greatgameindia--2020-08-20--How Facebook Secret Unit Created India’s Troll Armies For Digital Propaganda To Influence Elections

In December 2017 , GreatGameIndia revealed how a secret unit of Facebook helped create troll armies for governments around the world including India for digital propaganda to influence elections .
We are republishing the report owing to repeated requests from our readers .
Under fire for Facebook Inc. ’ s role as a platform for political propaganda , co-founder Mark Zuckerberg has punched back , saying his mission is above partisanship .
But Facebook , it turns out , is no bystander in global politics .
What he hasn ’ t said is that his company actively works with political @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the platform to stifle opposition—sometimes with the aid of “ troll armies ” that spread misinformation and extremist ideologies .
The initiative is run by a little-known Facebook global government and politics team led from Washington by Katie Harbath , a former digital strategist who worked on 2014 Indian elections .
Since Facebook hired Harbath to run their secret global government and politics unit three years later , her team has traveled the globe ( including India ) helping political clients use the company ’ s powerful digital tools to create troll armies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many other countries as well ) the unit ’ s employees have become de facto campaign workers .
And once a candidate is elected , the company in some instances goes on to train government employees or provide technical assistance for live streams at official state events .
In the U.S. , the unit embedded employees in Trump ’ s campaign .
In India , the company helped develop the online presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi , who now has more Facebook followers than any other world leader .
At meetings with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s team sit alongside Facebook advertising sales staff who help monetize the often viral attention stirred up by elections and politics .
They train politicians and leaders how to set up a campaign page and get it authenticated with a blue verification check mark , how to best use video to engage viewers and how to target ads to critical voting blocs .
Once those candidates are elected , their relationship with Facebook can help extend the company ’ s reach into government in meaningful ways , such as being well positioned to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exacerbated when Facebook ’ s engine of democracy is deployed in an undemocratic fashion .
A November report by Freedom House , a U.S.-based nonprofit that advocates for political and human rights , found that a growing number of countries are “ manipulating social media to undermine democracy.
” One aspect of that involves “ patriotic trolling , ” or the use of government-backed harassment and propaganda meant to control the narrative , silence dissidents and consolidate power .
In 2007 , Facebook opened its first office in Washington .
The presidential election @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world ’ s first “ Facebook President ” in Barack Obama , who with the platform ’ s help was able to reach millions of voters in the weeks before the election .
The number of Facebook users surged around the Arab Spring uprisings in the Middle East around 2010 and 2011 , demonstrating the broad power of the platform to influence democracy .
By the time Facebook named Harbath , to lead its global politics and government unit , elections were becoming major social-media attractions .
Facebook began getting involved in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has embedded itself in some of the globe ’ s most controversial political movements while resisting transparency .
Since 2011 , it has asked the U.S. Federal Election Commission for blanket exemptions from political advertising disclosure rules that could have helped it avoid the current crisis over Russian ad spending ahead of the 2016 election .
The company ’ s relationship with governments remains complicated .
Facebook has come under fire in the European Union , including for the spread of Islamic extremism on its network .
The company just issued its annual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provide user data to governments if that request is legally sufficient , and will push back in court if it ’ s not .
India is arguably Facebook ’ s most important market recently edging out the U.S. as the company ’ s biggest .
The number of users here is growing twice as fast as in the U.S. And that doesn ’ t even count the 200 million people who use the company ’ s WhatsApp messaging service in India , more than anywhere else on the globe .
By the time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Facebook had for months been working with several campaigns .
Modi relied heavily on Facebook and WhatsApp to recruit volunteers who in turn spread his message on social media .
Since his election , Modi ’ s Facebook followers have risen to 43 million , almost twice Trump ’ s count .
Within weeks of Modi ’ s election , Zuckerberg and Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg both visited India as it was rolling out a critical free internet service that was later curbed due to massive protests .
Harbath and her team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ series of workshops and sessions that have trained more than 6,000 government officials .
For rolling out this project in India Sheryl Sandberg , COO , Facebook heading the secret global government and politics unit met Ravi Shankar Prasad , Minister for Communications and Information Technology in New Delhi .
“ We wish to work together .
Facebook is there in India in nine languages and I have requested them to add more languages to it , ” Prasad told media persons after meeting Facebook Chief Operating Officer ( COO ) Sheryl Sandberg @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between India ’ s Information & Broadcasting Secretary , Shri Bimal Julka with Katie Harbath , Global Manager for Facebook ’ s Politics & Govt .
Outreach who ran Facebook ’ s secret unit .
As Modi ’ s social media reach grew , his followers increasingly turned to Facebook and WhatsApp to target harassment campaigns against his political rivals .
India has become a hotbed for fake news , with one hoax story this year that circulated on WhatsApp leading to mob beatings resulting in several deaths .
The nation has also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parties and reporters .
However its not just Modi or the Bharatiya Janata Party who has utilize Facebook ’ s services .
The company says it offers the same tools and services to all candidates and governments regardless of political affiliation , and even to civil society groups that may have a lesser voice .
There are also allegations that even the opposition Congress party was in talks with Cambridge Analytica to re-brand Rahul Gandhi ’ s image , which is being investigated for stealing from or colluding with Facebook data of 50 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2016 Presidential Elections of USA .
A 2014 study titled “ Experimental evidence of massive-scale emotional contagion through social networks ” manipulated the balance of positive and negative messages seen by 689,000 Facebook users .
The paper details the experiment running from January 11 to 18 , 2012 , in an attempt to identify emotional contagion effects by altering the amount of emotional content in the targeted users ’ news feed .
The researchers concluded that they had found “ some of the first experimental evidence to support the controversial claims that emotions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though ] the effect sizes from the manipulations are small ” .
The study was criticized for both its ethics and methods/claims .
As controversy about the study grew , Adam Kramer , a lead author of both studies and member of the Facebook data team , defended the work in a Facebook update .
A few days later , Sheryl Sandburg , Facebook ’ s COO , made a statement while travelling to India .
While at an Indian Chambers of Commerce event in New Delhi she stated that : “ This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to test different products , and that was what it was .
It was poorly communicated and for that communication we apologize .
We never meant to upset you.
” So what was this new revolutionary product for which Facebook was conducting psychological experiments on emotion manipulation of its users ?
These revolutionary products are called digital propaganda Troll Armies that spread Fake News like wildfire assisting its clients during elections .
Shortly thereafter , on July 3 , 2014 , USA Today reported that the privacy watchdog group Electronic Privacy Information Center @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complaint with the Federal Trade claiming that Facebook had broken the law when it conducted the study on the emotions of its users without their knowledge or consent .
In its complaint the EPIC alleged that Facebook had deceived it users by secretly conducting a psychological experiment on their emotions : “ At the time of the experiment , Facebook did not state in the Data Use Policy that user data would be used for research purposes .
Facebook also failed to inform users that their personal information would be shared with researchers.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ these emotion manipulation experiments were Indians .
Most of us don ’ t give much thought to what we post on social media , and a lot of what we see on social media is pretty innocuous .
However , it only seems that way at first glance .
The truth is that what we post online has a frightening potential .
According to recent research from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the University of Washington , the things we post on social media could be utilized by software to predict future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minister of India .
In a paper that ’ s just been published on Arxiv , the team of researchers found that social media can be used to “ detect and predict offline events ” .
Twitter analysis can accurately predict civil unrest , for instance , because people use certain hashtags to discuss issues online before their anger bubbles over into the real world .
The most famous example of this came during the Arab Spring , when clear signs of the impending protests and unrest were found on social networks days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The reverse of this is also true .
Meaning that anger can also be manufactured on social media & once it reaches an optimum level be targeted on to real life events on the streets as we have been witnessing since atleast a couple of years in India with cases of mob lynchings and such .
In India a massive fake news industry has sprung up exercising influence over traditional discourse of politics and has a potential in becoming a security challenge like the Arab Spring if not kept in check .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is raging it should be understood that such incidents would not have had such a rapid and massive effect if the youth had not had access to Facebook , Twitter , YouTube , and other social media that allowed the fake news industry to organise and share made-up videos and information .
The mob lynching since the past years are a direct result of the fake news industry spilling over from social media to the real world .
This takes a totally new dimension now that it has been revealed that Facebook & @ @ @ @ @ @ @ creating such “ troll arimes ” for digital propaganda , resulting directly into violence on Indian soil .
