Fascism: now with 100% more "eh"

[spudtater]

A protest in Canada almost turned into a riot after three masked protestors were seen acting in an aggressive fashion near the police line — one of them brandishing a rock. They are talked down by the organiser of the event, and arrested by the police. So far so unremarkable. But the event organiser claims that the three were actually provocateurs employed by the police. The police deny this. Then evidence is released on YouTube. And the police story suddenly changes — yes, they were undercover police, but he wasn't actually going to throw that rock, no, never. Honest! You can trust us!

• Police accused of using provocateurs at summit — Canadian Press, Aug 21, 2007
• Stop SPP Protest - Union Leader stops provocateurs — YouTube
• Quebec Police Admit Protesters Were Undercover Agents But Deny Wrongdoing — CityNews, Aug 24, 2007