On Wednesday, conservative commentator, husband, father, and patriotic American, Charlie Kirk, was gunned down while he was doing something his enemies never dared to do: debate.

The aftermath for most normal people was one of horror.

But in certain Australian media corners, some saw a chance to condemn a political opponent while others could barely contain themselves.

Within hours of the shooting, while shock sickened the stomach of millions around the world, and with the shooter still on the run, some Australian commentators went online and gave their thoughts.

Their comments reveal a mainstream media ecosystem increasingly divorced from reality, rapidly diverging from the centre, and veering dangerously left.

Wednesday was the day it became clear, once and for all, that Australia h

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