This is a clear textbook case of terrorism .
Terrorism is defined as ‘ the systematic use of terror or violence by any individual or group to achieve political goals ’ .
In this case this terrorism is perpetrated by a foreign company Facebook on Indian soil using digital information warfare .
What more are we waiting for to respond to such an act ?
Fake News was used very effectively during US Presidential elections @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign itself run in collaboration with tech companies and it is also being alleged that even the Russians also ran their own network .
The same method was used to shape the Brexit debate as well .
As we write this the fake news industry is spreading its tentacles in India as well .
Many of India ’ s leading sportsmen , celebrities , economists , politicians have already fallen victim to this by disseminating such fake content .
This is a dangerous trend and should be kept in check by our intelligence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way it works in short is like this .
Numerous websites and portals of varying degree of legitimacy and funding are floated .
Specific news contents are generated for different groups based on their region , ideology , age , religion etc .
which is mixed with a heavy dose of soft porn to slowly blend in with their objective .
These fake contents are than peddled in social media and specific groups targeted via analytics tools developed by tech companies .
As a lot of such fake content is generated slowly it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ somewhere down the line it is picked up by any unsuspected person of influence – celebrities , politicians and even journalists themselves .
What happens after this point is sheer madness .
Whether by choice or by ignorance even the mainstream media starts peddling this nonsense , dedicating their entire primetime news shows in analyzing the fake news , who said what and why and blah blah… instead of identifying where the fake content was generated in the first place and getting it shut .
Due to the nature and sensationalism of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by persons of influence with time this fake worldview has the potential to spill over in the real world with physical casualties , as we have seen in so many lynching cases .
If not kept in check it could capture and take over the entire national discourse .
We will reach a point where it will be very difficult to keep track of what is fact or fiction and the entire society would be radicalized into different opposing camps all based on lies .
Around the time of the Indian election in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which asked “ Did Google affect the outcome of the Indian election ?
” Beneath the headline was an iceberg – If Facebook can tweak our emotions and make us vote , what else can it do ?
Surprisingly , the Election Commission of India itself has partnered with Facebook for voter registration during election process .
Dr.Nasim Zaidi , Chief Election Commissioner , Election Commission of India , said “ I am pleased to announce that the Election Commission of India is going to launch a ‘ Special Drive to enrol left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on first time electors .
This is a step towards fulfilment of the motto of ECI that ‘ NO VOTER TO BE LEFT BEHIND ’ .
As part of this campaign , Facebook will run a voter registration reminder in multiple Indian languages to all the Facebook users in India .
I urge all eligible citizens to enrol and VOTE i.e .
Recognize your Right and Perform your Duty .
I am sure Facebook will strengthen Election Commission of India ’ s enrolment campaign and encourage future voters to participate in the Electoral @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
So how would all these harvesting of data by Facebook and used by Cambridge Analytica actually impact the common Indians or the election process or even cases of violence ; from online to offline ?
Here is a brief perspective for you to understand the amount of influence this kind of data can have on you personally and on the whole country generally .
This process starts with understanding the individual voter .
In a keynote speech at the 2017 Online Marketing Rockstars conference , CEO Alexander Nix claimed that with ten @ @ @ @ @ @ @ individual ’ s behaviour better than their work colleague might .
They only need 70 to make behavioural predictions better than a friend ; 150 to understand a voter better than a parent ; and with 300 Likes , his organisation can predict a person ’ s actions , thoughts , and feelings better than their spouse .
All 17 American Intelligence agencies have raised serious concern about the impact of this fake news industry on their election process and their society .
According to a study conducted by the Pew Research Center @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 88 % ) believe that completely made-up news has left Americans confused about even the basic facts .
And we in India are heading towards a worst scenario than this .
Why ?
Because unlike India , the US Government and Intelligence community has publicly addressed this issue and are working towards resolving this menace .
Will Indian govt address such meddling by Facebook in India ’ s internal affairs ?
Committees after committees are being setup , senate hearings are being convened to reach to the bottom of this and new Units @ @ @ @ @ @ @ threat to their society .
While Facebook is being investigated for meddling in US Presidential elections not much focus has been given to how Facebook ’ s secret unit has influenced elections in India .
In light of these revelations Facebook ’ s interference in India ’ s elections should be thoroughly investigated .
Ofcourse in order to do so first the Govt should have to acknowledge the existence of this fake news industry in order to take action against it .
It will be a grave mistake to take this threat of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elections lightly .
Send in your tips and submissions by filling out this form or write to us directly at the email provided .
Join us on WhatsApp for more intel and updates .
GreatGameIndia is a journal on Geopolitics and International Relations .
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In December 2017, GreatGameIndia revealed how a secret unit of Facebook helped create troll armies for governments around the world including India for digital propaganda to influence elections. We are republishing the report owing to repeated requests from our readers.
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Digital Gangsters
Under fire for Facebook Inc.’s role as a platform for political propaganda, co-founder Mark Zuckerberg has punched back, saying his mission is above partisanship.
But Facebook, it turns out, is no bystander in global politics. What he hasn’t said is that his company actively works with political parties and leaders including those who use the platform to stifle opposition—sometimes with the aid of “troll armies” that spread misinformation and extremist ideologies.
The initiative is run by a little-known Facebook global government and politics team led from Washington by Katie Harbath, a former digital strategist who worked on 2014 Indian elections.
Since Facebook hired Harbath to run their secret global government and politics unit three years later, her team has traveled the globe (including India) helping political clients use the company’s powerful digital tools to create troll armies for digital propaganda.
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In India (many other countries as well) the unit’s employees have become de facto campaign workers. And once a candidate is elected, the company in some instances goes on to train government employees or provide technical assistance for live streams at official state events.
In the U.S., the unit embedded employees in Trump’s campaign. In India, the company helped develop the online presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who now has more Facebook followers than any other world leader.
At meetings with political campaigns, members of Harbath’s team sit alongside Facebook advertising sales staff who help monetize the often viral attention stirred up by elections and politics. They train politicians and leaders how to set up a campaign page and get it authenticated with a blue verification check mark, how to best use video to engage viewers and how to target ads to critical voting blocs. Once those candidates are elected, their relationship with Facebook can help extend the company’s reach into government in meaningful ways, such as being well positioned to push against regulations.
India’s IT Minister @rsprasad has threatened Mark Zuckerberg saying “if any data theft of Indians is done with the collusion of FB systems, it will not be tolerated.” We would like to inform our learned minister of #Facebook‘s secret ops in India (above) https://t.co/I6xJ67H0QD — GreatGameIndia (@GreatGameIndia) March 21, 2018
That problem is exacerbated when Facebook’s engine of democracy is deployed in an undemocratic fashion. A November report by Freedom House, a U.S.-based nonprofit that advocates for political and human rights, found that a growing number of countries are “manipulating social media to undermine democracy.” One aspect of that involves “patriotic trolling,” or the use of government-backed harassment and propaganda meant to control the narrative, silence dissidents and consolidate power.
In 2007, Facebook opened its first office in Washington. The presidential election the following year saw the rise of the world’s first “Facebook President” in Barack Obama, who with the platform’s help was able to reach millions of voters in the weeks before the election. The number of Facebook users surged around the Arab Spring uprisings in the Middle East around 2010 and 2011, demonstrating the broad power of the platform to influence democracy.
By the time Facebook named Harbath, to lead its global politics and government unit, elections were becoming major social-media attractions. Facebook began getting involved in electoral hotspots around the world.
Did you know for rolling out #Facebook‘s Secret Unit that created India’s Troll Armies for digital propaganda to influence elections a meeting was arranged between Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook with none other than Ravi Shankar Prasad in Delhi? https://t.co/oGKFLZY40x pic.twitter.com/lNWSsAwjdf — GreatGameIndia (@GreatGameIndia) March 21, 2018
Facebook has embedded itself in some of the globe’s most controversial political movements while resisting transparency. Since 2011, it has asked the U.S. Federal Election Commission for blanket exemptions from political advertising disclosure rules that could have helped it avoid the current crisis over Russian ad spending ahead of the 2016 election.
The company’s relationship with governments remains complicated. Facebook has come under fire in the European Union, including for the spread of Islamic extremism on its network. The company just issued its annual transparency report explaining that it will only provide user data to governments if that request is legally sufficient, and will push back in court if it’s not.
