Fragmentality: fakenews vs satire: Rochdale Herald: Buzz + bullshit.
So, this is my second post in the rochdale herald series, as the smalltown made up newspaper makes some big waves on the international fake news marketplace with this piece..
https://rochdaleherald.co.uk/2017/07/03/buzz-aldrin-says-not-punching-trump-greatest-achievement/
http://player.vimeo.com/external/224552969.hd.mp4?s=39c5de26147fa3dea3dd265c8fb0e0f0d11a65cf&profile_id=174&oauth2_token_id=425779122
Now, in my opinion as a bit of a funny git, the trick to some damn good satirical content, is that it's almost indistinguishable from reality, but makes a point that others dont dare to, and the Herald Certainly seemed to frame what would be on a lot of people's minds in that position..
In fact, its so real, that Snopes have put it on their watch list.. http://www.snopes.com/aldrin-not-punching-trump/
Nancy Sinatra has retweeted, and many others have jumped on the bandwagon... google buzz aldrin and see what comes up...
The point of this post? well, it just goes to show that there is more than one way to protest and make the world aware of your opinion, you dont have to march, you dont have to join a party, or even vote to make a difference
Express your dissatisfaction and make your voice heard... right wing fruitcakes certainly do... you can make a difference
... resistance and rebellion are not exclusively limited to molotov cocktails and terror tactics... you can slowly erode from within,.. without the need for civilian casualties.. although, I did nearly choke laughing at this .....