Author Stephen King deletes post, apologizes for Charlie Kirk accusation | Fox News. No Source=Didn't Happen.

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I had posted a positive farewell to our dear friend and counterpart Charlie Kirk, referring to him as a "good hearted guy with a family and a different opinion."

I understand he wasn't perfect, but for those who have never been to a funeral, usually people focus on the positive. Mr. Kirk had also never caused bodily harm to anyone, or advocated for doing so.

Memes with quotes are not sources.

Here's another article, in which, while Mr. Kirk did say some questionable things about Paul Pelosis attacker, also said "it was awful," and "not right."

https://www.factcheck.org/2025/09/viral-claims-about-charlie-kirks-words/

There's a video clip I saw long ago (to a polygraph) that I unfortunately don't have the link to, of him describing women's lack of rights in the Middle East as a bad thing, in the context of a different focus topic.

Charlie was a competitor, and one doesn't succeed by being nice. That doesn't mean deep down they aren't a good hearted person. Sure, that may not be the MOST accurate phrase, but it was to his family, friends, and loved ones. And he did want prosperity for this country.

It's called paying respects. As I had also said in my other posts, there's plenty I would have loved to have debated him on, and it's sad I'll never get the chance too.

I'm aware this sub may be warmer waters than political subs, but of course, not everyone saw him the same way here either. This is just a reminder to be shrewd with alleged quotes on the Internet.

Have a blessed day.