Obviously take as long as you need to heal, and thank you for taking time out of your recovery to draft a response to this assassination.
However, if you are inclined to write, there are lots of assistive technologies that can help, like Microsoft Speech Recognition. I work in digital accessibility, so I'm always telling people about assistive technologies and disabled users.
‘After the killing of Charlie Kirk, an Israeli occupation soldier documented himself bombing Gaza for “Kirk’s sake.” ‘ From Drop Site news today, 9/11.
Thanks Shaun for your take on this seminal (I believe) moment in American history.
You clearly have some really important things to pass on to us or you wouldn’t have had this nerve problem (the ‘pain of destiny’?) I can only hope it’s short-lived.
I love what you wrote Shaun. Please don't push or over-exert yourself, your healing is primary right now and all of your supporters would agree with that I'm sure. Your voice is so valued in this day and age - I used to follow you on Twitter, which I ditched as soon as that musky guy took it over. Now I'm connected with you again and am very happy about that. Please take good care and listen to the body, as it tells us what we need to know in real time. Maybe you could use some sort of voice activated computer invention to assist with your writing. As a Senior, I know nothing about these things, but a lot of people text me that way and don't proof read, which drives this former elementary school teacher nuts! Anyway, Take Good Care of Your Precious Self! PEACE!!!
InshaAllah you will heal fast. Please don’t type a lot. Follow doctors orders. Let the nerves heal. Use speech enabled typing. It’s easy and you can correct words by typing those out!
As far as Charlie, I feel this is going to cause tremendous unrest. Other social media right wing people calling left wing people un Christian, and baby killers. It’s sad how divisive this country has become. Perhaps there will be real violence. From people angry with their financial situations and stress of current times. No real gun laws and gun sales are at an all time high, as is depression. Scary mix.
It’s sad that people have lost the true message from God. Whatever faith they follow. Humbleness, Gratitude, Love and Faith are the only ones that will give people pause and hope and forgiveness. Peace can only be achieved through acceptance and forgiveness. Through surrender.
It’s very important to shelf our feelings at this time and leave it in Gods hands. For the true message and response comes from the almighty. We are not to be judges. If one truly follows their faith, this is a commonality in all Abrahamic faiths. The ten commandments. Everything you need to know is in those commandments. Follow those commandments and you will be living your life as God would have wanted. As Jesus would have wanted. As Muhammad would have wanted. As Buddha, the list goes on. The Golden rule is the same.
Heal brother Shawn. You are meant to lead.
In all this commotion, remember, don’t lose sight of Gaza and West Bank. We must do everything in our power to help the helpless. It’s our duty. The rest of what’s going on is ignorance and stupidity and chaos. Step away from it.
Make peace and love your goal. And speak your truth.
We, as Americans, keep failing an open book test. The only logical explanation I can come up with is that this was done by his own people, and I don’t mean just bc I’m sure the shooter is white. I mean people who he has been in alignment with, that wield true power. He has a huge following of young, and upcoming white men and women. I personally believe that his recent rhetoric around the pedophile files was a risk to having a mass majority of others follow suit in asking more questions and not stopping until real answers are revealed. That made him dangerous to them. I will never believe who the suspect ends up being exposed as, no matter the scenario….the typical: left wings extremist, who’s mad at Kirk’s opposing views… which will be the least believable of them all..or right wing extremist, who has fallen into the “woke trap.” All options will be placing the blame everywhere, other than where it belongs. More division and fighting over those falsehoods will further distract from who we should be banning together against. And nothing changes. Time for everyone to wake up. The same plays, from the same tired playbook cannot keep happening.
Cogently and concisely to the main points, Shaun, great work, most especially for a man recovering from a hand operation.
I would echo everything you've written. I would add one thing.
I happen to agree mostly on gender (albeit not at all with his manner of expressing himself on the topic) with Charlie, but nothing else. His views on Gaza, guns, homosexuality, rape etc are foul, abhorrent and very badly argued. But regardless of everything he said and how rotten most of it is, we shouldn't wish death on the vast majority of people in this world, and we shouldn't delight in misery and pain. When we do, we're embarking down the same road that monstrosities like Israel did a long time to go, and we're helping to normalise and dehumanise things that shouldn't be normalised and shouldn't be dehumanised.
