Erin ReedSep 11, 2025
Political violence is abhorrent. I have not celebrated Kirk's death. But Newsom calling for his followers to "continue Charlie Kirk's work," someone who praised stoning gay people as "god's perfect law," who called for men to "take care of" trans people like they did in the 50s and 60s, is not it.
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Playing a bit of Devil's Advocate, I wonder if “we" are the intended audience for his remarks?

In the past few weeks/months, Newsom has become probably the most prominent Democrat, and anything he says is likely to be seized upon by right-wing media

This *could* be sort of the antithesis of “For Brutus is an honourable man” seeking to quell the crowd. We know it's bollocks, but if he can convince MAGAts that the way to honour Kirk is not be violent, that's a Good Thing

Sep 11, 2025 at 1:32amIvory for Mac
Show threadMisuse CaseSep 11, 2025
@mmalc @erininthemorning.com This is an 11D chess theory that gives Newsom much more credit than he deserves, especially since he went on Joe Rogan and talked anti-trans talk before.