Is there anyone on DU that is paid by the Democratic Party or the White House...?

[kentuck]

This discussion thread was locked as off-topic by UnderReviewFor3Years (a host of the General Discussion forum).

..to post favorable comments on DU?

Sometimes I think so. But I cannot swear in an affidavit that I know for sure...

[Agschmid]

1. Chirp... Chirp...

[southernyankeebelle]

2. Well gosh do you think a person would admit that? I am not and I am sure many aren't.

[olddots]

3. I am

[darkangel218]

41. I freakin knew it!!!

[Kolesar]

4. I gave him hundreds of dollars

I am that sort of Duer

[galileoreloaded]

5. i can think of one candidate.....

but given the importance of social media, and at its core DU is social media, it is a valid and intelligent strategy.

[winter is coming]

6. DU has all sorts of flying monkeys. Who knows where they roost at night? n/t

[msanthrope]

7. Me. PM me for opportunities. nt

[Voice for Peace]

10. should we include social security number & credit card numbers in the pm?

so you can run a background check?

[msanthrope]

46. No. I have them already. nt

Last edited Sun May 26, 2013, 01:17 AM - Edit history (1)

[cynatnite]

8. Oh, yeah...

'Cause I'm gonna come right out and admit it. Besides, isn't everyone who posts favorable comments in the employment of the WH?

Also, I think that would be an awesome job if it existed. I'd love to get paid to surf the tubes and post nice positive things about the WH and our government.

[SteveG]

141. me too

I could use the money. I'd like to get paid for work I am already doing.

[MineralMan]

9. No idea.

[ohiosmith]

11. This post was alerted on. The jury voted 4/2 to let it stand.

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[Logical]

28. LOL, I bet the alerter is the one who is on the payroll! n-t

[ohiosmith]

37. Makes cents!

[nolabear]

12. Okay I'll bite. What makes you say that?

[stevenleser]

18. These accusations fly forth every now and then.

Accusations that some are paid by the DNC or White House, or that people critical of the admin are paid by the RNC or some other hated entity or that one or more folks are CIA, or various other conspiracy theories.

There was an article a while back that says that there are in fact people who get paid to troll websites for various groups. I have no idea where the author got their information and specific individuals or groups were never named.

The somewhat passive-aggressive nature of these accusations are pretty galling. The accusation is that no one could possibly disagree with me and believe the things that some of them are posting so they must be paid shills.

[UTUSN]

13. I work for free. & my input is not heard. n/t

[Tuesday Afternoon]

19. I hear ya !!

[siligut]

131. Right, because who in their right mind would pay you?

You know I am kidding.

[LittleBlue]

14. Pope Catholic

Bear woods etc.

[Skip Intro]

15. Here's the thing...

Back during the 03/04 primaries there was a quite noticeable influx of Kerry supporters (many of whom tore into Dean supporters, if I remember correctly).

During the 07/08 primaries there was a quite noticeable influx of Obama supporters, many of whom went after Hillary supporters, and I do remember that correctly.

Seems clear to me that at crucial times, when the swaying of Democrats online is considered good strategy by the party or campaign powers that be, DU is among sites targeted for such attempted swaying. And to persuade the most tenacious to undertake and sustain such effort, it isn't hard to suspect some financial compensation for services rendered.

So, for me, it is almost certain that some people are paid to be online and to spread talking points in an effort to either promote a particular candidate or issue, or to spin away negative and possibly harmful news for those already in power. I would be shocked if such online efforts/campaigns don't exist.

Having said all that, there are one or two here, with substantial post counts (not sure about newer members) who have struck me for some time as being tireless in their particular crusades. I can only conclude that these are compensated for their perpetual cheer-leader-like/bash-all-who-question-or-criticize efforts to sway opinion.

[stevenleser]

26. There is an Occam's Razor kind of response to your suggestions and it goes like this...

"Most Americans do not get involved in politics until right before primary and/or election time..."

[Skip Intro]

51. That might explain some of it, but not all.

One or two here who are in full-on spin mode 24-7 and have been for some time.

[stevenleser]

60. I've been accused of that too, but I can specifically point to three disagreements with the admin

most recently on the Social Security/Medicare cuts on which I hit the admin hard on my radio show for two weeks straight.

