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[–] Devconsole@sh.itjust.works -3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

What would you call the selection of friendly people to sit around the leader to create photogenic moments? "Hey Mr Albenese, here are some friendly people for you to chat with".

[–] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 6 points 10 months ago (1 children)

There's no evidence that that's what happened, though, which is my point.

[–] Devconsole@sh.itjust.works -1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Not saying that's what happened here. I'm asking: if someone did that, what would you consider it? Academic question, decoupled from China or any other country

[–] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Leans more staged than framed, I suppose, but depends on more context.