Former Italian PM Prodi was fond of pointing out that no country can be both rich and stupid for more than a generation. He meant it as a reproach to the Italians, but he could have been addressing America as well.
There is an important question in the George Floyd case that almost no one seems to be asking, and I think it needs to be addressed: Is there any evidence that George Floyd died because he is black?
... civilization isn’t holding together - and I’m not just talking about the one-two punch of totalitarian donotleaveyourhouseism followed without pause by riotandlootallyouwantism...
...the suspension, investigation, and death threats against Klein reinforce the fear of many in the academy of a rising orthodoxy on campus and a lack of support for faculty involved in controversies.
"This is my commitment to you, to do everything to make sure that the citizens of Oregon City have the assurance that I will stand with them and with the rule of law. I will not endorse any unlawful acts done in the name of George Floyd. He deserves better."
Now GoFundMe has taken it upon itself to censor causes that it views as offensive in closing down a fundraiser by conservative political commentator Candace Owens...
"I think for the sake of law enforcement, there are protocols and procedures they need to look at in depth so these horrific incidents are just completely eliminated from the landscape..."