Thread: Russian Trolls Using NFL Protests to Sow Discord Online, Republican Senator Says

Oh my God .... there are trolls on the internet from everywhere, there are American Trolls causing discord in our country, what do you think the Russia Hoax is all about to begin with? How are ads opposing illegal immigration even if posted by the Russians causing discord in our country? Americans hate illegal immigration, so do the Russians. That's why among many other reasons, we should be pals with Russia.

Americans aren't as stupid as you seem to think we are. We don't care what country you're from when exercising your free speech on the internet. We care what you say not where you're from. If 30 million illegal aliens in the United States can Twitter and Facebook, without a Congressional investigation, then Russia, China, Ukraine, or any other country in the world can Twitter and Facebook all day long if they want to without a Congressional investigation or any other investigation, as far as I'm concerned.

Twitter tells Congress it has suspended hundreds of Russia-linked accounts

Why secret Russian ads on Facebook are a worry for America

Originally Posted by Judy

Oh my God .... there are trolls on the internet from everywhere, there are American Trolls causing discord in our country, what do you think the Russia Hoax is all about to begin with? How are ads opposing illegal immigration even if posted by the Russians causing discord in our country? Americans hate illegal immigration, so do the Russians. That's why among many other reasons, we should be pals with Russia.

Americans aren't as stupid as you seem to think we are. We don't care what country you're from when exercising your free speech on the internet. We care what you say not where you're from. If 30 million illegal aliens in the United States can Twitter and Facebook, without a Congressional investigation, then Russia, China, Ukraine, or any other country in the world can Twitter and Facebook all day long if they want to without a Congressional investigation or any other investigation, as far as I'm concerned.

Okay, you admit that it's possible, so why all the other razzle-dazzle B.S.? Just agreeing that it is possible is all that's necessary.

Originally Posted by MW

Okay, you admit that it's possible, so why all the other razzle-dazzle B.S.? Just agreeing that it is possible is all that's necessary.

Admit what is possible?! That there are trolls on the internet? There are trolls on every website on the internet. There have always been trolls on the internet. Were you not aware of this fact? You act like this is some startling revelation, some shocking discovery, when it's a fact of life on the internet and has always been. Manufacturing a news story and Congressional investigations on the long-term well-known fact that there are trolls on the internet is absurd. Using these fake news stories to malign Russia over trolling is ridiculous. It's all a hoax, trying to convince Americans that free speech is dangerous. It reminds me of the anti-war protests during the Vietnam War, they blamed those on the Russians, too, when it was American college kids who didn't want to be drafted or have their friends and family drafted into a war they didn't think they would be allowed to win in a country they couldn't even find on a map.

Americans elected Donald Trump to be President of the United States and the Russians didn't have a damn thing to do with it.

Originally Posted by Judy

Admit what is possible?! That there are trolls on the internet? There are trolls on every website on the internet. There have always been trolls on the internet. Were you not aware of this fact? You act like this is some startling revelation, some shocking discovery, when it's a fact of life on the internet and has always been. Manufacturing a news story and Congressional investigations on the long-term well-known fact that there are trolls on the internet is absurd. Using these fake news stories to malign Russia over trolling is ridiculous. It's all a hoax, trying to convince Americans that free speech is dangerous. It reminds me of the anti-war protests during the Vietnam War, they blamed those on the Russians, too, when it was American college kids who didn't want to be drafted or have their friends and family drafted into a war they didn't think they would be allowed to win in a country they couldn't even find on a map.

Americans elected Donald Trump to be President of the United States and the Russians didn't have a damn thing to do with it.

Okay, enough of the patronizing attitude. We're talking about the NFL/RUssia and you suddenly turned this into another one of your "I'm going to defend Trump" episodes. News flash: No defense necessary because this thread isn't about Trump.

From the thread article:

Earlier this month, Facebook acknowledged hundreds of fake accounts, probably run from Russia, spent about $100,000 on ads aimed at stirring up divisive issues such as gun control and race relations during the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

From the thread article:

The leaders of House Intelligence Committee’s investigation into alleged Russian interference in the election said Wednesday it will hold an open hearing with tech companies in October "in order to better understand how Russia used online tools and platforms to sow discord in and influence our election."

Over the weekend, players and even some coaches and owners around the NFL took a knee during the national anthem, stood locked arm-in-arm, or didn't emerge for "The Star-Spangled Banner" after President Donald Trump in vulgar terms called for players who kneeled during the anthem to be "fired."

From the thread article:

Trump made his comments at a campaign rally for Sen. Luther Strange in Alabama, and further inflamed tensions with athletes by calling out the NBA champions Warriors’ Stephen Curry on Twitter and withdrawing an invitation for a White House visit.

From the thread article:

Trump at the Friday rally in Huntsville also suggested that the players were being penalized too often for making aggressive tackles in which players "hit too hard."

The article is about Trump and the Russia Hoax.

DOJ demands Facebook information from 'anti-administration activists'

Originally Posted by Judy

The article is about Trump and the Russia Hoax.

Russian Trolls Using NFL Protests to Sow Discord Online, Republican Senator Says

Originally Posted by MW

Russian Trolls Using NFL Protests to Sow Discord Online, Republican Senator Says

Headlines aren't articles. You should read the article before you challenge a comment. Otherwise, you might end up looking like you're .... "patronizing" Fake News and defending the Russia Hoax. Your choice to do so, of course .... just saying.