Dear Mr. @michaeljknowles
As we all remember, in the early days of your show you coined the title of “Knowlestradamus”, in reference to your precise political predictions. You have always clearly prided yourself on this ability (rightly so). And there is no doubt that you possess a keen insight into politics that has served both your career AND the conservative mission very well over the past decade.
I have always had a deep respect for you Michael, have always regarded your opinions highly, and have viewed you as “one of the good ones” politically speaking. You have been deeply formative for me, from my teenage years into young adulthood. My wife and I regularly enjoy your show, both for your personality and for your insights.
I was always proud to quote your show to people, pointing out how you repeatedly highlight your Catholic faith and Catholic principles. I was proud to know that one of the foremost voices in Conservatism was Catholic like me. “Iconic” does not quite capture the full extent of your image as a political personality.
It pains me to be in the position of levelling criticism at one of my all time heroes, but alas, here we are. I will try to express them with reserve and humility and without prejudice.
I’m sure, Mr. Knowles, that you are well aware of the state of your comment sections, and the general feeling from concerned Catholics and conservatives that you have “sold out”. I would not go so far as to call you a sellout. Stealing a page from your book, I would like to give the most charitable interpretation possible. I can only reason that your self-described “political FOMO” has made you naively blind to the events unfolding under your nose.
And perhaps much of that is not even your fault, I don’t know how deeply immersed you are in current events, and I sometimes wonder if to balance your life you completely shut “frivolous news” out of your sight.
I would be glad to be proven wrong, but it appears to me that your desire to be accepted by your own political heroes and peers alike, has caused you to neglect your analytical talents and forego your critical thinking on certain exempted issues.
Previously I would listen to your show, looking to you for clarification of my own views. Now I listen to you in constant hope of clarification for YOUR views. I listen to some of the things you say now and my head says “this is clearly wrong, does he know it’s wrong or is this some 4D chess game he’s playing?”
Allow me to be more precise. You have perpetuated several narratives over the past year that are blatantly false. One example is concerning Charlie Kirk. You have repeated the line that the evidence against Tyler Robinson is “overwhelming”. This is so blatantly false, that I have to conclude that you are ignorant of the case, and have received a script. Or that you know it’s false, but are restricted from admitting it publicly.
While I deeply respect your commitment to not criticizing your friends (specifically @RealCandaceO) I am disheartened by your refusal to voice explicit support for what she’s doing. Have you not taken the time to hear her story in full? Why remain ignorant?
And now today, in regard to Thomas Massie, why on earth do you fritter away words about “well if you criticize the party they’re not going to support you!”? You know well that when Trump joined the Republican Party he went against the grain of the party and called out everyone. You celebrated him for it. You seem to now embrace the establishment which Trump had created, because he’s let you be a part of it, while you dismiss those who do just what you used to love Trump for.
It APPEARS that your FOMO has made you more concerned with correct predictions for the sake of garnering approval from “the club”, instead of being a voice speaking out against the grain, for love of the Truth.
I hope this crosses your desk somehow. I acknowledge my limited scope. And I hope this is received fraternally. No resentment here
Dear Mr. @michaeljknowles
As we all remember, in the early days of your show you coined the title of “Knowlestradamus”, in reference to your precise political predictions. You have always clearly prided yourself on this ability (rightly so). And there is no doubt that you possess a keen insight into politics that has served both your career AND the conservative mission very well over the past decade.
I have always had a deep respect for you Michael, have always regarded your opinions highly, and have viewed you as “one of the good ones” politically speaking. You have been deeply formative for me, from my teenage years into young adulthood. My wife and I regularly enjoy your show, both for your personality and for your insights.
I was always proud to quote your show to people, pointing out how you repeatedly highlight your Catholic faith and Catholic principles. I was proud to know that one of the foremost voices in Conservatism was Catholic like me. “Iconic” does not quite capture the full extent of your image as a political personality.
It pains me to be in the position of levelling criticism at one of my all time heroes, but alas, here we are. I will try to express them with reserve and humility and without prejudice.
I’m sure, Mr. Knowles, that you are well aware of the state of your comment sections, and the general feeling from concerned Catholics and conservatives that you have “sold out”. I would not go so far as to call you a sellout. Stealing a page from your book, I would like to give the most charitable interpretation possible. I can only reason that your self-described “political FOMO” has made you naively blind to the events unfolding under your nose.
And perhaps much of that is not even your fault, I don’t know how deeply immersed you are in current events, and I sometimes wonder if to balance your life you completely shut “frivolous news” out of your sight.
I would be glad to be proven wrong, but it appears to me that your desire to be accepted by your own political heroes and peers alike, has caused you to neglect your analytical talents and forego your critical thinking on certain exempted issues.
Previously I would listen to your show, looking to you for clarification of my own views. Now I listen to you in constant hope of clarification for YOUR views. I listen to some of the things you say now and my head says “this is clearly wrong, does he know it’s wrong or is this some 4D chess game he’s playing?”
Allow me to be more precise. You have perpetuated several narratives over the past year that are blatantly false. One example is concerning Charlie Kirk. You have repeated the line that the evidence against Tyler Robinson is “overwhelming”. This is so blatantly false, that I have to conclude that you are ignorant of the case, and have received a script. Or that you know it’s false, but are restricted from admitting it publicly.
While I deeply respect your commitment to not criticizing your friends (specifically @RealCandaceO) I am disheartened by your refusal to voice explicit support for what she’s doing. Have you not taken the time to hear her story in full? Why remain ignorant?
And now today, in regard to Thomas Massie, why on earth do you fritter away words about “well if you criticize the party they’re not going to support you!”? You know well that when Trump joined the Republican Party he went against the grain of the party and called out everyone. You celebrated him for it. You seem to now embrace the establishment which Trump had created, because he’s let you be a part of it, while you dismiss those who do just what you used to love Trump for.
It APPEARS that your FOMO has made you more concerned with correct predictions for the sake of garnering approval from “the club”, instead of being a voice speaking out against the grain, for love of the Truth.
I hope this crosses your desk somehow. I acknowledge my limited scope. And I hope this is received fraternally. No resentment here
Wrongo. It’s because he’s obsessed with Judaism and political influence. Compare his headlines with those of a canonized saint, doctor of the church, and early church father.
@JeremyDBoreing@magaman28@WordOnFire@BishopBarron Way to turn off devout Catholics bro… bringing up Bishop Barron at a time like this😂 you need a Catholic adviser who actually knows what Catholics believe right now.