Videos aren’t proof of paid April 5 protestors, that’s False
www.politifact.com
Social media posts claiming that April 5 protesters in Washington, D.C., and elsewhere were paid, don't hold up to scrutiny. Videos misleadingly framed normal protesting and organizing activities — including similar signage and coordinated transportation— as evidence that protesters were paid hourly workers.
  • yuknowhokat@lemmy.world
    22·
    3 days ago

    These people keep saying paid protesters. Where the hell does anybody get that job? I have actually searched monster, indeed, Facebook marketplace, Craigslist only to find no job listing that said anything about protesting or paid. If these chuckle f**** even did that bit of research they could realize that what they’re saying is just b*******

    • Sunshine (she/her)OPEnglish
      17·
      3 days ago

      It’s their dogwhistle for protesters they don’t agree with like “DEI Hire”. I have been accused of being a “paid activist” once on Lemmy.

      • yuknowhokat@lemmy.world
        5·
        3 days ago

        I, also, I have been accused of being a paid activist. I think that’s funny because my life situation doesn’t allow me to even get out and protest