JD Vance Discovers 'Political Violence,' Forgets Jan 6
Al Jazeera asks if JD Vance is 'right in blaming left for political violence.' While the article highlights data disproving Vance—showing right-wing attacks are historically far higher, one still wonders if Vance, who once called January 6th 'a riot,' is intentionally ignoring recent history or merely posturing. Perhaps he's taking cues from politicians who consistently funded violence abroad
while decrying it at home. This isn't just about Vance's selective memory; it's about a media ecosystem that often frames right-wing extremism as 'lone wolves' or 'mental health issues,' while any protest from the left is labeled 'radical' or 'violent.' One might recall similar rhetoric used to justify suppressing civil rights movements, or to dismiss Palestinian resistance as 'terrorism' while
Israeli state violence is lauded as 'self-defense.' The playbook hasn't changed; only the targets rotate, and the media, by simply asking 'is he right?' rather than 'why is he lying?', plays its part.