But I still get accused of never disagreeing with the administration. I think the accusations are simply wrong.

[Skip Intro]

66. In every case?

[stevenleser]

68. Do you know for sure that those accused have never disagreed with the administration?

Even on DU its hard to know what any one person's entire posting history is. Expand that to real world of which we have very little information about most posters and how are you able to say that a person never disagrees with the administration?

[hay rick]

16. "One" poster has a library of links on the ready and...

replies in a very formulaic way. Just sayin'.

Of course, some folks are just big BHO fans and can always find a reason to say "Amen." Truthfully, I think DU is just a blip on the WH radar screen and is more valuable to TPTB as an early warning system than as a propaganda outlet...

[Cleita]

22. I think you are right and although there are some

propagandists that post regularly, who knows who they work for or if they are just true believers in the party line.

[patrice]

48. It's possible to think almost ALL of it is propaganda, because so much of what happens here is

heavily one-sided, zero sum thinking coming from all directions.

Anything, Left or Right, that mis-characterizes reality so heavily could be called propaganda.

[ProSense]

33. Is

"'One' poster has a library of links on the ready and..."

...a "library of links" proof of being paid by some?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=2421225
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=2762452

[Skip Intro]

52. .

[ProSense]

69. Shameless

self-promotion:

CONFIRMED: Fox News Hack James Rosen Is A Political Operative, Not A Journalist
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022897356

Krugman: Obamacare Will Be A Debacle — For Republicans
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022896115

The RW hate Holder in part because of his defense of voting rights
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022894538

Jobless claims show sharp improvement
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022889566

"The American left remained strong into the mid-20th century..."
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=2900045

[Skip Intro]

71. What are you trying to say? n/t

[SidDithers]

74. Awesome...

Sid

[hay rick]

83. Thanks for the hearts.

I wrote my post but evidently didn't read it as I missed the part about a library of links being "proof of being paid by some (sic)."

I'm impressed to see you rushed to defend your colleague, woo me with science. You can quote me...

[ProSense]

85. Ah,

"I'm impressed to see you rushed to defend your colleague, woo me with science. You can quote me..."

[woo me with science]

122. ROFL!

I, woo me with science, solemnly affirm that nobody pays me or employs me to post, nor is any of my posting, or the fact that I post here, connected in any way to any organization, group, or person other than myself.

I've posted this before and invited others to affirm the same. Prosense has never taken me up on it.



I've always said that I believe commercials should be labeled as such.

[ProSense]

149. Hey

I, woo me with science, solemnly affirm that nobody pays me or employs me to post, nor is any of my posting, or the fact that I post here, connected in any way to any organization, group, or person other than myself.

I've posted this before and invited others to affirm the same. Prosense has never taken me up on it.

...can you post the original link to that statement? You said you posted it before. I'lll use that:

I, ProSense, solemnly affirm that nobody pays me or employs me to post, nor is any of my posting, or the fact that I post here, connected in any way to any organization, group, or person other than myself.

There, now anyone threatened by my posts can rest easy.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=2897946
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=2898045

Can you link to me accusing you or anyone of being paid?

[woo me with science]

150. Well, thank you!

We can only hope this is more convincing than your "Newscorpse" performance.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022897356#op
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022897356#post20

[woo me with science]

130. Bwah!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=2902570

[GoneFishin]

116. I have noticed. Also, articulate walls of text produced seemingly faster than one could type, as

though there might be multiple persons using the same avatar.

Further, flip the question around. If a candidate has campaign funds to spend, is it a reasonable investment to pay individuals to promote that candidates message on the internet? I think the answer is yes. And I doubt that I am alone. No doubt this occurs. Regarding DU, I don't know. But probability strongly suggests it.

[rhett o rick]

133. I finally put her on ignore after getting hidden for questioning her. Seems she has fans on juries.

[treestar]

142. What is wrong with having links exactly?

Those who don't have any are ctriticized for that too.

Some people are just interested and get information on what they are interested in.

