Not very much yet, because they still think saying things like this will deescalate the situation. But its a good sign that the protests are at least starting to have an effect.
I don't think they want to deescalate... there was a surprising stream of comments from conservatives critical of their response. By announcing that they'll deescalate, they give their supporters the feeling of being heard. That's enough for conservatives to say: "They really tried, but the rioters just kept trying to escalate!" when the next protester is murdered.
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ProIsh@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 236d
What does bull and shit mean?
DanceMomsSavedMe@piefed.social · 1 pts · 235d
It means that they're starting to get concerned.
Not very much yet, because they still think saying things like this will deescalate the situation. But its a good sign that the protests are at least starting to have an effect.
FooBarrington@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 235d
I don't think they want to deescalate... there was a surprising stream of comments from conservatives critical of their response. By announcing that they'll deescalate, they give their supporters the feeling of being heard. That's enough for conservatives to say: "They really tried, but the rioters just kept trying to escalate!" when the next protester is murdered.
MehBlah@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 235d
Its just another lie unless they do what they say. Count on them doing some weak thing and calling it deescalation.