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Beerman
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Beerman
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That's how it works

No one is ever concerned about themselves. Everyone is always sure that they understand what they're hearing for exactly what it is, and not impressionable. At the same time, everyone is also concerned that everyone else will misunderstand or be influenced by the words that they are hearing. The thing is, social media influencers are not delivering news. They're selling a point of view. And if you were inclined to believe in it, you are the mark
Posted: 05/03/2026 at 02:34 PM ET
(In response to this post by Tailgate Guru)

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At the risk of crossing a political line, questions
Tailgate Guru • 05/02/26 11:03 PM ET
You could have stopped at "prominent people on X"
Beerman • 05/03/26 11:48 AM ET
I’m not concerned about myself.
Tailgate Guru • 05/03/26 11:52 AM ET
That's how it works ◄
Beerman • 05/03/26 02:34 PM ET
Whatever you say. SMH**
Tailgate Guru • 05/03/26 06:12 PM ET
He was there but the University said it was not a sponsored event (link)**
Nortazhokie • 05/03/26 10:08 AM ET
He was not on campus. That's a really poor article with no sourcing...
BB Hokie • 05/03/26 11:33 AM ET
There are many groups that are represented at VT. Not to get into debate,
JM397 • 05/03/26 07:02 AM ET
There are no “sides” to advocating violence **
Tailgate Guru • 05/03/26 07:06 AM ET
EXACTLY!**
HOKIERIT • 05/03/26 08:30 AM ET
That is not what I said. I said there are many groups with different views
JM397 • 05/03/26 07:15 AM ET
He wasn't on campus, and this really had nothing to do with VT...
BB Hokie • 05/02/26 11:55 PM ET
If he wasn't on campus, why doesn't VT come out and announce that...
EDGEMAN • 05/03/26 07:37 AM ET
I agree with you..VT, of all places, should be extra sensitive to ANYTHING>
HOKIERIT • 05/03/26 08:35 AM ET
That’s my impression
Tailgate Guru • 05/02/26 11:59 PM ET
I think you know the answer to that question.**
MP4VT2004 • 05/03/26 04:24 AM ET
I don’t. **
Tailgate Guru • 05/03/26 07:01 AM ET
Without getting political, let us just spit out the name. This is from AI
VaTechie • 05/02/26 11:50 PM ET
But did he actually “appear” and, if so, in person?
Tailgate Guru • 05/02/26 11:56 PM ET
Tech issued a statement that the speaker was not an official speaker
WestyHokie • 05/02/26 11:11 PM ET
I saw something similar a day or two ago; needs reissued **
Tailgate Guru • 05/02/26 11:27 PM ET