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Is Free Republic under Digital-Astroturfing Attack?
June 14, 2015 | Isara

Posted on 06/14/2015 2:48:41 PM PDT by Isara

We heard the news about Hillary's fake Twitter and Facebook followers and her operatives pretending to be her regular supporters. Is it possible that it also is happening right here on Free Republic Web site?

Free Republic is a premier Conservative site. Most of us know who, among the presidential candidates, is the most Conservative. Our candidate happens to be effective in his campaigning also. Our enemies know that and fear him the most. Naturally, Free Republic is turning into a battleground.

We don't know who they are: other Republican campaign operatives, GOPe, Hillary's camp, Democratic operatives, union thugs, Castro brothers, ISIS, LGBT, ACLU, etc. But they all share one common goal - to take Ted Cruz out. Since trust is Ted Cruz's strong point, they are trying to erode our trust of him.

You may notice that they came in the threads about Ted Cruz in teams, 2 or more at the same time. No matter how much we gave them the facts, these same people went to the next thread and repeated the same misinformation over and over again. This is why I think we are under attack.

Their strategies are:

I've detected that some patterns of their posting were shared among these operatives. Is it possible that there are a few of them pretending to be a lot more, just like Hillary's Twitter and Facebook followers?


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To: CCGuy

Good post. It was clear and concise.

Even the most Conservative candidates are flawed and some of their positions are indefensible. I look forward to reading your posts in the future.


101 posted on 06/14/2015 4:09:35 PM PDT by Mr. N. Wolfe
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To: All

Hey, if you are not a paid operative, relax, have fun with the thread. If you are, make sure you get paid for extra hours.


102 posted on 06/14/2015 4:10:30 PM PDT by Isara
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To: Isara

...”they all share one common goal - to take Ted Cruz out. Since trust is Ted Cruz’s strong point, they are trying to erode our trust of him.....You may notice that they came in the threads about Ted Cruz in teams, 2 or more at the same time. No matter how much we gave them the facts, these same people went to the next thread and repeated the same misinformation over and over again. This is why I think we are under attack.”....

I notice and mentioned it too...also some are saying so through Freep-mail.


103 posted on 06/14/2015 4:13:32 PM PDT by caww
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To: Jane Long

Have not endorsed a candidate. I like Cruz a lot, but cannot agree on his support for expanding h1b visas or fast tracking ObamaTrade.


104 posted on 06/14/2015 4:14:12 PM PDT by Jim Robinson (Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God!)
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To: deport
Probably because its got just over 100 post since April 1, 2015.

Yep! That TPA and TPP explanation thread did it.

105 posted on 06/14/2015 4:15:11 PM PDT by Isara
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To: Isara

Cruz has lost some support due to his vote for TPA and some still lingering questions about immigration, H1-Bs, etc.

Those trying to counter any criticism at all of Cruz seem to think if they start enough Cruz threads, it will somehow overwhelm those with questions about some of his stances on those issues.

Of course, there have been many posts questioning Cruz because there have been so many posts trying to explain away (unsuccessfully) the questions some have. Nothing sinister going on, just discussion and some disagreement.


106 posted on 06/14/2015 4:15:50 PM PDT by Will88
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To: huldah1776
Freepers make up their own minds on the facts, not on what others think. No worries.

I'm glad to hear that.

107 posted on 06/14/2015 4:17:47 PM PDT by Isara
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To: Alas Babylon!

LOL


108 posted on 06/14/2015 4:18:37 PM PDT by piytar (Good will be called evil and Evil will be called good.)
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To: Mr. N. Wolfe

Thank you.

I am just sitting here scratching my head trying to figure out why politicians would do the inexplicable.


109 posted on 06/14/2015 4:22:34 PM PDT by CCGuy (USAF (Ret.))
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To: Will88

What, FReepers disagree? Never happens! / SARC

We’re not DU or KOS where total submission to groupthink is enforced. Thank God.

That said, trolls (and there are trolls) get to ride the lightning.

That’s a tough balance to maintain. Mr. Robinson and his admins do a pretty good job of it IMHO.


110 posted on 06/14/2015 4:23:15 PM PDT by piytar (Good will be called evil and Evil will be called good.)
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To: Will88

Thanks for that level headed post. Cooler heads are not prevailing, for those trying to convince how great Cruz’ support for 0bamaTrade, H1-Bs, etc is.

Me thinks the pot (thread poster) is calling the kettle black. Not to mention how nervy to come right out and declare an endorsed candidate for FR. Not helping their cause much, IMO.


111 posted on 06/14/2015 4:23:35 PM PDT by Jane Long ("And when thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek")
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To: Isara

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>> “What are we going to do about it?” <<

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Take names, and keep records.

Jim always acts to preserve FR when he has evidence on which to work. And he can’t do it all by himself.

We’ve gone through this many times in the past.
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112 posted on 06/14/2015 4:24:13 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: Isara

Looks like your game ended in post 104.


113 posted on 06/14/2015 4:25:18 PM PDT by Karl Spooner
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To: humblegunner

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Obviously you’ve never been a Poker player.

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114 posted on 06/14/2015 4:25:24 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: Jim Robinson

Thanks and ditto.

I feel the same way about my Sen Cruz.


115 posted on 06/14/2015 4:25:59 PM PDT by Jane Long ("And when thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek")
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To: Sherman Logan

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>> “Cruz has many admirable qualities. That doesn’t make him the best candidate for our cause.” <<

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If you don’t think so, that proves he is our guy!
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116 posted on 06/14/2015 4:28:41 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: deport; Isara

LOL...great job calling out the digital astroturfer/troll, deport.


117 posted on 06/14/2015 4:31:28 PM PDT by Jane Long ("And when thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek")
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To: smokingfrog

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>> “They generally don’t last too long without getting the zot.” <<

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That simply is not so!

Many of them have been here for 10 years or more, and just know when to switch identities.
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118 posted on 06/14/2015 4:31:35 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: Isara

Attention Presidential candidates. I will work for you on Free Republic. But I am very expensive. Payment in advance and in small unmarked bills.


119 posted on 06/14/2015 4:32:02 PM PDT by DariusBane (Liberty and Risk. Flip sides of the same coin. So how much risk will YOU accept? Vive Deo et Vives)
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To: Jim Robinson

Thank you, sir! May God bless you for what you’ve been doing for Conservative causes. I hope someday I will see you in person.


120 posted on 06/14/2015 4:33:07 PM PDT by Isara
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