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ApexTiger
| Favorite team: | LSU  |
| Location: | cary nc |
| Biography: | Raised as a Tiger fan, Born in Baton Rouge, Lived in Houston 28 years now in Carolina , |
| Interests: | Golf, tiger football |
| Occupation: | Real Estate Investor, Licensed Contractor/ Professional renovations |
| Number of Posts: | 56447 |
| Registered on: | 10/30/2003 |
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That didn't go well because she didn't let Hillary finish her answer
I strongly dislike Hillary but dang, that was kind of hard to listen to...
that was unproductive
I strongly dislike Hillary but dang, that was kind of hard to listen to...
that was unproductive
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Crazy! I literally watched the original song video Saturday evening in preparation for an 80s party
lol
lol
anyway that we can validate that the translation is correct?
quote:
Thats why I don't want J D Vance to succeed Trump! I want Eric Trump! Remember J D was opposed to Trump before he was for him. Why not reverse to what you wanted in the first place? LOSER!
No
I want Rubio to be President
He’s been phenomenal as secretary of state
He’s a heck of a speaker
Very knowledgeable, articulate and likable
re: Omar has a little melty melt
Posted by ApexTiger on 3/1/26 at 6:38 pm to SundayFunday
lol
re: It's Not Often You See Such Calm, Overt Racism As This From Vogue's Editor
Posted by ApexTiger on 3/1/26 at 5:45 am to LuckyTiger
She looks like one of those self righteous queens who is as arrogant as they come
I bet the men where turned off by the vibe she brought on the plane - she felt it
I bet the cabin had a lot of empty seats because no way she sits in a seat she was not comfortable
I bet the men where turned off by the vibe she brought on the plane - she felt it
I bet the cabin had a lot of empty seats because no way she sits in a seat she was not comfortable
re: Clinton under oath says Trump wasn’t involved with Epstein
Posted by ApexTiger on 2/27/26 at 3:37 pm to hawgfaninc
but did Clinton admit to being involved?
I mean we have flight logs and some questionable photos
I mean we have flight logs and some questionable photos
re: Truly don't understand how anyone can consider themselves an "Independent" at this point
Posted by ApexTiger on 2/25/26 at 5:22 pm to Sheriff Brackett
I’m a registered independent
I will never vote Democrat
I will never vote Democrat
re: I have never seen a SOTU like this
Posted by ApexTiger on 2/25/26 at 4:54 am to jizzle6609
quote:
said in another thread it’s as close to a Nazi rally as we have had.
I wouldn’t go around advertising your thoughts which have no basis or foundation towards common sense
My wife is a pharmacist
She said it doesn’t help very many people
Not everything Trump attempts to do has to be defended
She said it doesn’t help very many people
Not everything Trump attempts to do has to be defended
re: Suspect arrested in arson terror attack on the DHS/ICE office in Idaho.
Posted by ApexTiger on 2/24/26 at 3:12 am to BoomerandSooner
People like her have fallen to propaganda .
quote:
And liberals don’t “hate tariffs.” Actually, free market capitalists hate tariffs. Liberals do however understand that Trump’s tariff policies are irrational and will do more harm than good.
Liberals lack common sense
So I’m not listening to you complain about tariffs
Fair trade is a requirement
We defend our Allies way more than they do us
We are burdened with debt
Trump is trying to deal with it…
re: Come at me about Tarrifs
Posted by ApexTiger on 2/21/26 at 5:08 am to southofyou
I haven’t heard a thing about tariffs since a year ago. What is the big deal that’s going on right now?
re: Trans Minn. state rep thinks porn sites are “educational” for kids
Posted by ApexTiger on 2/21/26 at 5:07 am to Darth_Vader
I’d love to challenge that man on cspan for all to see his wicked thinking
The definition of entitlement
That Marxist fat troll needs a stiff public rebuke
That Marxist fat troll needs a stiff public rebuke
I just as my Chat GPT pro 5.2 the same questions
here you go!
Was George Floyd a good man?
That’s a fair question — and it depends on what someone means by “good.”
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George Floyd was a human being with a complicated life.
Facts about his past:
He grew up in Houston’s Third Ward.
He had multiple arrests and served prison time in the 2000s for robbery and drug-related offenses.
After prison, he struggled with addiction.
