Evan McMullin on Twitter: "The problem with describing Trumpian lies as mere “conspiracy theories” is that the term ignores their purpose, which is to obscure the truth and shape public opinion through deceit. “Disinformation” is more accurate and helps the public better understand the lies’ danger.… https://t.co/eADL9WovlI"

@EvanMcMullin

Executive Director @StandUpRepublic w/@mindyfinn. Former: CIA ops officer, GOP policy director, independent presidential candidate. press@standuprepublic.com

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The problem with describing Trumpian lies as mere “conspiracy theories” is that the term ignores their purpose, which is to obscure the truth and shape public opinion through deceit. “Disinformation” is more accurate and helps the public better understand the lies’ danger.pic.twitter.com/nRx2PsZWbk

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1. Windsor Mann‏Verified account @WindsorMann 3 Oct 2019
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  This is an insightful piece.https://twitter.com/windsormann/status/1179746612974936066 …
  
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  “Populist lying ... is designed to be seen—it is the opposite of a cover-up. In the populist playbook, lying itself is glorified; it is an instrument of subversion, its purpose to demonstrate that the liar will stop at nothing to ‘serve the people.’” https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/sep/30/europe-populist-lie-shamelessly-salvini-johnson …
  
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1. Justice is Impeachment‏ @justiceischeap 3 Oct 2019
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  Propaganda may suit even better.
  
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1. 𝔹𝕂𝕃ℕ𝕐 ‏ @bklny1 3 Oct 2019
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  I have been saying the MSM and politicians are not prepared for this type of disinformation operation.
  
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1. o.O‏ @JimEightDigits 3 Oct 2019
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  Also, the conspiratorial accusations gain strength through repetition.
  
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1. Elizabeth Chamberlin‏ @Elizabe04337896 3 Oct 2019
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  Only if you are educated enough to be familiar with the term "disinformation," which I would bet 90 per cent of Trump's supporters are not.
  
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1. Robert McFadyen‏ @Shootie7200 3 Oct 2019
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  And labeling it a theory gives it far too much credence.
  
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1. S̶c̶o̶t̶t̶ O̶l̶s̶o̶n̶‏ @scottaolson 3 Oct 2019
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  pic.twitter.com/gGzXoVUCD4
  
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1. Mark Gutekunst‏ @WhiteyShlomoG 3 Oct 2019
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  “Fraud” works, too!
  
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1. Still Not Surprised‏ @BLinderLaw 3 Oct 2019
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  Aren't they also being employed to obstruct justice?
  
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1. Sherri‏ @BeasurCoe 3 Oct 2019
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  He is doing Putin’s bidding at home. Exactly.
  
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