As the debate about the Central American migrant caravan rages on, there’s a new conspiracy theory emerging from the right-wing fever swamps, and it posits that some of the most widely-circulated images from the U.S. southern border are phony. A section of the border descended into chaos this past weekend as several hundred migrants attempted to storm the border. Security officials used tear gas in response to the unruly crowds and threats of aggression from the attempted border-crossers, though women and children were also gassed among the crowds. One of the most prominent images that emerged was this picture of a mother and her kids fleeing from the tear gas: Various fringe right outlets — and even some mainstream ones, like the Daily Wire — and public figures are absurdly suggesting that the photo was some sort of staged event with paid actors. (For the real story of the image, read CJR’s interview with photographer Kim Kyung-Hoon.) https://twitter.com/gatewaypundit/status/1067046561471971328 Trumpdefended the tear gas usage on Monday night by saying it was “very safe” and that migrant parents are to blame for exposing their kids to it. https://www.mediaite.com/online/you...f-migrant-family-fleeing-tear-gas-was-staged/
Stage 1 : Caravan is dangerous, they should be shot at and dealt like an invading army Stage 2 : As a result of their policy, something bad happens, so a) WHATABOUT OBAMA. Obama used pepper spray so it's the same as using tear gas even when it's not b) VICTIMHOOD We are the victims of media because they took pics c) IT'S A CONSPIRACY It's all doctored, where is the birth certificate? Stage 3 : Deflect - When caught, post some new bullshit in the hopes that people forget the last lie. Stage 4: Stay a moron without a shred of decency.
And to add to their list, let's not forget family values Seeking asylum at a port of entry is perfectly legal. Donald and his goons waited until these folks got to the point of entry after traveling thousands of miles and having nowhere to go...then he closed the port of entry hoping that it would cause an incident. These people are vile and degenerate, anytime they speak of 'traditional family values' spit them on their faces and their inbred families. Fuck them all.
I like the argument that because she is wearing a Disney shirt, she is not 3rd world. Like those shirts are not made in 3rd world countries or cost $3 to buy outside the U.S.