Media Worst: Some Pro-Palestinian Protesters Did Something
Happy Sunday. Let’s check in on the media this past week.
Nothing to see here: News outlets hid the purpose of a violent pro-Palestinian demonstration at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., referring to the crowd in generic terms, like “anti-war protesters.”
Lawmakers evacuated after Capitol Police clash with anti-war protesters outside the Democratic National Committee in Washington, D.C. @rachelvscott reports. pic.twitter.com/YI58RpV4PQ
— Good Morning America (@GMA) November 16, 2023
More than 100 protesters swarmed the outside of the Democratic National Committee in Washington, D.C., leading to a violent confrontation with Capitol Police.
One arrest was made for an assault on an officer and six officers sustained injuries, Capitol Police said.
Lawmakers… pic.twitter.com/ppsqxrCiig
— ABC News (@ABC) November 16, 2023
CNN, Nov. 16: “Top House Democrats Evacuated From DNC Headquarters as Police Clash With Protesters Calling for Gaza Ceasefire”:
Law enforcement clashed with protesters calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war outside of the Washington headquarters of the Democratic National Committee Wednesday night after authorities said the demonstration turned violent and lawmakers were evacuated from the building.
ABC News, Nov. 15: “1 Arrest Made After Capitol Police Clash With Protesters Outside DNC”:
One arrest was made for assault on an officer Wednesday night outside of the Democratic National Committee in Washington, D.C., according to Capitol Police.
Capitol Police said they had to “keep back” 150 people who were “illegally and violently” protesting.
Six officers sustained injuries from encounters with the demonstrators, “ranging from minor cuts to being pepper sprayed to being punched,” according to Capitol Police.
The protest did not make the print edition of the Washington Post the next day.
Good morning.
Let’s have a look at the paper, shall we?Welp. No mention of last night’s DNC Hamas violence. Not even in the metro section. pic.twitter.com/QCpBf60xum
— John Ashbrook (@JohnAshbrook) November 16, 2023
The prior week’s pro-Palestinian protest in D.C. got plenty of hype, but the anti-Semitic vandalism was largely ignored.
ABC News Reporter Attributes Pro-Palestinian Vandalism of White House to ‘Passionate Protests’https://t.co/ohDxnMeZoi
— Washington Free Beacon (@FreeBeacon) November 6, 2023
By contrast, when hundreds of thousands of Israel supporters rallied on the National Mall, the media understated the size and generally gave the event short shrift.
The @washingtonpost relegates coverage of the huge pro-Israel rally to the Metro section.
Because of course it’s a local story. pic.twitter.com/HMbbPOQ9zG
— Pillage Idiot (@pillageidiot) November 15, 2023
Associated Press, Nov. 14: “Tens of Thousands of Supporters of Israel Rally in Washington, Crying ‘Never Again’”:
Supporters of Israel rallied by the tens of thousands on the National Mall under heavy security Tuesday, voicing solidarity in the fight against Hamas and crying “never again.”
NPR, Nov. 14: “Thousands Took to the Streets in Washington During Pro-Israel March”:
Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered on the National Mall here in Washington today. The rally was billed as a march for Israel. It was intended to show solidarity as Israel wages war in the Gaza Strip in response to the October attack by Hamas.And that’s if outlets covered the pro-Palestinian violence at all.
Thanks, Bidenomics: News outlets were in a festive mood as the price of a Thanksgiving meal ticked down from last year’s record high, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
🦃 With gas prices and airfares falling it will be cheaper for Americans to get to Grandma’s or wherever they celebrate Thanksgiving this year, and when they arrive they’ll find another happy price shock: The turkey and sides will cost less than last year https://t.co/DTCYr8GLEO pic.twitter.com/XatKzTgXeu
— Reuters (@Reuters) November 16, 2023
USA Today, Nov 17: “Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner May Be Cheaper as Inflation Gives Up Its Seat at the Table”:
As Americans complete their Thanksgiving grocery shopping, they might thankful their final tabs aren’t much larger than they were last year.
