The digitally manipulated origins and distribution patterns of the original report about this alleged assassination attempt display characteristics of the tactic known as disinformation laundering, which Russian state propaganda networks frequently employ.

Even when confronted with the truth, millions have the anger and fear permanently imprinted on their minds. That’s why Putin’s psyops war fare is so incredibly effective, particularly against the poorly educated.

  • agitatedpotato@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    Yeah this is like when Republicans say shit like “Democrats want to nationalize the oil industry!” To try and scare people but Im just over here like nah no way the dems are that cool.