Justin, this is one of the most beautiful pieces written about Charlie Kirk. For me, Charlie transcends politics as we are living through it today. He speaks - and will continue to speak - to the best part in all of us and remind us that despite our differences we must love life on this planet unconditionally. I mention you in my Substack here along with the two other people who've written the best about Charlie Kirk: Seán Ono Lennon and James Howard Kunstler. https://pollysnewsletter.substack.com/p/life-after-sepsispart-one
One of the things that pisses me off about the rooftop shooting is after Trump had his near miss from a rooftop shooter. After Trump's assassination attempt, I wrote a document titled, "Friend or Foe" and sent document to the local Dalton, GA FBI office in an envelope. After about two weeks the FBI returned the envelope stamped, "Wrong Address." This was BS because I had the proper address and sent other things to the local FBI and were never returned. I have to admit, the FBI possibly already had the information because they are tapped into my computer ... that's another story. The "Friend or Foe" document was a takeoff from my late 1960's experience working as a sustaining engineer on a military "traffic control" system (AOC MTDS, or Air Operations Central Marine Tactical Data Systems), this early digital system essentially identified the good guys from the bad guys. I provided a 17-page document on how to provide a continuous real-time people monitoring system with all types of sensors.
Now what really irks me is the apparent "nothing learned" experience of Trump's ear-nicking bullet meant to kill. Wouldn't you think at least one wizard in WA DC would know this entire rooftop situation could occur again with someone like a Dem-hated Charlie Kirk? Geez, doesn't anyone connect-the-dots in that city at all. In engineering if there's a flaw in the way something works, then we fix the damn thing. I really feel Charlie's life ended because of stupidity. A person(s) should have been on a roof with a full view of other roofs during the entire event. I sense someone probably detected motion on the roof before the kill shot and could have told Charlie in real-time to dive down. This incident could have been avoided. It's a shame. Wake up Kash Patel!
So beautifully written. Let this be our resolve, "We carry your torch not in vengeance, instead turning what was meant for evil into a triumph of good."
Vice President JD Vance announced late Sunday that he will guest host "The Charlie Kirk Show" in honor of his late friend, who was assassinated Wednesday.
"Tomorrow, I will have the honor of hosting the Charlie Kirk Show. Please join me as I pay tribute to my friend. 12:00PM ET," JD Vance wrote on X.
Thank you Justin. I too wanted to attend a vigil for Charlie. Unfortunately Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks were the closest for Santa Barbara residents. THAT'S something we can change. I am not an activist, do not spew anger toward those of a different viewpoint, do not laugh or celebrate anyone's murder! Oh how the Left esteem themselves in their rhetoric of hate, money grabs, erase anyone not part of their insane hatred. We have one place in our community to join others who also love truth. The only chapter, so far, in our area. We must not let hate speech rule our country. The Summer of Love, 5 years ago, shows just how far people will go to destroy anything that is meant for good. So the opposite of love is hate. Jesus said, "Love thy neighbor." Something the Left can not embrace. I'm in for a Charlie Chapter seperate from the UC. Let's keep wisdom and respect for all others part of our Santa Barbara. Like South Korea, UK, Australia, most of the United States. The Left will just have to move over for others to have their voices heard. Their 5 years of terror needs to come to an end. Peace and wisdom and those of a sound mind.
Unlike those writing here, and in attendance at Sunday's beautiful Memorial event at the Santa Barbara Courthouse, I knew very little of Charlie Kirk and Turning Point. Just snatches from clips and interviews on Fox and Newsmax. But upon first reading the dreadful news in a text from a friend, my body -- soul and body -- reacted viscerally to this political assassination. Like November 22, September 11, and October 7, September 10 is now another wound to the heart that will never crust over.
Thank you Justin. A beautiful tribute to Charlie and his family. May he rest in peace and may our prayers lift up his family through this heartbreaking time.
One side makes me feel dirty. One side feels cleansing. This contrast reaches beyond any required statement of faith. It just is. The good angel and the bad angel sit on both sides of our shoulders, whispering in our ears the full range of human potentiality. The fact we have god-given choice nobles us....... "Prove me wrong".
The good angel was saying, "Watch for the presence of a gunman on a roof." The bad angel was saying, "Don't worry about a gunman." Bad angels speak negative words to powerful Dems which in turn brainwash the very few gunmen to do their dirty work. Evil won in the short term. But Charlie is bigger than ever now!
Thank you for your insight, Justin. Charlie was a very gifted individual. We have each other to thank for providing wisdom to others. Our wisdom comes from people like Charlie and many others before Charlie. We all stand by the side of Charlie carrying on his legacy of creating a better world.
Vice President JD Vance announced late Sunday that he will guest host "The Charlie Kirk Show" in honor of his late friend, who was assassinated Wednesday.
"Tomorrow, I will have the honor of hosting the Charlie Kirk Show. Please join me as I pay tribute to my friend. 12:00PM ET," JD Vance wrote on X.
The future of our nation is in good hands. Tulsi Gabbard delivers her memorial remarks at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC about the death of Charlie Kirk - how shall we live now. Aloha, Tulsi:
Justin, I agree with others---you can articulate why Charlie is so missed and beloved. Justin, you have so much to offer your community as you too are articulate, faithful, witty, and a very good thinker. God Bless you Justin---thank you for such a wonderful article! May God expand your territory!