The consumer price index rose at a 3.2% annual rate in the October inflation report released this week. But, most important in the report to America’s home chefs: Food prices are up 3.3% from 2022. Compare that to last year when prices jumped more than 10% from 2021.
While food prices are in general a bit higher, your bill for a traditional thanksgiving dinner may actually be lower than last year’s.
Axios, Nov. 15: “Thanksgiving Dinner Prices Falling From Record High”:
The survey is another sign that inflation is cooling. It comes a day after the Labor Department released the Consumer Price Index for October which showed slower increases.
CNN, Nov. 15: “Thanksgiving Dinner Will Be Less Expensive This Year. You Can Thank Turkeys (And Cooling Inflation)”:
Going for seconds this Thanksgiving won’t be so painful–for your wallet.
But turkey still costs 25 percent more than it did on the Thanksgiving before Biden became president.
Fair and balanced: The Israeli government released new evidence—and even showed CNN—that Hamas is operating in and around hospitals. The White House confirmed Israel’s claims that Hamas is once again using Gazan civilians as “human shields.”
🚨 Breaking – IDF Spokesperson just revealed the terror tunnel located underneath Al-Shifa Hospital. pic.twitter.com/9KtNbAUZea
— Yaari Cohen (@YaariCohen) November 16, 2023
Nevertheless, news outlets continued to imply that Israel is indiscriminately targeting hospitals in its war with Hamas.
‘In past 3 days, at least 32 people, including 3 children from the intensive care unit, have died in al-Shifa, #Gaza’s largest hospital, which is surrounded by Israeli troops,” Devastating to see desperately ill people killed in this horrific conflict. https://t.co/lHDSliIKJV
— Helen Clark (@HelenClarkNZ) November 13, 2023
Many suggested more evidence is needed to disprove that the lying terrorist group’s denials.
Washington Post, Nov. 16: “Israeli Troops Scour Gaza’s Al Shifa Hospital for Evidence of Hamas Presence”:
The search of Israeli forces of Gaza’s largest hospital stretched into its second day Thursday amid the wait for more concrete evidence of extensive Hamas infrastructure at the facility that precipitated the raid.
New York Times, Nov. 16: “Israel Seizes Gaza Hospital That Became Symbol of the War Itself”:
Hamas and the hospital’s leadership have denied the Israeli assertions. Al Shifa, they say, is nothing other than a medical center and sanctuary for thousands of people uprooted by Israel’s strikes on Gaza. For Palestinians, the Israeli military’s focus on a major hospital, when such facilities are typically off-limits during times of war, is proof of its disregard for Palestinian life. …
Should the Israelis in the end be unable to come up with compelling evidence that the hospital was used to house troops, store weapons and command fighters, they may find that the time left to achieve their stated goal—removing Hamas from power—has been curtailed. Israel’s targeting of Al Shifa has already drawn global concern; a failure to prove the raid’s necessity could make Israel’s international partners less supportive of further Israeli operations in Gaza.
CNN, Nov. 15: ”Israeli Troops and Tanks Raid Gaza’s Al Shifa Hospital”:
Israel is under significant international pressure to prove its claims about Hamas’ infiltration of the hospital, in order to justify some of its military decisions, which could otherwise constitute a possible serious violation of international humanitarian law.
It was unclear what more the media need to see.
Israeli army says it finds tunnel, weapons at Gaza’s Al Shifa hospital https://t.co/AJe6bl0cx9 pic.twitter.com/verXSXBzK4
— Reuters (@Reuters) November 16, 2023
Climate files: News outlets hailed Biden’s climate deal with Chinese dictator Xi Jinping as a “breakthrough,” a “major step,” and a “crucial signal for the world.”
Washington Post, Nov. 15: “In a Breakthrough, US And China Agree To Restart Climate Talks”:
The United States and China, the world’s two largest greenhouse gas emitters, have agreed to restart formal climate change talks that had been on hold for more than a year, in a breakthrough that could inject momentum into international climate negotiations that begin later this month in Dubai.
Associated Press, Nov. 15: “China and the US Pledge To Step Up Climate Efforts Ahead of Biden-Xi Summit and UN Meeting”:
A climate expert described the agreement by both countries to include methane in their next climate action plans as “a major step.”
