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15/04/21
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Originally posted by TillLindemann:
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My point is a) White dude in America shot by police = no coverage in Australia b) white dude in Alabama gets into a fight and shoots another white dude in Alabama = no coverage in Australia c) black dude in Baltimore gets into a fight and shoots another black dude in Baltimore = no coverage in Australia d) black dude shoots white dude in America = no coverage in Australia e) white dude shoots black dude in America = important story in Australia f) black dude in America shot by police = leading story in Australia a + b + c + d + e + f = stories are not reported based on their importance, but on how they fit a particular narrative. In this case a divisive, race-obsessed narrative.
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Like the Great late Prince Phillip said........."the press obviously have a narrative, you've got to understand that and get on with your life"....or similar. I must admit, it causes me no end of mouth frothing so I am obviously not there yet