Why Was This 'Crowd Hire' Company Recruiting $25 An Hour 'Political Activists' In Charlotte Last Week?

[Right_in_Virginia]

Why Was This 'Crowd Hire' Company Recruiting $25 An Hour 'Political Activists' In Charlotte Last Week?
Zero Hedge, Aug 17, 2017, Tyler Durden

Trump ignited a political firestorm yesterday during an impromptu press conference in which he said there was "blame on both sides" for the tragic events that occurred in Charlottesville over the weekend.   

Now, the discovery of a craigslist ad posted last Monday, almost a full week before the Charlottesville protests, is raising new questions over whether paid protesters were sourced by a Los Angeles based "public relations firm specializing in innovative events" to serve as agitators in counterprotests.

The ad was posted by a company called "Crowds on Demand" and offered $25 per hour to "actors and photographers" to participate in events in the "Charlotte, NC area."  While the ad didn't explicitly define a role to be filled by its crowd of "actors and photographers" it did ask applicants to comment on whether they were "ok with participating in peaceful protests."  Here is the text from the ad:

Actors and Photographers Wanted in Charlotte

Crowds on Demand, a Los Angeles-based Public Relations firm specializing in innovative events, is looking for enthusiastic actors and photographers in the Charlotte, NC area to participate in our events. Our events include everything from rallies to protests to corporate PR stunts to celebrity scenes. The biggest qualification is enthusiasm, a "can-do" spirit. Pay will vary by event but typically is $25+ per hour plus reimbursements for gas/parking/Uber/public transit.

For more information about us, please visit www.crowdsondemand.com

If you're interested in working with us, please reply to this posting with the following info:
◦Full Name
◦Prior relevant experience (as an actor/performer, photographer, brand ambassador, political activist, etc)
◦When are you usually available for work?
◦Resume (optional)
◦If you're a photographer, what equipment do you use?
◦Are you ok with participating in peaceful protests (optional)?

More:  http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-08-16/why-was-crowd-hire-company-recruiting-25-hour-political-activists-charlotte-last-wee

[Applewood]

If this company was hiring protesters for Charlottesville, why would it recruit in Charlotte?  According to Google Maps, the two cities are about 272 miles apart.  Wouldn't the company be looking for people locally? 

According to this article, the company denies any recruitment for the Charlottesville tragedy.  But I wouldn't be surprised if this company and others like it are being used by whoever finances these fringe groups for their supposedly peaceful protests.  These protests are highly  organized and well financed.

[jmyrlefuller]

These ads have been proven to be hoaxes perpetrated by the same people who produce fake news sites. Quit chasing these things down the rabbit hole.

[Applewood]

FWIW:  Snopes article on this story:

http://www.snopes.com/crowds-on-demand/

[Cripplecreek]

These ads have been proven to be hoaxes perpetrated by the same people who produce fake news sites. Quit chasing these things down the rabbit hole.

Living within 30 miles of Ann Arbor I do see occasional ads for "activism" but they aren't seeking hundreds or even dozens of people. Almost invariably they want 5 to 10 people for an afternoon to hand out fliers to advertise an upcoming rally or march.

[driftdiver]

Its a real company.  I have no doubt the left is doing this.  There are simply too many reports of this for them all to be faked.

[ABX]

If this company was hiring protesters for Charlottesville, why would it recruit in Charlotte?  According to Google Maps, the two cities are about 272 miles apart.  Wouldn't the company be looking for people locally? 

According to this article, the company denies any recruitment for the Charlottesville tragedy.  But I wouldn't be surprised if this company and others like it are being used by whoever finances these fringe groups for their supposedly peaceful protests.  These protests are highly  organized and well financed.

Also, these type of bogus Craigs List ads pop up every time one of these events happen. Any 12 year old can make a Craigs List ad. The wrong city along with poor grammar and mirroring other fake ads screams this is nothing more than 4Channer making it for the lulz.