I hold the view (held by some individuals for various reasons) that the #TeamPatriot hashtag is connected to a psychological operation. At present, I don't know by whom/for what. Argumentation will follow. #Twitter #PsyOp #PsyOps #MAGA #TCOT #QAnon #WWG1WGA #Resist #TheResistance
Over time, if my view changes along these lines (#TeamPatriot hashtag not connected to a psychological operation), I will make that clear. For the time being, I will write in this thread (and in replies) with respect to my current viewpoint.
Using "psychological operation" as a term calls to mind conspiracy theories, intelligence activities, etc., which are legitimate considerations of course. However, since we are dealing human communication, the ancient art of rhetoric is always on the table of analysis.
Regarding rhetoric, we can consider appeals to logos, ethos, and pathos (Aristotle). We can look to the forensic, epideictic, and deliberative genres of rhetoric (Aristotle). We have invention, arrangement, style, memory, and delivery as the five canons of rhetoric (Cicero).
For my citing of primary/secondary sources, please note that my sharing of items is not necessarily an endorsement of all content (including advertisements). This will include items from people on Twitter with whom I have theological, philosophical, and/or political differences.
As we know, communicative activity on Twitter can move quickly. With respect to my own overall schedule (professional and personal), please understand that I will move through this thread (including replies) at a varying pace, depending upon the circumstances.
I will begin with a range of communicative examples that I think are relevant for my current view. Although I will provide relevant commentary along the way, I will analyze the relevant communication more technically after highlighting these specific communicative examples.
As I put forth examples, please keep in mind two working assumptions of mine. #TeamPatriot affiliates, generally speaking, are competent and enthusiastic with their research. Also, as a general matter, people can sincerely overlook certain things along the way while researching.
Again, my view is that the #TeamPatriot hashtag is CONNECTED to a psychological operation. I don't know by whom/for what. In this thread (replies too), unless otherwise stated by me, I am NOT implying/claiming that referenced individuals are knowingly running the operation.
Nadine Van der Velde writes a lot about the Hudson Union Society. hudsonunionsociety.com @nadinevdVelde @HudsonUnionNY Louise Mensch is a co-founder and the President Emerita of this organization. hudsonunionsociety.com/BODaHB.asp @BBCJoePascal @LouiseMensch @LouiseBagshawe @patribotics
I am not here claiming that the Hudson Union Society is a crossroads of coordination/conspiracy (as some people do). One could simply view it as a discussion group for various perspectives. @nadinevdVelde @HudsonUnionNY @LouiseBagshawe @patribotics @LouiseMensch @BBCJoePascal
General Michael T. Flynn is often discussed among #TeamPatriot affiliates with respect to Russian influence on/in/against the USA. Influence networks and various events are proposed as relevant along these lines. @GenFlynn @ericgarland @Dry_Observer @20committee @LouiseBagshawe
It is seldom if ever discussed among #TeamPatriot affiliates that General Flynn was a speaking guest for the Hudson Union Society. hudsonunionsociety.com/PastEvents.asp… Pictures are available. hudsonunionsociety.com/pictures/flynn/ Videos will follow in this thread. @HudsonUnionNY @GenFlynn
"Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency General Michael Flynn on Iran's Nuclear State" @YouTube @BBCJoePascal @HudsonUnionNY @GenFlynn #TeamPatriot
"Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency General Michael Flynn on the 3 Biggest Issues Today" @YouTube @BBCJoePascal @HudsonUnionNY @GenFlynn #TeamPatriot
"Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency General Michael Flynn on the War Against ISIS" @YouTube @BBCJoePascal @HudsonUnionNY @GenFlynn #TeamPatriot
"A Day in the Life of Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency General Michael Flynn" @YouTube @BBCJoePascal @HudsonUnionNY @GenFlynn #TeamPatriot
"Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency General Michael Flynn on Military Life" @YouTube @BBCJoePascal @HudsonUnionNY @GenFlynn #TeamPatriot
"Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency General Michael Flynn on the Nuclear Deal with Iran" @BBCJoePascal @HudsonUnionNY @GenFlynn #TeamPatriot
"Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency General Michael Flynn on Intelligence Gathering" @BBCJoePascal @HudsonUnionNY @GenFlynn #TeamPatriot
"Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency General Michael Flynn on Interviewing for the Position" @BBCJoePascal @HudsonUnionNY @GenFlynn #TeamPatriot
"Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency General Michael Flynn on the Future of the US Military" @BBCJoePascal @HudsonUnionNY @GenFlynn #TeamPatriot
Ann Coulter is discussed on occasion among #TeamPatriot affiliates (with various angles). @AnnCoulter @911CORLEBRA777 @TheChrisSuprun @LouiseBagshawe @ericgarland @SuzanneWinland @TrueFactsStated @karolcummins @counterchekist @MelissaJPeltier @DirkSchwenk @dcherring @Brookssista1
It is seldom if ever discussed among #TeamPatriot affiliates that Ann Coulter was a speaking guest for the Hudson Union Society. hudsonunionsociety.com/pastevents.asp… Pictures are available. hudsonunionsociety.com/pictures/Coult… A video will follow in this thread. @HudsonUnionNY @AnnCoulter @nadinevdVelde
"Ann Coulter on Muslims & Airport Security" @YouTube @BBCJoePascal @HudsonUnionNY @AnnCoulter @nadinevdVelde #TeamPatriot
Ann Coulter as a Speaking Guest for the Hudson Union Society (in 2018): thecoreclub.com/cultural-progr… @HudsonUnionNY @coreclub @AnnCoulter @nadinevdVelde #TeamPatriot
Again, one could simply see the Hudson Union Society as a discussion group for various perspectives. This is all that is needed for my overall argumentation. #TeamPatriot @HudsonUnionNY @LouiseMensch @LouiseBagshawe @patribotics @BBCJoePascal @GenFlynn @AnnCoulter @nadinevdVelde
One topic that is discussed among #TeamPatriot affiliates is MEK. @Maryam_Rajavi @gobadi @Mojahedineng @PMOIRAN @911CORLEBRA777 @ericgarland @JamesFourM @LouiseBagshawe @TundraEatsYou @MarchandMusic @dianesbaker1 @counterchekist @20committee @ArleBear @elechner1 @karolcummins
#TeamPatriot affiliates celebrate Senator John McCain's life and legacy as patriotic counterweights for our time. Before and after his death, they did/do not amply discuss Senator McCain's support of MEK. Specific clarifications and relevant items will follow in this thread.
I will not now in this thread write on Senator John McCain and/or MEK (as such). To some extent, this is not even needed for my overall argumentation. However, I might later in this thread, depending on research/analysis. #TeamPatriot @Maryam_Rajavi @gobadi @Mojahedineng @PMOIRAN
"McCain: U.S. must do more to protect Iranian dissident group" washingtontimes.com/news/2015/oct/… @guyjtaylor @WashTimes #TeamPatriot #MEK
"STATEMENT BY SENATOR JOHN McCAIN ON SUCCESSFUL RELOCATION OF IRANIAN DISSIDENTS FROM CAMP LIBERTY" mccain.senate.gov/public/index.c… #TeamPatriot #MEK
"SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN URGES SECRETARY KERRY TO EXPEDITE RESETTLEMENT OF CAMP LIBERTY REFUGEES THREATENED BY ISIS IN IRAQ" mccain.senate.gov/public/index.c… #TeamPatriot #MEK
"SENATOR MCCAIN VISITS PMOI MEMBERS IN TIRANA" @YouTube @Maryam_Rajavi @gobadi @Mojahedineng @PMOIRAN #TeamPatriot #MEK
#TeamPatriot affiliates often allege that Michael Cohen went to Prague (as claimed in the "Steele dossier"). @MichaelCohen212 For Example, from Pete EVANS (@911CORLEBRA777): @LouiseMensch @LouiseBagshawe @patribotics @McClatchyDC @GregGordon2 @dwinfrey72
This Tweet was shared by Pete EVANS (@911CORLEBRA777) in his Tweet that I featured above within this thread. #TeamPatriot @McClatchyDC @GregGordon2 @MichaelCohen212
"Sources: Mueller has evidence Cohen was in Prague in 2016, confirming part of dossier" mcclatchydc.com/news/politics-… @McClatchyDC @GregGordon2 @MichaelCohen212 @911CORLEBRA777 #TeamPatriot Although important to consider, the veracity of this April 2018 article is not my current focus.
"Planespotting: Michael Cohen’s Amazing Journey" patribotics.blog/2017/02/26/pla… @LouiseMensch @patribotics @MichaelCohen212 #TeamPatriot Although important to consider, the veracity of this February 2017 article is not my current focus. Comments and items will follow in this thread.
