The irony lately has been as thick as the smoke in downtown Los Angeles because the same kinds of people who lecture about our carbon footprint and excess emissions have been doing stuff like this:

But forget the environmental damage, because there's a "symbolic power" in that kind of thing. At least that's what The New Republic would like everybody to believe:&nbsp;

This is what the Left means when they talk about it being "peaceful protest" -- because the violence and arson brings them peace. It also brings them ratios on X.&nbsp;

It's almost as if none of this is really about "justice" or the environment.&nbsp;

Remember "you can't go to church or have funerals but it's totally safe to take to the streets en masse to protest"?&nbsp;

 {ai:summary}<p>Recent protests have seen individuals who advocate for environmental responsibility engaging in acts like burning Waymo robotaxis, raising questions about their commitment to the cause. Critics argue this behavior contradicts their stance on carbon emissions and highlights a focus on "symbolic power" rather than genuine environmental concerns.</p><p>The irony is not lost as these actions are framed as "peaceful protest," drawing parallels to past justifications for looting and violence. This raises skepticism about the true motivations behind such demonstrations, suggesting they may be more about social media impact than actual justice or environmental advocacy. #society</p>

New Republic Explores 'Symbolic Power of Burning Waymo Robotaxis' While Getting Torched In the Replies

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