Facebook Secret Unit in India
India is arguably Facebook’s most important market recently edging out the U.S. as the company’s biggest. The number of users here is growing twice as fast as in the U.S. And that doesn’t even count the 200 million people who use the company’s WhatsApp messaging service in India, more than anywhere else on the globe.
By the time of India’s 2014 elections, Facebook had for months been working with several campaigns. Modi relied heavily on Facebook and WhatsApp to recruit volunteers who in turn spread his message on social media. Since his election, Modi’s Facebook followers have risen to 43 million, almost twice Trump’s count.
Within weeks of Modi’s election, Zuckerberg and Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg both visited India as it was rolling out a critical free internet service that was later curbed due to massive protests. Harbath and her team have also traveled here, offering a series of workshops and sessions that have trained more than 6,000 government officials.
For rolling out this project in India Sheryl Sandberg, COO, Facebook heading the secret global government and politics unit met Ravi Shankar Prasad, Minister for Communications and Information Technology in New Delhi. “We wish to work together. Facebook is there in India in nine languages and I have requested them to add more languages to it,” Prasad told media persons after meeting Facebook Chief Operating Officer (COO) Sheryl Sandberg visiting India.
Another meeting was arranged between India’s Information & Broadcasting Secretary, Shri Bimal Julka with Katie Harbath, Global Manager for Facebook’s Politics & Govt. Outreach who ran Facebook’s secret unit.
As Modi’s social media reach grew, his followers increasingly turned to Facebook and WhatsApp to target harassment campaigns against his political rivals. India has become a hotbed for fake news, with one hoax story this year that circulated on WhatsApp leading to mob beatings resulting in several deaths. The nation has also become an increasingly dangerous place for opposition parties and reporters.
However its not just Modi or the Bharatiya Janata Party who has utilize Facebook’s services. The company says it offers the same tools and services to all candidates and governments regardless of political affiliation, and even to civil society groups that may have a lesser voice. There are also allegations that even the opposition Congress party was in talks with Cambridge Analytica to re-brand Rahul Gandhi’s image, which is being investigated for stealing from or colluding with Facebook data of 50 millions of its users to influence the 2016 Presidential Elections of USA.
Facebook’s Emotion Manipulation Experiments on Indians
Most of the guinea pigs for these emotion manipulation experiments were Indians.
A 2014 study titled “Experimental evidence of massive-scale emotional contagion through social networks” manipulated the balance of positive and negative messages seen by 689,000 Facebook users. The paper details the experiment running from January 11 to 18, 2012, in an attempt to identify emotional contagion effects by altering the amount of emotional content in the targeted users’ news feed. The researchers concluded that they had found “some of the first experimental evidence to support the controversial claims that emotions can spread throughout a network, [though] the effect sizes from the manipulations are small”.
The study was criticized for both its ethics and methods/claims. As controversy about the study grew, Adam Kramer, a lead author of both studies and member of the Facebook data team, defended the work in a Facebook update. A few days later, Sheryl Sandburg, Facebook’s COO, made a statement while travelling to India. While at an Indian Chambers of Commerce event in New Delhi she stated that: “This was part of ongoing research companies do to test different products, and that was what it was. It was poorly communicated and for that communication we apologize. We never meant to upset you.”
So what was this new revolutionary product for which Facebook was conducting psychological experiments on emotion manipulation of its users? These revolutionary products are called digital propaganda Troll Armies that spread Fake News like wildfire assisting its clients during elections.
Shortly thereafter, on July 3, 2014, USA Today reported that the privacy watchdog group Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) had filed a formal complaint with the Federal Trade claiming that Facebook had broken the law when it conducted the study on the emotions of its users without their knowledge or consent. In its complaint the EPIC alleged that Facebook had deceived it users by secretly conducting a psychological experiment on their emotions: “At the time of the experiment, Facebook did not state in the Data Use Policy that user data would be used for research purposes. Facebook also failed to inform users that their personal information would be shared with researchers.” Most of the guinea pigs for these emotion manipulation experiments were Indians.
Most of us don’t give much thought to what we post on social media, and a lot of what we see on social media is pretty innocuous. However, it only seems that way at first glance. The truth is that what we post online has a frightening potential. According to recent research from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the University of Washington, the things we post on social media could be utilized by software to predict future events – maybe even the next Prime Minister of India.
In a paper that’s just been published on Arxiv, the team of researchers found that social media can be used to “detect and predict offline events”. Twitter analysis can accurately predict civil unrest, for instance, because people use certain hashtags to discuss issues online before their anger bubbles over into the real world.
The most famous example of this came during the Arab Spring, when clear signs of the impending protests and unrest were found on social networks days before people took to the streets.
The reverse of this is also true. Meaning that anger can also be manufactured on social media & once it reaches an optimum level be targeted on to real life events on the streets as we have been witnessing since atleast a couple of years in India with cases of mob lynchings and such.
How India’s Fake News Ecosystem Work
In India a massive fake news industry has sprung up exercising influence over traditional discourse of politics and has a potential in becoming a security challenge like the Arab Spring if not kept in check. As the debate over mob lynching in India is raging it should be understood that such incidents would not have had such a rapid and massive effect if the youth had not had access to Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and other social media that allowed the fake news industry to organise and share made-up videos and information. The mob lynching since the past years are a direct result of the fake news industry spilling over from social media to the real world.
How the Pakistani Disinformation Campaign was launched against India at the height of India-Pak conflict.https://t.co/5uh53bumLY — GreatGameIndia (@GreatGameIndia) June 19, 2019
This takes a totally new dimension now that it has been revealed that Facebook & WhatsApp itself colluded with the establishment in creating such “troll arimes” for digital propaganda, resulting directly into violence on Indian soil. This is a clear textbook case of terrorism. Terrorism is defined as ‘the systematic use of terror or violence by any individual or group to achieve political goals’. In this case this terrorism is perpetrated by a foreign company Facebook on Indian soil using digital information warfare. What more are we waiting for to respond to such an act?
Fake News was used very effectively during US Presidential elections. It was part of the official campaign itself run in collaboration with tech companies and it is also being alleged that even the Russians also ran their own network. The same method was used to shape the Brexit debate as well. As we write this the fake news industry is spreading its tentacles in India as well. Many of India’s leading sportsmen, celebrities, economists, politicians have already fallen victim to this by disseminating such fake content. This is a dangerous trend and should be kept in check by our intelligence agencies to avert future disaster.
Liberty University @LibertyU has filed a $10M lawsuit against the New York Times for peddling #fakenews on #Coronavirus. President @JerryFalwellJr said the college will donate any money it may win in a suit decision to groups for coronavirus relief.https://t.co/JSIZdrwLfs — GreatGameIndia (@GreatGameIndia) July 16, 2020
The way it works in short is like this. Numerous websites and portals of varying degree of legitimacy and funding are floated. Specific news contents are generated for different groups based on their region, ideology, age, religion etc. which is mixed with a heavy dose of soft porn to slowly blend in with their objective. These fake contents are than peddled in social media and specific groups targeted via analytics tools developed by tech companies. As a lot of such fake content is generated slowly it starts getting a momentum of itself and somewhere down the line it is picked up by any unsuspected person of influence – celebrities, politicians and even journalists themselves. What happens after this point is sheer madness.
Whether by choice or by ignorance even the mainstream media starts peddling this nonsense, dedicating their entire primetime news shows in analyzing the fake news, who said what and why and blah blah… instead of identifying where the fake content was generated in the first place and getting it shut. Due to the nature and sensationalism of the generated content and also because its echoed by persons of influence with time this fake worldview has the potential to spill over in the real world with physical casualties, as we have seen in so many lynching cases. If not kept in check it could capture and take over the entire national discourse. We will reach a point where it will be very difficult to keep track of what is fact or fiction and the entire society would be radicalized into different opposing camps all based on lies.
Facebook & Indian Elections
Around the time of the Indian election in May 2014 a serious-headlined story began spreading which asked “Did Google affect the outcome of the Indian election?” Beneath the headline was an iceberg – If Facebook can tweak our emotions and make us vote, what else can it do?
https://www.facebook.com/notes/facebook/election-commission-of-india-partners-with-facebook-to-launch-first-nationwide-v/1672618862758040/
Surprisingly, the Election Commission of India itself has partnered with Facebook for voter registration during election process. Dr.Nasim Zaidi, Chief Election Commissioner, Election Commission of India, said “I am pleased to announce that the Election Commission of India is going to launch a ‘Special Drive to enrol left out electors, with a particular focus on first time electors. This is a step towards fulfilment of the motto of ECI that ‘NO VOTER TO BE LEFT BEHIND’.
