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The answers to Ferguson can’t be found in its streets. The problem didn’t come from there. It came from a black political establishment that lights the fuse for its own power and profit.
Not entirely true. The Commmunists were only one of numerous leftish groups before WWI. They didn't become dominant till after they took over Russia.
Prior to WWI, most rioting, assassination, etc. were fomented or caused by anarchist groups or individuals.
There was, of course, some degree of solidarity between anarchists and commies.
“...free to do whatever they want. They carry no moral responsibility for their actions.”
A functional definition of terrorism!
” The real purpose of a riot isn’t to benefit the rioters. It’s to benefit those who incite the riot. The rioters and looters react in response to riot-friendly conditions created from above. If you build the political infrastructure for a riot, the rioters and looters will come.”
Excellent piece of writing, as usual.
...”Riots aren’t fed by outrage, but by opportunism....
The rioters aren’t outraged, they’re usually bored young men, frustrated and lacking in empathy.... Many of them have gang ties or a criminal record stretching back to kindergarten....
They’re the same people who commit crimes in any other non-outraged context.”....
Or they’re college students rounded up that have too much time on their hands.
Ping - this is a timely and timelsss classic.
Thank you for posting!
Bumping.
Thank you for the timely reminder of Ferguson.
They’re the same people who commit crimes in any other non-outraged context.
The rest are there to get some attention while providing them with protective coloration. 9 out of 10 people screaming frenziedly while holding up “Black Lives Matter” signs would eagerly scream and hold up “Justin Bieber 4 President” or “Ferguson Loves the KKK” signs if it got them positive attention and a shot at being on television.<.I>
The mood in the country changed last night. NO ONE supporting looters will win outside of black communities. The rest of us are fed up with glorifying common criminals. This ain't Selma.
They’re the same people who commit crimes in any other non-outraged context.
The rest are there to get some attention while providing them with protective coloration. 9 out of 10 people screaming frenziedly while holding up “Black Lives Matter” signs would eagerly scream and hold up “Justin Bieber 4 President” or “Ferguson Loves the KKK” signs if it got them positive attention and a shot at being on television.
The mood in the country changed last night. NO ONE supporting looters will win outside of black communities. The rest of us are fed up with glorifying common criminals. This ain't Selma.