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This sounds like reporting. Jeremy Brindle isn't saying "The DNC is doing this." MADem Jul 2016 #1
Yes, he's confirming that a super pac is paying trolls, not that it's being done by DNC or ... Scuba Jul 2016 #2
That would be wishful thinking, such an inference. MADem Jul 2016 #3
Yes, it would be a huge leap from "the DNC knows" to "the campaign is coordinating." Scuba Jul 2016 #4
Sanders lost fair and square: Sanders said so: enough we need to fight Trumps fascism! lewebley3 Jul 2016 #78
You're missing the whole point Chasstev365 Jul 2016 #127
Perhaps some remarks here indicate "paid trolls" of the RNC; but I won't read this crap... Jeffersons Ghost Jul 2016 #184
I am not a GD GOP TROLL! Chasstev365 Jul 2016 #185
You missing the point: Trump's fascism means the death of our fellow Americans: lewebley3 Jul 2016 #186
It's not illegal to coordinate with all PACs. merrily Jul 2016 #13
It is if they're throwing money around and paying people to do stuff. MADem Jul 2016 #16
I didn't claim they were. I posted only to address your partially incorrect comment about illegality merrily Jul 2016 #18
smh. No one said you said that. The OP was about PAID, i.e. compensated, posters. MADem Jul 2016 #21
Your Reply 21 seems to be saying paid posters are illegal. I am sure that is not what you meant. merrily Jul 2016 #27
No, it did not seem to be saying that. MADem Jul 2016 #42
The term "In that fashion" is in your Reply 3, not your Reply 21. merrily Jul 2016 #44
Yes, at the very outset of my conversation here. The idea is to follow the convo. MADem Jul 2016 #57
He's not "confirming" anything,these look like notes taken while sufrommich Jul 2016 #5
Right. The statement "Yes, Super PAC paying young voters to push back online" isn't confirming it. Scuba Jul 2016 #6
Arguing with the waves. Octafish Jul 2016 #84
That's deep... yuiyoshida Jul 2016 #119
Castles made of Sand---Jimi Hendrix panader0 Jul 2016 #187
By the way, do you consider paying trolls to fall under "ratfucking"? Scuba Jul 2016 #7
I consider grasping at straws to de legitimize Clinton's campaign after the primaries sufrommich Jul 2016 #10
How does this "de legitimize" (sic) Clinton's campaign? Scuba Jul 2016 #22
Was the DNC neutral or not? think Jul 2016 #24
There's plenty in the emails that suggests they were not. Scuba Jul 2016 #28
Exactly. /nt think Jul 2016 #31
Clinton won the election by a wide margin BainsBane Jul 2016 #32
That's not the point, as you well know. Scuba Jul 2016 #34
This message was self-deleted by its author think Jul 2016 #36
It has to do with the argument about paid trolls BainsBane Jul 2016 #91
Good luck all in .... think Jul 2016 #95
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Please, explain to me how "Clinton was set up to win" BainsBane Jul 2016 #90
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yes...based off the facts uponit7771 Jul 2016 #148
Bingo Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2016 #71
No. The story is the DNC violated it's own rules and interfered with the primary. think Jul 2016 #73
So you're okay with foreign meddling? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2016 #76
This message was self-deleted by its author think Jul 2016 #77
Deflection Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2016 #136
This message was self-deleted by its author think Jul 2016 #147
Can't we have problems with PatSeg Jul 2016 #94
Excellent response Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2016 #138
This is all so disturbing PatSeg Jul 2016 #143
Are you OK with the DNC violating its own rules just when the Republicans have a scary candidate? Scuba Jul 2016 #159
So I take you answer as a yes to being okay with foreign meddling Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2016 #171
It wasn't foreigner who made the DNC staffers violate their own rules. Scuba Jul 2016 #172
DWS has resigned Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2016 #173
That's a good start. Scuba Jul 2016 #174
Given that the "foreign meddling" is against the Democratic candidate, some seem to be synergie Jul 2016 #168
There is nothing in any of the E-mails creeksneakers2 Jul 2016 #154
a useful idiot is someone who thinks a country with a sixth our military budget that we have yurbud Jul 2016 #102
A useful idiot is someone who ignores okasha Jul 2016 #112
Very Neoconservative. runaway hero Jul 2016 #125
And then calls keeping treaty obligations okasha Jul 2016 #126
What is the point of the baltics in NATO? runaway hero Jul 2016 #128
From the Baltics' point of view okasha Jul 2016 #130
