Straight White American Jesus Political Violence Before and After Charlie Kirk's Murder
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Sep 15, 2025 Alan Elrod, CEO of the Pulaski Institution and contributing editor at Liberal Currents, joins to dissect the unsettling rise of political violence following Charlie Kirk's murder. They delve into how online culture transforms our perception of violence and empathy, examining status anxiety in America’s heartland. The conversation addresses the threat posed by exclusionary ideologies and the manipulation of tragic events for political gain. Emphasizing the need for authentic social connections in our digital age, they advocate for a healthier democracy.
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Country Already Steeped In Political Violence
- The United States already lived in a climate of political violence before Charlie Kirk's murder.
- Brad Onishi links recent events to broader legal and cultural shifts that legitimize exclusion and force.
Supreme Court Enables Racial Profiling
- A Supreme Court shadow-docket order effectively permits ICE to racially and linguistically profile people in public.
- Onishi warns this enables unmarked, forceful detentions and a 'show me your papers' culture.
Court Rhetoric Vs. Street Reality
- Brett Kavanaugh's description of ICE stops reads like a sanitized bureaucratic script disconnected from violent reality.
- Onishi contrasts that description with real-life kidnappings, beatings, and wrongful arrests reported in raids.
