It must be said that no one should ever die because of a political motive. And in America that attitude is amplified by a long-standing pattern of civility, compromise and common ground we have nurtured and cherished for 250 years. Unfortunately, times, as Bob Dylan once said, they are a-changin. Kirk was politically on the extreme right of the right. His role was to recruit young impressionable minds to grow the next generation of GOP loyalists. He assumed the same role as leader of the Hitler Youth Core in 1930’s Germany. In his speeches he decried many American ethnic sectors just like Hitler did through his youth movement. History buffs should note that this dictator strategy is part of the Hitler story that Trump admits reading every day. A few points:
- The evidence against Tyler Robinson is less than convincing. There are many unanswered questions that the FBI and local officials are ducking for the moment. It’s true that this investigation is in its earliest stages but the sequence of events is troubling. Let’s take it slowly.
- The FBI Director, Kash Patel, has been roundly criticized by both parties for his handling of the process. This is not surprising since he has no qualifications as a law enforcement officer. He’s just one of many incompetent and misplaced individuals who Trump rewarded for their loyalty by taking them off the unemployment roles.
- The shooting scene is also suspect. An audience member sitting directly in front of the platform where Charlie Kirk sat asked a question about mass shootings (coincidence?). Since Kirk was a passionate supporter of the Second Amendment the question caused Kirk to sit forward and plan his answer. With that move he became the biggest and clearest target as he planned his response. The shooter just happened to be in place with his weapon aimed at exactly that moment. Remember how the shooter missed killing Trump because he turned his head at the last second? HMMMMMM!! Was Kirk set up to improve the shooter’s view?
- It’s been reported that there is ample evidence that Tyler Robinson is the perp. And that may be correct. But one report has him not cooperating and another says he confessed. Which is accurate? Is this a case of tunnel vision by the authorities? Are they even considering other individuals? What happens if Robinson can prove he was no where near the scene when Kirk was killed? We think someone should keep a close eye on Robinson for his safety. Also, for those of us old enough to remember, Lee Harvey Oswald who reportedly killed John Kennedy, was gunned down before that investigation could be completed. Strange things happen in the carrying out of justice. Imagine how foolish the authorities will feel if Robinson didn’t do the deed.
- Tyler Robinson comes from a staunchly Republican family and no discord has been indicated among family members. What would have motivated him to not only turn against right wing politics but murder someone for their right wing views? By all accounts this young man was normal in every way. Maybe we’ll learn later that isn’t true but for now…
- And finally, Robinson–after evading the police and ditching the weapon–decides to identify himself as the shooter and turns himself in to authorities. Doesn’t that seem odd?
For those who like far out theories, what if Robinson allows the authorities to build a case before proving to them that he was miles away when the shooting occurred? If exposing government failure was the goal, wouldn’t allowing the FBI and local police to make fools of themselves by botching the investigation be more effective? And if this was the shooter strategy, the actual perp will have more than enough time to leave the area–never to be heard of again.
- A POINT THAT NEEDS EMPHASIZING: DONALD TRUMP HAS LABELLED THE SHOOTING THE WORK OF “LEFTY LUNATICS”. HE’S WRONG, OF COURSE. ROBINSON IS A REPUBLICAN. AND TRUMP DIDN’T EVEN ATTEND THE FUNERALS OF THE MINNESOTA POLITICIAN AND HER HUSBAND WHEN THEY WERE GUNNED DOWN EARLIER THIS YEAR. SO THE VIOLENCE COMES FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE SPECTRUM. BUT FOR A PRESIDENT TO ADD TO THE TEMPERATURE INSTEAD OF TRYING TO QUELL IT ONLY REMINDS US OF JANUARY 6, 2021 WHEN HE USED THE SAME TERMS AND INCITED THE CAPITOL RIOT. LET’S HOPE HIS WORDS FALL ON DEAF EARS THIS TIME.
It is too early for any factual conclusions. Tyler Robinson may be the sole shooter and no conspiracy is involved. Only time will tell.
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