Matt Taibbi

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1/3/2024, 6:33:16 PM
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10. "NOT THE KIND OF THING WE SHOULD... READ IN THE PRESS BEFORE WE HEAR IT FROM STATE"

The aide was clearly not amused when the "State Department troll" story broke a few days later:
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9. "STORIES ABOUT GEC TARGETING AMERICANS":

Recently. we found unpublished emails about the @IranDisinfo tale while dumpster-diving in the federal FOIA portal. Here, a Democratic Senate aide grills GEC on "targeting Americans," asking if bad press lay ahead:
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8. Last year, http://racket.news/ began filing FOIA requests on GEC in search of contractor names, which are beginning to come in:
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7. No one really knew what GEC did, because its awards were and are kept secret. An Inspector General report in 2020 redacted all but 3 of 39 GEC contractors, but offered the helpful information that most of its money came from the Pentagon:
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6. As shown in the #TwitterFiles, GEC really never stopped targeting Russia or China. GEC sent huge lists of alleged Chinese propagandists deemed a "crock" by Twitter, while another Twitter analyst joked that if you retweet a Russian, "you become Russia-linked" to GEC:
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5. But the story was quickly reframed to focus on Trump's misuse of GEC to target Iran instead of Russia:

The statement in question appears to be part of a larger conversation regarding the activities of the Global Engagement Center (GEC) and its alleged involvement in disseminating disinformation. The tone of the statement is critical and suggests skepticism towards the GEC's activities, particularly the idea that it might be involved in a 'grand plan' to 'brain wash Americans.' The statement is part of a public discourse on government transparency and accountability.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not seem to intend harm but rather to question and bring attention to potential issues of public concern. [+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement respects privacy and dignity by not targeting individuals but rather discussing the actions of a government entity. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement could be seen as promoting understanding by shedding light on government activities, although it may lack a compassionate tone.
  4. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement engages in constructive criticism by questioning the GEC's activities. [+1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement seeks to correct or question potential misinformation or government actions. [+1]
  6. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement uses the platform to discuss matters of public interest responsibly. [+1]