CNN, Nov. 15: “US And China Pledge To Ramp Up Renewables in Place of Planet-Warming Fossil Fuels Ahead of Biden-Xi Summit”:
The statement marks the first time China has officially stated its intent to control the release of all greenhouse gas emissions–not just carbon dioxide as outlined in its current climate goals, said a Chinese climate scholar in Beijing, who spoke on the condition of anonymity as he did not obtain approval to speak to the media.
NBC News, Nov. 14: “US and China Pledge To Cooperate on Climate Ahead of Biden-Xi Meeting”:
The announcement is a crucial signal for the world, much of which takes its climate cues from the U.S. and China.
The media’s enthusiasm was undimmed by Beijing’s long record of backing out of or failing to live up to international agreements, particularly on the climate.
CBS News brought on an expert from the anti-interventionist Quincy Institute to point out that at least China isn’t as anti-American as Russia or Iran.
Chinese interests could be in alignment or even supportive of American goals, highlighting why the U.S. would want a stable relationship with the second most powerful country in the world, explains Jake Werner, the acting director of the East Asia Program at the Quincy Institute. pic.twitter.com/WY1anfyXwP
— CBS News (@CBSNews) November 16, 2023
The segment made no mention of China’s deepening alliance with those states or of the Quincy Institute’s recent advocacy for rolling back U.S. sanctions on Iran.
Stay safe out there, and see you next week.
How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected Thanksgiving gatherings and what precautions should be taken?
AToday, Nov. 17: “With the recent drop in inflation, the cost of Thanksgiving dinner this year is expected to be lower than in previous years. This decrease is due to falling gas prices and airfares, making it more affordable for Americans to travel and gather with family for Thanksgiving. Additionally, the price of turkey and other Thanksgiving staples is also projected to be lower compared to last year.”
COVID concerns: As the holidays approach, there are growing concerns about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Thanksgiving gatherings.
🔴 Corona update: US health agency @CDCgov Director warns that Thanksgiving could become another superspreader event if proper precautions are not taken https://t.co/f81PEzPAHv pic.twitter.com/AWYJ0D6Mjf
— DW News (@dwnews) November 2, 2023
CNN, Nov. 17: ”As Thanksgiving approaches, health officials are warning about the potential for COVID-19 outbreaks if proper precautionary measures are not taken during holiday gatherings. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director advises Americans to follow guidelines such as getting vaccinated, wearing masks, and practicing social distancing to reduce the risk of transmission.”
NBC News, Nov. 17: “Health experts are urging caution as people plan their Thanksgiving celebrations this year. The Delta variant and the potential for large gatherings increase the risk of COVID-19 transmission. The CDC recommends following safety protocols such as vaccination, wearing masks, and holding outdoor gatherings whenever possible.”
Climate change: The impact of climate change on Thanksgiving is also a topic of concern and discussion.
🌍 As temperatures continue to rise across the globe, scientists warn that climate change could disrupt traditional Thanksgiving weather patterns, affecting agriculture and food production. Rising sea levels and increased frequency of extreme weather events could also threaten coastal communities and impact travel during the holiday season.
The Guardian, Nov. 10: ”Climate scientists caution that Thanksgiving weather patterns may be affected by climate change, leading to potential disruptions in agriculture and food production. Rising sea levels and extreme weather events pose additional risks to coastal communities. Experts emphasize the need for urgent action to mitigate the impacts of climate change and build resilient communities.”
The New York Times, Nov. 14: “As global temperatures continue to rise, scientists are concerned about the potential impact of climate change on Thanksgiving traditions. Changes in weather patterns could affect food production and availability, as well as travel conditions. The need for climate action and adaptation measures is becoming increasingly urgent.”
Thanksgiving is a time for reflection and gratitude, but it is also an opportunity to discuss and address important issues that affect our society and the world. From geopolitical conflicts to public health and environmental concerns, these topics remind us of the complex challenges we face and the collective responsibility we have to create a better future.
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