AP “New Speak” Stylebook Advises Reporters Not to Use the Word “Riot” But Use the Word “Patriot” Instead

 

AP "New Speak" Stylebook editors on a break

-- Los Angeles

By Robert W. Armijo

“We believe substituting the word ‘riot’ with the word ‘patriot’ is acceptable as both words contain the word riot,” said a spokesperson for AP. 

AP went on to explain that it was merely attempting to get ahead of the history curve.

“After all,” said AP. “Today’s rioter is tomorrow’s patriot.” 

AP has provided reporters the following recommended usage of the substitution. 

For example, AP “Old Speak” Stylebook once advised reporters to use the word “riot” in the following manner.

“Today, a rioter burned down a building.”

AP “New Speak” Stylebook now advises reporters to use the word “patriot” in the following manner.

“Today, a patriot burned down a capitalist pig’s slave wage factory, liberating the remaining surviving workers not overcome by the flames, fumes and smoke.” 

 

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