Hilarious how some are saying 'paid Hillary operatives on DU'.

[JaneyVee]

Not even kidding, but there are literally 100s of sudden new posters with low post counts in every thread here with only one purpose: to bash Hillary; look around. If they're not getting paid, that's even more hilarious/sad. Does anyone have proof of paid Hillary operatives? How did this meme start? Was the same paranoid talking point on DU in 2008? Anyone else notice the sudden influx of concerned posters on DU?

[libdem4life]

1. I need extra income...where do I apply? LOL

[JaneyVee]

3. I know, right.

There may be paid posters on DU (even though I highly, highly doubt it), but they certainly aren't shilling for Hillary.

[hrmjustin]

2. Well now that she can raise money she can finally sign my check.

[JaneyVee]

5. YASSS!

[In_The_Wind]

8. I hope she signs my check next.

[Hekate]

30. Gotta recharge the secret decoder rings, too

[hrmjustin]

41. Be sure to drink your Ovaltine.

[onehandle]

4. Pretty sure the low post count Hillary bashers disappear as of today.

And go back to pushing looneytarian/gun nut crapola.

[JaneyVee]

7. Seems like it coincidentally started just before Hil announcement.

I thought I was the only one who noticed.

[Hekate]

31. It's been totally obnoxious, but mostly not worth alerting on...

...because enough sympathizers immediately pile on to welcome and agree with them. I've just mostly been waiting it out.

I think a lot of this nonsense is going to get a pass until after the Convention and nomination, but we shall see.

[treestar]

6. Hillary has so much support among Democrats

paying operatives is not really necessary.

[JaneyVee]

9. You know what? I think I've found the reason:

We're probably being "revenge" trolled: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10026495331#post4

[treestar]

10. Yep.

Aw, the poor DI conservatives!!!!!!

[KittyWampus]

39. Hillary has so much support among Democrats she hires some to troll AGAINST her

just to make it seem more real!

[UTUSN]

12. It's not a (just) HRC meme. It's forever about any disagreement. n/t

[Hekate]

32. There is,that. nt

[Andy823]

13. I have noticed

It's been going on for sometime, new posters who come in on day one and start bashing. First it was the president, but no it's all about bashing Hillary, and recing all the posts that are negative about her. Add them to our long time bashers who get hundreds of recs for their daily bashing, and it looks like it will be a long negative election season till the primaries.

[NBachers]

14. I guess we'll all be playing DU Whack-A-Mole

[RobertEarl]

15. I found a culprit!!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10026468380

""When will a Hillary Operative show up on DU?""

Now, "Operatives" is a common political term for paid staff members, so let's not go overboard. And remember, there are probably no paid Hillary operatives on DU, tho some do make that claim, I seriously doubt they are. They are jokers, that's all.

[JaneyVee]

16. Was your link sarcasm?

Really can't tell.

[RobertEarl]

17. Satire

But the OP, not so much.

[JaneyVee]

18. Oh man, that thread is full of woo.

[RobertEarl]

19. Some went overboard

It hit a nerve. Like your OP might?

[JaneyVee]

20. Nah I think I figured out the influx upthread.

We're probably just being trolled.

[RobertEarl]

22. Trolled? DU trolled?

Ahyup.

But we can handle it, I think. It's kinda fun to beat them up.

We had a good president who is quoted as saying this about politics:

"If you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen"... Truman.

[KittyWampus]

40. So what is your objective? Some DU'ers really seem intent on being divisive.

And most of the divisive ones eventually become obvious enough they get tossed off.

[Cheese Sandwich]

21. You couldn't pay me enough to be a Hillary operative

I do have some standards.

edit: Just kidding, I would do it for $20/hr

[NuclearDem]

36. Come on, Boneless, we've got a politician to shill for.

[Hell Hath No Fury]

23. Understand that --

there WILL be a significant influx of posters here on DU for any Democratic candidate who runs -- it has happened here every single Presidential election since Kerry/Bush. It is impossible not to notice when it happens, especially when every new post follows the same rigid candidate-advocate message. It becomes especially annoying when orders/loyalty oaths start being flung about. Now, whether the noobs are paid for their efforts or are merely enthusiastic supporters is always up for debate, but some of them (in the past) sure have sounds awfully well-rehearsed, let's say.

[olddots]

24. I think the accusations come from

people who feel that the pro Hillary posts sound like bad ads for a bad product.That being said this back and forth became childish months ago .Paid posters is an absurd idea .The turmoil in our party is from the top down stemming from people who play both sides from their moated castles .
Our political process is just as fake as reality TV .

[BainsBane]

25. It shows a closed mind

that refuses to concede that anyone is allowed to think differently from them. Then some could just plain be ratfuckers too.

[flvegan]

26. Who cares. DU will crush them.

Nobody here much likes me, but the fact remains: DU is a bit of brilliance, and those in the thinktank will crush them and laugh on this forum.

Nothing has changed.

[still_one]

27. If Hillary is the Democratic nominee this bullshit should stop, unless DU has changed such that it

Ok to bash the Democratic nominee. If that is case DU may have to change its name

[Blue_Tires]

28. Hell, I've been a paid Pentagon/NSA shill for two years now...

I need to send and invoice to somebody in Washington so I can get paid

[Fearless]

29. Does this qualify as meta yet?

If not, then Hillary supports should be used to criticism by now, lest we forget last campaign on DU. So bitter.

[Cha]

33. Are you kidding! "Was the same paranoid talking point on DU in 2008?" It's been throughout the 7

years. I got accused of being a Cha Ching! for the President right along with ProSense.. little school yard bully tactics that exposes them for what they are.

[6000eliot]

34. Voting for Hillary.

Not being paid.

[cwydro]

35. I hadn't noticed.

But I generally ignore those with an obvious agenda anyway.

[ScreamingMeemie]

37. "literally 100s..."

Where? Links?

Threads like this one prove there is no need for Hillary, or any candidate for that matter, to "pay operatives." There are more than enough people excited enough to carry the water for free.

That said, and to answer your question. Yes, this same type of "100s of new posters" post happens just about every primary season. I've never actually seen the "100s of new posters" though.

A handful of disruptors? Sure. But that's to be expected.

[randome]

38. Only people who advertise their deficit in debating skills, that's all.

Let them stew in their unhappiness.
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