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This carnival of Doncicle Folly, November 22, 2021, introduction is everyone in the world

knows by this point.

Last week, a Wisconsin jury acquitted Kyle Rittenhouse on the charges that had been brought

against him.

This was a sober, saying in a necessary judgment, and I was really grateful for it.

It truly was an instance of the jury system working the way it ought to, despite the mobs

outside the courtroom.

Having said that, we need to consider the reasons for all of this.

Exactly how did we get into this position?

I'm referring to our place here at the head of the main parade for this carnival of Doncicle

Folly, and how are we expected to get down off of these stilts?

And how do we get these ten foot silk and very purple pantaloons off?

How then?

Explain what I take to be the import of this kind of reaction down below.

In case you hadn't guessed, it is highly significant, and if you have your wits about you, exhilarating,

and pretty scary.

About the only plausible criticism I've heard that can be laid against Kyle Rittenhouse

comes in the form of a question.

What was he doing down there in Kenosha in the first place?

How many of you parents are willing to send your 17-year-old off to the deadly riot armed

with an AR-15?

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