[Gaffer]

Yes, I know. But it isn’t substantive nor more real that spam. Misplaced and mis-prioritized perceptions that could be countered by putting these intrusions in context and talking to the citizens (voters in Indiana) rather than some media putz with less than half a brain.

[rarestia]

Here's a PERFECT example of how they do this, WITH commentary:

They use these same tactics to get people whipped into a frenzy in social media, which turns the mindless masses into blind followers.