As part of this campaign, Facebook will run a voter registration reminder in multiple Indian languages to all the Facebook users in India. I urge all eligible citizens to enrol and VOTE i.e. Recognize your Right and Perform your Duty. I am sure Facebook will strengthen Election Commission of India’s enrolment campaign and encourage future voters to participate in the Electoral Process and become responsible Citizens of India.
So how would all these harvesting of data by Facebook and used by Cambridge Analytica actually impact the common Indians or the election process or even cases of violence; from online to offline? Here is a brief perspective for you to understand the amount of influence this kind of data can have on you personally and on the whole country generally.
This process starts with understanding the individual voter. In a keynote speech at the
2017 Online Marketing Rockstars conference, CEO Alexander Nix claimed that with ten
Facebook Likes Cambridge Analytica can predict an individual’s behaviour better than their
work colleague might. They only need 70 to make behavioural predictions better than a
friend; 150 to understand a voter better than a parent; and with 300 Likes, his organisation can predict a person’s actions, thoughts, and feelings better than their spouse.
All 17 American Intelligence agencies have raised serious concern about the impact of this fake news industry on their election process and their society. According to a study conducted by the Pew Research Center a majority of Americans (a whopping 88%) believe that completely made-up news has left Americans confused about even the basic facts. And we in India are heading towards a worst scenario than this. Why? Because unlike India, the US Government and Intelligence community has publicly addressed this issue and are working towards resolving this menace. Will Indian govt address such meddling by Facebook in India’s internal affairs?
Committees after committees are being setup, senate hearings are being convened to reach to the bottom of this and new Units are being created to effectively counter this threat to their society. While Facebook is being investigated for meddling in US Presidential elections not much focus has been given to how Facebook’s secret unit has influenced elections in India. In light of these revelations Facebook’s interference in India’s elections should be thoroughly investigated. Ofcourse in order to do so first the Govt should have to acknowledge the existence of this fake news industry in order to take action against it.
It will be a grave mistake to take this threat of foreign companies interfering in India’s elections lightly.
Send in your tips and submissions by filling out this form or write to us directly at the email provided. Join us on WhatsApp for more intel and updates.
GreatGameIndia is a journal on Geopolitics and International Relations. Get to know the Geopolitical threats India is facing in our exclusive book India in Cognitive Dissonance. Past magazine issues can be accessed from the Archives section.


greatgameindia--2020-08-21--Explosion Inside Underground Power Plant At Srisailam Dam In Telangana

Rescuers are searching for nine workers feared trapped after an explosion inside an underground facility at a hydroelectric dam in Srisailam , Telangana .
According to officials , 30 workers were at the plant in Srisailam when the blaze started , fifteen escaped through a tunnel and another six workers were brought out by rescue teams .
The cause of the explosion was not immediately known .
Rescue teams were called in after an explosion and a fire were reported inside an underground facility at a hydroelectric dam in Srisailam .
Nine people are believed to be trapped inside .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ broke out inside an underground power plant at the Srisailam Dam in Telangana State on Thursday night .
The body of the Assistant Engineer was found and sent to post-mortem .
He was one among the 9 people stuck inside the underground tunnel .
Videos from the scene show engineers with fire extinguishers rushing to put out a bright blaze raging on one of the power units .
Initial reports say that a short circuit may have caused the fire .
A total of 10 people have been rescued , six of whom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jagadish Reddy said that nine people are still trapped inside , while rescue efforts are being hampered by thick smoke in the facility .
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Rescuers are searching for nine workers feared trapped after an explosion inside an underground facility at a hydroelectric dam in Srisailam, Telangana. According to officials, 30 workers were at the plant in Srisailam when the blaze started, fifteen escaped through a tunnel and another six workers were brought out by rescue teams. The cause of the explosion was not immediately known.
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Rescue teams were called in after an explosion and a fire were reported inside an underground facility at a hydroelectric dam in Srisailam. Nine people are believed to be trapped inside.
According to local media, a fire broke out inside an underground power plant at the Srisailam Dam in Telangana State on Thursday night.
Update- #Breaking– Body of Assistant Engineer found(sent to post-mortem)- he was one among the 9 people stuck inside the underground tunnel. Eight of them are yet to be rescued. CISF team on ground, rescue operations underway. #Telangana #FireAccident — Android Kings (@hackerzim2020) August 21, 2020
The body of the Assistant Engineer was found and sent to post-mortem. He was one among the 9 people stuck inside the underground tunnel.
Videos from the scene show engineers with fire extinguishers rushing to put out a bright blaze raging on one of the power units.
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major fire🔥broke out in the hydel power station on the left canal of #Srisailam #Telangana. Rescue operations are underway 10rescued,9people stuck on the lwr floor of the power house
Prayers for the team trapped. hope they r safe..@PawanKalyan @JanaSenaParty @Cbn_Kota pic.twitter.com/nvCeEtvhwP — Vinutha Kotaa (@VinuthaKotaa) August 21, 2020
Initial reports say that a short circuit may have caused the fire.
#Telangana CM #KCR expressed shock over accident that took place at #Srisailam Power Generation Plant. CM wanted all those who were trapped in Plant should come out safely. CM spoke to Minister Jagdeesh Reddy & Transco, Genco CMD D Prabhakar Rao & reviewed relief measures pic.twitter.com/gpWTEM0ZDy — Aneri Shah (@tweet_aneri) August 21, 2020
A total of 10 people have been rescued, six of whom were hospitalized.
Telangana Energy Minister Guntakandla Jagadish Reddy said that nine people are still trapped inside, while rescue efforts are being hampered by thick smoke in the facility.
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greatgameindia--2020-08-21--You Can Be Jailed If You Refuse Coronavirus Vaccine Says US Attorney

You can be jailed if you refuse Coronavirus vaccine based on a legal precedent which dates back to 1905 says US attorney .
States can compel vaccinations in more or less intrusive ways .
They can limit access to schools or services or jobs if people don ’ t get vaccinated .
They could force them to pay a fine or even lock them up in jail .
As drugmakers race to develop vaccines for treatment of COVID-19 there are several legal question that arise .
What if someone refuses to be vaccinated ?
Will there be any specific restrictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the vaccination ?
Could you lose your job or be banned from public transport ?
Will people who refuse to be vaccinated be jailed ?
And the answer to all questions is YES .
In an interview given to ABC News , Dov Fox , a law professor and the director of the Center for Health Law Policy and Bioethics at the University of San Diego said : According to Fox the authorities in the United States have never ever even attempted to jail people for declining to be vaccinated .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forceful tactic .
This legal precedent can be traced back to 1905 .
In a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case , Jacobson v. Massachusetts , the court ruled Massachusetts was granted the authority to fine people , all of the people who refused to get vaccinations for smallpox .
This particular case established the legal basis for all the vaccine requirements at schools , and these have been upheld in all the following discussions and decisions .
In 2019 , New York City is reported to have passed an ordinance according to which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fined .
All of the recent protests over the way someone covers their faces could propagate a notion of backslash to mandate a vaccine .
There is much debate on this topic .
However , the fact that States have the power to do it doesn ’ t mean they should do it .
Although states could choose to mandate vaccinations but it won ’ t be the best public policy .
It is still unclear if the Congress could enact a federal requirement on this issue .
Federal vaccination policy is said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tax penalty , however this federal vaccination could be found unconstitutional .
All those who are opponents of a federal mandate are most likely to site the Supreme Court ’ s 2012 decision on the Affordable Care Act according to Fox .
In such a scenario according to the justices , the Congress could not use its powers to govern interstate commerce that requires people to buy health insurance .
That could lead to the US having a patchwork of different vaccine requirements in different states .
A similar move has already been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it would put all COVID-19 patients into mandatory quarantine camps .
The Prime Minister of New Zealand has said that your each and every activity will be monitored in these camps and those that refuse to be tested would be forced to stay in the camps for a longer duration .