Thank you Shaun; being not of an age to pay attention to any social media inflencers I didn't even know who he was...until he was killed. But the accuracy of the shot is reminiscent of all the Palestinians murdered like this by the IDF...children shot through the head, neck, and for boys, the testicles.
If you watch his body position immediately after the shot, it shows a moderate degree of decorticate posturing, with both arms flexing up towards the chest and the back and legs starting to extend, which is why he started to fall backwards off his chair. Not outright decorticate rigidity, but definitely some severe disruption of cerebral control over the muscles of the body. When I saw the video, there were still claims that he might survive, but I doubted it.
The position is due to reflex contraction of all skeletal muscle groups. In humans, the extensors of the back and legs are stronger than the flexors, so they extend, whereas in the arms the flexors are stronger than the extensors, so the arms flex, a reflection of our arboreal ancestry. In quadrupeds, including the common domestic species, the extensors are stronger than the flexors in the forelimbs as well as the hindlimbs, so all their limbs extend.
The lies that have taken place in order to destroy our America are not free speech. This is an assault against democracy and all Americans. I am certain that we won’t get out of this moment. I have been persistent about the largest contribution to our current political situation and ONLY in America do they rationalize acts of hate as free speech. Most countries around the globe have put a stop or limit on the amount of hate, lies and misinformation you can pollute your own people with before they form regulations. All media aside from social, is regulated within the USA. This is not a new idea or concept. It has nothing to do with you or your perception of free speech. It allows us all to live in reality. We currently have a measles outbreak, Chigas, Covid and flu on the rise and a heroin addict telling us we are causing autism without one ounce of evidence. Wake up. Get off your phones. Take these men DOWN. You are here! Wake up!
Take all the time you need to heal Shaun❤️🩹
Obviously take as long as you need to heal, and thank you for taking time out of your recovery to draft a response to this assassination.
However, if you are inclined to write, there are lots of assistive technologies that can help, like Microsoft Speech Recognition. I work in digital accessibility, so I'm always telling people about assistive technologies and disabled users.
I’d say Israel did it too
‘After the killing of Charlie Kirk, an Israeli occupation soldier documented himself bombing Gaza for “Kirk’s sake.” ‘ From Drop Site news today, 9/11.
I’ve missed a beat along the way… why Israel? Didn’t CK support the Zionist state?
He did, but he was starting to go a bit cold on them.
Thanks Shaun for your take on this seminal (I believe) moment in American history.
You clearly have some really important things to pass on to us or you wouldn’t have had this nerve problem (the ‘pain of destiny’?) I can only hope it’s short-lived.
Bon courage!
Feel better soon and rest after surgery.until then, Is it possible for you to use a voice generated writing App? That way you are hands free!
All the best,
G
I love what you wrote Shaun. Please don't push or over-exert yourself, your healing is primary right now and all of your supporters would agree with that I'm sure. Your voice is so valued in this day and age - I used to follow you on Twitter, which I ditched as soon as that musky guy took it over. Now I'm connected with you again and am very happy about that. Please take good care and listen to the body, as it tells us what we need to know in real time. Maybe you could use some sort of voice activated computer invention to assist with your writing. As a Senior, I know nothing about these things, but a lot of people text me that way and don't proof read, which drives this former elementary school teacher nuts! Anyway, Take Good Care of Your Precious Self! PEACE!!!
InshaAllah you will heal fast. Please don’t type a lot. Follow doctors orders. Let the nerves heal. Use speech enabled typing. It’s easy and you can correct words by typing those out!
As far as Charlie, I feel this is going to cause tremendous unrest. Other social media right wing people calling left wing people un Christian, and baby killers. It’s sad how divisive this country has become. Perhaps there will be real violence. From people angry with their financial situations and stress of current times. No real gun laws and gun sales are at an all time high, as is depression. Scary mix.
It’s sad that people have lost the true message from God. Whatever faith they follow. Humbleness, Gratitude, Love and Faith are the only ones that will give people pause and hope and forgiveness. Peace can only be achieved through acceptance and forgiveness. Through surrender.
It’s very important to shelf our feelings at this time and leave it in Gods hands. For the true message and response comes from the almighty. We are not to be judges. If one truly follows their faith, this is a commonality in all Abrahamic faiths. The ten commandments. Everything you need to know is in those commandments. Follow those commandments and you will be living your life as God would have wanted. As Jesus would have wanted. As Muhammad would have wanted. As Buddha, the list goes on. The Golden rule is the same.
