It is apparent that Putin figured out how to weaponize

[kairos12]

the inherent ignorance and stupidity, historically always present in a part of the electorate the US, by micro targeting the deplorables using social media. This social media tactic, likely abetted by Trump Quislings, allowed the Reich Wing steal the election.

To paraphrase Churchill, an Iron Curtain of ignorance and willful stupidity has descended upon 1/3 of our electorate allowing for the rule of alternative facts.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

1. Repigs have been doing this for years.

Facebook is just another tool.

[genxlib]

2. It pains me to say this

But it wasn't just the right that was manipulated

I know plenty of people who thought poorly of Hillary for completely unwarranted reasons.

There were legit reasons to feel less than excited but I often heard the bogus ones spouted.

Russia took a shotgun approach to undermine her from all sides and too many fell for it.

[brush]

3. Agreed. We saw much of that here.