Strike 5,835 Posted 21 hours ago The rights we have been granted come with responsibility. It used to be that we were "corrected" in our youth for not being responsible with those rights. Over the last 50 years we have seen a deterioration in respecting that responsibility. We shouldn't have to police such things. It's like respecting your elders. I was taught that but kids nowadays are not. I don't know what the answer is. I'm not a fan of "cancel culture" but I also don't want to work with someone who would post gleefully about someone, ANYONE, being assassinated. So those of you opposed to this, what do you propose we do so we don't have to police it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seafoam1 3,244 Posted 21 hours ago I'm 100%for cancelling libtards. They are the enemy of this country. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,979 Posted 21 hours ago 42 minutes ago, joneo said: free speech and hate speech are two different things. "Hate speech" isn't real and a trick developed by the liberals to silence speech. Speech is speech. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seafoam1 3,244 Posted 21 hours ago Just now, Cdub100 said: "Hate speech" isn't real and a trick developed by the liberals to silence speech. Speech is speech. "Hate crimes' designation is the dumbest thing this country has ever accepted into some sort of twisted reality. Hate speech? Who focking cares? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,730 Posted 21 hours ago 1 hour ago, MDC said: Posting something like that under your name online shows such bad judgment I can’t blame an employer for canning them. should have logged in as Ron_Artest 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horseman 2,683 Posted 19 hours ago 1 hour ago, edjr said: should have logged in as Ron_Artest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HellToupee 2,003 Posted 19 hours ago Erik Travis, a teacher at Fairfax HS in Los Angeles has openly called for more violence.Sounds like he’s calling for genocide to me "Far right have a target on their backs, and deserve to die. One down, millions to go." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 1,413 Posted 18 hours ago 9 minutes ago, HellToupee said: Erik Travis, a teacher at Fairfax HS in Los Angeles has openly called for more violence.Sounds like he’s calling for genocide to me "Far right have a target on their backs, and deserve to die. One down, millions to go." Wow, he gets right to the point, doesn't even try to justify it by saying you'd kill Hitler if you had a chance, and righties have the same goals as Hitler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 5,835 Posted 18 hours ago 17 minutes ago, HellToupee said: Erik Travis, a teacher at Fairfax HS in Los Angeles has openly called for more violence.Sounds like he’s calling for genocide to me "Far right have a target on their backs, and deserve to die. One down, millions to go." Has CNN reported this yet? If not, can't be true. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seafoam1 3,244 Posted 18 hours ago 6 hours ago, Maximum Overkill said: Pity Bump Seriously... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horseman 2,683 Posted 18 hours ago If there is a silver lining there is a whole lot of stupid being exposed right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron_Artest 1,852 Posted 18 hours ago 1 minute ago, Horseman said: If there is a silver lining there is a whole lot of stupid being exposed right now. Like Bill Gates getting indicated? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horseman 2,683 Posted 18 hours ago Imagine throwing your career away because of TDS. Awesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 2,292 Posted 18 hours ago 3 hours ago, Cdub100 said: "Hate speech" isn't real and a trick developed by the liberals to silence speech. Speech is speech. I can agree with this 100%. Starting to parce speech into different categories is where it gets tricky. Just like hate crimes. In the UK if your speech hurts someone's feelings, it basically becomes hate speech. If you say you like ice cream, and it triggers a diabetic to become sad, in the slammer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonnyutah 426 Posted 17 hours ago Leftists got a guy fired for cracking his knuckles. WE ARE NOT THE SAME! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron_Artest 1,852 Posted 12 hours ago 5 hours ago, jonnyutah said: Leftists got a guy fired for cracking his knuckles. WE ARE NOT THE SAME! Trump and the right still joke about the pelosi attack. Trump and the right joke about Jan 6 being a selfie fest. They joked about Josh Shapiro arson attempt, the Hortman assassination, the witmer kidnapping, etc. No one was fired over their defense of any of this political violence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 15,700 Posted 9 hours ago Remember that soccer trainer got fired by the left for using the ok sign? It’s not the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonnyutah 426 Posted 7 hours ago 4 hours ago, Ron_Artest said: Trump and the right still joke about the pelosi attack. Trump and the right joke about Jan 6 being a selfie fest. They joked about Josh Shapiro arson attempt, the Hortman assassination, the witmer kidnapping, etc. No one was fired over their defense of any of this political violence. No elected officials were fired? You dont say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kopy 580 Posted 6 hours ago Seems kinda easy to me. Just keep your d1ck licker shut. And you can believe in as much sickness and hatred as you want to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HellToupee 2,003 Posted 5 hours ago Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah FIRED : Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron_Artest 1,852 Posted 4 hours ago 7 minutes ago, HellToupee said: Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah FIRED : Why is this good? What did she say? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 15,700 Posted 4 hours ago 1 minute ago, Ron_Artest said: Why is this good? What did she say? She said get to work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HellToupee 2,003 Posted 4 hours ago 10 minutes ago, Ron_Artest said: Why is this good? What did she say? She said you are a chump Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seafoam1 3,244 Posted 4 hours ago 19 minutes ago, HellToupee said: Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah FIRED : Winning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron_Artest 1,852 Posted 3 hours ago 1 hour ago, HellToupee said: She said you are a chump good one. So you got nothing as usual. