"What unfolded in LA demonstrated how much of a banana republic America has become. First, protesters began pelting stones at passing law enforcement vehicles, then positioned themselves to prevent federal agents from even approaching the federal building where operations would take place. Soon, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass—who infamously mismanaged the recent fires—issued a powerful message of resistance on social media, declaring, "We will not stand for this." https://tippinsights.com/the-fall-of-los-angeles/