Matt Taibbi

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6/6/2024, 1:37:27 PM
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39. Despite the collapse and exposure of New Knowledge and (eventually) Hamilton 68, accusations of Russian ties to #WalkAway stuck. No press outlet has apologized, nor did anyone at Twitter ever tell Straka or others accused by Hamilton about the dubious claims.
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38. It came out the group bashed Jeremy Corbyn as a “useful idiot” for Russia, saying his “open visceral anti-westernism helped the Kremlin cause... as if he had been secretly peddling Westminster tittle-tattle for money.”
Red-baiting was used against left and right.
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37. The Integrity Initiative was investigated because it listed itself as a Scottish charity. Scottish authorities concluded it was not one, among other things because its “purposes were not entirely charitable.”
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36. Meanwhile, the UK-based Integrity Initiative, #Walkaway’s other early accuser, exploded in scandal when the hacker Anonymous leaked its classified plans for global speech-control initiatives.
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35. The scheme induced press outlets to write scare headlines about Russians and Roy Moore. Twitter received press queries about Moore bots, similar to the ones about #Walkaway.
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34. On December 19th, two days after submitting a high-profile report on Russian bots to the Senate, New Knowledge and Morgan were outed by the New York Times in a scheme that involved funneling fake Russian accounts to the campaign of Senate candidate Roy Moore:

The statement engages in public discourse by addressing issues related to media integrity, misinformation, and accountability. It critiques the actions of media outlets and organizations in relation to accusations of Russian ties and the handling of information about public figures.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to highlight perceived injustices and misinformation, which can be seen as striving to do no harm by seeking truth. However, it also contains accusatory language that could be harmful.
  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 by not disclosing personal information but does engage in a form of public shaming of media outlets and organizations. [-1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding and empathy by calling out perceived falsehoods and demanding accountability, but it could be more constructive in its 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 criticism of media outlets and organizations, which is a form of constructive dialogue. However, it borders on personal attacks by accusing them of lying. [-1]
  5. Principle 5:
    I will acknowledge and correct my mistakes.
    The statement calls for acknowledgment and correction of mistakes by media outlets, aligning with the principle of acknowledging and correcting mistakes. [+1]
  6. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses its platform to call for betterment of society by demanding truth and accountability from media outlets. [+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 expressing a critical opinion and uses the platform to address public concerns responsibly, though the accusatory tone could be moderated. [+1]