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Dragonfli

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60. I agree, it could even be written in old DOS BASIC
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 10:38 AM
Mar 2016

Using nothing more than if/then gosub/return depending on input variables.

Just have Brock write the varied subroutine's text output and depending on the issue raised, or the preferred smear spread, the subroutine would spit out consistent output based on the if x=" political discourse whatever it may be" (not designed to actually argue anything true or original makes that simple, no artificial intelligence required or even desired), but since repetition of the replies that are lies or evasions anyway, and repetition being the key to this tactics success, it would actually work much more efficiently than the less than capable human liars or believers of the official lies or smears spreading the subroutines now (they can at times get slightly off script).

In the rare case of an unexpected input for x, just randomize which subroutine is to be used, I see it done all the time by non program posters, bloggers, and "journalists" online all the time.

Such a simple program would ensure consistency in the lie and thus aid more effectively in the neural imprinting of the desired false belief system designed to program falsehoods in the human brains they target.

I haven't the ability to write old basic anymore (never bothered to learn visual BASIC) and don't know where to find an emulator of the old stuff that will run on windows.

But if I had my old 80486 and the DOS and BASIC software, I could write the shit out of a Big lie / smear campaign with very few lines of numbered code.

I never kept up with programming after around '87 or so, the only programming I have done in the modern era involved specific commands used in 3D modeling software and engineering applications used (in my case) for furniture and mill-work design.

The programming I use is specific to engineering/architectural apps that allow me to change an entire build set of prints to varying specs just by changing some measurement numbers (the program and software changes all related parts and connecting bits in both the 3D rendering and the build or "shop" drawing blueprints, if I say, widen a complicated cabinet by x amount of inches.

But you could write it, easily, if you lacked integrity and worked for David Brock. I just hope we are not giving him ideas.

