Matt Taibbi

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1/3/2024, 6:33:16 PM
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11. "GRAND PLAN TO 'BRAIN WASH' AMERICANS"

The GEC official pleaded with the Appropriations aide not to believe the "conspiracy narrative" that GEC is part of the "U.S. Government's grand plan" to "brain wash Americans":
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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 we found unpublished emails about the @IranDisinfo tale while dumpster-diving in the federal FOIA portal.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:

The statement in question appears to be part of a larger conversation regarding the Global Engagement Center (GEC) and its activities. The tone of the statement is critical and suggests skepticism about the GEC's actions, particularly regarding the use of state resources and the targeting of Americans. The statement does not seem to be harmful, disrespectful, or promoting hate speech. It appears to be part of a dialogue seeking clarification and accountability, which aligns with the principles of constructive criticism and responsible use of a platform.

  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 express concern and seek accountability. [+1]
  2. 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 a form of constructive criticism by questioning the actions of the GEC. [+1]
  3. Principle 5:
    I will acknowledge and correct my mistakes.
    The statement implies a willingness to correct misunderstandings by stating 'not totally unfounded,' suggesting openness to evidence. [+1]
  4. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement reflects an effort to correct potential misuse of resources, which could be seen as using influence for the betterment of society. [+1]
  5. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds the principles of free speech by engaging in a dialogue about a public matter responsibly. [+1]