Justin, this is one of the most beautiful pieces written about Charlie Kirk. For me, Charlie transcends politics as we are living through it today. He speaks - and will continue to speak - to the best part in all of us and remind us that despite our differences we must love life on this planet unconditionally. I mention you in my Substack here along with the two other people who've written the best about Charlie Kirk: Seán Ono Lennon and James Howard Kunstler. https://pollysnewsletter.substack.com/p/life-after-sepsispart-one
One of the things that pisses me off about the rooftop shooting is after Trump had his near miss from a rooftop shooter. After Trump's assassination attempt, I wrote a document titled, "Friend or Foe" and sent document to the local Dalton, GA FBI office in an envelope. After about two weeks the FBI returned the envelope stamped, "Wrong Address." This was BS because I had the proper address and sent other things to the local FBI and were never returned. I have to admit, the FBI possibly already had the information because they are tapped into my computer ... that's another story. The "Friend or Foe" document was a takeoff from my late 1960's experience working as a sustaining engineer on a military "traffic control" system (AOC MTDS, or Air Operations Central Marine Tactical Data Systems), this early digital system essentially identified the good guys from the bad guys. I provided a 17-page document on how to provide a continuous real-time people monitoring system with all types of sensors.
Now what really irks me is the apparent "nothing learned" experience of Trump's ear-nicking bullet meant to kill. Wouldn't you think at least one wizard in WA DC would know this entire rooftop situation could occur again with someone like a Dem-hated Charlie Kirk? Geez, doesn't anyone connect-the-dots in that city at all. In engineering if there's a flaw in the way something works, then we fix the damn thing. I really feel Charlie's life ended because of stupidity. A person(s) should have been on a roof with a full view of other roofs during the entire event. I sense someone probably detected motion on the roof before the kill shot and could have told Charlie in real-time to dive down. This incident could have been avoided. It's a shame. Wake up Kash Patel!
So beautifully written. Let this be our resolve, "We carry your torch not in vengeance, instead turning what was meant for evil into a triumph of good."
Vice President JD Vance announced late Sunday that he will guest host "The Charlie Kirk Show" in honor of his late friend, who was assassinated Wednesday.
"Tomorrow, I will have the honor of hosting the Charlie Kirk Show. Please join me as I pay tribute to my friend. 12:00PM ET," JD Vance wrote on X.
Thank you Justin. I too wanted to attend a vigil for Charlie. Unfortunately Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks were the closest for Santa Barbara residents. THAT'S something we can change. I am not an activist, do not spew anger toward those of a different viewpoint, do not laugh or celebrate anyone's murder! Oh how the Left esteem themselves in their rhetoric of hate, money grabs, erase anyone not part of their insane hatred. We have one place in our community to join others who also love truth. The only chapter, so far, in our area. We must not let hate speech rule our country. The Summer of Love, 5 years ago, shows just how far people will go to destroy anything that is meant for good. So the opposite of love is hate. Jesus said, "Love thy neighbor." Something the Left can not embrace. I'm in for a Charlie Chapter seperate from the UC. Let's keep wisdom and respect for all others part of our Santa Barbara. Like South Korea, UK, Australia, most of the United States. The Left will just have to move over for others to have their voices heard. Their 5 years of terror needs to come to an end. Peace and wisdom and those of a sound mind.
We gather not to win arguments, but to win hearts and minds.
True...they light fires...we light candles.
Unlike those writing here, and in attendance at Sunday's beautiful Memorial event at the Santa Barbara Courthouse, I knew very little of Charlie Kirk and Turning Point. Just snatches from clips and interviews on Fox and Newsmax. But upon first reading the dreadful news in a text from a friend, my body -- soul and body -- reacted viscerally to this political assassination. Like November 22, September 11, and October 7, September 10 is now another wound to the heart that will never crust over.
Bless you, Justin, and thank you. Brings some comfort.
Thank you Justin. A beautiful tribute to Charlie and his family. May he rest in peace and may our prayers lift up his family through this heartbreaking time.
One side makes me feel dirty. One side feels cleansing. This contrast reaches beyond any required statement of faith. It just is. The good angel and the bad angel sit on both sides of our shoulders, whispering in our ears the full range of human potentiality. The fact we have god-given choice nobles us....... "Prove me wrong".
The good angel was saying, "Watch for the presence of a gunman on a roof." The bad angel was saying, "Don't worry about a gunman." Bad angels speak negative words to powerful Dems which in turn brainwash the very few gunmen to do their dirty work. Evil won in the short term. But Charlie is bigger than ever now!
Thank you for your insight, Justin. Charlie was a very gifted individual. We have each other to thank for providing wisdom to others. Our wisdom comes from people like Charlie and many others before Charlie. We all stand by the side of Charlie carrying on his legacy of creating a better world.
Charlie's Torch has been passed......
Vice President JD Vance announced late Sunday that he will guest host "The Charlie Kirk Show" in honor of his late friend, who was assassinated Wednesday.
"Tomorrow, I will have the honor of hosting the Charlie Kirk Show. Please join me as I pay tribute to my friend. 12:00PM ET," JD Vance wrote on X.
The future of our nation is in good hands. Tulsi Gabbard delivers her memorial remarks at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC about the death of Charlie Kirk - how shall we live now. Aloha, Tulsi:
https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2025/09/15/tulsi-gabbard-delivers-heartfelt-remarks-during-kennedy-center-tribute-to-the-life-of-charlie-kirk/#more-276062
Justin, I agree with others---you can articulate why Charlie is so missed and beloved. Justin, you have so much to offer your community as you too are articulate, faithful, witty, and a very good thinker. God Bless you Justin---thank you for such a wonderful article! May God expand your territory!
Thank you Justin!
Thank you, Justin, for this tribute to Charlie. He will become one of America's great heroes, who changed the course of history in our nation.
As good as it gets...thank you for eloquently synthesizing the thoughts and feelings of so many of us.
https://open.substack.com/pub/charliejkirk/p/jd-vance-will-honor-charlie-kirks?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=1s5sl6