Bridget O'Flynn

The world is tired. Politics is played as a cruel and callous game and people suffer as a result. I devote my life in the service of the vulnerable.

[The Age @theage]

Former Australian of the Year Professor Richard Scolyer dies

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[Ramin Nasibov @RaminNasibov]

Each circle has a different story

[Meacham @MeachamDr]

It’s like a meth family moved in….

[Om @betterrcallom]

i think we should bring back the concept of waking up on weekends and watching cartoons first thing in the morning.

[Dave Hale - Concerned Republican @CountryFirstRep]

It is legitimately a tragedy that the 250th anniversary of this country's birth will be presided over by a president who is EVERYTHING the founders warned us against -- a partisan demagogue who fundamentally loathes the separation of powers and denies election results he dislikes

[Brett Meiselas @BMeiselas]

If any of us had predicted that Trump would demolish a third of the White House and build a UFC ring on the South Lawn, we would have been dismissed as the most unhinged conspiracy theorists to ever exist

[Liam Nissan™ @theliamnissan]

Yup

[Wholesome Side of 𝕏 @itsme_urstruly]

I still don't understand how I was ever able to get up at the crack of dawn, be at school by 7:30, study seven different subjects, speak a foreign language for a bit, get 45 minutes of exercise, play a musical instrument, deal with school drama, maybe play a sport, get home and study some more before I went to bed, and all of it without a single drop of coffee. Like seriously who was that person.

[Emoluments Clause @Emolclause]

#BREAKING: Psaki: “…I have to start tonight with a story that in any other administration, would be grounds for opening an impeachment inquiry, because today ProPublica reported that the White House intervened to get a $620 million deal for a company tied to President Trump’s adult son @DonaldJTrumpJr…the deal in question involved a startup focused on rare earth magnet production called Vulcan Elements and last Summer, Don Jr’s venture capital firm took an undisclosed stake in that company, and wouldn’t you know…three months later, the Pentagon announced that it was giving Vulcan Elements a $620 million loan.”🙄🤦‍♀️

[` @ymmayerr]

not to alarm anyone but is anyone else worried about how fucking stupid everyone is ?

[Jamie Bonkiewicz @JamieBonkiewicz]

There was a time in my life when I didn’t know who Erika Kirk was and I really took that for granted.

[ELIZABETH LANE @imelizabethlane]

Dear @MrsErikaKirk
Honestly, I didn’t feel the need to make a big post or comment about your attendance at the correspondents’ dinner. Where you go or what you do isn’t really something I focus on unless it has a direct impact on things I care about. That said, there’s a pattern that’s hard to ignore, whenever you’re called out for something people perceive as inappropriate, your response tends to be to insult your critics or position yourself as above them, while dismissing others as malicious. At some point, it may be worth recognizing a simpler reality. Many people just don’t like you. And that’s their right. People are free to form their own opinions, even when those opinions aren’t favorable.

Maybe you genuinely don’t see what you’re doing wrong and maybe the criticism you receive feels completely unfair. But have you ever taken a moment to ask yourself, - What part am I playing in this? If you truly aren’t doing anything wrong, then why do the reactions you get seem so consistently at odds with what you expect?

Guess what, there could be a hundred Candaces in the world criticizing you and it still wouldn’t move people unless what they’re saying actually resonates. People don’t just fall for narratives that easily especially today. You cannot force someone to see something they fundamentally don’t see or don’t believe. That kind of influence is incredibly difficult to manufacture just ask the CIA they will tell you all about it.

Quick history lesson, even organizations like the CIA with billions in funding, massive infrastructure, coordinated networks and thousands of operatives have had to invest enormous effort over long periods to shape public perception in any meaningful way. And even then, results are never guaranteed. So the idea that one commentator (Or two or three) no matter how skilled, can single-handedly turn people against you just doesn’t hold up.

