I do make mistakes and dont want to misinterpret...Was that...

I do make mistakes and dont want to misinterpret...

Was that picture of a 'demonstration' or a 'rally'?

A demonstration would have differently printed cards and self motivated participants but a rally might be organised by one source..imo.

How was the story written up?
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Definition of rally.

"v.tr.
1. To call together for a common purpose; assemble: rally troops at a parade ground.

2. To reassemble and restore to order: rally scattered forces.

3. To rouse or revive from inactivity or decline: paused to refresh themselves and rally their strength.

v.intr.
1. To come together for a common purpose.

2. To join in an effort for a common cause: "In the terror and confusion of change, society rallied round the kings" (Garrett Mattingly).

3. To recover abruptly from a setback or disadvantage: The stock market declined, then rallied. The home team rallied in the ninth inning to win the game.

4. To show sudden improvement in health or spirits.

5. Sports To exchange several strokes before a point is won, as in tennis.

n. pl.ral·lies
1. A gathering, especially one intended to inspire enthusiasm for a cause: a political rally."continues

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/rally


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So was this ------gathering? before the vote to install W?

I dont think the dictionary has the perfect word...
if its a group of actors...
a play?
fiction? holding words written for them...
to rally? and demonstrate? perform for cameras?

does that mislead? using the
mass media.
but better to read the article to answer that.