I am going to post a series of photos that others have taken of the protesters - these are attractive, photogenic, mediagenic people. And yet almost none of these images have been selected by the mainstream media to represent the protesters. Instead, the media appears to almost be selecting images which are designed to seem “other” and to not create a sense of empathy or identification among the audiences.
In other words, if the mainstream media posted more pictures of protesters who resembled our sisters, brothers, children, ourselves then there would be a greater likelihood that we would identify with the protesters, and would likely join then at an #occupy protest.
puzu:
An example of Occupy Portland being “ridiculous” or “a nuisance” or “dirty, smelly hippies”. This photo also shows police being too busy to take the statement from a rape victim (according to police chief Reese). No tea party members were here (they were too busy defending corporations, and making sure my 401k and social security are worthless).
(via thecamprobber)
