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Sorry if this is in wrong spot
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2025 5:23 am
by duckfan96
I dont do politics on here, but did anyone see Charlie Kirks widow on tv last night? She said he loved the Chicago Cubs and his Oregon Ducks. GO DUCKS.. hed want me to say that(or something to that affect)
Re: Sorry if this is in wrong spot
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2025 7:59 am
by duckpoint
He had an Oregon Ducks poster on the wall behind his chair on his podcast set.
Re: Sorry if this is in wrong spot
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2025 8:06 am
by duckpoint
Re: Sorry if this is in wrong spot
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2025 8:06 am
by duckpoint
Re: Sorry if this is in wrong spot
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2025 10:54 am
by Alan
Such a great young man with a bright future, what a tragic loss. I also hope Lanning acknowledges him some how, I doubt the university will. Prayers are with his wife and family, RIP Charlie
Re: Sorry if this is in wrong spot
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2025 12:06 pm
by Zyme
Please keep politics out of this forum
Re: Sorry if this is in wrong spot
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2025 12:16 pm
by Alan
Zyme wrote: Sat Sep 13, 2025 12:06 pm
Please keep politics out of this forum
Politics are in this forum already, if you don’t like the post don’t read it. This is more of a RIP to a Duck fan then it is anywhere close to a political post.
Re: Sorry if this is in wrong spot
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2025 12:45 pm
by Zyme
If you dont like it get out is entirely inappropriate response. Politics have been discouraged heavily for longer than you have been on here.
Re: Sorry if this is in wrong spot
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2025 12:54 pm
by OregonFan4Life
Zyme wrote: Sat Sep 13, 2025 12:45 pm
If you dont like it get out is entirely inappropriate response. Politics have been discouraged heavily for longer than you have been on here.
Dude, someone was shot and killed, a father to two young children, a husband, and he happened to be a duck fan. If you see support Charlie Kirk as political then you might be a little too into politics.
Nobody is discussing his stance, or where he stood on political issues, it’s just simply acknowledging the tragedy his death is.
Re: Sorry if this is in wrong spot
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2025 12:59 pm
by Alan
Zyme wrote: Sat Sep 13, 2025 12:45 pm
If you dont like it get out is entirely inappropriate response. Politics have been discouraged heavily for longer than you have been on here.
You twisted and misquoted me. I said “if you don’t like the post don’t read it”. I never said “get out”. As far as politics on this board check out “other” page on the board index, there are two ongoing political posts on that page. Please do not make this RIP to a fan political.
Re: Sorry if this is in wrong spot
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2025 1:53 pm
by duckpoint
Zyme wrote: Sat Sep 13, 2025 12:45 pm
If you dont like it get out is entirely inappropriate response. Politics have been discouraged heavily for longer than you have been on here.
This thread has done nothing but inform us that Charlie Kirk, who is a political figure who was tragically murdered a few days ago, was a dedicated Oregon Duck fan. That is something I did not know until yesterday.
No one is trying to introduce any of Charlie's ideologies, whether spiritual or political here. Without going into detail, it is unsurprising that some members of this forum, the university and Eugene would take offense that Charlie Kirk would have any connection to the Duck's in any way. Your reaction to the mere mention of him in this forum is proof of that.
I certainly could say more, but that indeed would get political!
Re: Sorry if this is in wrong spot
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2025 1:58 pm
by greenyellow
Dan Lanning did address it today in his postgame press conference:
Re: Sorry if this is in wrong spot
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2025 2:11 pm
by duckpoint
greenyellow wrote: Sat Sep 13, 2025 1:58 pm
Dan Lanning did address it today in his postgame press conference:
Thank you Dan!
Re: Sorry if this is in wrong spot
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2025 2:26 pm
by pezsez1
I understand the decision to not honor him specifically in these politically charged times. But I almost feel the University could have honored him with a moment of unity against political violence in general. From Jan. 6 to the assassination of the Minnesota lawmaker to the assassination of Kirk, there's been devastating political violence that's left Americans grappling with issues of sadness, justice, fairness, and what will happen next.
A mention of Kirk and a moment of unity against the violence that took his life could have been meaningful to everyone.
Also, my sincere best wishes to those of you on this forum who really valued his presence. Clearly, I don't agree with a lot of stuff he said, but I can't imagine how gutted I'd feel if someone like Jon Stewart (The Daily Show) were assassinated in that manner. This is America, and nobody should ever be killed for sharing opinions. Sad & ugly times we are in.
Re: Sorry if this is in wrong spot
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2025 2:44 pm
by greenyellow
pezsez1 wrote: Sat Sep 13, 2025 2:26 pm
I understand the decision to not honor him specifically in these politically charged times. But I almost feel the University could have honored him with a moment of unity against political violence in general. From Jan. 6 to the assassination of the Minnesota lawmaker to the assassination of Kirk, there's been devastating political violence that's left Americans grappling with issues of sadness, justice, fairness, and what will happen next.
A mention of Kirk and a moment of unity against the violence that took his life could have been meaningful to everyone.
Also, my sincere best wishes to those of you on this forum who really valued his presence. Clearly, I don't agree with a lot of stuff he said, but I can't imagine how gutted I'd feel if someone like Jon Stewart (The Daily Show) were assassinated in that manner. This is America, and nobody should ever be killed for sharing opinions. Sad & ugly times we are in.
With it being a road game, it was kind of tough for them to do too much. I think it'll be interesting to see what they do at home to potentially honor him.