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Confirmation of Paid Democrat Trolls?
American Thinker ^ | 5 Oct 13 | Randy Fardal

Posted on 10/05/2013 10:17:26 AM PDT by xzins

On Thursday, Democrat tool Chad Henderson claimed to have enrolled in ObamaCare while most others' attempts failed. News organizations eagerly lapped up his story. Apparently, though, the story was "too good to check," because when someone finally did, it fell apart, discrediting Big Media, the Democrats, and ObamaCare.

Conservative and libertarian websites now are reporting the corrected story, and even some Big Media outlets reluctantly are reporting it. But almost as devastating to the left is Mr. Henderson's confession that he is being paid to post pro-Democrat propaganda on the internet:

Secondly, I work for an organization that pays me quarterly to posts [sic] the political stuff as "advocacy" (so it's kind of my job).

He claims to be employed as a "Volunteer at Organizing for America." Does that mean the president's OFA fundraising machine actually has to pay people to post Democrat talking points on other websites?

Does it also pay "trolls" to disrupt civil debate in the comment sections of conservative websites?

(Excerpt) Read more at americanthinker.com ...


TOPICS: Front Page News; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: abortion; astroturf; chadhenderson; corruption; deathpanels; dncbrownshirts; fraud; mediabias; obama; obamacare; ofa; orwelliannightmare; paidshill; paidtrolls; partisanmediashill; partisanmediashills; trolling; vikingkitties; zerocare
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To: xzins; CatherineofAragon; Jim Robinson; onyx; RedMDer; Alamo-Girl; P-Marlowe; raybbr; ...
Does it also pay "trolls" to disrupt civil debate in the comment sections of conservative websites?

The answer is a resounding Yes.

I know that Doug Hagmann and CanadaFreePress are persona non grata here, but his article in January outlined the entire concept of operations.

The "Cyber Warriors For Obama" project kicked off in January, with funding directly from the Odinga campaign coffers. They have social media mapped, infiltrated, and compromised.

21 posted on 10/05/2013 10:48:58 AM PDT by Old Sarge (And Good Evening, Agent Smith, wherever you are...)
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To: cripplecreek
The trolls are easy to identify on the obamacare facebook site too. They are the only posters posting positive comments about obamacare. I have news for the stupid rats, they aren't fooling anybody. Obamacare will bring their downfall.
22 posted on 10/05/2013 10:49:52 AM PDT by peeps36 (I'm Not A Racist, I Hate Douchebags f All Colors)
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To: tallyhoe

OK for about the last week, I’ve caught heck for not buying into the FR “oppose Obamacare” thing because we do not have anything to offer in return.

How about, if Obamacare is off to a rough start, Republicans focus (FOCUS NOW) on preparing a competing, more freedom-oriented but just as economical healthcare plan.

Don’t talk about it.

GOP put it together, agree on it, and vote on it in the House.

PASS IT.

Quickly. I mean a real reform however.

Have something real, cheap and significant to fight with.

For everyone.


23 posted on 10/05/2013 10:50:51 AM PDT by Cringing Negativism Network
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To: xzins

This is just the beginning.
Wait until the “success” stories of the “navigators” start rolling out...


24 posted on 10/05/2013 10:52:08 AM PDT by nascarnation (Democrats control the Presidency, Senate, and Media. It's an uphill climb....)
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To: Cringing Negativism Network

I want to see them put the GAO (who will tot up budgets for any Congressional proposal) to the question:

WHAT IF WE SCRAP OBAMACARE AND JUST ISSUE MINI-MED PLANS TO THE WELFARE SET. WHAT IS THE FINANCIAL IMPACT.

I bet the answer comes back: huge win.


25 posted on 10/05/2013 10:52:28 AM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (The Lion of Judah will roar again if you give him a big hug and a cheer and mean it. See my page.)
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To: cripplecreek

“They generally don’t last long around here.”

Some do. They just pretend to be more conservative than the rest of us and hate everything GOP. That seems to work out for them.