[hay rick]

147. I'm not complaining about links.

I'm profiling a poster whose posts generally look like this:

subject line...
link, link, link (optional)
quoted material from original post
subject line continued to form a complete sentence
ROFL smiley

Actually, now that I think about it, I do have a problem with links sometimes- like when the poster thinks that they should only write one sentence, but you should have to to visit and read 3 or 4 other threads if you want to respond...

[woo me with science]

143. I observe that there are niches of specialty in corporate propaganda.

beside the famous and familiar Blue Link gig.

There is the Distract and Insult Patrol. I think this job goes to the least intelligent of applicants, as it requires only the ability to *recognize* threads critical of corporate policy and fill them with distractions and insults.

There is the Blind Team Loyalty Brigade, which specializes in fomenting pure partisan hatred and reflexive, emotional defense of anything Blue. They post stories of serial killers who may have been Republican and respond to legitimate criticism of corporate policy by warning never to criticize a Democrat, so as to prevent Republicans from eating your baby.

But the gig I envy most is the Warm and Fuzzy propaganda gig. These are the ones who get to post all the haloed pictures and slow-motion video of Obama shirtless with Bo at the beach, using words like "glory," "sublimity," and "triumph."

[pnwmom]

17. I'm beginning to feel sure there are people paid to represent the e-cig makers.

[Trajan]

25. I'm paid ...

by the increased amount of oxygen my blood now carries to the rest of my vital organs, thanks to my switch to E- cigs ...

I am glad you don't make the rules ....

[Cleita]

20. Not me but I'm looking for a job.

Since I'm here anyway, I wouldn't mind getting paid for it, however, I'm not a huge cheerleader of either entity when they are wrong, so I guess I wouldn't get hired.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

102. I think we should start a new group = how to get jobs in the government

[ProSense]

21. People

"Is there anyone on DU that is paid by the Democratic Party or the White House...?"

...tell me that I am all the time. They imply, make up silly names and use other tactics to try to get to the bottom of their silly conspiracy. Some people are obsessed with the thought.

I sometimes want to post...never mind, that would get be hidden. Mostly, I simply laugh that people are consumed by the thought.

LOL!

[kentuck]

23. Thanks for clearing that up, ProSense...

Where would anyone ever get the idea??

[stevenleser]

29. See my #18 for the thinking involved. nt

[kentuck]

44. Perhaps we should call the DOJ?

Some things are just better to keep secret or classified. We can't have any of that "free press" stuff around here...

[stevenleser]

45. You want to call the DOJ because people disagree with you? A little overboard, no? nt

[kentuck]

59. Ask Eric Holder?

He might know more than I on that subject?

[stevenleser]

65. On the subject of whether people disagree with you? I think you know better than Holder. nt

[kentuck]

87. Sorry Steven...

I was being facetious. The DOJ is very intent on sealing leaks and making sure that the media knows they are being watched. Sometimes sunlight is the best disinfectant, as they say.

I personally do not know anyone that is paid on DU but I know that some people think there might be? I prefer to discus subject matters in the open rather than letting them fester.

Secrecy and control of information is not something I am inclined to defend.

[ProSense]

40. Well, Kentuck

"Where would anyone ever get the idea??"

...I don't really know what goes on in anyone's head. People believe a lot of things, and nothing anyone says is going to changed that.

I mean, you started a thread about the issue so you would know better about where anyone would "get that idea."

[kentuck]

47. I think it mostly comes from posters that defend everything the White House does....

..without question.

Nobody is right 100% of the time. Not you. Not I. And not the White House.

[stevenleser]

53. As I said in my post #18, you simply cannot believe others believe certain things. Its not that you

necessarily think they are paid. You should just say that. "I cannot believe you believe that."

Of course people believe all kinds of crazy things, things that are much more crazy than believing the White House hasn't as yet erred.

[kentuck]

67. Why do you think this post got such instant response?

The question is a rather bland and simple one.

[stevenleser]

73. The same reason Alex Jones has a syndicated radio show. Conspiracy theories excite people.

Make believe cloak and dagger stuff sells a lot of advertising and tickets and books.

[kentuck]

80. But don't you have a radio show, also??

But seriously, I know you would never lower yourself to the Alex Jones level. Conspiracy theories do not exist in a vacuum. There must be an audience. For there to be an audience, there usually has to be a reason.