Friends and family described him as gentle, faith-oriented, and someone trying to rebuild his life.
He worked various jobs, mentored young people through church groups, and moved to Minneapolis for work opportunities.
So was he a “good man”?
That depends on your framework:
If you define good as having no criminal history, then no — he had serious mistakes in his past.
If you define good as capable of love, growth, faith, and redemption, many people who knew him would say yes.
If you’re asking whether he deserved to die the way he did, the legal system answered that separately: the officer involved, Derek Chauvin, was convicted of murder in his death.
It’s also possible for both of these statements to be true at once:
A person can have a troubled or flawed past.
And still not deserve to be killed in custody.
Most people — regardless of politics — can agree that human beings are rarely one-dimensional. They’re a mix of strengths, failures, regrets, and relationships.
If you’d like, I can also explain how different groups tend to answer this question and why the conversation became so polarized.
Was Charlie Kirk a good man?
Here’s a grounded way to think about your question “Was Charlie Kirk a good man?” — keeping in mind that “good” is a moral judgment and people’s views vary widely depending on values, politics, and personal beliefs.
????? Who Charlie Kirk Was
Charlie Kirk was a prominent American conservative political activist and founder of the youth organization Turning Point USA. He began the group at age 18 and built it into a major force in conservative circles.
He became a widely known commentator, podcaster, and ally of former President Donald Trump, especially in his later career.
?? How Different People Viewed Him
Different groups judged Kirk very differently — so any answer depends on which perspective you adopt:
?? Positive Views (from supporters)
Supporters saw him as a strong communicator, a mobilizer of young conservatives, and someone who expanded political engagement among youth nationwide.
Within conservative and Christian nationalist circles, many portrayed him as a champion of their values, especially free speech and traditional social positions.
After his assassination, some conservatives even framed him as a martyr for their cause.
?? Criticism (from detractors)
Critics highlighted that Kirk often made inflammatory and controversial statements, especially about gender, LGBTQ issues, and race. For example, he opposed transgender rights and made remarks many saw as derogatory toward LGBTQ people.
Some observers argue his rhetoric contributed to polarization in public discourse.
Others described aspects of his advocacy as extreme or divisive.
?? Trying to Answer “Was He a Good Man?”
Whether someone was a “good man” depends on one’s ethical lens:
If you value political activism and engagement by people with strong convictions, many supporters would answer yes — he was principled and effective in advancing his cause.
If you value inclusivity and empathy for marginalized communities, many critics would answer no or see his work as harmful because of the divisive nature of some of his positions.
It’s important to remember that most public figures are complex: they have personal virtues, flaws, impacts, and legacies that different communities interpret differently. The question isn’t simply about facts about Kirk’s life — it also involves how you define “good.”
If you want, I can break down specific aspects of his work or views (e.g., his stance on free speech, culture wars, youth politics) and how historians or analysts interpret them.
here you go!
Was George Floyd a good man?
That’s a fair question — and it depends on what someone means by “good.”
4
George Floyd was a human being with a complicated life.
Facts about his past:
He grew up in Houston’s Third Ward.
He had multiple arrests and served prison time in the 2000s for robbery and drug-related offenses.
After prison, he struggled with addiction.
Friends and family described him as gentle, faith-oriented, and someone trying to rebuild his life.
He worked various jobs, mentored young people through church groups, and moved to Minneapolis for work opportunities.
So was he a “good man”?
That depends on your framework:
If you define good as having no criminal history, then no — he had serious mistakes in his past.
If you define good as capable of love, growth, faith, and redemption, many people who knew him would say yes.
If you’re asking whether he deserved to die the way he did, the legal system answered that separately: the officer involved, Derek Chauvin, was convicted of murder in his death.
It’s also possible for both of these statements to be true at once:
A person can have a troubled or flawed past.
And still not deserve to be killed in custody.
Most people — regardless of politics — can agree that human beings are rarely one-dimensional. They’re a mix of strengths, failures, regrets, and relationships.
If you’d like, I can also explain how different groups tend to answer this question and why the conversation became so polarized.
Was Charlie Kirk a good man?
Here’s a grounded way to think about your question “Was Charlie Kirk a good man?” — keeping in mind that “good” is a moral judgment and people’s views vary widely depending on values, politics, and personal beliefs.
