Portland PD opens investigation into training presentation that included a right-wing meme
AlterNetSEP 2021
Portland Police Investigating Training Presentation Containing Meme
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The Spin
Right narrative
Mayor Wheeler and other officials need a sense of humor. This was obviously a joke and the city has more important things to worry about.
Left narrative
The meme encouraged cops to use violence against protesters. This is something to investigate, not joke about.
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