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Initech

(100,056 posts)
Wed Sep 27, 2017, 04:21 PM Sep 2017

BUSTED!!!!!!

You know those Antifa accounts that are springing up all over Twitter? They are all linked to the same Russian bot that got Boston Antifa kicked off! Saw them tweeting a Russian video, clicked to report it, and you will never believe what came up!



I clicked on "report tweet" and immediately saw this message:



Get the fuck out Russian bots! OK thanks for playing!

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procon

(15,805 posts)
1. Good catch!
Wed Sep 27, 2017, 04:35 PM
Sep 2017

We're screwed unless someone figures out a way either identify these TERRORISTS -- yes that's what they are! -- with some kind of giant alert icon covering their page or just block them entirely.

Initech

(100,056 posts)
3. They're definitely cyber terrorists.
Wed Sep 27, 2017, 04:38 PM
Sep 2017

At the very least the biggest weapon we have in the cyber war against them is the "report" button. No matter what the reason for reporting is, use it at your disposal.

delisen

(6,042 posts)
2. Keep wondering about the Russian cells in the US
Wed Sep 27, 2017, 04:37 PM
Sep 2017

Can't believe the ones busted several years ago were the only ones Putin sent.

The spies led seemingly ordinary middle class lives. Their children thought of themselves as American and were as surprised as everyone else to find they were part of a Russian spy ring.

Initech

(100,056 posts)
4. I've been doing a deep dive since I heard about the Boston Antifa one.
Wed Sep 27, 2017, 04:49 PM
Sep 2017

And this one I've got a big WTF look on my face after seeing it.




Is that an anti fascist rally or an orgy?

Oh and that wasn't the only picture of S&M parties and dildos I saw on an Antifa page - I need to go take a shower now.

Initech

(100,056 posts)
7. We're already in one!
Wed Sep 27, 2017, 04:55 PM
Sep 2017

I really wonder now if these are the groups who are showing up to rallies and beating the shit out of people?

Saviolo

(3,280 posts)
17. That's basically just a "ANTIFA IS GAY!" joke
Wed Sep 27, 2017, 06:12 PM
Sep 2017

That looks to me like fetish/leather pageant in Sydney Australia. Those troll/terrorist accounts pretending to Antifa are all picking images that will make far right-wingers gag. It's all "Antifa is gay!" or "Antifa wants GIRLS to watch football!" or "LOL, Antifa are weak, they want everything gluten free!"

It's the level of discourse of 12 year olds.

Nevernose

(13,081 posts)
19. I'm gonna skip the sex jokes
Wed Sep 27, 2017, 06:49 PM
Sep 2017

Most of which are too obvious, anyway.

Why the fuck would Anti Fascists need a convention? How stupid does one need to be to believe this obvious bullshit?

"Are you a fascist?"
"No."
"Good. If you see any fascists, post it on social media. Meeting adjourned."

FLPanhandle

(7,107 posts)
10. I now wonder how many posters on DU are actually Russians
Wed Sep 27, 2017, 05:04 PM
Sep 2017

This election had some very divisive and inflammatory posts.

byronius

(7,392 posts)
14. At least a few -- and I'm still certain we were shut down on election night by Vlad's boys.
Wed Sep 27, 2017, 05:20 PM
Sep 2017

Tooooo clear a message in that video.

Read enough Russian history, and you'll come to a general conclusion that one of the standard flaws in the Russian Macho Male Character is a tendency to want to telegraph and posture, even if the gesture risks complete failure of a plan.

Like the one they're failing at right now.

They should not have EVER let us find out.

Stupid. Totally stupid. They will, like us, emerge from the coming conflict utterly changed as a culture and nation. They didn't think it through well enough. 'Russian Sneak Attack' is going to become a catchphrase for 'Bumbling Fool'.

not fooled

(5,801 posts)
20. Speaking of which
Wed Sep 27, 2017, 08:25 PM
Sep 2017

Hi, Vlad! (referring of course not to byronius but rather the content of your post)

(insert emoji either flipping the bird or sticking its tongue out--DU really needs to add those)

sagesnow

(2,824 posts)
22. I've wondered the same thing many times
Thu Sep 28, 2017, 04:01 PM
Sep 2017

The Profiles of many of the "disruptive posters" are very blank - no journal or personal info at all.

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