Many years ago I got on an HIV denial mailing list and posted facts in response to each delusion for weeks. Then one day I went to look for their posts, and there was nobody there. So I don’t know whether I chased them away or convinced them. But I’ll take it, either way. Now the Indivisible Truth Brigade is applying a similar strategy to the vast outpourings of delusion and disinformation on current social media.
Truth Brigade news from Twitter and Quora today. The loonies out there are as loonie as ever, but we are finding more and better ways to push back on them. You can, too.
I have 686 Twitter followers today. You can follow my list of Truth Brigaders on Twitter.
I took the plunge into the Quora Space The Impeachment Of Joe Biden & Kamala Harris
Impeach Harris Biden Pelosi text Joe to 3033no -Joe Biden and I approve this MSG
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I posted just a few Truth Sandwich messages, but mostly I downvoted the hate, and reported the most egregious violations of site standards. Quora could do with a lot more community moderation, in addition to more people who know real answers to a wide range of questions.
There is a lot more where that came from. I’ll tell you about some more of their Trumpish Spaces in coming Diaries.
Weekly Truth Brigade Top Social Posts Report
My thanks to Tim Chambers, who prepares and posts these reports.
Every week the Truth Brigade lists the top posts by Truth Brigaders and asks you to follow them, and retweet them.…
Retweeting, liking and commenting on these posts is a great way to boost the social reach of each post.
And as always we recommend that you follow them! That helps knit together the #TruthBrigade community and grows all of our reach…
8/13—8/20
Insurrection Investigation
This thread.
Call your Congressperson and demand an investigation.
#TruthBrigade
Then the FBI is f****** incompetent.
PROOF has detailed 18 meetings between Trump and his inner circle and various insurrectionists—including strategic/tactical planning for how January 6 would unfold. Anything the FBI isn't seeing it's chosen not to see.
Afghanistan
"Watch what they do, not what they say."
Rachel Maddow
Rebuilding democracy and human rights in Afghanistan, and reining in corruption, will be a long, hard road, even if we go about it the right way this time.
Indivisible #TruthBrigade
https://twitter.com/Mokurai/status/1428527762869047304
https://twitter.com/SFfanIam/status/1428426582973059076
https://twitter.com/Mokurai/status/1428351160801316870
https://twitter.com/Mokurai/status/1428114896047288320
https://twitter.com/IndivisibleAub/status/1427723653278404608
https://twitter.com/ettaw/status/1427713216344436746
https://twitter.com/Mokurai/status/1427410467455131651
https://twitter.com/suefranckel/status/1427398851292540929
https://twitter.com/Mokurai/status/1427307710341656576
https://twitter.com/Mokurai/status/1427303012830269441
https://twitter.com/Mokurai/status/1427158068597514241
COVID/Vaccines
Yes, there is a new variant called Lambda. The Covid virus is mutating fast. The best way to stop it from creating an even worse variant is to stop the spread. And the best way to do that is to wear a mask, and get vaccinated. #TruthBrigade
The Daily Show
@TheDailyShow
Catch up, Delta. @desilydic
https://twitter.com/katydemocrat/status/1428400068575432707
https://twitter.com/rogerledbette11/status/1428389999662092290
https://twitter.com/Mokurai/status/1428356630186381329
https://twitter.com/Mokurai/status/1428345148849672195
https://twitter.com/Mokurai/status/1428342535185911813
https://twitter.com/Mokurai/status/1428341405756411907
https://twitter.com/ettaw/status/1428040461688709123
https://twitter.com/rogerledbette11/status/1427860348887998476
https://twitter.com/VCVaile/status/1427655279756210182
https://twitter.com/Mokurai/status/1427152365094854658
https://twitter.com/FlipMO2Blue/status/1427105728288940037
https://twitter.com/FlipMO2Blue/status/1427100696491532288
https://twitter.com/FlipMO2Blue/status/1427100458775101440
https://twitter.com/FlipMO2Blue/status/1427100348779581444
https://twitter.com/FlipMO2Blue/status/1427100119078477828
https://twitter.com/FlipMO2Blue/status/1427100067165519874
https://twitter.com/FlipMO2Blue/status/1427099986987204614
https://twitter.com/FlipMO2Blue/statuses/1427099885589962756
https://twitter.com/Kozmob/status/1426985031491198978
https://twitter.com/rogerledbette11/status/1426645051636019202
https://twitter.com/Kozmob/status/1426619452737482752
https://twitter.com/Mad_as_heII/status/1426592294363299846
https://twitter.com/Mad_as_heII/status/1426572148538175494
Critical Race Theory
Critical Race Theory is an important tool in teaching human rights law. It is not taught in K-12 schools. At least, it wasn't until this fake moral panic made everyone aware of it.
Don’t let them terrorize our teachers and our children.
https://twitter.com/Mokurai/status/1428387962476277760
https://twitter.com/Mokurai/status/1428113828529778690
https://twitter.com/Ne85610Susan/status/1426952293207793664
https://twitter.com/sueBaru54/status/1426531832368177152
Voting/Election
I admit the California recall ballot is a bit confusing. So, Trump Republicans are using that to sow more confusion, with lies! Don’t fall for it! The 1st and 2nd questions are counted separately. You can mark “No” on the recall and leave 2 blank. #TruthBrigade #VoteNoOnTheRecall
https://twitter.com/rogerledbette11/status/1428379929318592517
https://twitter.com/Mokurai/status/1428343579290873858
https://twitter.com/SFfanIam/status/1428149990468120577
https://twitter.com/Mokurai/status/1427952995862515712
https://twitter.com/rogerledbette11/status/1427682067697967105
https://twitter.com/rogerledbette11/status/1427671213657116675
https://twitter.com/Mokurai/status/1427440488710299648
https://twitter.com/WFIndivisible/status/1427359591298473986
https://twitter.com/rogerledbette11/status/1427306337902338049
https://twitter.com/Mokurai/status/1426950640828391430
https://twitter.com/rogerledbette11/status/1426645051636019202
MISC
1. So yesterday, Facebook released its first "Widely Viewed Content Report" which purports to reveal "What People See On Facebook"
It's designed to counter the impression that Facebook is a megaphone for right-wing politics
But this report is absurd
Follow along if interested
https://twitter.com/LarchmontMamar1/status/1428687237114384385
https://twitter.com/VCVaile/status/1428399875243212802
https://twitter.com/Mokurai/status/1428090193379274755
https://twitter.com/Mokurai/status/1427885754974412800
https://twitter.com/Mokurai/status/1427854799366729735
https://twitter.com/VCVaile/status/1426581126445817860