As someone pointed out a while ago, once upon a time every bar had it's conspiracy theorist weirdo who'd ramble at anyone foolish enough to sit too close but was generally harmless. Now they have podcasts and form political movements, get people elected and wind up running government departments.

is it better or worse for ezra klein to legitimately mourn charlie kirk or pretend to because it serves him best? i think it’s a wash. either way he’s using his considerable voice to eulogize him.

i do not think ezra klein genuinely grieves for charlie kirk. i think ezra klein thinks it’s professionally advantageous to perform grief.