[stevenleser]

103. Ah, but I am not yet syndicated. I play on one AM station in SoCal and on the internet.

Sensationalism like conspiracy theories or the kind of garbage Rush Limbaugh throws out there is an express ticket to syndication. It's harder if you play it straight.

Honestly, I think that is all that was needed for this OP to take off the conspiracy suggestion. It gets everybody's juices flowing.

[patrice]

61. That's true and the reciprocal of that is true too. There appear to be posters here who

meet every bit of information and any ambiguity with 100% negative conclusions nearly 100% of the time.

[Bobbie Jo]

99. Which actually seems more likely.nt

[Number23]

123. Exactly.

[ProSense]

63. And

I think it mostly comes from posters that defend everything the White House does....

..without question.

Nobody is right 100% of the time. Not you. Not I. And not the White House.

...in the scheme of things, this (supporting the President) is such a pressing problem that it must be resolved?

I don't agree with your characterization because "defending" or supporting the WH doesn't mean anyone is "right 100% of the time." It's also doesn't explain why you would think that someone who does so is "paid by the Democratic Party or the White House."

Still, why does that bother you?

There are people who only post anti-Obama pieces. Do you think they're paid? Do you worry about that?

[kentuck]

70. "There are people who only post anti-Obama pieces."

And they usually catch hell for it, too.

Do I worry about it? No, not really. I believe in free speech. Lies and propaganda will eventually be exposed.

[ProSense]

77. Maybe

"And they usually catch hell for it, too. "

...but I've never accused anyone of being paid, nor do I worry about that. Why bother?

I think people have agendas, but why should I worry about whether or not a long-time DUer is paid?

People rally to stomp out trolls, but following behind someone for years and implying that they're paid is weird.

"Do I worry about it? No, not really. I believe in free speech. Lies and propaganda will eventually be exposed. "

Well, here we are discussing it.

[kentuck]

84. But why so defensive?

The post simply asked: "Is there anyone on DU that is paid by the Democratic Party or the White House...?" It did not make any accusations. However, some folks must think that to be the case, judging from the responses? Discuss.

[ProSense]

89. Actually,

"The post simply asked: 'Is there anyone on DU that is paid by the Democratic Party or the White House...?' It did not make any accusations. However, some folks must think that to be the case, judging from the responses? Discuss."

...this is where this subthread started, with an entirely different question: http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=2902106

Yeah, I sure "some folks" think that.

Seriously, the effort put into this, the sneaky comments, the innuendo, the indirect accusations, the subtle digs, the "I'm not saying I believe it, but..."

...it has over the years become friggin hilarious. Hell, I had to stop posting the "blue linky" (I was becoming embarrassed for some people) and retired The List (not really). Ever notice that some people only hate lists that show Obama's accomplishments?

[kentuck]

91. I think it is more...

that familiarity breeds contempt.

[ProSense]

100. Does

"I think it is more...that familiarity breeds contempt."

...that apply to the anti-Obama lists? Also, what does that have to do with obsessing over the thought that people are paid?

Look at this thread. It's not like it's a secret who is getting under people's skin.

Hey, bring your best argument. Stop hiding behind conspiracy theories. None of the silliness is going to change anything.

Don't like the positive Obama stuff, oh well!

[kentuck]

106. Yes, I think it applies to anti-Obama threads also.

I think a lot of people here want the truth, not necessarily "my side" vs "their side". Once that tactic is taken, the truth becomes secondary. I think people can be critical of their Party if they think they are wrong, and still support it over the Republican Party. I don't think that weakens our Party - I think it strengthens it.

[ProSense]

111. You

"I think a lot of people here want the truth, not necessarily 'my side' vs 'their side'. Once that tactic is taken, the truth becomes secondary. I think people can be critical of their Party if they think they are wrong, and still support it over the Republican Party. I don't think that weakens our Party - I think it strengthens it. "

...started a thread specifically about people being paid by the "Democratic Party or the White House."

[DJ13]

127. As far as a certain "Pro" I can say

No one was more upset at Obama than she was when he first proposed the chained cpi idea in his attempted budget deal a few months back.