The reaction you’re getting isn’t because of Candace, it’s because of you. Your own actions are what people respond to. That’s the uncomfortable reality, wake up to it already, I say this with no hate. At some point, you have to stop deflecting and ask yourself an honest question: why does this keep happening to me? Why do people consistently react this way? We’re not living in North Korea, people are allowed to form and express opinions freely and as long as America is America they will do just that, it is their right, just like it is yours to be unhappy about it. Dismissing all criticism as manipulation avoids the real issue here.

And let’s be clear: you’re not some untouchable public figure in the mold of Jacqueline Kennedy. That comparison doesn’t land the way you think it does. Whoever told you, you could be her is not your friend, get rid of him/her. Curve your own path. Again I don’t say this to be disrespectful.

This isn’t coming from a place of hate, not at all, it’s frustration. A lot of people are tired of the constant back-and-forth, the blame-shifting and the refusal to reflect. You are clearly bothered by all of this, but I don’t see you saying, ''Oh, you know what? These people don’t like me no matter what I do. It’s so unfair, but maybe I should step out of the limelight for a while and see if things change. So it doesn’t hurt the company.''

No, instead, you come out and you have no problem attending parties, dinners and opening events with Nicki Minaj, holding hands, even though your husband clearly didn’t like her. I’m guessing he didn’t like her because most of her songs start with a dick and end with a pussy, or one inside the other (should I tag the songs?). I’m sorry for the expression, but it’s not mine, it is the woman’s you chose to have on stage next to you. Then, at that same event, you’re going to mention the Lord like 50 times and have a literal former stripper speaking in front of students about how they should live. Then you go ahead and criticize the students and everyone else who judge you for this. Do you see the problem?

As Leo Tolstoy wrote, ''All happy families are alike, each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.'' And while you can understand it as - everyone grieves differently, the point he made was actually much simpler, dysfunction is usually self-generated and unique in its causes. And if Tolstoy were around today, he might put it even more bluntly: no one creates their own problems quite like you do…

I assume you’ve seen my post, most people have, so you’re aware that my opinion of you is far from favorable. That said, in my capacity as a journalist, I haven’t made a habit of targeting you or spending weeks analyzing your every move, event, or speech. I only comment on matters where you have influence over issues I care deeply about. Quite frankly, I’m not extremely interested in you, especially when our country is facing serious challenges.

But what’s actually concerning to me is watching you come out and double down on claims that are demonstrably false. Saying things like, ''Candace Owens is accusing me of murdering my husband,'' or that people who criticize you are evil or something similar, this is simply not accurate. She has not accused you of murder. Not publicly anyway. So why say it?

Because you're reframing the criticism into something more extreme than it is. You’re acting as if anyone who questions you must believe you were involved in your husband’s death and that they must be all evil, while you must be a constant victim of this supposed malice. That’s not what’s being said here at all.

Let’s be clear:
The issue people have with you is different, it’s behavioral, not criminal. I’ve described you as a person exhibiting traits of psychopathy and I stand by that as my opinion. Again I’m allowed to have one, just like you are allowed to disrespect it. I’m not saying this to be cruel, I mean it seriously. Psychopathy reflect something deeply complex and very difficult to deal with in life, not something trivial so trust me when I say, I do not say this with hate at all. It ’s a simple observation.

You may disagree, that is your right. And it is my right to expressing my opinion on a public figure that has made herself a target by refusing to leave the spotlight and cameras even when she gets a negative feedback constantly. Constantly!

And to be precise, if you go back to what @RealCandaceO actually said, her claim was that she intends to prove that something is off about you. She did not say she intends to prove you killed your husband. Those are two completely different arguments and conflating them only distorts what’s actually being discussed. It also should be noted that Charlie Kirk’s investigation is ongoing for Candace and for most of us, and the “Charlie’s Bride” series Candace produced is separate from that ongoing investigation. That is why it is placed separately as an 8-episode series on her YouTube. It is a standalone thing. I kindly invite you to check it out.

