“Were they actually being paid 40 bucks an hour? Does anybody know?”
I’ve heard the $40/hour figure, and have seen screen shots of “wanted ads” posted here showing that figure. Don’t know if it’s true.
One FReeper did post that he was acquainted with a person who was employed doing this. They had training sessions on how to literally get in people’s face and scream at them during protests. The FReeper asked how he’d feel if someone had a heart attack or similar as a result of the assault. The guy said he would feel bad, but he couldn’t give up the money he was paid because it was too good.
Anyhow, FWIW...
Thanks. That’s basically what I’ve heard also.