She even went and started an offsite petition with another member here (one she rarely agrees with) to try and get the WH to rescind the idea.

She's an Obama fan, but not one who has a financial stake in his administration.

[Skittles]

96. yes, how on EARTH could anyone ever THINK such a thing?

[SidDithers]

43. Laughing at personal attacks is the best response...

I find.

Sid

[Logical]

24. I am 99% sure one poster is. Very Obvious. And the defenses of EVERYTHING is unbelievable. n-t

[bluestate10]

27. Are there any so called progressives on the payroll of the RNC?

My question is as valid as yours.

[kentuck]

32. I would agree.

Maybe you would like to expound on the matter?

[stevenleser]

36. While I think the chances are remote in either direction, I think RNC funding of someone to try

and depress enthusiasm for Democratic candidates and issues here is much more likely.

[ProSense]

42. .

[hay rick]

58. Third Way gold!

If I don't agree with the White House on every issue I must be a troll. The Republicans are paying me!

[BlueCaliDem]

113. You rock!

[treestar]

144. Exactly

And which try to get us to give up on the Democrats?

[Historic NY]

30. Wait they're paying............

Sheeeeeeeeet. I was told I'd get a unicorn!!!!!!

[zappaman]

31. Apparently I am paid by the BFEE...

or so they say.

[Octafish]

112. Got a link?

None that show you being accused of being on the BFEE payroll come up on GOOGLE.

One thread regarding you being on the NRA payroll did come up.

That's not the BFEE, though.

[zappaman]

115. You must have not searched very hard.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=2261046
"Are you paid by the post or are you paid by the hour, zappaman?"


So who were you accusing of paying me, my old friend?

[Octafish]

118. Where does it say 'BFEE'?

That is an assumption, something that exists in your mind.

Are you feeling guilty about something?

[zappaman]

128. My bad.

Again I ask you who were you referring to?
Do you still think I am being paid to post here or did you see the errors of your assumption?

[redwitch]

34. I would be happy to oblige, where do I apply?

I work cheap!

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

35. I used to get accused of being on the Kremlin's payroll, but Washington's?

[darkangel218]

38. Me is :p

I get free cookies and milk and stuff : )

X

[patrice]

39. How come you didn't ask if there's anyone on DU paid by anyone, not just the DP or WH?

[GoCubsGo]

55. Good question.

I'm sure some of the RW trolls are paid, but I really don't understand why the party or the White House would feel the need to pay people to post here. It's not like the president has a 20% approval rating, or anything like that.

[patrice]

76. I think there are too many anti-Obama people here for that to work well for the WH. nt

[dlwickham]

49. no popcorn?

[Tx4obama]

50. I'm an unpaid DU poster. I'm unemployed - IF anyone wants to hire me to post on DU just let me know

LOL

[Buzz Clik]

54. According to informed sources here at DU, ...

... I am employed by:

-- the DLC
-- the Obama administration
-- the GOP
-- Monsanto
-- NASA
-- Ron Paul for President campaign

There are others I cannot recall.

All untrue.

[Rex]

56. I would not be surprised

either way, anything goes in the information age.

[TrogL]

57. The NDP feeds me at volunteer functions. Does that count?

Then they want donations

[sabrina 1]

62. When we had standards, which seems like a long, long time ago, internet forums used to requrie that

anyone who was working for a political party was required to inform the members of their affiliations.

Sadly, we found out later that there were political operatives on forums which presented themselves as independent, posing as 'ordinary citizens'. Anyone who commented on their suspicions at that time, back in 2002-03-04 were instantly banned. But not too much later it was admitted that they had been correct.

Political operatives have destroyed what started out as a place for ordinary people to simply express their opinions. I have no doubt there are always political operatives on any forum where they believe they can influence public opinion. The truth is they have always been so divisive that any attempt to do what they are apparently supposed to do, has failed.

I am certain that, just as happened in the past, those who are paid operatives will be revealed as such and no one will be surprised.


However, considering the failure of this strategy, and a book could be written about how the internet was infiltrated, you have to wonder why they keep doing it.