So to put it plainly, someone could lose a spouse in a completely unrelated event, like a car accident and still face criticism if their behavior afterward appears detached, performative, or inconsistent with what most people understand as grief. Being criticized for how you act is not the same as being accused of murder. And if Charlie had died in a car accident and you behaved the way you are behaving now, the reaction would be the same (I can speak for myself her). So no, this is not about Charlie or Candace, it’s about you. People are questioning your behavior and what it suggests about your character. That’s the real issue, not murder.

You can keep saying that everyone grieves differently, but apparently this nation and others as well has never seen anyone grieve the way you do that is why they keep talking about it. So maybe you should take a step back and reflect. When millions of people (And they are in millions, this is why it got to the point where it bothers you and your organization) are telling you something feels off, you don’t lash out. You take time to ask yourself why people perceive you that way, especially if you believe that perception is absolutely incorrect. That’s the mature response. Rolling your eyes at people and calling them names isn’t the answer, especially if you want a public career or hope to lead others.

And if you don’t want that scrutiny, then walk away. The spotlight is not for everybody. Or take an example from your husband, who was a warrior, he handled it perfectly. He faced being hated all the time and he still engaged them and accepted them he didn’t tell them to shut up. If he thought people who criticized him were evil, he wouldn’t be sitting in front of them trying to understand their point and help them.

You have the money, you’re taken care of thanks to Charlie. If the spotlight is a burden, step aside and let someone else take on the role, someone the public will accept. If you do that, you’ll likely be forgotten in six months and you won’t have to deal with criticism anymore. You will be able to finally live privately, attend events all day long and no one will care.

But when you say that 'evil people won’t stop you from having it all or what your husband built for you or whatever idea is driving your actions and you say you’ll continue regardless of what people think, great, good for you - but then you should expect people to do exactly that: THINK. And their opinions may not align with what you want. That’s life. Get over it.

You claimed you attended the dinner not to mingle with influential people or enjoy the spotlight, but to meet some journalists who have written negatively about you, to put faces to names. Well, let’s put a face to the name. I’m ready to sit down with you any day, at your convenience, even in your own studio if you prefer. You’re not the only one who values being direct. So here I am, willing to have a genuine conversation. The offer stands. No hate, no disrespect. Just a difference of opinion. Let’s see if what you say is true.

And if you can’t handle an interview with someone who disagrees with you and doesn’t like you,then that’s fine. I totally understand that. Not everyone can do what Charlie did - engaging directly with critics instead of avoiding them.

In that case, you can always put a face to a name in Utah court. Come see me in court, where your husband’s supposed killer is on trial, I'm always there. I suggest you bring a pre-prepared lunch, it can be an absolutely grueling ordeal. Sometimes it goes on for 6+ hours with only 15-minute breaks, with no time to go out and eat. But we sit through it because it’s important. It’s Charlie Kirk!

We are interested in who killed Charlie Kirk and whether we have the right guy and if we do, we want to see that the process goes exactly how it should. So yes, you can find me there. I haven’t seen you even once, not once attending the hearing. Maybe one day you can show up. I bet it will help with the criticism part of things :)).

You said you like directness, so do I. So here you go. I’ll leave my invitation open for you to sit down with me.

[Marlene Robertson🇨🇦 @marlene4719]

Trump:
“I’m not a rapist I didn’t rape anybody. I’m not a pedophile.”

O’Donnell:
“Oh, do you think he was referring to you?”

Fucking priceless.

[Spencer Hakimian @SpencerHakimian]

During an “active shooting”.

[Gramps @GrandpaHarris65]

The White House has assured King Charles that he will be safe during his visit because there are no assassination attempts scheduled today.

[Patrick S. Tomlinson @stealthygeek]

So the attempted "assassin" booked a $3k a night hotel room months ago for an event Trump very publicly boycotted his entire time in office.

[Morgan J. Freeman @mjfree]

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