Tag Archives: Astroturf

Selectively-Edited Supporters

Posted on July 26, 2012 at 5:40 pm by JM Ashby

As you may recall Mitt Romney wasn’t very well received when he spoke to the NAACP, soliciting boos several times. After the event Romney blew his dog-whistle while accusing the NAACP crowd of wanting “more free stuff.” That was then. … Continue reading →

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Astroturfed

Posted on June 29, 2012 at 5:00 pm by JM Ashby

Whether or not NPR and NBC News were aware of his background, they should be embarrassed for turning to a member of the NFIB for the genuine reflections of a downtrodden small business owner who just lost his freedoms. via … Continue reading →

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Seeking Suckers for Photo-Op

Posted on May 26, 2012 at 4:15 pm by JM Ashby

If you can’t find anyone to support your cause, no problem! Just open the pocket books of your billionaire progenitors and hire someone to support your cause. Apparently unable to find real activists, the coal industry paid astroturfers $50 to … Continue reading →

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