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NEW YORK (AP) — They have millions of followers online. They have been major players in right-wing political discourse since Donald Trump was president. And they worked unknowingly for a company that was a front for a Russian influence operation, U.S. prosecutors say. An indictment filed Wednesday alleges a media company linked to six conservative influencers — including well-known personalities Tim Pool, Dave Rubin and Benny Johnson — was secretly funded by Russian state media employees to churn out English-language videos that were “often consistent” with the Kremlin’s “interest in amplifying U.S. domestic divisions in order to weaken U.S. opposition” to Russian interests, like its war in Ukraine. In addition to marking the third straight presidential election in which U.S. authorities have unveiled politically charged details about Russia’s attempted interference in U.S. politics, an indictment indicates how Moscow may be attempting to capitalize on the skyrocketing popularity of right-wing podcasters, livestreamers and other content creators who have found successful careers on social media in the years since Trump was in office. https://apnews.com/article/russian-interference-presidential-election-influencers-trump-999435273dd39edf7468c6aa34fad5dd

It’s a dumb question. Biden is old and tired but his mental abilities are all there. He’s been one of the most effective Presidents in decades and will continue to serve until this January. It’s silly to even ask this.

So when you read the indictment it looks like the issue is more that the founders of the company are the ones most closely tied to this and not the commentators exactly. What will be interesting to see is how the journalistic influence of the owners based on the money may have affected commentaries. Or did it affect which videos got featured and presented to the general public? So I will hold judgement on the individual commentators for now. It does call into question though this- lots of people (including many here) like to post these videos from guys like Pool and Johnson and claim "they are doing this on their own and aren't owned by the MSM." But this clearly shows they are honoring some master either explicitly or implicitly and they have agendas like anyone else. It's especially bad when it is private equity firms doing this stuff that aren't held to any kind of journalistic integrity.

Something similar about all these videos. Cant quite put my finger on it.

Watch it. If you get him frustrated he will wish you or a member of your immediate family would get a couple of fingers chopped off to see how you like it.

This popped up on Reddit yesterday from a Tim Pool commentary. The video with him pounding the table as he says it is pretty funny:

good. fock those slackers

The one lady at least does only have 3 fingers. But whatever- a bunch of distant relatives of Walz will vote for Trump. Fine. I was wrong. I can admit it. You and Reality never admit when you guys are wrong so I continue to be better than you. What can you do?

Eventually there’s going to be a ban on assault style weapons. Too many folks in favor.

Headed into week 1 with games Thursday, Friday, Sunday and Monday. Good luck to all.

Gun control doesn’t work locally and only minimally works even on a state level. Federal laws are the only ones that would have a real effect.

Regular season games in foreign countries is dumb. So is the 17-game schedule and football on Fridays.

Russia!

I took a late ppr flyer on former WR now RB Tyrone Tracy.

Questioned by the FBI in 2023.

(Spoiler) They eat them.

Or a black in a democrat run shot hole city.

They get the name out there in a reasonable time when the shooter isn’t trans

What is wrong with you?

I wonder how many kids were aborted today? I bet more than 2.

those of you lucky enough to grab this guy in a dynasty league, you might have got a really good one https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article291795880.html

Adonai Mitchell - a lot to learn but all the measurable s are there.

After seeing him being 'mentored' somewhat by Deebo in Receivers, I'm liking Xavier Legette as a deep sleeper. Positives: Good size, good hands, and great route running. Negative: Bryce Young.

Young Voters: Harris 49% - Trump 36% Latino Voters: Harris 53% - Trump 37% Black Voters: Harris 76% - Trump 12% Smart Voters: Harris 100% - Trump 0% MOMENTUM!