[Rex]

81. Money.

I can't imagine there being another reason for it. They keep trying, I remember how bad it was here during GWB. Although we did all have some huge laughs at the epic burnouts by some of them. I don't care if they feel insecure and hide it, whatever.

Clearly some still linger around here I am sure. Probably learned something from DU over the years like I've been told by a few former Rs that are now converted DUers. And then there are the holdovers from the Reagan era. My how confusing it must have been\be to learn your party was 100% wrong and try to adapt.

Since they made it into a game now, hide if you must. We will find you. The game is on.

[Incitatus]

64. I don't know.

But if there are, I suspect there are a lot more posters paid by right-wing groups than posters paid by the left.

[Fumesucker]

72. Real Pros wouldn't be so obvious

See, a real Pro would let the occasional minor thing slide so as to help maintain their credibility for the important stuff.

The boy who never ever cries wolf despite half his flock disappearing is just as uncredible as the the one who cries wolf when nothing is there.

[babylonsister]

75. I find it hard to believe you are asking that.

Why? Because opinions differ?

[JaneyVee]

78. Then why wouldn't EVERYONE just sign up to get paid top post on DU?

Do you have a link to where this WH job offer is?

[limpyhobbler]

79. Or paid by any group or individual? Like a shadowy super-pac maybe.

Some of the posts really seem like a person at work.

[Bluenorthwest]

82. If they are, the Party and administration are not getting much quality for the money

nt

[Skittles]

97. yup: they make fools of themselves

hard to take them seriously

[ProSense]

105. Wait

"yup: they make fools of themselves hard to take them seriously"

...you know who "they" are? Please, tell us.

CONFIRMED: Fox News Hack James Rosen Is A Political Operative, Not A Journalist
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022897356

Krugman: Obamacare Will Be A Debacle — For Republicans
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022896115

The RW hate Holder in part because of his defense of voting rights
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022894538

Jobless claims show sharp improvement
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022889566

"The American left remained strong into the mid-20th century..."
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=2900045

[Skittles]

119. you know EXACTLY who THEY are

people who CHEERLEAD FOR A LIVING - stop acting as though people like Paul Krugman is one of them - HE ISN'T - when it's good he says so but WHEN IT IS NOT GOOD HE SAYS SO TOO - *LEARN* from that

[ProSense]

121. Wait

"you know EXACTLY who THEY are people who CHEERLEAD FOR A LIVING - stop acting as though people like Paul Krugman is one of them - HE ISN'T - when it's good he says so but WHEN IT IS NOT GOOD HE SAYS SO TOO - *LEARN* from that"

...I do? Why can't you tell everyone who "THEY" are?

You're upset that my posts are making Paul Krugman look like he's a person who "CHEERLEAD FOR A LIVING"?

You seem awfully upset about something.

Krugman: Insurance and Freedom
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022636098

Krugman: "But that says more about the complainers than it does about Obama himself."
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022779286

Krugman: "Wheee! The Heritage Foundation is engaged in frantic damage control"
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022825423

Krugman: Where Are The Deficit Celebrations?
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022874877

Krugman: Obamacare Will Be A Debacle — For Republicans
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022896115

[Dreamer Tatum]

86. I think it only makes sense that there is one or more pro. nt

[MannyGoldstein]

88. I confess.

You got me. I knew it couldn't go on forever.

But I had a good run, no?

[hay rick]

93. The umbrella gave you away. nt

[kentuck]

92. You were fooling no one, Goldstein...

A lot of people had your number from the beginning.

[MannyGoldstein]

95. How did I post twice in the same thread?

Better get to bed.

[Skittles]

94. oh YOU KNOW there are

AND WE ALL KNOW WHO THEY ARE

[woo me with science]

134. There's something that bothers me about you, Skittles.

You're too shy. You never lay things on the line.

[morningfog]

98. Yes, even though they deny it.

Cowardly.

[Bobbie Jo]

132. lol

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[burnodo]

101. Do you think that anyone would ever openly admit to that?

In the final analysis, it's irrelevant. Most partisans don't need to be paid to do the same sort of work.

[Texasgal]

104. I am.

I don't think i've told anybody before, so I outing myself now.