We have one right now that uses the same screen name as he does at Dailey Kos. I notice that most of them only jump on the bash a Republican threads.


26 posted on 10/05/2013 10:55:20 AM PDT by 1035rep
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To: HiTech RedNeck

They’ll complain of the stigma of having insurance for welfare recipients. It’s how we got EBT cards...so nobody in line knows they’re on the dole.


27 posted on 10/05/2013 11:00:49 AM PDT by Cyber Liberty (It's hard to accept the truth when the lies were exactly what you wanted to hear.)
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To: 1035rep
We have one right now that uses the same screen name as he does at Dailey Kos.

Point him out then.

28 posted on 10/05/2013 11:02:04 AM PDT by humblegunner
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To: humblegunner

chopperjc


29 posted on 10/05/2013 11:07:38 AM PDT by 1035rep
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To: xzins
do I really have to say it???

30 posted on 10/05/2013 11:08:32 AM PDT by Chode (Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -vvv- NO Pity for the LAZY)
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To: 1035rep; humblegunner; chopperjc
chopperjc

He let it slip when he said to me, "Your party..."

31 posted on 10/05/2013 11:11:53 AM PDT by St_Thomas_Aquinas ( Isaiah 22:22, Matthew 16:19, Revelation 3:7)
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To: 17th Miss Regt

Spot on. This is SOP for the Left. Lying is an autonomic response for them.


32 posted on 10/05/2013 11:14:58 AM PDT by 1010RD (First, Do No Harm)
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To: humblegunner
I’ve been accused of doing so myself.

Of being an Obamabot troll?

33 posted on 10/05/2013 11:15:53 AM PDT by 1010RD (First, Do No Harm)
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To: 1010RD

Yep, sure have.


34 posted on 10/05/2013 11:17:11 AM PDT by humblegunner
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To: xzins; Jim Robinson; RedMDer; Alamo-Girl; P-Marlowe; humblegunner; DJ MacWoW; LibLieSlayer; ...

Thanks very much, dearest xzins.

Right now, my primary concerns are Jim and our FReepathon, but I am still finding time to write emails of encouragement to Mr Speaker Boehner and to my Senators, to stand strong, and I urge y’all to do the same!

We always welcome new members, but our guards go up every time we’re lectured...lol.

I’ll tell you ALL right now, that my troll-radar will go bezerk whenever I see a newer member mention “birther crap” with regard to Ted Cruz.

God bless and keep you all


35 posted on 10/05/2013 11:19:09 AM PDT by onyx (Please Support Free Republic - Donate Monthly! If you want on Sarah Palin's Ping List, Let Me know!)
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To: humblegunner

“Yep, sure have.”

You can’t really experience FR properly until you’ve been called a troll by somebody.


36 posted on 10/05/2013 11:20:49 AM PDT by RKBA Democrat (Power disintegrates when people withdraw their obedience and support)
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To: St_Thomas_Aquinas

Some of them are pretty stupid. I guess they missed the seminar on how to blend in.


37 posted on 10/05/2013 11:20:55 AM PDT by 1035rep
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To: xzins

“Does it also pay “trolls” to disrupt civil debate in the comment sections of conservative websites? “

Many of us for years/over a decade have felt that paid trolls post on Free Republic to disrupt any civil debate.

They never blame the rats for the problems, it is all ways the evil dumb republicans.


38 posted on 10/05/2013 11:27:30 AM PDT by Grampa Dave ( Boycott Reno & Las Vegas until those in control there, remove Reid from the senate!)
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To: xzins

Aren’t present day journalists also called paid Democrat Trolls


39 posted on 10/05/2013 11:29:44 AM PDT by Fzob (In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock. Jefferson)
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To: xzins; All
See my own personal experience with these paid trolls from the past two days here:

OFA Trolling Republican Social Media Sites (Vanity)

40 posted on 10/05/2013 11:35:14 AM PDT by Timber Rattler (Just say NO! to RINOS and the GOP-E)
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