The rise of menace as a mainstream political tool

[RocksInMyHead]

Airline catering workers block traffic and cause disruptions at protest near LAX

Airline catering workers blocked traffic and caused disruptions near Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles on Tuesday. They protested what they alleged were unsafe working conditions and a “mistreatment” of workers by the company Flying Food Group.​

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Workers lined the streets of LAX to bring attention to their claims. They blocked traffic and caused chaos on one of the busiest traveling days of the year. Some air travelers were caught in the protest and expressed frustration at the demonstrators, fearing they would miss their flights.​

You find protesters to be "menacing"? I guess that says a lot.

 

[essentialsaltes]

You find protesters to be "menacing"? I guess that says a lot.

It involved a labor union, probably socialists.

At one point, the protesters spilled out onto Century Boulevard, blocking cars trying to enter LAX.

However, police were able to move the protest back onto sidewalks and traffic continued to flow normally.

 

[Always in His Presence]

You find protesters to be "menacing"? I guess that says a lot.

Ask the people they were blocking. They can tell you a lot.

 

[RocksInMyHead]

Ask the people they were blocking. They can tell you a lot.

From what I can read of the article, it seems that the people they were blocking were merely annoyed and irritated. So, why did you choose to present it as an example of "menace"?

 

[iluvatar5150]

From what I can read of the article, it seems that the people they were blocking were merely annoyed and irritated. So, why did you choose to present it as an example of "menace"?

If they’re “menacing,” that makes it easier to justify running them over, as many conservatives have been wont to do in recent years.

 

[FenderTL5]

A "menacing" protest is problematic but a menacing counter-repsonse, such as running them over with a car, is perfectly acceptable.

 

[Always in His Presence]

From what I can read of the article, it seems that the people they were blocking were merely annoyed and irritated. So, why did you choose to present it as an example of "menace"?

Always happy to inform:

menace - definition:
menace /mĕn′ĭs/

noun​

1. A possible danger; a threat.
   "a careless driver who was a menace to public safety."
2. The quality of being threatening.
   "a hint of menace in his voice."
3. A troublesome or annoying person.
   "considered her little brother to be a menace."

 

[RocksInMyHead]

Always happy to inform:

menace - definition:
menace /mĕn′ĭs/

noun​

1. A possible danger; a threat.
   "a careless driver who was a menace to public safety."
2. The quality of being threatening.
   "a hint of menace in his voice."
3. A troublesome or annoying person.
   "considered her little brother to be a menace."

I'm familiar with the various definitions of the word. Context clues should make it clear which one is being used in this thread.

 

[timothyu]

Apparently torture and burning at the stake are no longer seen as politically correct in controlling the masses, so a little menace here and there suffices. Those easily intimidated don't know how well off they are.

 

[iluvatar5150]

I'm familiar with the various definitions of the word. Context clues should make it clear which one is being used in this thread.

Dennis the Menace was a domestic terrorist.

 

[timothyu]

Dennis the Menace was a domestic terrorist.

He was a pussycat compared to today's self-entitled

 

[Hans Blaster]

Airline catering workers block traffic and cause disruptions at protest near LAX

Airline catering workers blocked traffic and caused disruptions near Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles on Tuesday. They protested what they alleged were unsafe working conditions and a “mistreatment” of workers by the company Flying Food Group.​

​

Workers lined the streets of LAX to bring attention to their claims. They blocked traffic and caused chaos on one of the busiest traveling days of the year. Some air travelers were caught in the protest and expressed frustration at the demonstrators, fearing they would miss their flights.​

this is a labor action, not politics.

 

[Always in His Presence]

2 National Guard members shot in an ambush attack just blocks from the White House​

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National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom dead after DC shooting: 'Highly respected'​

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