The Fire This Time

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The protests and riots going on across the country, including my own hometown of New York City, are not about outrage over the death of George Floyd, or indignation over the way African-Americans are treated by the police.  If you look at the crowds, they're largely young and white.  These kids are pissed off because they've been forced to wear masks and stay indoors for months while their educations and careers have been on hold indefinitely. Their one hope was getting a "progressive" like Bernie or Liz nominated by the Democratic Party, and instead they're stuck with old, white, fumbling, bumbling Joe Biden to lead them to a Pyrrhic victory, if that.  No wonder they're filled with rage and frustration. 

Add to this toxic mix the Antifa agitators, one of those groups whose name ("anti-fascist") is the direct opposite of the activities they regularly engage in.  They come equipped with all the latest riot gear (gear designed to start riots, that is, not stop them), and go to the kids on while they disappear into the crowd and the night.  Now instead of sitting at home feeling hopeless and useless, the kids get to feel like social justice warriors, fighting the good fight, while some among them carry TVs and stereo equipment out of Targets before torching the building.  Now that's sending America a message.

Meanwhile the media tells us to understand them. I'm doing my best to understand, but as someone once said, to understand all is not to forgive all. It would have been interesting to see the mob successfully storm the CNN building as they attempted to earlier tonight. It might have been improved CNN's ratings if the kids took control of the cameras.  

This is a case where the lunatics are not only running the asylum but have already burned down the asylum.  Cheer them on if you wish, but remember that your home or business may be the Fire Next Time.