Todd Valento

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

Yup

[Nick Freitas @NickJFreitas]

I am told that as a state representative this is the moment where I'm supposed to express my heartfelt condolences and then stand in solidarity with those on the other side of the aisle as we condemn political violence and stand unified as one people.

But we aren't "one people" are we?

The truth is we haven't been for some time now, and there is really no point in pretending anymore, if there ever was.

We are two very different peoples. We may occupy the same piece of geography, but that is where the similarities seem to abruptly end.

I convinced myself for a long time that whenever the left called me a racist, a bigot, a sexist, a fascist, a "threat to democracy" for even the most innocent of disagreements, that it was simply hyperbolic rhetoric done for effect.

And now the "effect" is a widow and two orphaned children, because the left couldn’t bear the thought of a peaceful man debating them and winning.

I don’t think they realize it yet, but murdering Charlie is going to be remembered as the day where we finally woke up to what this fight really is.

It’s not a civil dispute among fellow countrymen. It’s a war between diametrically opposed worldviews which cannot peacefully coexist with one another. One side will win, and one side will lose.

Charlie tried to win that fight through argumentation, through discussion, through peaceful resolution of differences.

And the other side murdered him.

Not because he was “extreme” or “inciting violence” or any other hyperbolic slur they hurled at him. They murdered him because he was effective. Because he was unafraid. Because he inspired others and made them feel like they had a voice, that they were not alone. And he did it at the very institutions which have fomented so much hatred toward conservatives.

I don’t want to “stand in solidarity” with the other side of the aisle. I want to defeat you. I want to defeat the godless ideology that kills babies in the womb, sterilizes confused children, turns our cities into cesspools of degeneracy and lawlessness…and that murdered Charlie Kirk.

Social media is aflame right now with leftist celebration of Charlie’s death.

I wonder if any among them understand what has just happened. If there is a Yamamoto somewhere in their midst warning, that all they have done is awoken a sleeping giant.

I doubt it. I think they gave up such introspection and self-awareness long ago.

I don’t know exactly what will happen next. I just know that it won’t be the same as what has happened in the past.

There will be thoughts and prayers…Charlie would have wanted prayers. Not for himself but for those left behind and for the country that he loved.

But then there will be a reckoning.

My Christian faith requires me to love my enemies and pray for those who curse me. It does not require me to stand idly by in the midst of savagery and barbarism...quite the opposite.

So every time I feel tired, every time I feel discouraged or overwhelmed, I am going to watch the video of a good man being murdered in Utah…I will force myself to watch it…and then I will return to the work of destroying the evil ideology responsible for that and so much more.

Rest with God Charlie, your fight is over.

Ours is just beginning.

[Eddie @Health00810]

@dom_lucre George Carlin would have good laugh at everything today and say "I told you so".
40+ years ago, he knew.

[Collin Rugg @CollinRugg]

NEW: Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker blasts President Joe Biden and D.E.I. during his commencement address to Benedictine College.

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"Our own nation is led by a man who publicly and proudly proclaims his Catholic faith but at the same time is delusional enough to make the sign of the cross during a pro-abortion rally."

"The world around us says that we should keep our beliefs to ourselves whenever they go against the tyranny of diversity, equity and inclusion."

"We fear speaking truth because now unfortunately truth is in the minority."

[Mercyhurst Lakers @HurstAthletics]

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[Todd Valento @Viva1Todd]

Last nights loss by the Huskies ended 14 years of youth and HS hockey for us. Made life long friends and had the time of our lives on this journey. Going to miss it!!

[Todd Valento @Viva1Todd]

Time flies! 😢

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[Owatonna Boys High School Hockey @Tonnaboyshockey]

See you there! 🏒🐾 https://t.co/cWM8XdvFuC

[Todd Valento @Viva1Todd]

back in town for tonight’s tilt. Looking forward to watching a great game. Picture from 86/87 mens league season, where it all began!

[Heidi Meier @MLovedDesigns]

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[OwatonnaBoysLacrosse @OwatonnaBoysLax]

Congratulations seniors. What a season it was and so great to be back on the field. You guys made Owatonna proud! Good luck in the future, you will all be greatly missed. Great group of guys. #teamfirst

[Todd Valento @Viva1Todd]

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[Todd Valento @Viva1Todd]

Thanks for the memories over the years. The friendships and memories will last a lifetime. It's been one heck of a ride!! 2 of 2

[Todd Valento @Viva1Todd]

Watched 9 Owatonna seniors compete in their final hockey game last night. Fortunate we were able to play in our final game, unlike many of our Big 9 friends. One of the best HS games we've been apart of, with the first goal scored with 2:09 left in the game! 1 of 2

[Roy Koenigsberg @voiceofohs]

I'll be there too! @KRFOAM1390 plus 94.7 FM, on the app, & https://t.co/8iTEdlraiB.

[Owatonna Boys HS hockey - Unofficial @HsOwatonna]

GAME DAY!!!! Huskies travel to Lakeville Ames Arena to take on the #2 seed Lakeville North Panthers at 7 pm. Game is live streamed at https://t.co/zdCAUmccve.

[Owatonna Boys HS hockey - Unofficial @HsOwatonna]

Huskies host the Rochester Mayo Spartans tonight. JV at 5, Varsity at 7. Both games can be viewed on https://t.co/DIrZEK4zoJ.

[Owatonna Boys High School Hockey @Tonnaboyshockey]

Dom Valento joined a very special club this week on Tuesday with his third point in a five point night against Albert Lea! Welcome to the 100 point club!

[Owatonna Boys HS hockey - Unofficial @HsOwatonna]

Its Game day!! Huskies host the Raiders of Northfield tonight at 7:30. JV with an afternoon game in New Prague, 1 pm.