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Title: If You Oppose NFL Kneeling, You May Be A Victim Of Russian Trolls: WaPo
Source:
Zero Hedge
URL Source: https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018 ... -be-victim-russian-trolls-wapo
Published: Sep 11, 2018
Author: Tyler Durden
Post Date: 2018-09-13 07:35:29 by Deckard
Keywords: None
Views: 1290
Comments: 21
The Washington Post, offering no evidence, would like us to know that those dastardly Russians are at it again - using weaponized social media accounts to twist our minds over both sides of the NFL kneeling controversy. In short, Americans whipped up over NFL players refusing to stand for the National Anthem may not be in control of their own emotions thanks to "instances of accounts linked to Russian trolls" who have "weighed in" on the NFL controversy, as recently as four months ago. So, not actual Russian trolls - but Twitter accounts linked to them, and four months ago. Got it. Citing a report by CNN which also contains no evidence, WaPo's offers a "reminder from CNN Tech about the opportunity that Russia sees in the divide here over the anthem." CNN worked with researchers at Clemson University that have archived millions of tweets sent by the Internet Research Agency, a Russian troll group that was indicted by Special Counsel Robert Mueller in February. The accounts' links to Russia were discovered by Twitter, which provided details about them to Congress. The data shows the trolls repeatedly weighing in on the debate, using different accounts to take both sides. While they used some accounts to push petitions to fire the protesting players, they used others to hail them as heroes. Over the past year, social media networks have identified and removed thousands of accounts tied to the IRA. But despite the tech companies' efforts, there’s no indication that the group is shying away from the NFL controversy. ... Clemson University researchers and CNN have found instances of accounts linked to Russian trolls by Twitter weighing in on the issue as recently as May of this year. -CNN So - four months ago, Clemson University and CNN found "instances of accounts linked to Russian trolls" weighing in on the NFL kneeling controversy - triggering feeble-minded 'Muricans into false patriotism and false protest, or something like that. Who needs evidence when words will suffice? 
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#1. To: Deckard (#0)
I guess I'd care about the kneeling if I cared about football or Nike. Trying. Trying. Trying. Nope. Still don't give a shit about any of it.
You need to be a football fan to care about our anthem and the disrespect that comes with kneeling? Fuck Black LIES Matters, fuck the reverse racist potatoes, fuck Nike... and anyone that condones such douchebagery
Fuck Black LIES Matters, fuck the reverse racist potatoes, fuck Nike... and anyone that condones such douchebagery " Agree completely !! In fact, they can gather up all the footballs, helmets, shoulder pads, cleated shoes, nike shoes, kapperdouchbag, etc and shove them up their ass !!!!
Did you see how Serina Williams acted last week? Running her lips, disrespecting the Ref’s... and smashing rackets like an urban dysfunctional potato... and if you question her behavior... you’re a male chauvinist racist. That cartoon that got worldwide attention... was spot on and the potato deserved it.
Guess you're not old enough to have seen John McEnroe play. Oh - he's white BTW. Getting pissed at the refs is not just a "potato" thing princess. Anyways, your psychotic tantrums here make Serena (and McEnroe) look like saints.
I remember McEnroe, mainly because of his publicized temper tantrums. I understand he was an excellent player. I'm not a tennis fan, but Serena's publicized behavior in this situation tarnishes her image in my mind. She's still a great player who is getting older. The young champ should be interesting to keep an eye on. Edit: I thought this was the Serena thread and sorry for going off topic.
Exactly. Serena is a great player. No one can take that away from her (even though she's taken PEDs.) When a champ does NOT merit respect is when they are not gracious losers, and when he/she dis-respects the Game, her Opponent, and The Fans. THAT may become a large part of her legacy. Ted Williams, arguably one of the 5-all time greatest baseball players ruined his rep, disrespected people, and lost out on 2 or 3 additional MVPs in his career because of it.
I'm sure you have a link to that, right? I mean she's never failed a test.
#21. To: Deckard (#19)
I mean she's never failed a test. Get real... look at her. She could throw you over her shoulder and climb the Empire State Building
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#8. To: Vicomte13 (#1)
I guess I'd care about the kneeling if I cared about football or Nike
#9. To: GrandIsland (#8)
" You need to be a football fan to care about our anthem and the disrespect that comes with kneeling?
#10. To: Stoner (#9)
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#11. To: GrandIsland, Stoner (#10)
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Did you see how Serina Williams acted last week? Running her lips, disrespecting the Ref’s... and smashing rackets like an urban dysfunctional potato...
#12. To: Deckard (#11)
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#18. To: Fred Mertz (#12)
I'm not a tennis fan, but Serena's publicized behavior in this situation tarnishes her image in my mind. She's still a great player who is getting older.
#19. To: Liberator (#18)
Serena is a great player. No one can take that away from her (even though she's taken PEDs.)
Replies to Comment # 19. I'm sure you have a link to that, right?
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