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64. Thom Hartmann had a guest on his show ...

Sat Apr 20, 2013, 03:42 AM

Apr 2013

that did an investigation on these organizations and how much more coordinated the conservative groups are then the liberal/progressive groups, because they are better funded.

He mentioned a complete operation which included hiring conservative college students, placing them in a room with a computer and re-writing wikipedia pages with a more conservative ideology.

We all know it doesn't take much to hire college students. They need the money and the conservative groups have it.

But don't believe me, do an internet search and I'm sure you'll find some reference to it.

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It is shocking what these two deranged brothers have done to America! [View all] Bonobo Apr 2013 OP

I like this n/t sharp_stick Apr 2013 #1

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Saw it coming up Fifth Avenue Brimley Apr 2013 #63

That's what I call long-term damage BeyondGeography Apr 2013 #3

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I was expecting the Koch Bros. nt 12AngryBorneoWildmen Apr 2013 #5

as was I niyad Apr 2013 #7

me, too. n/t KarenS Apr 2013 #12

ditto the Kochs marions ghost Apr 2013 #14

me four! NoMoreWarNow Apr 2013 #29

Same here!!! Initech Apr 2013 #38

Yep. Jack Rabbit Apr 2013 #57

well played Demo_Chris Apr 2013 #6

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You got that right. Not yet not yet. FailureToCommunicate Apr 2013 #16

Agree. These events certainly bring out... WorseBeforeBetter Apr 2013 #17

the fact that it rose to the top of the greatest carolinayellowdog Apr 2013 #34

Well, what do you expect? We're dirty libruls and therefore evil and lovers of terrorists. 2ndAmForComputers Apr 2013 #42

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funny, of course... Bully Taw Apr 2013 #9

...saw that one coming! librechik Apr 2013 #10

...Domestic Terrorists. SoapBox Apr 2013 #11

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Nice! ellie Apr 2013 #15

Could also put the Koch pics up ... Myrina Apr 2013 #18

Then there's a whole family of Waltons. baldguy Apr 2013 #19

I KNEW it was the Brothers Bush before I saw the picture. joanbarnes Apr 2013 #20

LOL Oilwellian Apr 2013 #21

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*yawn* Bucky Apr 2013 #28

Their grandfather was the banker to Hitler? midnight Apr 2013 #31

No, our hysterical friends made that up. Bucky Apr 2013 #35

60 percent of Wikipedia inaccurate santamargarita Apr 2013 #39

Hey, I thought you put me on ignore. Just my luck... Bucky Apr 2013 #46

Your on it now! Happy babysitting. santamargarita Apr 2013 #47

Your spanking awaits you. Please read and then go get a new personality. Bucky Apr 2013 #48

This post made me laugh a little after the horrors of the past few days. Thank you. :) n/t SylviaD Apr 2013 #65

I thought this was confirmed already.... but sometimes I miss info... Thanks for posing this.. midnight Apr 2013 #58

It has been confirmed already but some guy... santamargarita Apr 2013 #60

I know some sites are less reliable than others. Thanks for doing the research.. midnight Apr 2013 #61

Right Wing think tanks, ... aggiesal Apr 2013 #51

Where did you get that from? Bucky Apr 2013 #53

Thom Hartmann had a guest on his show ... aggiesal Apr 2013 #64

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really good heaven05 Apr 2013 #24

That's a classic! rizlaplus Apr 2013 #26

I KNEW it was going to be these two! I never liked you so well, Bonobo. nt raccoon Apr 2013 #27

I shoulda known this about them, but you got me. :D lexw Apr 2013 #30

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Think you need to get over the past and focus on what is happening now Eveofdestruction Apr 2013 #36

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You shoulda put a warning! Phentex Apr 2013 #37

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If there is anyone in this world I hate.. jimmil Apr 2013 #43

The Smothers Brothers! Blue Owl Apr 2013 #45

No shit 47of74 Apr 2013 #49

Look at the smirk on that asshole. I'm glad I don't live near that prick! santamargarita Apr 2013 #50

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K&R Jamastiene Apr 2013 #54

I was expecting the 2 Boston pricks. bbinacan Apr 2013 #56

loved the lead in dmrtndl1 Apr 2013 #59

Lmao! lib87 Apr 2013 #62