I guess Trump and Hillary can feel the same about NATO then. runaway hero Jul 2016 #134
You're morally outraged okasha Jul 2016 #135
I'm just saying runaway hero Jul 2016 #144
NATO is the best assurance okasha Jul 2016 #145
Another campaign paid $16 million BainsBane Jul 2016 #20
Those were angels bluedye33139 Jul 2016 #39
Bernie Sanders Campaign: We Don't Pay For Comments, Thank You think Jul 2016 #59
I also saw the job advertisement BainsBane Jul 2016 #61
Please share the link to your claim. The Washington post retracted their claim because it was untrue think Jul 2016 #65
$16 million in internet messaging BainsBane Jul 2016 #72
“online ads, email fundraising, web development, graphic design, photography and videography.” think Jul 2016 #74
One might "easily infer" if that's what one wanted the truth to be. George II Jul 2016 #120
We've known for months that there are paid trolls in this campaign. George II Jul 2016 #166
I read it as that this could happen in the future spooky3 Jul 2016 #79
It was (ostensibly) written back in April. MADem Jul 2016 #87
It seems naive to be unaware of trolls...so what? Sancho Jul 2016 #8
So the ends justify the means. Got it. Scuba Jul 2016 #9
Who is justifying anything... Sancho Jul 2016 #17
How about the PAC? Were they wrong to pay trolls? Scuba Jul 2016 #25
What is worse....?? Sancho Jul 2016 #115
Not if what Brock says is true creeksneakers2 Jul 2016 #156
No shit? I haven't seen that. Have you seen any posts anywhere that self-identify as such? Scuba Jul 2016 #158
No creeksneakers2 Jul 2016 #165
Not all laws Exilednight Jul 2016 #64
The letters were about PACs, not the DNC... Sancho Jul 2016 #116
Is that your explanation BainsBane Jul 2016 #23
BE CAREFUL OF TEH PAID SHILLS !!!111!!!! (not this again) betsuni Jul 2016 #11
Ah, those were the days bluedye33139 Jul 2016 #40
Good times, huh? NurseJackie Jul 2016 #49
Brock! Cali_Democrat Jul 2016 #151
Every campaign does this rjsquirrel Jul 2016 #12
Link showing Bernie did it too, please. merrily Jul 2016 #14
Paid trolls are just like supporters posting think Jul 2016 #19
Yes, how dare Superpac workers try to refute what someone else said! randome Jul 2016 #26
How about reporters? Should they be required to disclose that they're paid by a campaign? Scuba Jul 2016 #29
It's the Internet. For all I know, many of us at DU are being paid by a campaign. randome Jul 2016 #46
Ah, so you're upset that Chuck Todd failed to disclose that his wife was being paid by the Sanders synergie Jul 2016 #169
Yes. He should have disclosed it. Scuba Jul 2016 #170
Coordinated paid trolls don't have to tell the truth nor can their actions be claimed to represent think Jul 2016 #30
So if they weren't getting paid, you'd have no problem with them, right? randome Jul 2016 #43
Are you claiming the Sanders campaign had coordinated volunteer trolls? think Jul 2016 #45
I'm sure they had someone 'monitoring' social media but that's just an assumption on my part. randome Jul 2016 #47
The GOP's been doing it all along okasha Jul 2016 #109
Is this the "they do it too" defense? Scuba Jul 2016 #160
Nope it's the everybody already knows it's done, it's legal bettyellen Jul 2016 #177
Legal? Violating the rules defrauds the donors. Scuba Jul 2016 #178
Ha, no. I've never seen Wikileaks put out such bullshit tweets - so deceptive and rat fucky.... bettyellen Jul 2016 #179
I recognize some of the comments made in that email from DU posts. merrily Jul 2016 #15
all the paid-media businesses can include social media posts. weird no RW are ever hacked/leaked Sunlei Jul 2016 #33
Ad hominem. Scuba Jul 2016 #35
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Its sickening that some of you ... JoePhilly Jul 2016 #110
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Of course there's none of those here. The very thought. Android3.14 Jul 2016 #38
Are you shitting me? One line is causing this? It's called advanced Southerncomfy Jul 2016 #41
... NuclearDem Jul 2016 #48
money paid to Revolution Messaging was spent on “online ads, email fundraising, web development, think Jul 2016 #50
Uh huh. NuclearDem Jul 2016 #54
Are you calling Sanders and his campaign staff liars? Really? think Jul 2016 #55
I think it would've been stupid for them to say NuclearDem Jul 2016 #62
If the Washington Post had a shred of evidence they wouldn't have retracted their story think Jul 2016 #67
Tigereye Design $8,164,27 43 payments Omaha Steve Jul 2016 #122
Who are all these Trump Twitter bots? L. Coyote Jul 2016 #51
Yes. The GOP is scum and will use unscrupulous methods to try to win. think Jul 2016 #53
