Matt Taibbi

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13. The press remembered civil liberties when GEC was used to flog Trump's Iran policies. But emails from America First's lawsuit show the agency pitched major media outlets on similar tales about "mouthpieces" and "proxies" of Russia or China without fear of blowback:
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12. "A FINE LINE GEC ITSELF HAS WANTED TO WALK"

The aide, who hasn't responded to request for comment, blasted the GEC official, saying the issue wasn't brainwashing, but misuse of State resources to target Americans - a line GEC "wanted to walk... not totally unfounded":
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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 we found unpublished emails about the @IranDisinfo tale while dumpster-diving in the federal FOIA portal.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:

The statement is part of a series of tweets discussing the actions of the Global Engagement Center (GEC) and its interactions with media and government officials. The tone is investigative and critical, questioning the GEC's activities and transparency. The content includes a chain of emails and communications that suggest a discussion about the GEC's role in disseminating information and the potential misuse of resources. The intent seems to be to highlight concerns about government accountability and the influence on public discourse.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not appear to cause harm but rather seeks to inform and question potential misuse of government resources. [+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 by redacting personal information in the emails. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement does not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech. [+1]
  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 encourages understanding of the GEC's actions and their implications. [+1]
  5. Principle 5:
    I will acknowledge and correct my mistakes.
    The statement is part of a critical dialogue and does not present corrections but rather seeks answers.
  6. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses its influence to question and potentially improve government transparency. [+1]
  7. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds free speech by sharing information and fostering discussion about government activities. [+1]