The Charlie Kirk Show

THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 42 — Lawfare in Arizona? Was the A-Bomb Evil?

Apr 27, 2024
Charlie Kirk, Jack Posobiec, and guests discuss lawfare in Arizona, Tucker Carlson's interview with Joe Rogan, and debate the ethics of America's use of the A-Bomb in WWII. They delve into legal battles, building conservative ecosystems, and reflect on historical decisions around the atomic bomb.
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INSIGHT

Alternate Electors Were Intended As Legal Backup

  • Arizona indicted 18 people including 11 alternate Trump electors, alleging forgery and tampering for submitting alternative electoral certificates.
  • Hosts argue electors acted to preserve a remedial path like 1960 Hawaii precedent and publicly stated their intent to submit backup certificates.
ANECDOTE

Narrow Win AG Now Leading High Profile Prosecutions

  • Charlie and Blake note the Arizona AG who narrowly won election is prosecuting high‑profile figures including Mark Meadows and Rudy Giuliani.
  • They emphasize perceived politicization since AG Mayes played roles in past vote certification disputes.
ANECDOTE

Eastern Europeans Saw Familiar Authoritarian Tactics

  • Jack describes Eastern Europeans comparing U.S. prosecutions to tactics they saw under authoritarian regimes.
  • He recounts people telling him authorities would seize a signed paper and brand its signer a criminal, mirroring Arizona charges.
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