Adam Carolla Show LA’s Immigration Riots EXPOSED by Independent Journalist Aldo Buttazzoni
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Jun 10, 2025 Aldo Buttazzoni, an independent journalist renowned for his captivating on-the-ground reporting, shares firsthand experiences from the LA immigration riots. He discusses the shocking disparity between media portrayals and reality, highlighting how technology influences modern protests. The conversation also dives into the complexities of immigration and cultural identity. Additionally, he explores the evolving relationship between law enforcement and the public amidst rising tensions, all while providing insights that challenge conventional narratives surrounding these events.
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Threat of Lethality Controls Crowds
- Police rely on threat of lethality to control crowds despite being outnumbered.
- When officers can't use that threat, numbers alone empower rioters to overwhelm law enforcement.
Journalist Assaulted Covering Riots
- Aldo Buttazzoni experienced being assaulted and doxxed by protesters while covering the LA immigration riots.
- Since then, he and fellow journalists have gone incognito for safety amidst escalating tensions.
Police Restraint Fuels Riot Escalation
- LAPD shows restraint and limits engagement during riots, emboldening rioters to increase destruction.
- Either the police handle the situation or accept external help, but currently neither is effectively done.