Core Viewpoint - The recent unrest in Los Angeles is being interpreted by many as the beginning of a civil war in the United States, but key elements necessary for such a conflict are currently absent [1][3][5]. Group 1: Conditions for Civil War - A significant factor for the outbreak of war is the availability of weapons and ammunition, which is lacking as the current economic system remains stable and production continues [3][5]. - Financial support is crucial for warfare, yet the unrest in Los Angeles is not directly linked to financial capital, which remains unaffected and may even subtly support protestors for political gain [5][7]. - The scale of participation in the unrest is limited, with only a few thousand involved, primarily from marginalized immigrant communities, lacking the organization or resources to form a substantial resistance [5][7]. Group 2: Political Dynamics - The unrest has devolved into a spectacle of mutual accusations between the two major political parties, with Democratic governors criticizing Trump's deployment of the National Guard without consent [7]. - This political division is deepening, shifting from broader national strategies to localized confrontations, which may not escalate to a civil war unless there is a significant shift in control over production resources [7].