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How many contributors here do you think are "AstroTurfers" from the Obama Campaign?

There seems to be quite a few posters on the Politics board who are always here, they seem not to have any employment, school or home obligations...they are continually parroting talking points. Do you believe that these posters are paid (Axelrod) hacks? Trying to fool the gullible on these boards by stumping for Obama under the guise of "just folks"?

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http://www.catb.org/jargon/html/A/astroturfing.htm...

Update:

hmm hit a nerve I see...to those trying to throw the accusation back...let me quote the bard "The Lady (or Dude) Doth Protest too Much."

In my defense I put this at the Obama campaigns feet since David Axlerod, Obama's media coordinator is infamous for the tactic.

Update 2:

wow way to go Cool Breeze thanks for proving my point. I'm sure we all have a 500 word talking points presentation at the tips of our fingers...

and no just because your pro-Obama I don't think your an "astroturfer" but from your answers....most of you are narcissistic...but hey it's America you're allowed...

But remember kiddos....just because someone says something doesn't make it so, they may just be trying to sway your emotions...Caveat emptor...because on the internet I'm a 6'5" Swedish body builder /nuclear physicist with perfect teeth a lush head of hair and more money than Bill Gates....LOL

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I could believe it. I do, though, think there are legitimate people on both sides that just spend a lot of time here (myself included) that aren't paid, they're just nuts about this election and all the drama.

    I suspect that alot of the people without profile pictures and the newer people are hacks. The people that have multiple questions on multiple other forums that have been around several months are just really into the election.

  • 1 decade ago

    Well, I am always here and I have home obligations. Many doesn't have such cause of the disruption and as just folks dealing with the same issues as many are.This helps many in releasing stress factors that has been brought upon all cause of the situation being ignored when it was even mentioned. Nobody is stumping. Facts are truth and even you should know that. Nobody has to play something they aren't and that is even a fact.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I have been here for a while -An Obama supporter

    I am 55 years old have Cancer and RA- but I like to keep my mind active

    Now I suppose you will hold this against me as well.

    If I were not ill I would be working and would actually prefer that .

    I do not know how long I will be on Earth but I do have family and want the Best for them .

    They all work very hard -yet under Republican rule , life for them has not been what it could and should be for Americans.

    If you want to hold all of this against me then talk to God about it.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    At one time I would have scoffed at the idea of this but now I think there have to be a few here...I got my hands on a newspaper that offered to pay people to do this...thanks to a friend in Seattle...here in my Red state I would have remained innocent without her sharing...lol

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I think that Wooley Headed Black Whipper Snapper Obama Has Recruited a whole Tribe of Negroidal Agitators From the Hood !!!! They need to learn some manners and get back in place.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Do you honestly think that there are not an equal number of people on the McCain side who meet your description of "Astro Turfers"?

    What, do you only read the 1/3 of questions on here that are pro-Obama, and forget to read the other 2/3?

  • 1 decade ago

    Since all the talking points and Lies come directly from McCain supporters, then the paid Democrats must be doing a horrible Job.

  • 1 decade ago

    Many, it has already been proven. Not as meny as before though. A lot of them were sent to Alaska to smear Palin.

  • 1 decade ago

    So your post implies that you are on here constantly. Are you from the McCain campaign?

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