In the world of politics, there are times when reality and satire dance so closely together that it’s hard to tell where one ends and the other begins. Last week in Los Angeles, we’ve certainly found ourselves in such a situation. As the city erupted in chaos reminiscent of a dystopian movie, President Trump took decisive action, pledging a crackdown on those who think American streets are their personal playground. His decisive move came in the form of federalizing the National Guard and deploying Marines, leaving rioters scrambling.
As Los Angeles turned into the latest battlefield between law and disorder, President Trump mobilized the National Guard and Marines to restore peace. There are no participation trophies when it comes to rioting and torching cities, which is why the President announced a firm approach: behave or face the consequences. This decisive move echoed across the country, striking a chord with everyday Americans tired of watching their cities being treated like piñatas at a five-year-old’s birthday party.
While the President’s action sent a clear message, the results were both effective and, for some, downright humorous. Take, for example, the unfortunate turn of events for one particularly bold protester, who ended up feeling the sting of law enforcement’s beanbag rounds in a rather personal place, though these specifics are not verified by reports. For a movement notoriously skeptical of procreation and fond of fictional vasectomy vans at conventions, maybe this was just a more direct approach to population control.
Social media, ever the echo chamber of the absurd, couldn’t get enough. Clips of protesters reportedly catching rubber projectiles in the worst places went viral, and suddenly “Shoot Your Shot” took on an entirely new meaning. The internet pundits, sitting in their cozy digital confines, hollered about poetic justice and cheered for officers with impeccable aim.
Surely, the protests will continue, as movements often do, but maybe with a wearable reminder on how not to test the patience of those enforcing the law. And who knows, perhaps this newfound trend will inspire a fresh installment in the bizarre policies often proposed by left-wing activists. In the meantime, President Trump’s actions are a reminder that actions have consequences, and sometimes, those consequences are felt in ways one never expected.