Meanwhile , a senior managerial executive of the pharmaceutical giant , AstraZeneca has revealed in shocking details that the company could not be on the receiving end of any constitutional motion or face legal action for any possible side effects or unwanted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The company has agreements with governments as per which AstraZeneca can not be held responsible and those affected will have no legal recourse .
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You can be jailed if you refuse Coronavirus vaccine based on a legal precedent which dates back to 1905 says US attorney. States can compel vaccinations in more or less intrusive ways. They can limit access to schools or services or jobs if people don’t get vaccinated. They could force them to pay a fine or even lock them up in jail.
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As drugmakers race to develop vaccines for treatment of COVID-19 there are several legal question that arise.
What if someone refuses to be vaccinated? Will there be any specific restrictions on people who chose not to get the vaccination? Could you lose your job or be banned from public transport? Will people who refuse to be vaccinated be jailed?
And the answer to all questions is YES.
In an interview given to ABC News, Dov Fox, a law professor and the director of the Center for Health Law Policy and Bioethics at the University of San Diego said:
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“States can compel vaccinations in more or less intrusive ways. They can limit access to schools or services or jobs if people don’t get vaccinated. They could force them to pay a fine or even lock them up in jail.”
According to Fox the authorities in the United States have never ever even attempted to jail people for declining to be vaccinated. However, some countries like France have accepted the forceful tactic.
This legal precedent can be traced back to 1905. In a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case, Jacobson v. Massachusetts, the court ruled Massachusetts was granted the authority to fine people, all of the people who refused to get vaccinations for smallpox.
This particular case established the legal basis for all the vaccine requirements at schools, and these have been upheld in all the following discussions and decisions.
“Courts have found that when medical necessity requires it, the public health outweighs the individual rights and liberties at stake,” Fox said.
A senior executive of AstraZeneca has revealed in shocking details that the company could not be on receiving end of any constitutional motion or face legal action for any possible side effects or unwanted reactions induced by its Covid-19 vaccine.https://t.co/Q53SPaHuJ5 — GreatGameIndia (@GreatGameIndia) August 4, 2020
In 2019, New York City is reported to have passed an ordinance according to which the people who refused a vaccination were fined.
All of the recent protests over the way someone covers their faces could propagate a notion of backslash to mandate a vaccine. There is much debate on this topic.
However, the fact that States have the power to do it doesn’t mean they should do it. Although states could choose to mandate vaccinations but it won’t be the best public policy. It is still unclear if the Congress could enact a federal requirement on this issue.
Federal vaccination policy is said to come in the form of a tax penalty, however this federal vaccination could be found unconstitutional.
All those who are opponents of a federal mandate are most likely to site the Supreme Court’s 2012 decision on the Affordable Care Act according to Fox. In such a scenario according to the justices, the Congress could not use its powers to govern interstate commerce that requires people to buy health insurance. That could lead to the US having a patchwork of different vaccine requirements in different states.
A similar move has already been announced by New Zealand which has announced it would put all COVID-19 patients into mandatory quarantine camps. The Prime Minister of New Zealand has said that your each and every activity will be monitored in these camps and those that refuse to be tested would be forced to stay in the camps for a longer duration.
EXCLUSIVE In a move right out of George Orwell’s 1984, New Zealand has announced it would put all COVID-19 patients into mandatory quarantine camps where your each and every activity will be monitored & those that refuse would be forced to stay longer.https://t.co/apLPwX2deg — GreatGameIndia (@GreatGameIndia) August 14, 2020
Meanwhile, a senior managerial executive of the pharmaceutical giant, AstraZeneca has revealed in shocking details that the company could not be on the receiving end of any constitutional motion or face legal action for any possible side effects or unwanted reactions induced by its Covid-19 vaccine. The company has agreements with governments as per which AstraZeneca cannot be held responsible and those affected will have no legal recourse.
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greatgameindia--2020-08-26--Jacob Blake Had Outstanding Arrest Warrant For Sexual Assault Facing Upto 8-1/2 Years In Prison

Jacob Blake had an outstanding arrest warrant for sexual assault , trespassing and disorderly conduct in connection with domestic abuse .
Police were responding to a domestic incident at a home in the area when Blake was shot , though nature of the dispute is unclear .
Although viral video showed a cop shooting Blake while reaching for something in the car , another video from a different angle showed him brawling with the cops on the pavement .
In 2015 , Jacob Blake was charged with resisting arrest causing a soft tissue injury to a police officer while pulling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was facing upto 8-1/2 years in prison .
Jacob Blake , 29 , was shot seven times by a cop in Kenosha , Wisconsin , on Sunday .
Police were responding to a domestic incident at a home in the area , though nature of the dispute is unclear .
The viral video shows Blake walking toward an SUV as at least three cops follow with guns drawn .
Blake appears to ignore police orders to stop and tries to get into the driver ’ s side of the SUV .
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were heard ; Blake ’ s kids were inside car as the events unfolded .
Although , the viral video didn ’ t show what happened before Blake started walking away from the cops .
Video filmed from another angle shows Blake and at least two cops wrestling on the sidewalk near the car .
In the clip , Blake is seen extricating himself from the brawl and walking toward driver ’ s side of the SUV .
In the latest video , Blake is seen wrestling with at least two Kenosha police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free from the cops and begins to walk from the passenger ’ s side of his SUV to the driver ’ s side .
As he opens the driver ’ s side door , gunshots ring out .
Blake has a history of resisting arrest using violence .
Earlier charges against Blake show a similar behavior and a subsequent search of his SUV at the time turned up a black handgun on the floor behind the drivers seat .
At the end of the viral video Blake is seen taking a sharp turn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ car , probably reaching out for his gun before being shot .
It is also reported that before resorting to gunfire , the police attempted to subdue Blake with a Taser which failed .
Viral video does not capture all the intricacies Meanwhile , the police union representing officers on the Kenosha police force released a statement on Monday asking to withhold any prejudgment until the investigation is complete and said that the video that went viral does not capture all the intricacies of a highly dynamic incident .
“ Until that investigation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ withhold prejudgment about the incident and please the let process take place .
Governor Evers ’ statement on the incident was wholly irresponsible and not reflective of the hardworking members of the law enforcement community , not to mention the citizens of the City of Kenosha.
” “ As always , the video currently circulating does not capture all the intricacies of a highly dynamic incident .
We ask that you withhold from passing judgement until all the facts are known and released .
We , along with the citizens of the great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and to let the process play out fairly and impartially.
” Online court records indicate Kenosha County prosecutors charged Blake on July 6 with sexual assault , trespassing and disorderly conduct in connection with domestic abuse .
An arrest warrant was issued the following day .
The records contain no further details and do not list an attorney for Blake .
In 2015 , Jacob Blake was charged in Racine County Circuit Court with one felony count of resisting arrest causing a soft tissue injury to a police officer and one misdemeanor count @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carrying a firearm while intoxicated , endangering safety-use of a dangerous weapon , and disorderly conduct .
On conviction , he faced up to 8-1/2 years in prison and/or up to $ 50,000 in fines .
According to the criminal complaint , Blake and two women were at the Brass Monkey tavern , when Blake got into an argument with another patron and pulled a black handgun .
Blake pointed the gun at the other man , and the magazine fell to the floor .
The bartender told Blake to leave , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through the window at patrons inside the bar before walking south on Junction Avenue .
Police conducted a high risk traffic stop , the complaint reads , and ordered Blake to put his hands out the window of the vehicle .
Instead , Blake exited the SUV and started walking toward officers and ignored commands to get down on the ground .
When Blake refused to comply repeatedly , K9 Dozer was deployed to force him into compliance .
At the time he was taken into custody , Blake was searched and police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hip but no gun .
A subsequent search of the SUV turned up a black handgun on the floor behind the drivers seat .
A box of ammunition was also found , and two loaded magazines were discovered in Blake ’ s coat .
Meanwhile , the shooting igniting widespread riots and looting three months after the death of George Floyd .
Interestingly , George Floyd also had a criminal history .
He went to jail for atleast 5 times and a look at George Floyd ’ s profile as per court documents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drug abuse , theft , criminal trespassing , aggravated robbery as well as entering a woman ’ s home and pointing a gun at her stomach while looking for drugs and money .
