Michael Schellenberger

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Score -151
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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85d
In the weeks since the assassination of Charlie Kirk, some on the Left have made calls to lower the temperature and re-humanize the other side.

“I admired his passion and commitment to debate,” said California Governor Gavin Newsom. “His senseless murder is a reminder of how
10/8/2025, 1:38:35 PM
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Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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84d
Fifty-five percent of people on the Left justify the murder of Trump, five times more liberals than conservatives defend political violence, and not a single high-profile Democrat has called for @jonesjay to drop out. The Left truly can not make its intentions any clearer.
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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85d
We should move on from Virginia A.G. nominee Jay Jones' fantasies about the murder of his political opponent & death of his children, say Democrats. We shouldn’t. The lack of a single, high-profile Democrat demanding Jones withdraw from the race is a terrifying new political low

The statement engages in public discourse by addressing the issue of political violence and its perception among different political groups. It references data and public figures to support its claims, suggesting a partisan divide in attitudes towards political violence. The tone is accusatory and critical, particularly towards one political side, which may exacerbate divisions rather than promote understanding.

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