????? Who Charlie Kirk Was
Charlie Kirk was a prominent American conservative political activist and founder of the youth organization Turning Point USA. He began the group at age 18 and built it into a major force in conservative circles.
He became a widely known commentator, podcaster, and ally of former President Donald Trump, especially in his later career.
?? How Different People Viewed Him
Different groups judged Kirk very differently — so any answer depends on which perspective you adopt:
?? Positive Views (from supporters)
Supporters saw him as a strong communicator, a mobilizer of young conservatives, and someone who expanded political engagement among youth nationwide.
Within conservative and Christian nationalist circles, many portrayed him as a champion of their values, especially free speech and traditional social positions.
After his assassination, some conservatives even framed him as a martyr for their cause.
?? Criticism (from detractors)
Critics highlighted that Kirk often made inflammatory and controversial statements, especially about gender, LGBTQ issues, and race. For example, he opposed transgender rights and made remarks many saw as derogatory toward LGBTQ people.
Some observers argue his rhetoric contributed to polarization in public discourse.
Others described aspects of his advocacy as extreme or divisive.
?? Trying to Answer “Was He a Good Man?”
Whether someone was a “good man” depends on one’s ethical lens:
If you value political activism and engagement by people with strong convictions, many supporters would answer yes — he was principled and effective in advancing his cause.
If you value inclusivity and empathy for marginalized communities, many critics would answer no or see his work as harmful because of the divisive nature of some of his positions.
It’s important to remember that most public figures are complex: they have personal virtues, flaws, impacts, and legacies that different communities interpret differently. The question isn’t simply about facts about Kirk’s life — it also involves how you define “good.”
If you want, I can break down specific aspects of his work or views (e.g., his stance on free speech, culture wars, youth politics) and how historians or analysts interpret them.
re: AOC decrees Venezuela is below the equator
Posted by ApexTiger on 2/16/26 at 3:49 pm to Night Vision
Can you imagine how bad the business market confidence would sink and stock markets would respond to her being our president?
re: Yale Divinity School professor says, “I want to save people from becoming White!”
Posted by ApexTiger on 2/16/26 at 3:14 pm to chatterbait
The only population that has not changed in America are black people
how that is possible I have not clue
gang violence and abortions have to be the top 2 reasons
with root cause of no stablility of black men in the black community
here is a Yale professor in a suit talking about getting rid of white people
That's hate... not illegal, but when there is no shame at all, in fact he got applause, mind blow!
how that is possible I have not clue
gang violence and abortions have to be the top 2 reasons
with root cause of no stablility of black men in the black community
here is a Yale professor in a suit talking about getting rid of white people
That's hate... not illegal, but when there is no shame at all, in fact he got applause, mind blow!
So there is no white supremacy?
Confused again
Confused again
re: Christians: “The only thing more powerful than hate is love“
Posted by ApexTiger on 2/15/26 at 5:34 am to RiverCityTider
quote:
dont care if they are Trans or gay or left wing nuts. I will not denigrate them. You have to lead with kindness or your message has no chance.
Correct!
But as a Christian engaging online I will point on the world’s desire to pull us into acceptance of sinful lifestyles
As Christians, we have to have our personal convictions
It’s really not up to us how another person is going to live their lives
But we also when it’s time to vote or to voice our opinions, it needs to be consistent with scripture
And it has to be consistent with how a politician would handle such issues
It’s delicate yeah it’s really not that difficult
You know what the Bible says so therefore you can’t just be OK with everything that goes on in the world
So I think the difference is, we can accept the things around us, but we do not have to approve them
Does that make sense?
re: Christians: “The only thing more powerful than hate is love“
Posted by ApexTiger on 2/15/26 at 5:30 am to CatahoulaCur
quote:
It’s sad to see a quote like this cause such divisive emotions, especially by Christians that are conservatives… is this sustainable? Anyone else wake up feeling a little convicted by their own initial reaction or the reaction from other people you respect as Christ followers?
I had an Asian female Christian challenge the sincerity of my faith because I said I had an issue with bad bunny saying “ICE OUT”
Some Christians have a disdain for American culture or tradition or the concept of border control
They spew this “I’m for Jesus not for country”
They are disgusted over Trump
And from there it goes sideways
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