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When We Stand Together - No Citizen - Need Settle For The Lessor - Of Two Corporate Evils cantbeserious Mar 2016 #1
great post!++++++ marions ghost Mar 2016 #2
Re: You would think that Sanders was leading some kind of movement or protest from the right wing SFnomad Mar 2016 #3
There IS a movement on the right as well. davidthegnome Mar 2016 #5
Like I said SFnomad Mar 2016 #11
To be fair davidthegnome Mar 2016 #15
K&R, but the 1% (and the "temporarily embarrassed billionaires") really don't want fair. Electric Monk Mar 2016 #16
very nice OwlinAZ Mar 2016 #40
Nice 🍻 deathrind Mar 2016 #80
When your worst is amplified..tRump rallies MaeScott Mar 2016 #84
When your worst is amplified..tRump rallies MaeScott Mar 2016 #84
Maybe Old Codger Mar 2016 #10
And an example of that is ...? snowy owl Mar 2016 #13
Of course they don't. BeanMusical Mar 2016 #19
I saw one guy bring up Vince Foster. Once. I chewed him for it. Scootaloo Mar 2016 #28
You mean when we use her words or actions against her? nt artislife Mar 2016 #21
Give me an example of a rightwinger who wants single payer eridani Mar 2016 #24
Would you mind listing a few of those "talking points" so that I can better understand your post? ladjf Mar 2016 #32
I guess you didn't get the memo - truedelphi Mar 2016 #4
Maybe you don't think you are, but . . . Major Hogwash Mar 2016 #6
You don't hire David Brock to formulate a message of hope and opportunity. / FlatBaroque Mar 2016 #7
It's kind of amazing jfern Mar 2016 #26
quelle ironique farleftlib Mar 2016 #58
Indeed, and the "artful smear" and "Bernie Bros" talking points are transparent, Snarkoleptic Mar 2016 #64
Excellent thread, davidthegnome Samantha Mar 2016 #8
Of course there is Old Codger Mar 2016 #9
Neither proof nor truth matter, those posts have to do with the "BIG LIE" Stategy that Brock Dragonfli Mar 2016 #12
The robotic , monotonous, unimaginative, inhuman responses could just as well been ladjf Mar 2016 #36
I agree, it could even be written in old DOS BASIC Dragonfli Mar 2016 #60
No way that the non-progressive want the same things we want. They think fracking for oil rhett o rick Mar 2016 #14
I"ve also had them defend Monsanto, NAFTA TPP GMO's Ferd Berfel Mar 2016 #65
It's a political dirty game they play. Skwmom Mar 2016 #17
Yours is a well thought out post IMO. Thanks. nt ladjf Mar 2016 #37
The Clintons are famous poo flingers OwlinAZ Mar 2016 #39
They did the EXACT same shit to Obama in the Primary... When I began to LOATHE Hillary and those AzDar Mar 2016 #18
When Bernie said "That's a low blow," it was revealing for a man who gave her a pass on her emails. EndElectoral Mar 2016 #44
Thank you for taking the effort to type this fine OP PufPuf23 Mar 2016 #20
"We don't Swiftboat our own, do we?" ljm2002 Mar 2016 #22
Great post! I'm a boomer and have known Bernie since the 1980s, he's the real deal flamingdem Mar 2016 #23
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Mar 2016 #25
And then they tell us we MUST vote for Hillary...sure...you betcha! emsimon33 Mar 2016 #27
Thank you, Kokonoe Mar 2016 #29
Yes there are people who speak words of truth and others pdsimdars Mar 2016 #30
I think you are an honest idealist making a good political choice. ladjf Mar 2016 #31
And against Hillary? oberliner Mar 2016 #33
I don't believe there has been an effort noiretextatique Mar 2016 #48
I think there are posts smearing Bernie and posts smearing Hillary oberliner Mar 2016 #63
Bernie is not evil or a fool or a racist or anything like that. DCBob Mar 2016 #34
I am with you on that. Thanks. Well said. riversedge Mar 2016 #35
Post removed Post removed Mar 2016 #38
Wrong on both counts. Scuba Mar 2016 #41
correct on both counts wyldwolf Mar 2016 #46
What about his black, latino, native, and asian supporters? noiretextatique Mar 2016 #49
What about them ? wyldwolf Mar 2016 #56
What about what? I say: Sanders supporters are no more noiretextatique Mar 2016 #57
Yeah , what about them ? wyldwolf Mar 2016 #61
As I said: POC support Sanders noiretextatique Mar 2016 #62
And as I said angry, white, racist bigots are the loudest group in Bernie supporters wyldwolf Mar 2016 #68
We are either the problem or invisible and thus don't count Generic Other Mar 2016 #67
That is 100 percent bullshit.... Armstead Mar 2016 #54
I judge a candidate by their own words and actions, not those of invisible pixle people. Bluenorthwest Mar 2016 #59
Guess what? babylonsister Mar 2016 #70
K&R Scuba Mar 2016 #42
Good post. Honestly, baffled as well. EndElectoral Mar 2016 #43
In this election season up is down and down is up. Vinca Mar 2016 #45
More crazy projection by Sanders supporters. Squinch Mar 2016 #47
No mystery: she needs POC to vote for her noiretextatique Mar 2016 #50
Some of the most vocal supporters like WillyT have redstateblues Mar 2016 #52
Who gives a flying f#%÷ noiretextatique Mar 2016 #55
As simple as that. nt ladjf Mar 2016 #79
Bernie Sanders doesn't have a PNAC bone in his body or PNAC skeleton in his closet. Octafish Mar 2016 #51
Excellent Post....10000 Recs if I could Armstead Mar 2016 #53
Capital does not give up power easily - TBF Mar 2016 #66
Trump and the Capitalist are both fighting over the "booty". (stolen money) nt ladjf Mar 2016 #81
Kicking... Great Post. n/t ChiciB1 Mar 2016 #69
Because of the posters here I like Hillary less than 6 months ago. Nt Logical Mar 2016 #71
This message was self-deleted by its author PonyUp Mar 2016 #73
My experience exactly. nt ladjf Mar 2016 #82
I don't think he is. NCTraveler Mar 2016 #72
Photos of Bernie, chained to your black protesters in Chicago 1963. ladjf Mar 2016 #83
I'm not sure as to your point with respect to my comment... NCTraveler Mar 2016 #86
Sorry, I misread your post. nt ladjf Mar 2016 #87
I did that with someone's post last night. NCTraveler Mar 2016 #89
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Do angels vote? zappaman Mar 2016 #75
I'm not sure I believe in angels but I love your post. nt ladjf Mar 2016 #90
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Carter might be as honest as Bernie. ladjf Mar 2016 #93
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We are on the same page. I think the World of Pres. Carter. ladjf Mar 2016 #95
Well thought out and well written. Thanks imagine2015 Mar 2016 #76
Oh Bravo! Faux pas Mar 2016 #77
It is the worst political filth I've ever seen and I'm a senior citizen. ladjf Mar 2016 #78
Well said. nt Half-Century Man Mar 2016 #88
Bernie smears plenty of people, himself. His entire campaign is one big smear. n/t R B Garr Mar 2016 #91
Still waiting for substance. davidthegnome Mar 2016 #96
lol, this is why people don't bother with this game anymore. There is plenty of R B Garr Mar 2016 #97
Where? davidthegnome Mar 2016 #98
Your whole OP is basically flinging mud. It's fact free itself. R B Garr Mar 2016 #99
I think you missed the point of my OP. davidthegnome Mar 2016 #100
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