Semi-full disclosure: I am a conservative, and have always been a Conservative. 30 years ago, I would have been considered a very moderate Conservative, perhaps Libertarian, but as the world has changed, I'm sure the left would consider me far right, though my views have not changed since the last century. Live and let live while not causing damage or harm to others.
That being said, I'm also a seeker of truth which has me gathering information from all "sides" to form opinions and determine the actual truth and why I really appreciated Julio Rosas' "Fiery (But Mostly Peaceful): The 2020 Riots and the Gaslighting of America."
As someone who lives in one of the "Fiery (But Mostly Peaceful)" states, and has been directly affected by the protests and riots (yes, there is a difference), I couldn't help but wonder if I was living in another world altogether from what was being reported by mainstream media.
In "Fiery," Mr. Rosas gives his up close and personal perspective as a member of the livestreaming press covering riots prior to the killing of George Floyd to those following his death, including the events of January 6th. Mr. Rosas remains as neutral as possible in his accounts, but can't help but see the absolute twisting of facts and events to suit BLM, Antifa and the entirety of this country's Left narrative.
Had I only been watching CNN or MSNBC, even my local news, I would have heard nothing but excuses, a downplaying of the events unfolding around me, all trying to convince the masses that the "protests" were nothing more than a few groups marching, any property damage or injury was downplayed and excused, instead of exposed, without a grain of reality.
But I did follow many of the livestreamers' coverage of these events and can unequivocally say that the vast majority of those who were on the ground covering from a leftist's POV reveled in the destruction and mayhem, while those on the right, tended to be far more neutral and factual, just as Mr. Rosas demonstrates throughout "Fiery," pointing out the issues with both "sides."
Mr. Rosas' coverage of the January 6th events is especially recommended reading, for those on the left as well as those on the right. Mainstream media would like their consumers to believe that that day was worse than 9/11, while those on the right have tried to minimize the day to the point it was nothing more than some errant tourists who made a little mess in the Capitol Building. Mr. Rosas' reporting and perspective falls right between the two, and represents what I would hope the vast majority of Americans will eventually see as the truth.
What I appreciated most was Mr. Rosas' follow-ups with so many directly affected by the riots. The Left's constant mantra of "It's just property, there's insurance," as well as the SCREAMING guilt-tripping that a human life is worth far more than any building, has kept many silent by design. Mr. Rosas' interviews with those who lost their businesses, livelihoods, every penny they had, along with countless employees of those businesses who were more than simply inconvenienced, gave them a voice to finally speak out. Many supported the cause and stance of the protesters and watched helplessly as everything they ever had, every benefit they provided for their customers, employees and communities, went up in smoke. These are not people who got "rich" thanks to insurance. Many found insurance simply didn't cover the damage caused and would not possibly cover the cost to rebuild and restock.
As you read through "Fiery (But Mostly Peaceful): The 2020 Riots and the Gaslighting of America," you can't help but see the common denominator in all of the events depicted was mainstream media's constant pushing of the left's narrative of every event. Tweets by celebrities, hastily-written articles and news blurbs all desiring to break the story first, rather than present the truth, served to incite these riots and bring many to a fever-pitch. Many would not have occurred beyond a truly peaceful protest had the masses simply been presented with the truth or even a modicum of neutrality.
Recommended reading for anyone seeking a different perspective or like me, who may feel they are living in some sort of alternate universe, presented in an easy-to-follow timeline format, with comparisons to what was being presented and universally accepted at each event, versus reality.
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Captivating!!!
This book puts into prospective the images I saw on t.v and social media. From the George Floyd riots, CHAZ, ANTIFA, Portland to Jan 6th. Great book and honored to see it at #1 in the Amazon Best Sellers. To Julio Rosas: Keep up the good work Devil Dog, SEMPER FIDELIS!!!
