The following article, Part II: Playing with Fire and How DEI Policies Let LA Burn, was first published on The Black Sphere.
The United States is the land of plenty, yet when it comes to providing water—a basic necessity for life—we’re starting to look like a Third World country. It’s a surreal problem, given that one of our citizens has mastered feats like landing rockets back on Earth. So why can’t we solve water crises in places like California? The truth is as simple as it is damning: incompetence and greed.
NEWS: TV crews are using SpaceX’s @Starlink to broadcast their live fire coverage in LA.
“The only reason you’re able to see us right now is because of Starlink. There’s absolutely no cell service at all in this whole area.” pic.twitter.com/7EXT0IQ5HG
— Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) January 9, 2025
California, with all its wealth and technological prowess, could solve its water issues if it wanted to. Areas of the country regularly flood while others face severe droughts. The solution—moving excess water to areas in need—isn’t rocket science. The same man who lands spaceships back to earth manufactures earth boring equipment. One would think we could dig tunnels from areas of high rain to areas of low rain and manage the water supply chain. But instead of solving the problem, California prioritizes political posturing over practicality.
DEI and the LA Fires
In case you were aware of how bad DEI is, understand that a Chinese spy who infiltrated New York City’s government promoted it.
NY Governor Hochul’s Deputy Linda Sun used her influence to promote DEI in the USA… she ended up being a spy for the Chinese regime.
Ask yourself why she did that. pic.twitter.com/hOgvc8G2On
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) January 9, 2025
If our biggest enemy is promoting something, it stands to reason we should avoid it. But look at this statistic regarding probability of hiring 3 Lesbians in the LAFD:
The LA fire crisis exemplifies this deadly mix of incompetence and misplaced priorities. At its core, the issue isn’t just about water; it’s about the leadership managing these crises—or failing to manage them.
The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) is a case study in progressive politics gone awry. The department’s leadership roster isn’t filled with the most qualified individuals but instead boasts a trio of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) appointees:
- Kristina Crowley: First LGBTQ Fire Chief of the LAFD, earning a staggering $439,722 annually.
- Kristine Larson: First Black lesbian Equity Bureau Chief, with a salary of $399,000.
- Kristina Kepner: First Lesbian Assistant Chief, making $264,468 per year.
Together, these three cost taxpayers over $1 million annually. But what are they delivering for that money?
Leadership or Liability?
Let’s start with Assistant Chief Kristine Larson, who openly admits that some women may struggle to carry a man out of a fire. Her solution? Blame the victim. Larson’s words, paraphrased: “He shouldn’t have gotten himself into that position in the first place.” Imagine hearing that as your loved one’s life hangs in the balance.
LAFD Assistant Chief Kristine Larson:
“Am I able to carry your husband out of a fire? He got himself in the wrong place.” pic.twitter.com/BofTVr6dWP
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) January 9, 2025
The emphasis on DEI over competence has real consequences. Fires don’t care about your race, gender, or sexual orientation. When your house is engulfed in flames, the only thing that matters is whether the person coming to your rescue is capable. DEI does nothing to ensure that. Instead, it undermines meritocracy, placing political agendas above public safety.
Beyond the LAFD: A National Crisis
The problem isn’t confined to Los Angeles. This is a microcosm of what’s happening across the nation. DEI is infiltrating every sector—from the military to education to criminal justice. As meritocracy gives way to identity politics, the cost is measured in lives lost, homes destroyed, and dreams shattered.
The LA fires—massive, deadly, and avoidable—stand as a fiery indictment of this systemic failure. Water was available, but mismanagement and greed kept it from where it was needed most. DEI hires aren’t solving these problems; they’re exacerbating them.
Political Fires Burn Hotter
While LA burned, leftists on social media cheered the destruction of conservative actor James Woods’ home. They ignored the fact that their neighbors’ homes burned too. To them, the fire wasn’t a tragedy—it was a political statement. This kind of thinking exemplifies the broader issue: a society so divided by ideology that even disasters become partisan talking points.
We need leaders who are chosen for their ability to do the job, not their ability to check a diversity box. Until then, expect more fires, more failures, and more preventable tragedies.
Next, I will discuss the political leadership that allowed this clusterf*ck to occur.
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