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Amaryllis

(9,525 posts) Sat May 27, 2017, 02:51 PM May 2017

Do you guys know what happened in Portland last night? Is it just being overshadowed by Russiagate?

So I posted this earlier this morning and it hardly got any interest:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1016186012
2 Men Killed On Portland Train After Trying To Stop Anti-Muslim Rant

So obviously Russia-gate is a much bigger deal and naturally would garner much more attention on DU, but still I was surprised at how little interest or response there was. It's a really big deal here in Portland and has shaken people up.

So my honest question is, do people know about it? Is it just a big deal here because it always has more impact when it happens close by? And people's attention is on Russiagate with so much happening with that?

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Do you guys know what happened in Portland last night? Is it just being overshadowed by Russiagate? (Original Post) Amaryllis May 2017 OP

Most MSM sites sarisataka May 2017 #1

I checked this morning before I posted and there were none in latest threads or editorials Amaryllis May 2017 #3

If you just type 'Portland' sarisataka May 2017 #8

Thanks. Don't know how I missed all those...hadn't been on DU since yesterday afternoon Amaryllis May 2017 #10

You posted it in Editorials & Other Articles. How much traffic... SMC22307 May 2017 #2

Checked before I posted and didn't see one. Amaryllis May 2017 #4

There have been several threads & responses on the murders & the murderer himself. MedusaX May 2017 #5

Thank you. That is a very helpful explanation. Thanks for taking the time to write it. Amaryllis May 2017 #7

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I saw your post there, and I took it in. Sorry I didn't reply. crosinski May 2017 #9

THank you. Appreciate your post. Amaryllis May 2017 #11

RITE wing terrorism vs ISLAMIC. teevee gnewz media does not go after the rite. pansypoo53219 May 2017 #12

sarisataka

(18,739 posts)

1. Most MSM sites

Reply to Amaryllis (Original post)

Sat May 27, 2017, 02:56 PM

May 2017

have it in the Top Stories column at #1 or 2...

DU has had at least five threads on this.

Amaryllis

(9,525 posts)

3. I checked this morning before I posted and there were none in latest threads or editorials

Reply to sarisataka (Reply #1)

Sat May 27, 2017, 03:17 PM

May 2017

or latest breaking news...where am I not looking? And if it is being discussed, wouldn't it show up in latest threads?

sarisataka

(18,739 posts)

8. If you just type 'Portland'

Reply to Amaryllis (Reply #3)

Sat May 27, 2017, 03:27 PM

May 2017

into the search box you get hits.

LBN has the one allowed thread but in GD there have been many:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10029124427
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10029123902
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10029123293
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10029123202
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10029123100
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10029122801
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10029122447

Amaryllis

(9,525 posts)

10. Thanks. Don't know how I missed all those...hadn't been on DU since yesterday afternoon

Reply to sarisataka (Reply #8)

Sat May 27, 2017, 03:49 PM

May 2017

and found this article this AM and checked latest but things are happening to fast now with Russia and the European trip, so many threads being posted so fast, that I guess I didn't check far enough back.

SMC22307

(8,090 posts)

2. You posted it in Editorials & Other Articles. How much traffic...

Reply to Amaryllis (Original post)

Sat May 27, 2017, 03:05 PM

May 2017

does that forum get? I haven't been over to LBN but I imagine there's a thread there with activity.

Amaryllis

(9,525 posts)

4. Checked before I posted and didn't see one.

Reply to SMC22307 (Reply #2)

Sat May 27, 2017, 03:18 PM

May 2017

MedusaX

(1,129 posts)

5. There have been several threads & responses on the murders & the murderer himself.

Reply to Amaryllis (Original post)

Sat May 27, 2017, 03:19 PM

May 2017

It is always of widespread significance when tragedy strikes as a result of hatred and intolerance.
And, to some extent, there is always more local coverage of & response to tragic events because of the increased degree of personal impact felt by the immediate community members.

It may also be of greater local significance if the community is not accustomed to hate-based acts of domestic terrorism Or is not accustomed to violent acts resulting in multiple murders.

So, IMHO, the number of responses your earlier post received is not due to a lack of awareness nor due to a lack of concern, outrage, or compassion on the part of the DU community.

And, honestly, I would find it alarming if the DU response were equal to or greater than that of the immediate local community.

(I realize this may not have been the response you were seeking...
but it is an objective analysis of the factors related to your concerns)

Amaryllis

(9,525 posts)

7. Thank you. That is a very helpful explanation. Thanks for taking the time to write it.

Reply to MedusaX (Reply #5)

Sat May 27, 2017, 03:21 PM

May 2017

I have not seen other threads on it. CHecked before I posted; must not know where to look.

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crosinski

(412 posts)

9. I saw your post there, and I took it in. Sorry I didn't reply.

Reply to Amaryllis (Original post)

Sat May 27, 2017, 03:31 PM

May 2017

I take in lots of things before I reply to any one thing. That's why my post count is so low. I'm sorry. Thank you for taking the time to post about this. I read it and appreciated seeing it reported here by you. People like you are why I come here.

Amaryllis

(9,525 posts)

11. THank you. Appreciate your post.

Reply to crosinski (Reply #9)

Sat May 27, 2017, 03:54 PM

May 2017

pansypoo53219

(20,987 posts)

12. RITE wing terrorism vs ISLAMIC. teevee gnewz media does not go after the rite.

Reply to Amaryllis (Original post)

Sat May 27, 2017, 04:32 PM

May 2017

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