tailgater wrote:Question:
Why are the protesters being referred to as "counter-protesters" by the news media?
That implies that the parade attendees were protesters themselves. When the "intent" was to celebrate their straightness.
And yes. That last statement is as stupid as it sounds. But the city didn't give a protest permit to happy clown parade losers. They gave a parade permit.
So those arrested were not counter protesters. they were simply protesters.
The difference is subtle, yet relevant.
And the narrative is consistent.
incorrect, your grievance did not happen, unless you mean other than the yuuuge Boston Globe. Not sure who else would matter here.
I couldn't recall seeing the term counter protesters used from yesterday's Front Page Above The Fold article on this, so I just dug out the newspaper from the recycle bin.
Beginning with the headline: "Judge Won't Let Protesters Off Hook" and continuing through the front page text and including the secondary headline on the page 7 continuation from page one which reads: "Judge won't dismiss charges against march protesters"...the influential main stream media Boston Globe consistently called the marchers "marchers" and the parade "parade" while calling the protesters of those marching in the parade "protesters". They even called the violent protesters "violent protesters".
It would be subtle, yet relevant, I absolutely agree, had it actually happened in the major media player in Boston.
But it didn't...at least not in the most visible locations.
I now believe in fake news...HA!
For a guy who doesn't like bringing politics into it, you sure are bringing politics into it.
I'm trying to find out what may have happened here, it's sort of fascinating. You may not be aware of it but you are trying to lead this discussion to fringe portions of the event and aftermath.
I don't want this to be about me, you, Pressly, etc. I am now hooked on this mystery...I thank opel.
He was the first to say this parade had nothing to do with people proud of not being gay...the real powers behind the impetus for this march include a gay ex-Breitbart guy who has quite a resume. And a white nationalist(s).
Why?
That's intriguing. Screw the squad's opinion. Clouds the story line.