Matt Taibbi

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23. Neither congress nor ASD “reoriented." With #WalkAway, congress sent questions citing Hamilton 68, and Roth snapped: “This feels like we’re continuing to give Hamilton68 too much ground on the issue… almost like we’re acknowledging that there’s something to it.”
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22. Execs talked about confronting congress and the ASD with “our knowledge” – that the Hamilton dashboard was fake – and trying to “reorient” all parties to more “accurate” statements. Most of all, “We should reach out privately to maintain the relationship,” Monje said.
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21. “It’s also a comms play for ASD,” said Horne, a future National Security Council spokesperson under Joe Biden. They wanted to tread lightly: ASD’s advisory council contained former heads or deputy heads of the CIA, NSA, and DHS, John Podesta, and future Biden security…
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20. But senior executives realized neither HPSCI nor Hamilton’s sponsor, the Alliance for Securing Democracy, was interested in hearing their reports. True or false, the Russia bot story was a public relations boon for everyone – “a comms play for the members,” Monje said.
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19. CRY RUSSIA Some Twitter execs wanted to go public: “The sooner we can get it out there that this was an organic movement, the better… It signals to other members that they will look foolish if they cry 'Russia!' every time something happens on social media that they…
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18. Therefore, when Twitter in early 2018 received questions from Democrats on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) claiming Russia was boosting hashtags like #SchumerShutdown and #ReleaseTheMemo, Twitter knew they were bogus.

The statement and accompanying images discuss the controversy surrounding the #WalkAway movement and its alleged connection to Russian bots, as reported by CNN and analyzed by Twitter executives. The statement engages in public discourse by addressing issues of media reporting, political influence, and misinformation.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not appear to intentionally cause harm but highlights a contentious issue that could have significant implications for public perception and trust in media and political processes. It is neutral in this regard.
  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 the privacy of individuals involved, focusing on public figures and organizations rather than private individuals. It adheres to this principle. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement aims to promote understanding by providing context and evidence regarding the #WalkAway movement and its portrayal in the media. It aligns with this principle. [+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 engages in constructive criticism of media reporting and political narratives, avoiding personal attacks. It adheres to this principle. [+1]
  5. Principle 5:
    I will acknowledge and correct my mistakes.
    The statement acknowledges the potential mistakes in media reporting and the need for accurate information, aligning with this principle. [+1]
  6. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses its platform to address a significant public issue, aiming to inform and potentially correct public misconceptions. It aligns with this principle. [+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 discussing and critiquing public narratives and media reports, using its platform responsibly. It adheres to this principle. [+1]