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Jacob Blake had an outstanding arrest warrant for sexual assault, trespassing and disorderly conduct in connection with domestic abuse. Police were responding to a domestic incident at a home in the area when Blake was shot, though nature of the dispute is unclear. Although viral video showed a cop shooting Blake while reaching for something in the car, another video from a different angle showed him brawling with the cops on the pavement. In 2015, Jacob Blake was charged with resisting arrest causing a soft tissue injury to a police officer while pulling a gun at the bar for which he was facing upto 8-1/2 years in prison.
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New footage show Jacob Blake wrestling with Cops
Jacob Blake, 29, was shot seven times by a cop in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Sunday. Police were responding to a domestic incident at a home in the area, though nature of the dispute is unclear.
The viral video shows Blake walking toward an SUV as at least three cops follow with guns drawn. Blake appears to ignore police orders to stop and tries to get into the driver’s side of the SUV. That’s when at least seven gunshots were heard; Blake’s kids were inside car as the events unfolded.
.@KenoshaPolice shoot unarmed #JacobBlake in the back multiple times in front of his children even though witnesses told them he was trying to break up a fight. How long this madness? pic.twitter.com/WNUjnHyYAl — Bishop Talbert Swan (@TalbertSwan) August 24, 2020
Although, the viral video didn’t show what happened before Blake started walking away from the cops.
Video filmed from another angle shows Blake and at least two cops wrestling on the sidewalk near the car. In the clip, Blake is seen extricating himself from the brawl and walking toward driver’s side of the SUV.
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In the latest video, Blake is seen wrestling with at least two Kenosha police officers.
Blake then manages to break free from the cops and begins to walk from the passenger’s side of his SUV to the driver’s side. As he opens the driver’s side door, gunshots ring out.
Blake has a history of resisting arrest using violence. Earlier charges against Blake show a similar behavior and a subsequent search of his SUV at the time turned up a black handgun on the floor behind the drivers seat.
At the end of the viral video Blake is seen taking a sharp turn and leaping at the floor of the car, probably reaching out for his gun before being shot.
It is also reported that before resorting to gunfire, the police attempted to subdue Blake with a Taser which failed.
Viral video does not capture all the intricacies
Meanwhile, the police union representing officers on the Kenosha police force released a statement on Monday asking to withhold any prejudgment until the investigation is complete and said that the video that went viral does not capture all the intricacies of a highly dynamic incident.
“Until that investigation is completed, we ask that you withhold prejudgment about the incident and please the let process take place. Governor Evers’ statement on the incident was wholly irresponsible and not reflective of the hardworking members of the law enforcement community, not to mention the citizens of the City of Kenosha.” “As always, the video currently circulating does not capture all the intricacies of a highly dynamic incident. We ask that you withhold from passing judgement until all the facts are known and released. We, along with the citizens of the great City of Kenosha, ask for peace and to let the process play out fairly and impartially.”
Jacob Blake charged with sexual assault issued arrest warrant
Online court records indicate Kenosha County prosecutors charged Blake on July 6 with sexual assault, trespassing and disorderly conduct in connection with domestic abuse.
An arrest warrant was issued the following day. The records contain no further details and do not list an attorney for Blake.
Jacob Blake faced upto 8-1/2 years in prison
In 2015, Jacob Blake was charged in Racine County Circuit Court with one felony count of resisting arrest causing a soft tissue injury to a police officer and one misdemeanor count each of carrying a concealed weapon, carrying a firearm while intoxicated, endangering safety-use of a dangerous weapon, and disorderly conduct. On conviction, he faced up to 8-1/2 years in prison and/or up to $50,000 in fines.
According to the criminal complaint, Blake and two women were at the Brass Monkey tavern, when Blake got into an argument with another patron and pulled a black handgun. Blake pointed the gun at the other man, and the magazine fell to the floor. The bartender told Blake to leave, and he did but then pointed the gun through the window at patrons inside the bar before walking south on Junction Avenue.
Police conducted a high risk traffic stop, the complaint reads, and ordered Blake to put his hands out the window of the vehicle. Instead, Blake exited the SUV and started walking toward officers and ignored commands to get down on the ground. When Blake refused to comply repeatedly, K9 Dozer was deployed to force him into compliance.
At the time he was taken into custody, Blake was searched and police say he had a holster on his hip but no gun. A subsequent search of the SUV turned up a black handgun on the floor behind the drivers seat. A box of ammunition was also found, and two loaded magazines were discovered in Blake’s coat.
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Meanwhile, the shooting igniting widespread riots and looting three months after the death of George Floyd. Interestingly, George Floyd also had a criminal history. He went to jail for atleast 5 times and a look at George Floyd’s profile as per court documents reads like a career criminal involved in drug abuse, theft, criminal trespassing, aggravated robbery as well as entering a woman’s home and pointing a gun at her stomach while looking for drugs and money.
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greatgameindia--2020-08-25--How Mail-in Ballots Conspiracy Was Hatched Against Lincoln’s Re-election In 1864

In 1864 , the most elaborate mail-in ballots election conspiracy in American history was discovered .
The plot was hatched against Abraham Lincoln ’ s re-election .
When Orville Wood traveled to Baltimore in the fall of 1864 , he had no idea that he would be able to uncover one of the most elaborate election conspiracy in American history .
Wood was initially a merchant in the northeastern corner of New York .
He was a supporter of Abraham Lincoln and was tasked form his hometown to “ look after the local ticket.
” All the legislators of New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ system for the state in April .
The intention was ensuring the suffrage of troops while they battled with the Confederate Army .
These troops would assign their power of attorney on slips along with four signatures : of the voter , the person approved as a recipient , an observer to the signed affidavit accompanied with a fellow officer .
All of these documents would be sealed in an envelop and shipped back to be counted as the final vote .
This was the general process that was outlined .
But Wood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would offer was immense .
Wood arrived at Fort McHenry in Baltimore to pay a visit to the 91st New York Regiment .
This was done on the suggestion of an army captain who said that there had been some “ checker playing ” in gathering soldiers ’ mail-in ballots .
These rumours led Wood to the office of Moses Ferry in Baltimore .
Ferry was selected by the New York Gov .
Horatio Seymour so that he could help in overseeing the voting process for New York ’ s enlisted men .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he had to somehow gain his trust .
He did this by depicting himself as a strong supporter of Lincoln ’ s opponent , George McClellan .
On this occasion , Ferry told Wood , that the votes from New York ’ s 91st Regiment had been tallied in a way that 400 were reserved for McClellan and 11 for Lincoln .
They ran a scheme in addition to the operations being carried out in D.C. and Baltimore , this scheme touched New York .
Wood asked to personally deliver these fraudulent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to receive final approval from his colleague in Washington – Edward Donahue Jr. Donahue received rosters of soldiers from military officials and law enforcement members .
A letter from Gen. J.A .
Ferrell read , “ Inclosed in this package you will find tickets , also a list of names of the actual residents of Columbia County , now members of the 128th Regiment .
With my best wishes for your success.
” Albany Sheriff H. Cromdell ’ s letter offered to send additional men for assistance in Baltimore .
The letter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and we are confident of complete success .
It is unnecessary to say that all here have entire confidence in your skill and abetting , and hope you like your help.
” In Ferry ’ s office , a list of 400 names that belonged to the sick and wounded soldiers was discovered .
Ferry joked about the roster that “ Dead or alive , they all had cast a good vote.
” Ferry , Donahue and all their fellow conspirators were overjoyed to find humor in their work .
One of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ newspapers were expected to reveal , after the corruption of the election .
They even bragged about their past success in being able to fix local elections back home .
The men were engaged in a conspiracy to ship the crates of fraudulent votes back to New York .
But their scheme was shortly considered over .
Wood reported this operation to the authorities .
On the morning of Oct. 27 , 1864 , which was just two weeks before the election , Ferry and Donahue stood for trial before a military commission @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offered a full confession and offered the names of all the other people involved in the scheme .
Ferry offered a full confession that same day , even offering up the names of others involved in the mail-in ballots conspiracy .
Donahue proved more of a challenge .
After the first trial day , a New York Times ’ reporter wrote : There were arrests being made in New York and Washington as Donahue came back for the trial .
Donahue begged for mercy ; he was a newly married young man without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ oversaw Ferry and Donahue ’ s trial recommended life in prison for the two men who sought to corrupt the election by mail .
The president , who would soon be slain , approved .
The judge advocate responded saying that , Donahue had committed one of the most gigantic frauds ever undertook in America – “ a fraud which , if it shall be successful , will , in my opinion , have produced a disruption of our entire country , and our war for the preservation of the Union will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ] Send in your tips and submissions by filling out this form or write to us directly at the email provided .
