Just goes to show that none of this is some sort of spontaneous emotional outbreak. This is all highly coordinated and funded activities.
I figured that out about 10 years ago, and I think most other people have too.
The idea that protests start out peaceful, but then otherwise peaceful people turn violent because they are goaded by the police until their uncontainable righteous anger bursts out is probably held by some, but it’s absurd.
Those who engage in violence come with the intent to engage in violence.