Like many malls, this one sits on top of an MTR station, in this case Yuen Long, which was the scene of a horrific incident on July 21. Thugs entered the station and beat passengers, while the police did nothing. You can read about it here:https://www.hongkongfp.com/2019/07/22/hong-kong-police-made-no-arrests-mob-assaulted-commuters-protesters-journalists-yuen-long/ …
-
-
Moment of silence, followed by moment of non silence (chant is reclaim Hong Kong, revolution of our time)pic.twitter.com/WKnRqsr4Rw
Show this thread -
Since I'm kind of trapped in a mall, let's talk about first aiders and the press! They play an important role when the cops do show up
Show this thread -
I wrote somewhere that protesters tend to describe what they are doing in the language of care. Frontliners say they are protecting everyone else by interposing themselves between the bulk of protesters and the police. supply people in back express concern for frontliners
Show this thread -
This language of care has something to do with civic culture here that I don't understand. It's part of the glue that keeps the very disparate factions of this movement united. The first aiders fit right into this schema!
Show this thread -
(outback steakhouse booth has been breached! Population pressure got too high!)pic.twitter.com/3xtKWSXJkH
Show this thread -
So if you've attended or watched video from a protest, you've seen that there are more first aiders than anyone could possibly need.pic.twitter.com/kuV4oAsRbu
Show this thread -
Sorry, got overtaken by events. Will finish this deep thread over a beer
Show this thread
End of conversation
New conversation -
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.