The purpose of provocateurs is to turn protest into riot. Then the corporate media can frighten people from joining the protest, and government can use violence.
How to spot:
The narrative of the media and right-wing is that these provocateurs are just out-of-control left. Don't assume that to be true! Watch their behavior. Catch them.
How to spot:
- First, be careful, they are usually uncover police
- Dressed in black with strong boots, and good face covering
- Taunting police from the front, throwing things from the back
- No one seems to know who they are and they don't socialize
- When in isolated area, they commit vandalism/graffiti
- They are the ones to break the window and start looting, then leave quickly
The narrative of the media and right-wing is that these provocateurs are just out-of-control left. Don't assume that to be true! Watch their behavior. Catch them.