

AOC Pretends to Get Handcuffed, and Border Chaos, with Dan Abrams, Ali Bradley, and Sasha Stone | Ep. 361
Jul 20, 2022
Dan Abrams, host of "On Patrol: Live," discusses the contrasting theatricality of protests by lawmakers like AOC. Ali Bradley shares insights on the escalating border crisis and the Biden administration's inadequate response. Sasha Stone reflects on her political shift from the Democratic party to independence, critiquing media portrayal of political divides, especially surrounding January 6. The conversation highlights how public perception is shaped and the challenges of accountability in today's political climate.
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Fake Handcuffs
- AOC and Ilhan Omar pretended to be handcuffed at a protest, raising their arms despite fake restraints.
- This performative act contradicts their usual stance against law enforcement.
Protest Locations and Effectiveness
- Protesting at the Supreme Court is acceptable, but protesting at justices' homes is dangerous.
- The effectiveness of orchestrated arrests as a protest method is questionable.
Media Amplification of Protests
- Media often amplifies small protests, creating a misleading impression of widespread dissent.
- A protest with few participants but a large media presence gets portrayed as significant.