Leftist suspect Tyler Robinson, 22, of Utah, has been identified and arrested. Gov. Cox confirms Antifa phrases were written on rifle cartridges in Charlie Kirk's assassination
I have no love for Antifa, but I can pretty definitively say that the “Hey Facist! Catch! ⬆️➡️⬇️⬇️⬇️” is referencing a Helldivers 2 meme. For context, in Helldivers 2 your character can type in codes on an arrow pad to call in many unique types of explosive ordinance on your enemies. ⬆️➡️⬇️⬇️⬇️ is the specific code for the Eagle 500kg bomb, which is the single LARGEST explosion you can call in, basically a mini-nuke. On Helldivers 2 discord and Reddit, it’s common to respond with ⬆️➡️⬇️⬇️⬇️ to anything that you don’t like as a sign of comedic overreaction (finding a spider on your floor, etc). It also fits in with the other bullets, where all but one of the messages being common internet memes (Bella ciao being the exception) Very sad to see it used in relation to this hideous act.
A bigger mistake is that Charlie Kirk is now martyred. He is more famous today than he was last week. People who only vaguely recognized his name are now learning about him and reading his words. In death, his influence will likely grow.
Thanks, Andy. This is good information. I have heard that Charlie Kirk was hated by Antifa, same as you, and that there are many hate filled messages by Antifa about Charlie Kirk on line. Is this true?
You have plenty of personal experience with this . It has to be scary but that’s what America is becoming. It’s only a matter of time before there is an exchange of fire between some radical leftist organization & a right wing group & that could be the trigger. Before the firing on fort Sumter almost no one on either side of the slavery divide thought an actual civil war was possible
Unfortunately, it is a very nice and catchy song. The political meaning of the song before the current American misuse was similar to “ Yankee Doodle Dandy.”
There was a political origin but was just a fun song.
I'd planned on a $50 gift. You're amazing and much appreciated (here it comes) BUT I'd go broke supporting all the good guys we have out there. I guess I'll take the $60 year but will add that Twiggs looks to fit trans and "furry" & as Tyler Robinson's love may have manipulated him into the assassination of Charlie (turning himself in simplifies things & may exonerate him/it). Just a thought - this trans thing is scary but also as a wake up people seem to have had enough of this shit & are ready to push back agst normalization of the obscene & twisted.
Last thought - Allow people to give you a gift - let them pick $ & allow Paypal/Venmo? ;-)
Tried to just do a gift - Andy is the best from way back. This post was just me trying to suggest an easy gift button. Annual 'scrips add up and I have OK months and better months as likely common.
So here's my two cents and $60 gift but from what I've just seen likely an annual. ;-)
And pls note - shortened txt was designed to fit into limited character comment space - not going to edit it. Should be clear. 😎
Andy I was thinking about your reporting on antifa and trantifa. I was really hoping you would be wrong. But you aren’t wrong.
Governor Cox is a true leader, unlike with despicable people trying to justify the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
I have no love for Antifa, but I can pretty definitively say that the “Hey Facist! Catch! ⬆️➡️⬇️⬇️⬇️” is referencing a Helldivers 2 meme. For context, in Helldivers 2 your character can type in codes on an arrow pad to call in many unique types of explosive ordinance on your enemies. ⬆️➡️⬇️⬇️⬇️ is the specific code for the Eagle 500kg bomb, which is the single LARGEST explosion you can call in, basically a mini-nuke. On Helldivers 2 discord and Reddit, it’s common to respond with ⬆️➡️⬇️⬇️⬇️ to anything that you don’t like as a sign of comedic overreaction (finding a spider on your floor, etc). It also fits in with the other bullets, where all but one of the messages being common internet memes (Bella ciao being the exception) Very sad to see it used in relation to this hideous act.
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Assassinating a friend of President Trump may have been a mistake for Antifa.
Trump may come down hard on them.
A bigger mistake is that Charlie Kirk is now martyred. He is more famous today than he was last week. People who only vaguely recognized his name are now learning about him and reading his words. In death, his influence will likely grow.
Thanks, Andy. This is good information. I have heard that Charlie Kirk was hated by Antifa, same as you, and that there are many hate filled messages by Antifa about Charlie Kirk on line. Is this true?
Yes. They have repeatedly violently attacked his events and students who are part of TPUSA. See my prior story, “The Assassination of Charlie Kirk.”
You have plenty of personal experience with this . It has to be scary but that’s what America is becoming. It’s only a matter of time before there is an exchange of fire between some radical leftist organization & a right wing group & that could be the trigger. Before the firing on fort Sumter almost no one on either side of the slavery divide thought an actual civil war was possible
Sadly, I don't think the FBI have figured this out yet.
Maybe it’s because they don’t want to figure it out. Remember a member of the secret service said Kirk “deserved “ it
Unfortunately, it is a very nice and catchy song. The political meaning of the song before the current American misuse was similar to “ Yankee Doodle Dandy.”
There was a political origin but was just a fun song.
Again, thank you for your thoroughness.
I'd planned on a $50 gift. You're amazing and much appreciated (here it comes) BUT I'd go broke supporting all the good guys we have out there. I guess I'll take the $60 year but will add that Twiggs looks to fit trans and "furry" & as Tyler Robinson's love may have manipulated him into the assassination of Charlie (turning himself in simplifies things & may exonerate him/it). Just a thought - this trans thing is scary but also as a wake up people seem to have had enough of this shit & are ready to push back agst normalization of the obscene & twisted.
Last thought - Allow people to give you a gift - let them pick $ & allow Paypal/Venmo? ;-)
Tried to just do a gift - Andy is the best from way back. This post was just me trying to suggest an easy gift button. Annual 'scrips add up and I have OK months and better months as likely common.
So here's my two cents and $60 gift but from what I've just seen likely an annual. ;-)
And pls note - shortened txt was designed to fit into limited character comment space - not going to edit it. Should be clear. 😎
Yes I liked my own post - want Mr. Ngo to see my suggestion - more gifts from many for your great work. ;-)