Charlie Kirk as a debater

Lucas Tanner wrote:

RIP Mr. Kirk, and my sincere condolences to his family and everyone who loved him.
Before his murder, I knew nothing about Charlie Kirk and was only vaguely familiar with TurningPoint USA. Since the tragedy, I have watched several debates that included Kirk against students, etc. I have to say, with all due respect, that I am not impressed. This is not because I disagree with just about everything Kirk stood for. I’m sure there are plenty of conservatives who could handle me in a debate. Charlie Kirk, however, was not one of them. From the debates that I’ve watched, I can confidently say that I would have easily knocked his arguments, which were mostly a matter of cheerleading for the current president and throwing out non-sequiturs, out of the ballpark. Yet he was listened to and followed by millions. More power to him for his success; I just don’t get it.

Lucas Tanner wrote:

RIP Mr. Kirk, and my sincere condolences to his family and everyone who loved him.
Before his murder, I knew nothing about Charlie Kirk and was only vaguely familiar with TurningPoint USA. Since the tragedy, I have watched several debates that included Kirk against students, etc. I have to say, with all due respect, that I am not impressed. This is not because I disagree with just about everything Kirk stood for. I’m sure there are plenty of conservatives who could handle me in a debate. Charlie Kirk, however, was not one of them. From the debates that I’ve watched, I can confidently say that I would have easily knocked his arguments, which were mostly a matter of cheerleading for the current president and throwing out non-sequiturs, out of the ballpark. Yet he was listened to and followed by millions. More power to him for his success; I just don’t get it.

yes indeed wrote:

Lucas Tanner wrote:

RIP Mr. Kirk, and my sincere condolences to his family and everyone who loved him.
Before his murder, I knew nothing about Charlie Kirk and was only vaguely familiar with TurningPoint USA. Since the tragedy, I have watched several debates that included Kirk against students, etc. I have to say, with all due respect, that I am not impressed. This is not because I disagree with just about everything Kirk stood for. I’m sure there are plenty of conservatives who could handle me in a debate. Charlie Kirk, however, was not one of them. From the debates that I’ve watched, I can confidently say that I would have easily knocked his arguments, which were mostly a matter of cheerleading for the current president and throwing out non-sequiturs, out of the ballpark. Yet he was listened to and followed by millions. More power to him for his success; I just don’t get it.

He was a college drop out MAGA... an idiot pandering to idiots. They aren't that bright if you haven't noticed.

Just Another Hobby Jogger wrote:

Lucas Tanner wrote:

RIP Mr. Kirk, and my sincere condolences to his family and everyone who loved him.
Before his murder, I knew nothing about Charlie Kirk and was only vaguely familiar with TurningPoint USA. Since the tragedy, I have watched several debates that included Kirk against students, etc. I have to say, with all due respect, that I am not impressed. This is not because I disagree with just about everything Kirk stood for. I’m sure there are plenty of conservatives who could handle me in a debate. Charlie Kirk, however, was not one of them. From the debates that I’ve watched, I can confidently say that I would have easily knocked his arguments, which were mostly a matter of cheerleading for the current president and throwing out non-sequiturs, out of the ballpark. Yet he was listened to and followed by millions. More power to him for his success; I just don’t get it.

His "opponents" knew Kirk's talking points. Kirk was facing a different person every single time. So it was not a level playing field.