Van attacks people outside of mosque in London

[monocle_layton]

Ka-pi96 said:

monocle_layton said:

I mean, using ISIS allows politicians to easily convince people to support them. Trump used ISIS, Bush used weapons of mass destruction, and so forth.

 

The media also plays a role in this. The Orlando shooting wasn't even one of the top 10 terrorist attacks, and yet it received 24/7 coverage for several weeks. It was to the point where places like CNN pointed out pointless details (such as the shooter's girlfriend struggling in school). Then look at the Saudi bombing which killed 100+ people at a FUNERAL and you won't even hear crickets.

 

It's hypocritical, but I don't think some people care if they stand to gain nothing from it

The US media puts significantly more focus on stuff that happens in the US than stuff that happens half way around the world? I'm shocked, absolutely shocked :O

Obviously regional news hits regional areas. However, it does seem a bit disappointing that Russia Today was the only 'Western' news network which gave the most devastating attack coverage. 

 

If we're going to cry about islamic extremism, why not point out Saudi Arabia and the people who fund it?