Heal brother Shawn. You are meant to lead.
In all this commotion, remember, don’t lose sight of Gaza and West Bank. We must do everything in our power to help the helpless. It’s our duty. The rest of what’s going on is ignorance and stupidity and chaos. Step away from it.
Make peace and love your goal. And speak your truth.
Be humane
Be charitable
One step at a time.
One person at a time
One simple change
Amazing rewards.
InshaAllah❣️
We, as Americans, keep failing an open book test. The only logical explanation I can come up with is that this was done by his own people, and I don’t mean just bc I’m sure the shooter is white. I mean people who he has been in alignment with, that wield true power. He has a huge following of young, and upcoming white men and women. I personally believe that his recent rhetoric around the pedophile files was a risk to having a mass majority of others follow suit in asking more questions and not stopping until real answers are revealed. That made him dangerous to them. I will never believe who the suspect ends up being exposed as, no matter the scenario….the typical: left wings extremist, who’s mad at Kirk’s opposing views… which will be the least believable of them all..or right wing extremist, who has fallen into the “woke trap.” All options will be placing the blame everywhere, other than where it belongs. More division and fighting over those falsehoods will further distract from who we should be banning together against. And nothing changes. Time for everyone to wake up. The same plays, from the same tired playbook cannot keep happening.
Cogently and concisely to the main points, Shaun, great work, most especially for a man recovering from a hand operation.
I would echo everything you've written. I would add one thing.
I happen to agree mostly on gender (albeit not at all with his manner of expressing himself on the topic) with Charlie, but nothing else. His views on Gaza, guns, homosexuality, rape etc are foul, abhorrent and very badly argued. But regardless of everything he said and how rotten most of it is, we shouldn't wish death on the vast majority of people in this world, and we shouldn't delight in misery and pain. When we do, we're embarking down the same road that monstrosities like Israel did a long time to go, and we're helping to normalise and dehumanise things that shouldn't be normalised and shouldn't be dehumanised.
Wish you a speedy recovery, Shaun)) Cheers mate.
I’m praying for your recovery. Prayed before surgery and continue to have you and your family in our thoughts.
I hadn’t thought about Israel. If it’s true, that would put Trump in a very awkward position, wouldn’t it?
Thank you. Wishing you a healing recovery…Also, with respect, it was at Utah Valley University. My old college.
Thank you Shaun; being not of an age to pay attention to any social media inflencers I didn't even know who he was...until he was killed. But the accuracy of the shot is reminiscent of all the Palestinians murdered like this by the IDF...children shot through the head, neck, and for boys, the testicles.
Forgive me if this has already been suggested, but I can't help but wonder why you aren't using a "voice to text" app instead of trying to type.
If you watch his body position immediately after the shot, it shows a moderate degree of decorticate posturing, with both arms flexing up towards the chest and the back and legs starting to extend, which is why he started to fall backwards off his chair. Not outright decorticate rigidity, but definitely some severe disruption of cerebral control over the muscles of the body. When I saw the video, there were still claims that he might survive, but I doubted it.
The position is due to reflex contraction of all skeletal muscle groups. In humans, the extensors of the back and legs are stronger than the flexors, so they extend, whereas in the arms the flexors are stronger than the extensors, so the arms flex, a reflection of our arboreal ancestry. In quadrupeds, including the common domestic species, the extensors are stronger than the flexors in the forelimbs as well as the hindlimbs, so all their limbs extend.
The lies that have taken place in order to destroy our America are not free speech. This is an assault against democracy and all Americans. I am certain that we won’t get out of this moment. I have been persistent about the largest contribution to our current political situation and ONLY in America do they rationalize acts of hate as free speech. Most countries around the globe have put a stop or limit on the amount of hate, lies and misinformation you can pollute your own people with before they form regulations. All media aside from social, is regulated within the USA. This is not a new idea or concept. It has nothing to do with you or your perception of free speech. It allows us all to live in reality. We currently have a measles outbreak, Chigas, Covid and flu on the rise and a heroin addict telling us we are causing autism without one ounce of evidence. Wake up. Get off your phones. Take these men DOWN. You are here! Wake up!