"She’s forced to continue to appeal to young liberals as opposed to pivoting back to center" Baitball Blogger Jul 2016 #52
You noticed that too, eh? Scuba Jul 2016 #63
Must have been painful for her XemaSab Jul 2016 #89
I bet being "forced" to be left was just exhausting...n/t TCJ70 Jul 2016 #101
You mean all those young white guys in Volvos? nt cherokeeprogressive Jul 2016 #105
No, it does not confirm paid trolls. geek tragedy Jul 2016 #56
"Yes, Super PAC paying young voters to push back online on Sanders supporters" think Jul 2016 #58
it means they pushed back against Twitter trolls, you know the kind geek tragedy Jul 2016 #60
old 'news' riversedge Jul 2016 #66
Perhaps you'd like to discuss the new news coming from the DNC email revelations? think Jul 2016 #68
No, I am only interested in getting Hillary elected-not interested in hit-pieces on Democrats. riversedge Jul 2016 #82
So you're OK with the DNC violating its own rules as long as it's for Hillary? Scuba Jul 2016 #161
I went to a local Clinton group meeting where Sanders supporters Evergreen Emerald Jul 2016 #69
Good eye. And I agree, Dems need push back online. riversedge Jul 2016 #162
Ironic, pushing back at disruptor trolls becomes fodder for trolls. L. Coyote Jul 2016 #70
Leaked emails are a hoax. nt fleabiscuit Jul 2016 #75
Could be. Pretty elaborate. Is the DNC denying the accuracy of the emails? Scuba Jul 2016 #81
Nope. ChairmanAgnostic Jul 2016 #163
DWS resigned over a hoax? PoutrageFatigue Jul 2016 #175
A whole website was started by some of them Renew Deal Jul 2016 #83
Snort! Scuba Jul 2016 #85
Members list is interesting. sheshe2 Jul 2016 #140
(might just be me but... SticksnStones Jul 2016 #164
What an absolutely fascinating POV. ismnotwasm Jul 2016 #88
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~ In_The_Wind Jul 2016 #97
I will proudly vote for Hillary in Washington state ismnotwasm Jul 2016 #98
Uh Mister Twilight Jul 2016 #93
My post is about paid trolls. Those replying have taken it various directions. Scuba Jul 2016 #96
Really? What echo chamber do you think you joined? cherokeeprogressive Jul 2016 #106
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=termsofservice Mister Twilight Jul 2016 #107
So... the leaked DNC emails are a figment of a Bernie Sanders supporter's imagination? cherokeeprogressive Jul 2016 #108
This is the sort of story that could lead to Clinton losing the election. Marr Jul 2016 #99
Not to be a concern troll, but it worries me. Democrats count on high turnout in Presidential ... Scuba Jul 2016 #100
All I got to say is that the D.C. Insiders better know what they are doing. Rex Jul 2016 #103
Yeah, and I'm sure Assange is 100% on the level with this Blue_Tires Jul 2016 #104
time to give it up beachbum bob Jul 2016 #111
Folks will complain... TipTok Jul 2016 #113
nobody was going to nominate a socialist! ericson00 Jul 2016 #117
Wikileaks? And who is the founder of wikileaks? George II Jul 2016 #118
Lol! zappaman Jul 2016 #121
I am SO glad the Primaries are over and... Spazito Jul 2016 #123
Second sentence should make them all happy treestar Jul 2016 #124
These aren't even emails. This is some summary in one email about a panel of Squinch Jul 2016 #129
Of course they do. sheshe2 Jul 2016 #139
+1 uponit7771 Jul 2016 #149
We kept hearing how she wasnt being "allowed to pivot" Warren DeMontague Jul 2016 #131
Unless there's some evidence that those paid to post did anything unethical LongtimeAZDem Jul 2016 #132
This was a story from our primary battle days. upaloopa Jul 2016 #133
Be careful? Cary Jul 2016 #137
Apr 21, 2016 - ... spending $1 million to hire online trolls to "correct" Bernie Sanders supporters BlueStateLib Jul 2016 #141
People get PAID to do this shit? sofa king Jul 2016 #142
This thread is hilarious. Marr Jul 2016 #146
You mean repeat a winger meme about non emails from unconfirmed account?! REALLY?! The CT is uponit7771 Jul 2016 #152
First, catch your breath. Marr Jul 2016 #167
+++++ ANOTHER BULLSHIT RATFUCKING MEME++++++ Clinton locked primary by May 5th... uponit7771 Jul 2016 #150
Does anyone know how I can get one of those jobs? NobodyHere Jul 2016 #153
7. Freelance posters kentauros Jul 2016 #157
Nope/ they were notes from a FOX news TV show that claimed there were paid trolls. bettyellen Jul 2016 #176
Wrong. Scuba Jul 2016 #181
The Wikileaks tweets do not support the emails within- we don't even know how many are bettyellen Jul 2016 #183
Kick n/t area51 Jul 2016 #180
I thought there were a lot of vocal new posters during the primary, are they all gone B Calm Jul 2016 #182
So.... Can we revisit this? Blue_Tires Oct 2017 #188
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