When you see enormous flames and thick, black smoke billowing from a building, it’s a shocking visual—but how the media spins this firestorm is what truly ignites my fury. Cue CNN and MSNBC, who thrive on catastrophe, cranking up the fear factor to keep viewers glued to their screens. Their headlines will sensationalize this event as a ‘time bomb of disaster,’ all while glossing over details that don’t fit their narrative. They focus solely on the destruction, leaving out who or what caused it. Moreover, they’ll pepper their coverage with expert opinions on how terrible things are in the world, further pushing the narrative of societal despair.

Then there’s Fox News, who, in a blatant attempt to balance the scales, will toss in a few cuts of ordinary folks amidst the chaos—perhaps a token hero helping others—while still framing the whole situation through the lens of “government failure.” They’ll throw in some commentary about building regulations or the inadequacy of local response, subtly suggesting why you should support their political agenda.

The truth is, both sides play the same game. They leverage human suffering, one focusing on the panic, the other on the political aftermath, while you and I are left picking up the pieces. They are peddling narratives that steer our emotions and divert our attention from real issues. It’s not about the flame; it’s about the fire they want to stoke in our minds for clicks and ratings.