Posted on 08/02/2013 2:26:06 PM PDT by JennysCool
CNN's sudden "discovery" of Benghazi ("Look! There's there there!") has, I've noticed, begun awakening the small but vocal contingent of "Sleeper FReepers" -- who of course are not FReepers at all.
These "sleepers" -- actually liberal Democrat sympathizers -- lie in wait until an event deeply threatens one of their cherished liberal figureheads, quite often Hillary Clinton, and/or when an event comes just a leeeetle too close to disclosing what a nest of incompetent vipers the Democrat "leadership" really is, from Obama on down.
Therefore, especially for new members, here is what to be on the lookout for as the Benghazi story takes on new life ...
The "Concern Troll": This sleeper is the most common, and is the easiest to spot. He or she cares ever-so-deeply about how we might all be getting this wrong, darn it, or might be being led astray. In the instant case of Benghazi, the "Concern Troll" will post things like: "I hope we aren't being taken down the garden path, here! This could be disinformation designed to make us look like fools!" or "As for me, I'm going to give this more time. I don't think we're getting the whole story, and I certainly wouldn't want to assign blame incorrectly!" Boo. And Hoo.
The "Downer": We see them on just about every thread dealing with exposure of some Obama Administration screw-up, and I'm certain some of them are actual FReepers who are just perennial sad sacks in general. But it's quite obvious that many of them are not. You will know them by their extreme pessimism: "This will go nowhere," "Haven't we heard all this before?" "You'll never see this in the mainstream media!" (I've seen that last one quite a bit posted under stories that actually came from the "mainstream media"!) It's discourage at all costs with this bunch.
The "Yeah But-insky": A particularly irritating species, which has many sub-species. The most commonly observed is the "Yeah But-Bush-Did-It-Too-insky." No matter the egregious nature of the Obama scandal, these individuals can be counted upon to argue that this whole thing began under a previous administration (usually George Bush's), as if that exonerates the present bunch warping and shaping the policy to their own devious ends. A closely-related being is the "Yeah But-Everybody-Does-It-insky," who will offer wise counsel like "You think this would have been any different under Romney?" or, "I hate to say it, but Reagan did this kind of thing, too!"
The "Quick! Change the Subject! Subject": A close relative of the "Yeah But-insky," they're usually fairly subtle, but they're everywhere. This individual can be counted upon to attempt to ease the discussion away from liberal Democrat culpability in whatever chicanery they're up to now, by connecting it to some past incident, usually during a Republican administration. Mention Benghazi, and they're likely to regale you with, "This reminds me of how unprepared we were for 9/11. You think we would have learned by now!" or "This calls to mind Iran-Contra. When are we going to finally realize that weapons-dealing is irresponsible, at best? Mercy!"
The "Consider the Source" Source: This person fervently hopes that their calling into question the judgment or conservative credentials of a government official or reporter delivering news bad for the liberals will make it all go away. This Alinsky-like behavior is practiced constantly. If Bill O'Reilly, for example, reports that Ambassador Stevens was killed because he knew too much about a gun-running operation, our intrepid sleeper will harrumph, "Bill O'Reilly? That windbag? I never listen to a word that idiot says!" If Senator So-and-So reports that CIA sources told him Hillary was out dancing with Huma and couldn't be reached during the Benghazi debacle, this counterfeit FReeper will opine, "Senator So-and-So is in it with McCain for Amnesty!" or "Oh, yeah? I heard this dirtbag was pro-choice until he thought he needed the pro-lifers to win the election!"
There are many -- oh, so many -- more types, but you get the idea. Be advised: some of these "Sleeper FReepers" will have long-ago sign-up dates, or a fairly convincing posting history, but don't be fooled. They've studied their "Rules for Radicals," and their Mom's basement, where they just installed the mini-fridge, makes a perfect headquarters for subterfuge!
Really?
Look back at some of the threads during the primary. You can find them. They post in every election thread. Usually their posts are cut-and-paste dissertations, not discussions. Anyone who posts any opposition are responded to with tirades, insults, name calling, and similar personal attacks.
And no matter which candidate you support, they always fire with ‘well why don’t YOU take in 100K illegals since you love them so much?’
Hi! What is the dock and where is it? Can we read the essays?
Troll.
Most of my old essays are in my links section, which needs serious rework. I should put it on my main page. ‘In the dock’ means they are in-process and forthcoming. Are you on my ping list?
So when I chant “FUBO” with every keystroke, does that make me a Beowolf?
One thing I don’t see so much of in the summertime these days is grasshoppers. Used to be that you could walk through a field and grasshoppers would be leaping in front of you in all directions. Little green ones and larger brown ones that had wings - only they could only fly for a short distance.
Hmm ... yes ... very intriguing ...
Great list. Since I’ve been here for a long time, I can verify that there are people paid to wreak havoc on conservative sites. Those who were around here during the Clinton Lewinsky saga can attest to this. They are most effective when they can get conservatives fighting each other as happened during the last primary season.
A couple of other categories that come to mind (or variations on your list):
1. Expanding on the Downer, there are those who are quick to label Issa, or Boehner, or McConnell, or any other GOP leader as ineffective, incompetent, stupid, etc. I don’t know what they expect - that those guys can just snap their fingers or utter a word and bring the whole Obama administration down? (what I just wrote will bring those people out of the woodwork, no doubt). Anyhow, the defeatism is quite tiresome and reminds me of whiny two year olds. I guess I would call them the Downer Armchair Quarterbacks -like they could do better if they were in the same position.
2. The Tin Foil Hat Distractors. They always pop up with a wild, out in left field take on the situation. I mean, these folks make Art Bell appear perfectly sane and reasonable.
You’re right ...
What happened???
1. Expanding on the Downer, there are those who are quick to label Issa, or Boehner, or McConnell, or any other GOP leader as ineffective, incompetent, stupid, etc.
Excellent!! LOL!!
Great additions, randita!
If you are suspicious of a Freeper, scan his/her posting history. That will show tendencies.
Good luck. We must root them out!
“You can call it ‘Mean-spirited’ if you wish, but the crimes of this current bunch cry out for a long, long list of quick, fair trials and fine hangings, drawings and quarterings, burnings at the stakes, and even sternly worded letters.”
You my FRiend are not what I am referring to as what the opposition likes to call “mean spirited”. There are some here who do make racist comments and insults. I am not talking about people who point out that blacks commit a disproportionate amount of violent crimes. That is just stating a fact. I am talking about those who make an issue of Obama’s big lips or wide nose rather than keeping the focus on his leftist ideology. I and most conservatives would be happy with a president who is ugly as sin or black as coal or dark red or even purple. Just know how to balance a budget, actually care about the people you represent, and don’t be a tyrant. There’s at least a start.
As far as the “quick, fair trials and fine hangings, drawings and quarterings, burnings at the stakes” I am all in with you. I don’t think these are cruel and unusual punishments for the crimes being committed. What this administration is doing to us is cruel and unusual; and we have not received due process or a fair trial.
Well done, JC. Your analysis is quite astute. Thanks for the post.
Thank you, Faith!
hahaha!
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