife Monday #18

Yes. Of course EVERYONE should be proceeding with caution about the shooters motives pat_k Monday #27

Does this idiot have plans to run for president in 2028? valleyrogue Monday #25

YOU just lied to the American public about the shooter being a liberal. travelingthrulife Yesterday #29