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“Things Russian troll would say online”
Next category. I’ll take “Bots” for $500, Ken.
"everyone I don't like is a Russian troll"
Man this is exhausting. I'm a proud American. Trump is my president (unfortunately). Slava Ukraine, zelensky is my hero and a true leader and Putin is a bitch.
OK, so you take issue with being called Russian?
If you want to be less exhausted, just spend less time burning accounts trolling.
HOW THE FUCK IS THIS TROLLING. FUCK YOU LIBS GET SO BUTTHURT NO WONDER YOU FUCKING RETARDS LOSE EVERY SINGLE ELECTION.
I’ll believe you aren’t Russian, but maybe if you didn’t troll so often and call for violence so often it wouldn’t come in to question.
Common talking points for online Russian troll accounts trying to influence the elections are “your vote doesn’t matter”, “both sides are the same, so why vote”, “this politician isn’t 100% ideal, so you shouldn’t vote for them or it’s the same as condoning whatever”.
While I agree that there’s A LOT to be desired in the current political system and there’s certainly a lack of actually good candidates, voting is extremely important. Voting isn’t the only action you should take to affect change, but it is an important first step, and one everyone should be a part of.
I will never support a neoliberal fuck. If you don't like that than idk what to tell you. Primary better fucking candidates buddy. Not my fault Democrats are controlled opposition and you fools fall for their trap
I mean, what’s your alternative plan of action? Bitch about it online because there isn’t a perfect solution gift wrapped and ready?
Wish for the end of the current system while contributing nothing of consequence yourself?
You can wish in one hand and shit in the other, let me know which one fills up first.
Keep being a good little fucking American impure texts so that your whole system could protect a rich pedophiles. All of this is such cuck behavior 😂😂
That’s my point man. If you’re not a Russian troll bot, then you’ve certainly eaten the propaganda.
You’re just gonna sit there on your ass and keyboard and do nothing. What’s even worse is while you advocate violence, you yourself are unwilling to get your own hands dirty, instead relying on riling up others in the hopes some revolutionary Messiah appears to deliver you. And this is assuming you’re actually American.
I’d have a modicum of respect for you if you actually got up and fought for what you proselytize rather than waiting for someone else to take the first step.