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In 1864, the most elaborate mail-in ballots election conspiracy in American history was discovered. The plot was hatched against Abraham Lincoln’s re-election.
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The Process
When Orville Wood traveled to Baltimore in the fall of 1864, he had no idea that he would be able to uncover one of the most elaborate election conspiracy in American history.
Wood was initially a merchant in the northeastern corner of New York. He was a supporter of Abraham Lincoln and was tasked form his hometown to “look after the local ticket.”
All the legislators of New York had established the mail in voting system for the state in April. The intention was ensuring the suffrage of troops while they battled with the Confederate Army.
These troops would assign their power of attorney on slips along with four signatures: of the voter, the person approved as a recipient, an observer to the signed affidavit accompanied with a fellow officer.
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All of these documents would be sealed in an envelop and shipped back to be counted as the final vote. This was the general process that was outlined. But Wood found out that the challenge that it would offer was immense.
The Investigation
Wood arrived at Fort McHenry in Baltimore to pay a visit to the 91st New York Regiment. This was done on the suggestion of an army captain who said that there had been some “checker playing” in gathering soldiers’ mail-in ballots. These rumours led Wood to the office of Moses Ferry in Baltimore.
Ferry was selected by the New York Gov. Horatio Seymour so that he could help in overseeing the voting process for New York’s enlisted men.
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As Wood entered Ferry’s office, he had to somehow gain his trust. He did this by depicting himself as a strong supporter of Lincoln’s opponent, George McClellan. On this occasion, Ferry told Wood, that the votes from New York’s 91st Regiment had been tallied in a way that 400 were reserved for McClellan and 11 for Lincoln.
The Mail-in Ballots Conspiracy
They ran a scheme in addition to the operations being carried out in D.C. and Baltimore, this scheme touched New York. Wood asked to personally deliver these fraudulent ballots, but Ferry said they would have to receive final approval from his colleague in Washington – Edward Donahue Jr.
Donahue received rosters of soldiers from military officials and law enforcement members. A letter from Gen. J.A. Ferrell read, “Inclosed in this package you will find tickets, also a list of names of the actual residents of Columbia County, now members of the 128th Regiment. With my best wishes for your success.”
Albany Sheriff H. Cromdell’s letter offered to send additional men for assistance in Baltimore. The letter conveyed, “All is well here, and we are confident of complete success. It is unnecessary to say that all here have entire confidence in your skill and abetting, and hope you like your help.”
In Ferry’s office, a list of 400 names that belonged to the sick and wounded soldiers was discovered. Ferry joked about the roster that “Dead or alive, they all had cast a good vote.”
Ferry, Donahue and all their fellow conspirators were overjoyed to find humor in their work.
One of them mocked the outcry that the abolitionist newspapers were expected to reveal, after the corruption of the election. They even bragged about their past success in being able to fix local elections back home.
The Military Commission
The men were engaged in a conspiracy to ship the crates of fraudulent votes back to New York. But their scheme was shortly considered over. Wood reported this operation to the authorities.
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On the morning of Oct. 27, 1864, which was just two weeks before the election, Ferry and Donahue stood for trial before a military commission. On that same day, Ferry offered a full confession and offered the names of all the other people involved in the scheme.
The Confession
Ferry offered a full confession that same day, even offering up the names of others involved in the mail-in ballots conspiracy. Donahue proved more of a challenge.
After the first trial day, a New York Times’ reporter wrote:
“The honest electors of the state of New York have escaped an extensive and fearful fraud, a fraud in keeping with the proclivities of the party in whose behalf it was initiated, but one that, if unexposed might have subverted the honest will of the people and left the state and the nation at the mercy of those who would make peace with rebellion and fellowship with traitors.”
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There were arrests being made in New York and Washington as Donahue came back for the trial. Donahue begged for mercy; he was a newly married young man without any previous records.
The Judgement
The commission that oversaw Ferry and Donahue’s trial recommended life in prison for the two men who sought to corrupt the election by mail. The president, who would soon be slain, approved.
The judge advocate responded saying that, Donahue had committed one of the most gigantic frauds ever undertook in America – “a fraud which, if it shall be successful, will, in my opinion, have produced a disruption of our entire country, and our war for the preservation of the Union will be practically at an end and futile”]
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greatgameindia--2020-08-28--Kyle Rittenhouse Was Being Hunted By Rioters After Clashes With Militias Guarding Gas Stations

Kyle Rittenhouse , the suspect in Kenosha shootings was being hunted and attacked by rioters with skateboards , wooden bats , pistols and even Molotov cocktails before the shooting started .
Looting and rioting started in Kenosha after Jacob Blake who had an outstanding arrest warrant for sexual assault was shot by cops while brawling .
Rioters clashed with militias guarding gas stations before chasing Rittenhouse and attempting to grab him and seize his firearm .
According to eyewitnesses reports and video evidence this resulted in the attacker to be shot in the head in self-defense during the scuffle .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ shot in the head outside a nearby auto garage .
The events leading up to the initial shooting are not yet clear but police fear it may have stemmed from a conflict at a gas station between militias defending local businesses from looters .
Several civilians were carrying weapons during the protests on Tuesday night and Kyle was believed to have been guarding a local car shop from looters or arsonists at some point prior to the shootings , according to videos posted online .
One victim was shot in the head and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about 11.45pm on Tuesday , according to Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth .
A third man was shot in the arm but his wounds were not believed to life-threatening .
According to witness accounts and video footage , the gunman walked up to police with his hands in the air and his semi-automatic rifle slung across his body just moments after the shooting .
Separate videos that captured the other two shootings showed a group of protesters hunting Rittenhouse as he ran down the middle of the street .
According to Scott Parkinson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Club For Growth , one of the rioters threw a Molotov cocktail at Rittenhouse prior to the first shooting .
During the 2nd shooting , after Rittenhouse trips , he was jumped by several men , including another armed protester , attacked by a skateboard .
Geoffrey Ingersoll , the Editor-in-Chief of Daily Caller confirmed based on eyewitnesses reports and video evidence that the rioters previously incited violence against Kyle , saying “ shoot me ni***** ” , before attempting to grab him and seize his firearm .
This resulted in the attacker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ self-defense during the scuffle .
Cellphone videos from the scene show Kyle with a semi-automatic rifle in a confrontation with rioters following a shooting just moments earlier where a man was shot in the head .
Rioters then chased Kyle down the street with wooden bats and Molotov cocktails before one kicked him to the ground .
Another man could be seen hitting Kyle over the head with a skateboard before struggling with him as gunshots rang out and people fled from the scene .
Meanwhile , Kyle appeared to fire a shot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the skateboard while he was still lying on the ground .
The man who initially kicked Kyle to the ground can be seen running ( right ) as the gunshots broke out .
After the man with the skateboard was shot another man jumped Kyle still on the ground with a pistol .
Kyle shot the man in the arm in self-defense before the gunman can fire on him .
A photo from another angle shows the same man who attacked Kyle on the ground holding his pistol .
As the crowd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around with his gun raised before he started walking down the street in the direction of arriving police officers .
As Kyle stood-up a man is seen in near the pavement fully covered in black holding a wooden bat .
Kyle , with his gun slung across him , put up his hands and walked toward the squad cars to hand himself in and surrender to the police .
The shooting of Jacob Blake comes three months after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis which sparked violent nationwide protests and riots plunging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the men had a criminal history .
Jacob Blake had an outstanding arrest warrant for sexual assault , trespassing and disorderly conduct in connection with domestic abuse .
In 2015 , Jacob Blake was charged with resisting arrest causing a soft tissue injury to a police officer while pulling a gun at the bar for which he was facing upto 8-1/2 years in prison .
George Floyd went to jail for atleast 5 times and a look at George Floyd ’ s profile as per court documents reads like a career criminal involved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trespassing , aggravated robbery as well as entering a woman ’ s home and pointing a gun at her stomach while looking for drugs and money .
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Kyle Rittenhouse, the suspect in Kenosha shootings was being hunted and attacked by rioters with skateboards, wooden bats, pistols and even Molotov cocktails before the shooting started. Looting and rioting started in Kenosha after Jacob Blake who had an outstanding arrest warrant for sexual assault was shot by cops while brawling. Rioters clashed with militias guarding gas stations before chasing Rittenhouse and attempting to grab him and seize his firearm. According to eyewitnesses reports and video evidence this resulted in the attacker to be shot in the head in self-defense during the scuffle.
