Senate passes resolution for 'National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk' for Oct. 14th (Kirk's birthday)

[essentialsaltes]

The Senate on Thursday unanimously approved a resolution marking Oct. 14, 2025 -- the influencer's birthday -- a "National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk."

In the approved resolution, the Senate "recognizes Charlie Kirk for his contributions to civic education and public service" and "encourages educational institutions, civic organizations and citizens across the United States to observe this day."

House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Thursday that the House of Representative will "soon pass a resolution honoring the life and legacy of our friend Charlie Kirk, and condemning the political violence that led to his untimely passing."

 

[GoldenBoy89]

 

[Say it aint so]

Didn't they try propose doing the same for Rush Limbaugh? No?

 

[NxNW]

When's the day of remembrance for all the murdered children?

 

[essentialsaltes]

When's the day of remembrance for all the murdered children?

I picked Sandy Hook at random (there's a lot to choose from). the Senate expressed condolences and condemnation of the attack, but no day of remembrance.

President Biden proclaimed a Day of Remembrance on the 10 year anniversary.

 

[Hans Blaster]

Didn't they try propose doing the same for Rush Limbaugh? No?

I'm sure if you dig around you will find a similarly meaningless Senate or House resolution honoring Limbaugh.

 

[DaisyDay]

Gag me with a spoon.

 

[RileyG]

He didn’t deserve to be murdered and he should still be living with his family, obviously, but is this really necessary?

I didn’t even know who he was until the day he passed away.

 

[Aryeh Jay]

He could be honored with a song.

 

[RileyG]

He could be honored with a song.

Just a song? Ok.

 

[FireDragon76]

He didn’t deserve to be murdered and he should still be living with his family, obviously, but is this really necessary?

I didn’t even know who he was until the day he passed away.

Kirk was more of a presence in chronically online Zoomers' feeds on their phones.

In order to understand the hype around Kirk's "martyrdom", you have to understand the role of martyrdom in all authoritarian political cults. Dying for the cause is what sanctifies it and makes it beyond rational debate or skeptical analysis.

 

[Servus]

Kirk was assassinated for his views the same as MLK.

 

[Servus]

Kirk was more of a presence in chronically online Zoomers' feeds on their phones.

In order to understand the hype around Kirk's "martyrdom", you have to understand the role of martyrdom in all authoritarian political cults. Dying for the cause is what sanctifies it and makes it beyond rational debate or skeptical analysis.

Like MLK, right?

 

[RileyG]

Kirk was more of a presence in chronically online Zoomers' feeds on their phones.

In order to understand the hype around Kirk's "martyrdom", you have to understand the role of martyrdom in all authoritarian political cults. Dying for the cause is what sanctifies it and makes it beyond rational debate or skeptical analysis.

Oh. I’m a millennial and maybe that explains why I’ve never heard of him? Hmmm….

 

[Yttrium]

Kirk was assassinated for his views the same as MLK.

MLK was much more well known to the public. I never heard of Charlie Kirk before his assassination. I certainly don't think that a majority in the country would agree on setting aside a National Day of Remembrance for him.

 

[Nithavela]

He could be honored with a song.

Name it after him and play at after each instance of the national anthem.

 

[GoldenBoy89]

Kirk was assassinated for his views the same as MLK.

More like John Lennon.

 

[GoldenBoy89]

Idk about anyone else here but I won’t turn down another paid federal holiday if that’s what they’re proposing.

 

[Vambram]

He didn’t deserve to be murdered and he should still be living with his family, obviously, but is this really necessary?

I didn’t even know who he was until the day he passed away.

It's too bad that you didn't know who he was. He was the most influential and important and effective voice from young conservatives. He is also personal friends with President Trump and Vice President Vance.

 

[RileyG]

It's too bad that you didn't know who he was. He was the most influential and important and effective voice from young conservatives. He is also personal friends with President Trump and Vice President Vance.

I should start listening to him more, then. I wonder why I didn't hear about him earlier? I listened to the Michael Knowles show before, and apparently he was a guest.