Matt Taibbi

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6/6/2024, 1:37:16 PM
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25. Steven Colbert did a #WalkAway bit: “Russian trolls make things trend!” His source? A Daily Dot article relying on Hamilton 68, showing Straka over a headline: “Russian trolls on Twitter pose as ex-Democrats for #WalkAway movement.”
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24. No sooner did Twitter decide not to push back than CNN, on July 17, 2018, released a new story, citing Hamilton 68 to call #WalkAway “pure propaganda, a psychological operation.” By then, #Walkaway had over 100,000 real members.
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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.

The statement and the accompanying images discuss the involvement of suspected inauthentic accounts in a political campaign, the response from Twitter, and the media coverage of the #WalkAway movement. The discourse touches on issues of misinformation, political manipulation, and the role of social media platforms in moderating content. The tone is investigative and critical, aiming to shed light on the actions taken by various parties in response to the alleged inauthentic activity.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement strives to do no harm by focusing on factual reporting and highlighting the actions taken by Twitter to address suspected inauthentic accounts. However, the mention of specific hashtags and the association with Russian trolls could potentially harm individuals or groups associated with those hashtags. [-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 the privacy and dignity of others by not disclosing personal information of the individuals behind the suspected accounts. However, it does engage in a form of public shaming by associating certain hashtags with inauthentic activity and Russian interference. [-1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding by providing context and evidence for the claims made about the suspected inauthentic accounts and the media coverage of the #WalkAway movement. It encourages readers to critically evaluate the information presented. [+2]
  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 validity of the Hamilton 68 dashboard and the media's reliance on it. It does not engage in personal attacks but rather focuses on the actions and decisions of organizations and public figures. [+1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses its influence to inform the public about potential misinformation and the actions taken by social media platforms to address it. It aims to contribute to a more informed and aware society. [+2]
  6. 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 discussing the actions taken by Twitter and the media coverage of the #WalkAway movement. It uses its platform responsibly by providing evidence and context for the claims made. [+2]