[ScreamingMeemie]

107. All I know for sure is that there are jerks and idiots, with some nice people to balance it all out.

Of course, 7 people think I'm a jerk and/or idiot... so people's opinions are going to vary.

[ZombieHorde]

108. I am not paid to post on DU, but I would if the pay was right. nt

[Whisp]

109. I think there are some paid by the Republibaggers, that's for sure. n/t

[Bobbie Jo]

146. I woo d tend to agree with you. nt

[msanthrope]

152. You Better Believe It! nt

[quinnox]

110. If so, then the White House or Democratic party need to ask for their money back...

due to piss poor performance.

[ProSense]

114. Isn't it

"If so, then the White House or Democratic party need to ask for their money back. due to piss poor performance."

...curious that so many people feel threatened by incompetent posters who they believe are "paid"?

[Progressive dog]

117. So if Democrats have to be paid to support Democrats

on a Democratic web site, Republicans must be winning by landslides and I must have slept through that election.

[gulliver]

120. I would guess the exact opposite actually.

I can't go with you on this one, kentuck. I'm thinking that most Dem officials, including anyone related to the Obama admin would be explicitly told not to post anything anywhere. And that would definitely include DU. They may read it, but they would not have accounts or post, IMO.

[ProSense]

126. Next

"I would guess the exact opposite actually. I can't go with you on this one, kentuck. I'm thinking that most Dem officials, including anyone related to the Obama admin would be explicitly told not to post anything anywhere. And that would definitely include DU. They may read it, but they would not have accounts or post, IMO."

...GOP scandal: Obama's paid army of DU posters.

[hay rick]

145. There's a lot of money in politics these days.

Of course, somebody on the White House staff would not be paid to pseudonymously support talking points on discussion boards. The risk/reward ratio would be insanely negative. Ditto paid Democratic Party staffers. On the other hand, there are 501(c)(4) organizations that could fund that kind of activity without much fear of negative consequences. I think it is plausible that someone could be paid to advocate "for the Party" but not by the Party. Note I said plausible and not likely.

[Marie Marie]

124. I tried to but since the sequester,

their freakin' checks have been bouncing. Damn - there goes my Mercedes!

[FLyellowdog]

125. Yes, everytime I post something sweet about my awesome President

I get a pony. And an occasional unicorn.

[Number23]

129. So glad that you are on top of such a riveting, important issue.

Did you perhaps miss or misunderstand the mission, the very PURPOSE of this web site?

Anyone THIS concerned about pro-Dem comments on a pro-Dem site... I'll just leave it at that.

[brooklynite]

135. Favorable comments about what?

Are you suggesting no "real" Democrat would be supportive of the President?

[anneboleyn]

148. Exactly. Crazy that democrats say positive things about Obama! MUST be a VAST conspiracy.

A vast conspiracy -- hundreds, or thousands, of secret employees working for the federal government visiting DU (?? It is already pro-democrat...) posting positive comments about the president and the democratic overlords...because everyone knows that people are persuaded to change their views all the time as the result of reading other comments on websites.

[treestar]

136. It is a Democratic board

So no one cam disrupt from that side. Anyone who finds support of Democrats disruptive is on the wrong board.

[nobodyspecial]

140. I know

God forbid you actually support Democrats and a president you helped get elected.

[flamingdem]

137. I AM OPEN TO OFFERS

[rightsideout]

138. I've been accused of being a Fed trolling Right Wingers

I've been on Conservative friends, friend's Facebook pages and have been told I'm a Fed spying on them. LOL.

The last time that happened was when these Conservative loons were proclaiming Sandy Hook was staged. I flat out told them they were living in some sort of fantasy land. They shot back that I was a Fed paid to spy on them. They were serious. They really believe Sandy Hook didn't happen because Adam Lanza was too small to shoot up the school. And the parents were all actors.

When I heard that and that they really believed I worked for the government and was spying on them I finally realized these people are really fucked up. LOL.

[nobodyspecial]

139. I am

I've made a ton of money this year. Beats working for a living.

[lunasun]

151. hey I'm just a spy in the house of love

was not was or the dbs

take your choice !

[Marr]

153. Without a doubt. /nt