Here is how just a few out of control people can grab maximum attention – a single photograph is all it takes . One wonders if there are photographers/journalists sympathetic to their cause among the press corps surrounding and weaving through such events.
The actions of these more violent protesters at times appear carefully staged for maximum impact when photographed. Look at this photo. The “anarchist” with the long board and the police officer have been surrounded by photographers – one positioned for this magnificent shot.
No one intercedes to keep the policeman from being attacked. You be the judge. Is this “staged”? Certainly the big board was not just lying around.
From the DAILY MAIL March 27, 2011
Here, have a closer look. And notice the man with another big stick on the right breaking through the crowd. And the masked protester appears to be directing.
Bob Mack
March 28, 2011
Water cannons, police dogs & CS gas would disperse this crowd of “protest” rabble post-haste. Legitimate protesters don’t arrive at the demonstration wearing masks.
samhenry
March 29, 2011
You are so right. Like we were born yesterday. Those guys looked ultra weird kind of like medieval monks on a rampage. The facial expression on the face of the guy with the big board is priceless. Good to see you Bob. Mondays I don’t get around because I have a lady who comes here to help me keep the place in order with the student boarders upstairs as part of what she has to regulate. I’ll be over to see you tomorrow.
DarcsFalcon
March 29, 2011
One of the reasons they didn’t want cameras in the courtroom is because people start performing when there are cameras around. They pander to the camera.
That’s true the world over, in the courtroom and out of it!
samhenry
March 29, 2011
You are so very right winged one. It so good to see you. Big hugs.