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In reply to the discussion: Erdogon has had a heart attack [View all]Hortensis
(58,785 posts)60. Apparently Russia and China are spreading disinfo about this also.
No idea what their psychops strategies would be, or the toxic narratives this would fit into, but I was browsing David Frum's Twitter feed and just happened on this:
David Frum Retweeted
Olga Lautman 🇺🇦
@OlgaNYC1211
SMH so Elons verified accounts are busy spreading what looks like Russian propaganda being echoed by China that Erdogan was poisoned. Good job @Twitter w the idiotic blue verification trolls spreading conspiracies. 2024 is going to be insane here of this platform still exists
Olga Lautman 🇺🇦
@OlgaNYC1211
SMH so Elons verified accounts are busy spreading what looks like Russian propaganda being echoed by China that Erdogan was poisoned. Good job @Twitter w the idiotic blue verification trolls spreading conspiracies. 2024 is going to be insane here of this platform still exists
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He let out a hellacious fart - they stopped the interview - and he came back
Effete Snob
Apr 2023
#27
Isn't there an upcoming election there soon? I know there was talk that he could lose.
Bev54
Apr 2023
#22
None of us are "entitled" to post conspiracy theories that have not been vetted in any degree
Just A Box Of Rain
Apr 2023
#44
? I don't get it. I guess some of us are more tolerant and some more risk averse.
littlemissmartypants
Apr 2023
#49
Tolerant of what? The spreading of lies, disinformation, and rumor-mongering that are presented
Just A Box Of Rain
Apr 2023
#50
I'm sorry you're having such a bad day, Rain. Maybe tomorrow will be better. ❤️
littlemissmartypants
Apr 2023
#51
I can't wish him ill, but I look forward to reading the obituary. nt
JustABozoOnThisBus
Apr 2023
#29
Ok entirely off topic but I have become a great fan of Turkish historical dramas. Most episodes are
Pepsidog
Apr 2023
#56
Shame that so much Russian propaganda get swallowed and spread with utter credulity
Just A Box Of Rain
Apr 2023
#63
Yeah, one might report that there are some unsubstantiated rumors flying around the Twitterverse
Just A Box Of Rain
Apr 2023
#68
I'd love nothing more than to see the Turkish people remove Erdogan from power.
Just A Box Of Rain
Apr 2023
#71
Putin has been less than a "strategic genius" in some areas, the war on Ukraine being his
Just A Box Of Rain
Apr 2023
#74