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The incident unfolded after a man was shot in the head outside a nearby auto garage. The events leading up to the initial shooting are not yet clear but police fear it may have stemmed from a conflict at a gas station between militias defending local businesses from looters.

Several civilians were carrying weapons during the protests on Tuesday night and Kyle was believed to have been guarding a local car shop from looters or arsonists at some point prior to the shootings, according to videos posted online.
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One victim was shot in the head and another was shot in the chest at about 11.45pm on Tuesday, according to Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth. A third man was shot in the arm but his wounds were not believed to life-threatening.
According to witness accounts and video footage, the gunman walked up to police with his hands in the air and his semi-automatic rifle slung across his body just moments after the shooting.
Separate videos that captured the other two shootings showed a group of protesters hunting Rittenhouse as he ran down the middle of the street.
According to Scott Parkinson, Vice President of Government Affairs, Club For Growth, one of the rioters threw a Molotov cocktail at Rittenhouse prior to the first shooting. During the 2nd shooting, after Rittenhouse trips, he was jumped by several men, including another armed protester, attacked by a skateboard.
2. Why leave out during the 2nd shooting, after Rittenhouse trips, he was jumped by several men, including another armed protester, attacked by a skateboard – prior to firing more shots? 2/ — Scott T. Parkinson (@ScottTParkinson) August 27, 2020
Geoffrey Ingersoll, the Editor-in-Chief of Daily Caller confirmed based on eyewitnesses reports and video evidence that the rioters previously incited violence against Kyle, saying “shoot me ni*****”, before attempting to grab him and seize his firearm. This resulted in the attacker to be shot in the head in self-defense during the scuffle.
This is correct from the reports I’ve heard directly from eyewitnesses and video evidence. This man chased the shooter down. https://t.co/6bqhkRMjOY — Geoffrey Ingersoll (@GPIngersoll) August 27, 2020
Kyle Rittenhouse Shooting Sequence in Photos
Cellphone videos from the scene show Kyle with a semi-automatic rifle in a confrontation with rioters following a shooting just moments earlier where a man was shot in the head. Rioters then chased Kyle down the street with wooden bats and Molotov cocktails before one kicked him to the ground.
Another man could be seen hitting Kyle over the head with a skateboard before struggling with him as gunshots rang out and people fled from the scene.
Meanwhile, Kyle appeared to fire a shot in self-defense at the man attacking him with the skateboard while he was still lying on the ground. The man who initially kicked Kyle to the ground can be seen running (right) as the gunshots broke out.
After the man with the skateboard was shot another man jumped Kyle still on the ground with a pistol. Kyle shot the man in the arm in self-defense before the gunman can fire on him.
A photo from another angle shows the same man who attacked Kyle on the ground holding his pistol.
As the crowd scattered, Kyle stood up and looked around with his gun raised before he started walking down the street in the direction of arriving police officers.
As Kyle stood-up a man is seen in near the pavement fully covered in black holding a wooden bat.
Kyle, with his gun slung across him, put up his hands and walked toward the squad cars to hand himself in and surrender to the police.
The shooting of Jacob Blake comes three months after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis which sparked violent nationwide protests and riots plunging the nation into a civil-war. Both the men had a criminal history.
Jacob Blake had an outstanding arrest warrant for sexual assault, trespassing and disorderly conduct in connection with domestic abuse. In 2015, Jacob Blake was charged with resisting arrest causing a soft tissue injury to a police officer while pulling a gun at the bar for which he was facing upto 8-1/2 years in prison.
#JacobBlake had outstanding arrest warrant for sexual assault in domestic abuse case. In 2015, Blake was charged with resisting arrest causing soft tissue injury to police officer while pulling gun at bar for which he was facing upto 8-1/2 years in prisonhttps://t.co/A5eyBWwR5L — GreatGameIndia (@GreatGameIndia) August 26, 2020
George Floyd went to jail for atleast 5 times and a look at George Floyd’s profile as per court documents reads like a career criminal involved in drug abuse, theft, criminal trespassing, aggravated robbery as well as entering a woman’s home and pointing a gun at her stomach while looking for drugs and money.
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greatgameindia--2020-08-31--Governor Orders Mandatory Flu Shots For All Students Under 30 In Boston In Order To Attend School

The Governor of Massachusetts Charlie Baker has ordered that it is mandatory for all students under 30 to get flu shots in order to attend school .
Following the order massive protests were organised outside the State House Sunday morning demanding that Governor Charlie Baker rescind the public health mandate .
Earlier this month , Baker announced what is believed to be a first-in-the-nation order requiring the vaccination for anyone 6 months or older who is in a school or day care center , with some exemptions .
In front of the State House steps , a series of speakers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the flu shot mandate because of distrust in the government and in pharmaceutical companies and concern that they would not have control over their medical decisions .
In a statement Sunday , a state Department of Public Health spokeswoman said the commonwealth has an obligation to advance policies that protect students , teachers , and staff , particularly during a flu season that overlaps with the COVID-19 pandemic .
Protesters also complained that the vaccine companies have been exempt from any liabilities .
As reported by GreatGameIndia earlier , a senior managerial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revealed in shocking details that the company could not be on the receiving end of any constitutional motion or face legal action for any possible side effects or unwanted reactions induced by its Covid-19 vaccine .
The company has agreements with governments as per which AstraZeneca can not be held responsible for any side effects of COVID-19 vaccine and those affected will have no legal recourse .
Meanwhile , in a move right out of George Orwell ’ s 1984 , New Zealand has announced it would put all COVID-19 patients into mandatory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New Zealand has said that your each and every activity will be monitored in these camps and those that refuse to be tested would be forced to stay in the camps for a longer duration .
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The Governor of Massachusetts Charlie Baker has ordered that it is mandatory for all students under 30 to get flu shots in order to attend school. Following the order massive protests were organised outside the State House Sunday morning demanding that Governor Charlie Baker rescind the public health mandate.
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Earlier this month, Baker announced what is believed to be a first-in-the-nation order requiring the vaccination for anyone 6 months or older who is in a school or day care center, with some exemptions.
“I would hope people would understand this is an important part of how we continue to fight the [corona]virus here in Massachusetts,” Baker told reporters at a State House news briefing on Aug. 20. “The more people who get the flu shot don’t get the flu and don’t wind up in the ER.”
In front of the State House steps, a series of speakers said they did not want to abide by the flu shot mandate because of distrust in the government and in pharmaceutical companies and concern that they would not have control over their medical decisions.
“This is about using the fear of COVID to take away a person’s ability, and their human right, to make decisions for themselves and their children — unnecessarily,“ said Allison Chapman, a member of the executive leadership team at an organization called Health Choice.
In a statement Sunday, a state Department of Public Health spokeswoman said the commonwealth has an obligation to advance policies that protect students, teachers, and staff, particularly during a flu season that overlaps with the COVID-19 pandemic.
“As students return to in-person learning in the classroom, this vaccine requirement provides an additional and necessary layer of protection and safety,” the statement said.
Protesters also complained that the vaccine companies have been exempt from any liabilities.
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A senior executive of AstraZeneca has revealed in shocking details that the company could not be on receiving end of any constitutional motion or face legal action for any possible side effects or unwanted reactions induced by its Covid-19 vaccine.https://t.co/Q53SPaHuJ5 — GreatGameIndia (@GreatGameIndia) August 4, 2020
As reported by GreatGameIndia earlier, a senior managerial executive of the pharmaceutical giant, AstraZeneca revealed in shocking details that the company could not be on the receiving end of any constitutional motion or face legal action for any possible side effects or unwanted reactions induced by its Covid-19 vaccine. The company has agreements with governments as per which AstraZeneca cannot be held responsible for any side effects of COVID-19 vaccine and those affected will have no legal recourse.
Meanwhile, in a move right out of George Orwell’s 1984, New Zealand has announced it would put all COVID-19 patients into mandatory quarantine camps. The Prime Minister of New Zealand has said that your each and every activity will be monitored in these camps and those that refuse to be tested would be forced to stay in the camps for a longer duration.
For latest updates on the outbreak check out our Coronavirus Coverage.
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