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In reply to the discussion: Facebook in storm over Cambridge Analytica data scandal [View all]BadGimp
(4,009 posts)52. FOLLOW THE DATA
As usual, the media is chasing the wrong story. Going after Facebook is easy and overlooks the more important aspect of the story.
Follow The Data. Cambridge Analytica only mined and massaged the data. Someone else used the data to do ad and message targeting. WHO WAS THAT. Then the much bigger question is DID THE RUSSIANS GET THEIR HANDS ON THE DATA? And if they did, WHO GAVE IT TO THEM.?
I have been saying to anyone who would listen: The Russians did not have the data needed to launch and manage their disinformation efforts. Someone gave them the data they needed. WHO GAVE THE RUSSIANS THE DATA?
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I think we have finally started to identify by name some of the American Citizens who conspired to
Pachamama
Mar 2018
#1
Um. Cat sorta already out of bag re: personal info. Why not use your page to help others.
dogknob
Mar 2018
#55
Agreed, suggest you read "We the Corporation" by Adam Winkler on how businesses became
c-rational
Mar 2018
#39
I'm sure dump's lapdog devin is all over this.... No need to involve a Special Counsel.
erronis
Mar 2018
#25
Will Mueller indict Turd's lackeys first Dustbin Numbskull, Dana Russiabacker, Lyin' Ryan, McTurtle?
lagomorph777
Mar 2018
#40
Probably went like CA exposed FB data to Russian hacks who washed it & sold back to CA-Trump team
Bernardo de La Paz
Mar 2018
#7
No. Her campaign was just fine. FB & CA enabled the Russians to steal the Electoral College.
Bernardo de La Paz
Mar 2018
#15
I did too! Granted they didn't have any of my actual information and I only used it to
Luciferous
Mar 2018
#23
Cambridge Analytica whistleblower says company worked with Corey Lewandowski, Steve Bannon
LovingA2andMI
Mar 2018
#20
A Resume and Background Check (Which Any Employer Worth Their Salt, Will Do)...
LovingA2andMI
Mar 2018
#51
Facebook is a un-American company. You are going to get all kinds of apologists.
rockfordfile
Mar 2018
#65