Lots of stories to pick from this morning—the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the (big surprise) indictment of Eric Adams, the nuclear ultimatum from the little gnat in Moscow, and the apparent assassination of a Hezbollah leader by Israel. Oh, and a $10 quintillion asteroid, which must contain something more interesting than just silicone and “metal.”
Tough choices, but I have to go with the blurb I saw about Kyle Rittenhouse—the then 17-year-old vigilante who killed two protesters/rioters in Wisconsin a few years back. Seems someone has unearthed a text from Rittenhouse that has disenchanted a former spokesperson and bodyguard and casts doubt on Rittenhouse’s naïve, innocent persona, revealing instead a certain murderous intent.
Big surprise— those tears shed during his trial just masked the familiar ignorance and hatred that can take root in an impressionable mind. Old enough to believe in the Second Amendment myth and that bringing an assault rifle to a public protest is no big deal, but somehow not old enough to face the consequences of his extreme actions. Just another little man with a gun who got in over his head, found a good lawyer, and preyed on public sympathy.
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