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We Are Losing the Information War with Ourselves

7 hours ago
  • #political violence
  • #Charlie Kirk
  • #social media impact
  • The 'Truth & Consequences' speaking tour began in Seattle and San Jose, with Charlie Kirk's assassination being a major topic.
  • Charlie Kirk was a prominent figure in the Republican Party, though not a political ally of the speaker.
  • Kirk's murder was particularly shocking due to its public nature, social media broadcast, and political implications.
  • Social media platforms like X and TikTok are criticized for amplifying divisive content and fostering mass psychosis.
  • President Trump's response to Kirk's murder was seen as inflammatory and divisive, blaming the Left exclusively.
  • Elon Musk's posts on X were accused of worsening political divisions by framing the Left as violent.
  • The killer's motives remain unclear, with no clear political affiliation, possibly linked to mental illness.
  • Political violence in America is not as common as social media makes it seem, and not more prevalent on the Left.
  • The article advises stepping away from social media, engaging with real journalism, and enjoying life.
  • Despite Charlie Kirk's controversial views, his murder is universally condemned, though reactions to his death vary.