Thread by @taniP, Interesting that all those #REOPEN websites and FB groups were all started [...]

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Interesting that all those #REOPEN websites and FB groups were all started at roughly the same time using the same language in their descriptions.

https://www.reddit.com/r/maryland/comments/g3niq3/i_simply_cannot_believe_that_people_are/fnstpyl/ #astroturfing

I simply cannot believe that people are protesting in Annapolis today.

There's an imperial ton of astroturfing going on, and it's quite visible in how those groups popped up literally overnight (hint-hint). The thing...

https://www.reddit.com/r/maryland/comments/g3niq3/i_simply_cannot_believe_that_people_are/fnstpyl/

Look, everyone is frustrated by this situation, but maybe use your brain for ten seconds.

If you're all about liberty and being an individual, maybe think for yourself now and again and try not to be instantly manipulated by people with agendas. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/17/far-right-coronavirus-protests-restrictions

The rightwing groups behind wave of protests against Covid-19 restrictions

Protesters in Michigan and other states claim to speak for ordinary citizens, but are also supported by street-fighting far-right groups

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/17/far-right-coronavirus-protests-restrictions

And yes, I get the irony of posting a link to a media outlet while calling for people to think for themselves. Calm yourself.

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