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seafoam1 3,244 Posted 3 hours ago 1 hour ago, HellToupee said: She said you are a chump Hey, she finally got something right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fumbleweed 554 Posted 3 hours ago People that live under the same roof have to have some core values. In this case, I believe that one of ours as a country would be that we do not celebrate the murder of innocent people. When Bin laden was killed, there was celebration, but he was not innocent. He was responsible for the deaths of thousands of Americans. Charlie Kirk never killed anyone or even came close. Celebrating the death of someone we disagree with, but is otherwise innocent really means you're too far gone and should no longer be in a position of influence over other people. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 1,413 Posted 3 hours ago Just now, Fumbleweed said: People that live under the same roof have to have some core values. In this case, I believe that one of ours as a country would be that we do not celebrate the murder of innocent people. When Bin laden was killed, there was celebration, but he was not innocent. He was responsible for the deaths of thousands of Americans. Charlie Kirk never killed anyone or even came close. Celebrating the death of someone we disagree with, but is otherwise innocent really means you're too far gone and should no longer be in a position of influence over other people. Great point. Well said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,614 Posted 2 hours ago I don't have a problem with people disagreeing with Kirk, have at it, no one should lose their jobs over it (though, some have for agreeing with him). I do think there's a difference between disagreeing with someone and cheering on their death. Cheering for someone's death is essentially carrying on the violent rhetoric that everyone says should stop. If you just say, "violent rhetoric should stop", but no one does, what's the point in saying it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 5,835 Posted 2 hours ago The U.S. revoked the VISA of a Brazilian neurosurgeon for celebrating Kirk's assassination. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fnord 2,370 Posted 2 hours ago 22 minutes ago, TBayXXXVII said: I don't have a problem with people disagreeing with Kirk, have at it, no one should lose their jobs over it (though, some have for agreeing with him). I do think there's a difference between disagreeing with someone and cheering on their death. Cheering for someone's death is essentially carrying on the violent rhetoric that everyone says should stop. If you just say, "violent rhetoric should stop", but no one does, what's the point in saying it? I'll say it: VIOLENT RHETORIC SHOULD STOP. Zero issues with a company firing someone based on something heinous they said online, regardless of subject matter. Those companies have every right to do so. Now, if a rank-and-file government worker was fired for something similar, that would be a big problem. It's still true: you have the freedom to say whatever stupid, twisted, hateful bullshit you want. And everyone else has the same freedom to call you out for acting like a POS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron_Artest 1,852 Posted 2 hours ago 26 minutes ago, Strike said: The U.S. revoked the VISA of a Brazilian neurosurgeon for celebrating Kirk's assassination. That;s focked up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewGirl 1,576 Posted 2 hours ago I take issue with health care workers and educators who wish death or cheer the death of someone. If I go into the hospital with a critical injury and they find out who I voted for, are they going to refuse me treatment? "They supported Trump, sorry no life saving treatment for you." If my son is in your class and you find out that his family supports a specific candidate; will my son be treated differently? "His dad is a Trump supporter; fail him on every test." That's what those posts and vibes give off in my opinion. If you feel the need to shout it from the rooftops that you're glad Charlie is dead, don't do it on your social media account, IMO. You're still a reflection of that career choice or company that you work for. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 15,700 Posted 2 hours ago 7 minutes ago, Ron_Artest said: That;s focked up. What should happen to him? Do you look down on him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron_Artest 1,852 Posted 2 hours ago 3 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said: What should happen to him? Do you look down on him? He shouldn't have posted it. If her gets fired for it, OK. Lose your Visa? come on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squistion 2,366 Posted 2 hours ago 2 hours ago, Ron_Artest said: Why is this good? What did she say? What Karen Attiah said wasn't that bad and she was an opinion writer, for crying out loud. I thought Brian Kilmeade remarks about euthanizing homeless people was a lot worse, but he still has his job (after an apology) https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/15/media/karen-attiah-washington-post-wapo-fired-charlie-kirk-bluesky Washington Post columnist says she was fired over her posts about Charlie Kirk and political violence Longtime Washington Post writer Karen Attiah says she has been fired from the publication’s Opinions department for “speaking out against political violence, racial double standards, and America’s apathy toward guns.” Attiah posted a string of messages about political violence in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination last week. She criticized what she called “empty rhetoric” denouncing violence that hasn’t been matched by actions. One of her posts asserted that “part of what keeps America so violent is the insistence that people perform care, empty goodness and absolution for white men who espouse hatred and violence.” Attiah didn’t reference Kirk by name, but she also said to a commenter that “refusing to tear my clothes and smear ashes on my face in performative mourning for a white man that espoused violence is… not the same as violence.” Attiah wrote in a Monday blog post that “my commentary received thoughtful engagement across platforms, support, and virtually no public backlash.” But her assertion that Kirk “espoused violence” may have been flagged by Post management. Attiah wrote that “the Post accused my measured Bluesky posts of being ‘unacceptable’, ‘gross misconduct’ and of endangering the physical safety of colleagues — charges without evidence, which I reject completely as false.” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron_Artest 1,852 Posted 2 hours ago Yeah there is nothing there. I was waiting for one of those idiots cheering for her firing to admit it but if course they pussed out like they always do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewGirl 1,576 Posted 2 hours ago 5 minutes ago, Ron_Artest said: He shouldn't have posted it. If her gets fired for it, OK. Lose your Visa? come on. I have to agree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron_Artest 1,852 Posted 2 hours ago It's gonna be insane when Donald dies. I really hope he's not assassinated and he just dies in his sleep. You know people are gonna celebrate and then the rest will go apesh!t. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites