1829

It’s like these idiots read The Emperor’s New Clothes and the lesson they learned is that the Emperor’s big mistake was not mounting a massive discrediting campaign against the child who suggested he was naked.

1830

Not sure how old this is, but - a year in the life of monitoring Russian Trolls misinformation campaigns on Social Media:

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As detailed in the criminal complaint against Khusyaynova, IRA employees develop “strategies and guidance to target audiences with conservative and liberal viewpoints, as well as particular social groups.” One such strategy is the use of visual and descriptive character traits meant to resonate with particular audiences. Like authors creating backstories for fictional characters, IRA trolls use images and biographical descriptions to lend online personas both a veneer of authenticity and certain in-group credentials. These “physical” characteristics provide the digital equivalent of a first impression, and are part-and-parcel with the effort to attract and influence American audiences

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1832

OT, but I loved the way Futurama spoofed that scene.

1833

“That scene” is a overly narrow. Kirk paradox’d to death computers at least four times. I, Mudd, Nomad, Return of the Archons, and The Ultimate Computer.

1834

Then with Vaal he was like, “fuck it, fire phasers.”

1835

Hey, that’s my list from the Star Trek TOS thread.

1836

Nothing about 2019 femputes. Not even a little bit.

1837

Devin decides that “process crimes” are bad after all. Plus, he gets to say “CRIMINAL referral” even though it is really just a request to the DoJ to start an investigation. On the other other hand, people who lie to Congress should be prosecuted, if any of the ones on his list actually did.

1838

I wonder which Democrats he’s going to send over.

1839

That list is going to be amazing. For sure Hillary Clinton and Comey will be on it. Also probably the guy who created the Trump dossier, I forgot his name.

1840

Steele.

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1842

I wouldn’t be surprised if that were the name on the referral :)

Site note, dang they look young.

1843

And that hair is so very VERY 80s.

1844

So… where’s the Mueller report? Where do things stand on that front?

1845

I heard he gave it to Devin Nunes and his dog ate it.

1846

Well then his dog can puke it right back up.

1847

Is there any reason to believe that every hardcore GOP ass kisser, including the entire Trump family, hasn’t had full access to report yet?

1848

Yes 45