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The officials say Russia intends to use social media to manipulate US public opinion in favor of Trump

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[–] N0body@lemmy.dbzer0.com 57 points 3 months ago (7 children)

At this point, it’s becoming a cute underdog story. Poor Russia is still losing a war they thought would be over in three days two and a half years ago. Now, they’re breaking out the Facebook and Twitter bots to take over the election like it’s still 2016.

Keep flexing as though you’re still a “superpower,” little buddy. In a few years, we’ll be nostalgic for when you were a real adversary. Again.

[–] Katrisia@lemm.ee 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Have you watched the movie Network (1976)? I feel like Russia is in the position of "the Arabs" right now (and I don't say more in case you haven't watched it).

[–] N0body@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 3 months ago

Fantastic movie, but I watched it so long ago I barely remember it.

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