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A Turning Point? The Death of Charlie Kirk and the Possible Collapse of Progressive Ideology
Essay by me, CIB-173RDABN | September 15, 2025 | CIB-173RDABN

Posted on 09/15/2025 2:10:13 AM PDT by CIB-173RDABN

A Turning Point? The Death of Charlie Kirk and the Possible Collapse of Progressive Ideology By CIB-173RDABN

History often moves not in steady, predictable steps but in sudden lurches—shaped by moments so symbolic, so emotionally charged, that they become catalysts for greater change. For some, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963 marked such a turning point: the end of postwar American innocence, the beginning of deep national mistrust, and the slow unraveling of the consensus that had defined mid-century America.

Now, six decades later, we may be witnessing the other bookend to that era.

The death of Charlie Kirk, a leading voice of youthful conservative activism, has sent shockwaves through American political culture. While history will need time to assign meaning to this event, one must ask: could this be the moment when conservatives finally say, “Enough”? Could it mark the beginning of the end of Progressive ideological dominance in the United States?

The Context of a Fractured Nation

For years, the American political left—broadly represented by progressive ideology—has expanded its influence across nearly all major institutions: education, media, entertainment, corporate HR departments, even certain religious communities. In many of these areas, dissenting views were not just discouraged but aggressively marginalized. Conservatives, for the most part, either adapted quietly or withdrew—sometimes creating their own spaces, sometimes conceding ground entirely.

But there's a growing sense that something fundamental has shifted. The quiet majority is no longer so quiet. The outrage over cultural upheaval, institutional overreach, and the erosion of national identity has turned into a simmering anger. And now, with the death of Charlie Kirk, that anger may reach a boiling point.

Charlie Kirk as a Symbol

Charlie Kirk was not just a political commentator—he was a symbol of generational pushback. Unlike older conservatives often on the defensive, Kirk represented a new, unapologetic right that refused to cede moral ground to progressivism. He spoke directly to young people, challenged the left's control of academia, and dared to confront institutional narratives. Whether one agreed with his rhetoric or not, his influence was undeniable.

If JFK’s death accelerated the fragmentation of American unity and opened the door to the cultural revolution of the late ‘60s and ‘70s, Kirk’s death may have the inverse effect: a unifying event for conservative resurgence, a moment of collective realization that passivity is no longer an option.

Is Progressivism Now Overextended?

Every ideology, when pushed too far, begins to falter under the weight of its own contradictions. Progressivism once stood for noble goals: civil rights, equality under the law, and fair opportunity. But in recent years, many believe it has mutated into something far more divisive—redefining language, punishing dissent, and promoting a moral superiority that alienates as much as it persuades.

We see this overreach in policies that prioritize illegal immigrants over citizens, in efforts to rewrite history, and in the erasure of traditional values that once unified communities. The backlash is already visible: increasing political polarization, growing distrust in media, and the rise of grassroots conservative movements across the country.

The death of Charlie Kirk may solidify that backlash into a coherent force.

A New Conservative Awakening? Unlike the reaction to JFK’s death, which fractured a generation, the reaction to Kirk’s death may consolidate one. This time, it’s not about radical rebellion—but restoration. Not revolution—but return. A return to principles: limited government, free speech, individual responsibility, and national sovereignty.

Could Kirk’s death mark the beginning of a new conservative awakening? That remains to be seen. But the mood is changing. The ground beneath the progressive movement appears less solid. The appeal to institutional power—once seen as a strength—is now seen by many as an abuse. People are waking up, and they are not happy with what they see.

Conclusion: The Bookends of a Cultural Era?

From JFK to Kirk, we may indeed be witnessing the closing of a long and painful chapter in American political life. One that began with hope, spiraled into division, and now may find resolution in renewal.

Whether the death of Charlie Kirk becomes a true turning point in history is something only time will tell. But if it is, it will be because millions of Americans—quiet for too long—decided that the time for silence had ended.

They remembered what it meant to love their country, and they chose to fight for it. ________________________________________


TOPICS: Government; History; Politics; Society
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To: CIB-173RDABN

Evil still lurks!


21 posted on 09/15/2025 6:22:17 AM PDT by rktman (Destroy America from within? On hold! Enlisted USN 1967 proudly. 🚫💉! 🇮🇱👍! Winning currently!)
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To: rktman

Evil still lurks!

Evil lurks in the darkness allowing his minions do his dirty work.


22 posted on 09/15/2025 6:25:50 AM PDT by CIB-173RDABN
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To: unread
I saw a talking head this weekend explain this what's happening out there in real time. The loudmouth Coffee shop owner in your town. The one "resisting". Well your Blue Haired Barista loudmouth felt free since the 2008 to badger and bully. They went on social media like clapping seals to expose who they really are. Now from Iowa to Florida, folks are getting those 3am emails saying their services are no longer needed.

I expect the left to become more savage and more desperate as this FAFO movement expands, and the firings and doxing continue. These people are easy to spot, you have the 42 old fat incel, the confused sexual degenerate, the college professor who wants to score points with his 19 hot research assistant, the Karen bleeding heart.

23 posted on 09/15/2025 6:26:28 AM PDT by pburgh01
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To: CIB-173RDABN

Suns just coming up here. 😊👍🙏


24 posted on 09/15/2025 6:35:49 AM PDT by rktman (Destroy America from within? On hold! Enlisted USN 1967 proudly. 🚫💉! 🇮🇱🙏! Winning currently!)
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To: CIB-173RDABN

Well, I certainly hope we’re at a turning point, but I really don’t think we are.

I blame the press for constantly pushing hate, hate, and more hate. Labeling Charlie Kirk and Donald Trump as Nazis is part of that hate and many of the weak-minded believe it.

But I don’t see the press turning the page. They’re still calling Kirk “divisive”, still refer to anyone who doesn’t agree with them as “far-right”.


25 posted on 09/15/2025 7:35:34 AM PDT by libertylover (The HBM (Has Been Media) is almost all AGENDA-DRIVEN, not-truth driven.)
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To: CIB-173RDABN

Pure evil never dies.


26 posted on 09/15/2025 8:15:46 AM PDT by BigFreakinToad (All she is, is cackles in the wind.)
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To: 21twelve
While some might argue, I believe that a return to God will be a huge factor in the demise of the leftists that now promote the most radical and godless things as “good”.

Indeed, ONLY a return to God can change things.

But whether that return happens is still up in the air, and history bears out that turns to God do not usually last.

Sadly, a return to God will only put off the inevitable.

27 posted on 09/15/2025 10:03:23 AM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus….)
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To: TigerClaws

Excellent post.

Thanks.


28 posted on 09/15/2025 10:04:47 AM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus….)
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