Beat Whitey Night! At Iowa Fairgrounds. Where's The Outrage?

[twyacht]

Imagine the press coverage if just ONE word in the headline was changed.

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/crime/beat-whitey-night-iowa-state-fair

"Beat Whitey Night" At Iowa State Fair
Cops probe whether attacks were racially motivated REALLY?
Iowa State Fair 

AUGUST 24--Police are investigating whether a series of assaults at the Iowa State Fair were racially motivated since the attackers reportedly announced it was “Beat Whitey Night” during one attack.

According to a Des Moines Police Department report, a group of young black assailants pummeled a white fairgoer Friday night, an assault that cops believe may have racial overtones due to what was said by the attackers.

A report by Sgt. David Murillo noted that, “officers at the fairgrounds advise there was a group of 30-40 individuals roaming the fairgrounds openly calling it ‘Beat Whitey Night.’” The victim, 36-year-old Jammie Carroll, suffered “severe injuries to his eyes, cheekbones, and nose,” and was hospitalized at Mercy Medical Center with multiple facial contusions.

Cops are examining other reported incidents at the fairgrounds since groups of black juveniles appeared to be singling out white victims. During one of these confrontations Sunday evening, two police officers were injured trying to break up a brawl (which resulted in five arrests).

A second police report notes that the Sunday incident again involved “a large fight with black male and female juveniles assaulting white citizens."

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Are you kidding me? Juveniles or not, in a pack of 30-40, like dogs, I would fear for my life, and defend myself.

Carry at least two mags, or reloads folks. Knife, OTC spray, something.

Where's the apology from Al Sharpton, and Jesse Jackson?

[rojawe]

Obama and crew say only whites can  be racist. Pure BS

[tt11758]

Haz asked me about this earlier today.  He questioned why Iowa folks don't carry.  Since alcohol is served on the state fairgrounds, concealed carry permit holders are prohibited from carrying there.

Hopefully we can get that rectified soon.

[MikeBjerum]

That is the nice thing about Minnesota.  We can carry where they serve alcohol.  We can even drink, but it is one of those things a smart person doesn't do.

We're heading to the Minnesota State Fair on Labor Day weekend.  I will be carrying something or two that day!  Just like any place in the Twin Cities there are places you don't want to be defenseless.  Don't attack the old fat man ... 

[fightingquaker13]

If the situation had been reversed it would have been "live at five" on every TV station in america. The trouble is that journalists and viewers are lazy. We get a script in our heads. When a news story fits the script (plug tab A into slot B) it gets aired. When you have to rethink your asumptions, explain and contextualize it, particularly when it might invoke criticism? It doesn't get aired. There are two kinds of people out there. Those who say unpopular things because they believe them and provide a reason why, and those who either shy away from doinig so or shout down those who do. Sadly, when it comes to the media, we reward the latter.
FQ13

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[tombogan03884]

In "I Sniper" Stephan Hunter has a very good piece on "The Narrative" in media.

[fightingquaker13]

In "I Sniper" Stephan Hunter has a very good piece on "The Narrative" in media.

Haven't read or heard of it. I'll give it a look. I guess my point is that it isn't so much a matter of deliberate ideological bias on the part of reporters as it is "bureaucratic default mode" that filters stories. How many heart warming stories about gay adoptive parents raising a special needs child do we see? How often does a "Home owner shoots intruder" story makes the headlines? Local hunters group funds wilderness preserve? How about, "Local Boy Scout makes Eagle for helping homeless drug addicts", or "Lesbian couple goes to prom" stories. God forbid the following, "Local Church mounts anti-war protest" or "Christian career women help Afghan women". How many of these hit the news? If it doesn't fit the script, and reguires context, it doesn't air.
FQ13

[Solus]

Haven't read or heard of it. I'll give it a look. I guess my point is that it isn't so much a matter of deliberate ideological bias on the part of reporters as it is "bureaucratic default mode" that filters stories. How many heart warming stories about gay adoptive parents raising a special needs child do we see? How often does a "Home owner shoots intruder" story makes the headlines? Local hunters group funds wilderness preserve? How about, "Local Boy Scout makes Eagle for helping homeless drug addicts", or "Lesbian couple goes to prom" stories. God forbid the following, "Local Church mounts anti-war protest" or "Christian career women help Afghan women". How many of these hit the news? If it doesn't fit the script, and reguires context, it doesn't air.
FQ13

I thought of Hunter's I Sniper as I read your comments also. It is the latest of Hunter's "Adventure" series featuring Bob Lee Swager/Earl Swager.

I don't think we need to take a poll to decide which of the "two types of people" you describe in your comment that you are.   

[tombogan03884]

Haven't read or heard of it. I'll give it a look. I guess my point is that it isn't so much a matter of deliberate ideological bias on the part of reporters as it is "bureaucratic default mode" that filters stories. How many heart warming stories about gay adoptive parents raising a special needs child do we see? How often does a "Home owner shoots intruder" story makes the headlines? Local hunters group funds wilderness preserve? How about, "Local Boy Scout makes Eagle for helping homeless drug addicts", or "Lesbian couple goes to prom" stories. God forbid the following, "Local Church mounts anti-war protest" or "Christian career women help Afghan women". How many of these hit the news? If it doesn't fit the script, and reguires context, it doesn't air.
FQ13

That is pretty much the point Hunter makes, then he adds that to the plot  
PM me your details and I will loan you my copy.

(Keep your da#*ed dog away from it )  

[PegLeg45]

Another Jena Six?..............it was the white folks fault.