I hope I'm wrong.
But tonight feels like some sort of invisible line has been crossed that we didn't even know was there. The last time I felt like this was 9/11 when it was clear, without knowing the how and the what, that the world was about to change forever.
Like the rules of the game had been permanently altered and there was simply no going to back to the innocent, peaceful past.
I didn't feel like this when an attempt was made on President Trump's life. If I had to rationalise why I didn't, I guess it's because several US Presidents have been shot at and even assassinated. Somehow it was within the realms of the possible, no matter how awful.
But to murder a young father simply for doing debates and mobilising young people to vote for a party that represents half of America? This is something else.
Charlie's death is a tragedy for his wife, his children and his family. I don't pray often. I am praying for them tonight.
But I fear his murder will be a tragedy for all of us in ways we will only understand as time unfolds.
I hope I'm wrong.
This is such a good point. If you actually watch Charlie’s events—as opposed to the fake summaries—they are one of the few places with open and honest dialogue between left and right. He would answer any question and talk to everyone.
"When you tear out a man's tongue, you are not proving him a liar, you're only telling the world that you fear what he might say".
My thoughts are with Charlie Kirk's family.
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Behavior Analysis Experts EXPOSE Moderator Bias Against Trump in Tonight's Debate
@DrPhil's guests bring the receipts.
1. “There was clearly a bias against Trump in their faces.”
2. Scott Rouse observed that Trump’s microphone was louder, making him appear aggressive.
3. Trump was “fact-checked” by moderators during his responses, while Harris's statements were left largely unchallenged.
4. Moderators frequently spoke over Trump as he tried to complete his answers.
5. Greg Hartley noticed that Trump received more questions with a negative framing, while Harris was given more neutral or "softball" questions. Overall, he called the moderators' treatment of Trump “a little heavy-handed at times.”