The New York Post cover on Oct. 19 summed it up in two words: "FRANCE BURNS." Over the weekend, there was massive unrest in France from leftist extremists. So there were several interesting journalism patterns.

Labeling. Typically, reporters didn't want to label protesters as "far left," let alone "left." Note to reporters: When Greta Thunberg shows up in solidarity, it's a leftist protest. But some reporters stayed vague, like ABC's Marcus Moore: "A protest that started with high school students now spiraling to more general concerns about the cost of living, and France's future." Anyone with eyes could see it wasn't just "students" in the streets, and that it's not just about economics.

Funny Riots? During his one-day work week, Comedy Central star Jon Stewart unfurled the whole "hey, the French are natural rioters" comedy: "They stormed the Bastille! Other than adultery, it's the most French thing you can do! It's like blaming immigrants in America for remembering the........

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