Understanding the Dark Legacy of Leftist Violence and the Politics of Victimhood

Envision a scenario: a transgender person violently invades a Catholic institution in Minnesota, and initial responses pivot away from asking, “What led to this radicalization?” Instead, commentary quickly shifts to, “Let’s blame the firearm!” This transformation of tragedy into a narrative serves to deflect responsibility from the individual to the weapon. The gun becomes a convenient diversion from the troubling ideologies at play—a tactic not only simplistic but mirror-like in its recurrence amid numerous crises. Instead of addressing underlying causes of societal discord, public discourse often focuses on scapegoats. In "How Democrats Tried to Destroy the Real Black Culture," the discourse shifts toward how excellence was sacrificed for mediocrity. Historical projects framed Black communities as liabilities rather than assets, provoking a decline in educational ambition. The rise of movements like BLM often capitalizes on victimhood for profit, while actual empowerment remains elusive. True excellence fosters autonomy, perceived by some as a threat to their narratives, circling us back to the urgency of restoring a merit-driven society.