How Many "Sanders Supporters" On the DU Are Just Republican Trolls?

[samson212]

43. I think it's clear there's trolls on both sides

though, I'm not sure they're Republican. This has been posted / referenced a few times, but I'll mention it anyway. Some 4chan users (and probably lots of other anarchist / nihilistic trolls) are definitely actively doing this. I think that nihilistic is the operative word there. They're Trump supporters because they think the whole system needs to be burned down. They may be libertarians, or anarchists, or whatever, the point is that they want to increase discord, not talk about how government should work.

3. Even if a few or a lot of us were caught, it would increase distrust tremendously among ANYONE on the opposing side.

This is happening all over. I think it's safe to say that there are quite a few such trolls posing as Hillary supporters on here as well (bought and paid for). I've seen a lot of nonsensical stuff on all kinds of comment threads this cycle.

The thing I want to point out is that, if there are trolls on DU, the only way to fight them is by being rational and calm in replies. If somebody says something that makes you crazy, consider the possibility that that's the point. If we keep our discussion based in logic, not talking points, then we all win. I am trying to do this, but it's hard. Trolls make sam mad.

I think we should all agree to respect each other (and each other's views) more. At least those of us that aren't trolls.

PS. I'm a long time lurker, pretty new poster, please don't get the idea that I'm a troll trying to act rational to throw you off the scent.