Spain’s Prime Minister warns of “complex hours” as France struggles to control wildfires raging near Bordeaux. But what does that really mean? Corporate media, from CNN to The New York Times, are spinning this as a humanitarian crisis, glossing over the long-term environmental policies that led to this moment. It’s almost like they want you to forget the mismanagement that’s been brewing for decades.

Instead of holding officials accountable for the lack of effective strategies, the narrative pushes panic and fear. CNN’s reports focus on immediate devastation, while they neglect to explain that climate policies haven’t produced any substantial results—just empty promises and taxpayers’ money down the drain. Meanwhile, outlets like Fox News take a slightly different angle, highlighting the political fallout over inaction but failing to address the actual root problems. Both sides are playing right into the establishment’s hands, feigning concern while missing the point entirely.

It’s baffling how the media can trot out these doomsday scenarios without asking the tough questions. Why aren’t they digging deeper into who profits from these disasters? Why isn’t there a real investigation into how past forest management decisions have opened the door to these catastrophic events? Meanwhile, politicians use the chaos to bolster their agendas, and the press plays along, creating a vicious cycle of ignorance and fear.

The message is clear: the mainstream media is failing us. They may report on the fires, but they’re ignoring the smoke and mirrors that let it all happen. When will we demand accountability instead of letting the narrative dictate our emotions?