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ATS article:
I quit this job in the latter part of 2011, because I became disgusted with it, and with myself. I realized I couldn’t look myself in the mirror anymore. If this confession triggers some kind of retribution against me, so be it. Part of being a real man in this world is having real values that you stand up for, no matter what the consequences.
Reddit:
previously employed by Hillary Clinton's campaign (through a PR firm). I'm posting here today as a confession of sorts because I can no longer continue to participate in something that has become morally-indigestible for me.ATS:
My story begins in early 2011. I had been out of work for almost a year after losing my last job in tech support. Increasingly desperate and despondent, I jumped at the chance when a former co-worker called me up and said she had a possible lead for me. “It is an unusual job, and one that requires secrecy. But the pay is good. And I know you are a good writer, so its something you are suited for.” (Writing has always been a hobby for me).
Reddit:
wasn't really planning on getting involved in this cycle until I was contacted by a friend from college around six months ago about working on Hillary's campaign.
I was skeptical at first (especially after my experience as an unpaid volunteer in 2008), but I eventually came around. The work time and payment was flexible, and I figured that I could bring in a little extra money writing about things I supported anyways.
ATS:
And indeed, the job was easier than I’d imagined. My task was simple: I would be assigned to four different websites, with the goal of entering certain discussions and promoting a certain view. I learned later that some of the personnel were assigned to internet message boards (like me), while others worked on Facebook or chatrooms. It seems these three types of media each have different strategy for shilling, and each shill concentrates on one of the three in particular.
My task? “To support Israel and counter anti-Israeli, anti-Semitic posters.” Fine with me. I had no opinions one way or another about Israel, and who likes anti-Semites and Nazis? Not me, anyway. But I didn’t know too much about the topic. “That’s OK,” she said. “You’ll pick it up as you go along. For the most part, at first, you will be doing what we call “meme-patrol.” This is pretty easy. Later if you show promise, we’ll train you for more complex arguments, where more in-depth knowledge is necessary.”
Reddit:
To be honest, I was skeptical of what Sanders was saying at the beginning, and didn't have much of a problem pointing out the reasons why I believed that Hillary was the better candidate.
ATS:
Reddit:
Sure, it's not exactly the same, but when people spout extremely similar stories, and neither offer any proof at all, and even the Sanders Reddit agrees it was most likely a fraud....
Let's review what happened:
1. You posted a falsehood.
2. I provided evidence that what you posted was a falsehood.
3. You ignored the evidence and made a logically fallacious argument.
4. I pointed out the logical fallacy in your argument.
5. You ignored my point and are telling me to ignore you.
If you think this proves anything but the weakness of your own position, you're kidding yourself.
Incidentally, you're the one using the types of tactics that you claim paid Hillary supporters use. The great thing about all this, of course, is that they don't actually work.
Why don't you go and press that button if you like it so much?
But now, in retrospect it makes perfect sense. Go troll a righwing board such as discussionist with Sanders posts and you get general agreement (i.e. "at least we can agree that something needs to change and Clinton sucks"
You'll immediately find that right wingers would prefer a socialist to Clinton or even most of the Republican field.
Not even the Koch brothers are gonna get conservatives to vote for Clinton - nor many independents for that matter.
Thank you for the instruction though.
Have a lovely week.
Thank you for the instruction though.
Have a nice week.
Thank you for the instruction though.
Have a nice week.
