Thursday, December 02, 2021

The Politics of Weaponized Car Attacks | The Patriot Post

Guest Commentary: The Politics of Weaponized Car Attacks | The Patriot Post
"As we learn more about the senseless SUV attack on the crowd attending a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, some liberal media outlets are
energetically attempting to spin away from the suspect Darrell Brooks and his left-wing politics
on social media.
...In their Thanksgiving edition, USA Today’s front page explored the politics of “vehicle ramming.” 
But they shifted the scrutiny back to people who resent “Black Lives Matter” protests, especially the protesters that block roads and threaten drivers and passengers with violence.
Reporter Dennis Wagner wrote: “Weaponizing of vehicles is a practice sometimes used by terrorists abroad. But the wanton attacks have also surged in the United States. The increase began after the police murder of George Floyd prompted Black Lives Matter demonstrations, which in turn prompted angry or fearful motorists to run over protesters.”
This framing makes it sound like protesters are “peaceful” and not “angry” and pose no threat...Read all.

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