We’ve all heard the old line that character is destiny. It’s one of those things you might have sticking in your head every time a risk you take goes wrong or there’s a teachable moment that plays out in front of you.
You can beat yourself up pretty badly with “character is destiny.” Because it’s very true, and it’s also harsh as hell.
In discussing Charlie Kirk’s murder, President Obama did his classic move: He insisted he’s better than Republicans because he isn’t divisive and doesn’t demonize the other side …. and then proceeded to demonize them, including invoking made up quotes to paint Charlie as racist. pic.twitter.com/owrQrR98pY
— Batya Ungar-Sargon (@bungarsargon) September 18, 2025
