Just Asking Questions Laura Powell: Who's Most To Blame for the Latest L.A. Riots?
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Jun 10, 2025 In this discussion, attorney Laura Powell, founder of Californians for Good Governance and a politically homeless former leftist, shares her take on the recent L.A. riots sparked by immigration raids. She argues that California's political leaders have exacerbated the unrest, while exploring the tensions between federal and state responses. Powell dives into law enforcement's struggles, the role of unions, and the implications of military deployment in civilian unrest. She underscores the need for political accountability and a shift in how immigration issues are handled.
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Democrats' Incentives For Chaos
- California Democrats seem to encourage chaos to provoke federal crackdown and score political points.
- Governor Newsom focuses on opposing Trump rather than directly addressing local unrest.
Who Protests in LA?
- Most protesters are American born citizens, not primarily immigrants.
- Radical rhetoric is often learned from within the U.S., and immigrants mainly focus on work, not welfare.
Violence Driven by Professional Agitators
- A small, organized group of recurrent anarchists or agitators drive much of the violence.
- Many come from out of town and exploit protests for mischief, not cause.