Notwithstanding claims in Tweets by some #TeamPatriot affiliates about Cohen and Prague (based on purported inside human sources, etc.), to remain comprehensively analytic, one must at least seriously consider the ongoing circumstances of the questions at hand. @MichaelCohen212
#TeamPatriot affiliates have not amply discussed the following relevant information: In August 2018, Lanny Davis clearly stated that Michael Cohen did not go to Prague (in relation to the "Steele dossier"). Lanny Davis is Michael Cohen's attorney. @MichaelCohen212 @LannyDavis
It is reasonable to at least seriously consider that Lanny Davis would only relate the truth on this question of fact (if Cohen went to Prague in relation to the "Steele dossier"), especially with Cohen's current legal circumstances. @MichaelCohen212 @LannyDavis #TeamPatriot
"Full Lanny Davis Interview: Michael Cohen Was 'Never, Ever' In Prague | MTP Daily | MSNBC" @YouTube @LannyDavis @chucktodd @MTPDaily @MSNBC @MichaelCohen212 #TeamPatriot
"Full Lanny Davis Interview: Cohen was 'never, ever' in Prague" msnbc.com/mtp-daily/watc… @LannyDavis @chucktodd @MTPDaily @MSNBC @MichaelCohen212 #TeamPatriot
Within this thread, to continue with relevant communicative examples for my overall argumentation, I will post a series of items. Comments and clarifications will then follow. #Twitter #SocialMedia #TeamPatriot #PsyOp #PsyOps #MAGA #TCOT #Q #QAnon #WWG1WGA #Resist #TheResistance
"Eric Garland TV News Clips 2012" @YouYube @ericgarland @RT_com @AlyonaMink @PLCROSSTALK #TeamPatriot #RussiaToday
"Louise Mensch on the Trump Train" @YouTube @LouiseMensch @LouiseBagshawe @TomTeodorczuk @heatstreet #TeamPatriot
"Rep. Mike Pompeo Welcomed As A Strong, Anti-Russian Choice for CIA Director" web.archive.org/web/2017070507… @LouiseMensch @LouiseBagshawe @heatstreet #TeamPatriot
"Relax! Donald Trump is Appointing Some Truly Great People" web.archive.org/web/2017070612… @LouiseMensch @LouiseBagshawe @heatstreet #TeamPatriot
"President-Elect Donald Trump’s Pick of General Mad Dog Mattis Is His Best Choice Yet" web.archive.org/web/2017070602… @LouiseMensch @LouiseBagshawe @heatstreet #TeamPatriot
"A General ‘Mad Dog’ Mattis Christmas Story" web.archive.org/web/2017070709… @LouiseMensch @LouiseBagshawe @heatstreet #TeamPatriot
"Mama Bear Melania Trump Is Absolutely Right to Sue—for Shame, Rosie O’Donnell" web.archive.org/web/2017070510… @LouiseMensch @LouiseBagshawe @heatstreet #TeamPatriot
"Who Really Won The Cold War?" thefederalist.com/2015/09/16/who… @20committee @FDRLST #WhoFundsTheFederalist #TeamPatriot
"Obama Just Gave Iran Exactly What They Wanted" thefederalist.com/2015/04/03/oba… @20committee @FDRLST #WhoFundsTheFederalist #TeamPatriot
"A European Union Army Is A Terrible Idea" thefederalist.com/2015/03/16/a-e… @20committee @FDRLST #WhoFundsTheFederalist #TeamPatriot
"We Need To Destroy ISIS, And We Need To Destroy It Now" thefederalist.com/2015/02/19/we-… @20committee @FDRLST #WhoFundsTheFederalist #TeamPatriot
"John Schindler Talks Putin, Intel, And Hillary’s Campaign On Federalist Radio" thefederalist.com/2015/10/05/joh… @20committee @bdomenech @FDRLST #WhoFundsTheFederalist #TeamPatriot
"John Schindler Says The Intelligence Community Isn’t Buying Hillary Clinton’s Email Excuses" thefederalist.com/2015/09/09/int… @20committee @bdomenech @FDRLST #WhoFundsTheFederalist #TeamPatriot
"Garland Report Ep. 2: Bradley Manning, PRISM and Democracy w/ Joshua Foust" @YouYube @ericgarland #TeamPatriot
Book Eric Garland for Public Speaking | Harry Walker Agency harrywalker.com/speakers/eric-… @hwaspeakers @ericgarland #TeamPatriot #RussiaToday
Eric Garland Speaker Pricing & Availability from AEI Speakers Bureau aeispeakers.com/speakers/eric-… @aeiSpeakers @ericgarland #TeamPatriot #RussiaToday (Click SHOW MORE on the Web Page)
"I appeared on RT's CrossTalk yesterday with some very smart fellows . . . I really love shows that are not stupid opposing viewpoints yelling at each other. This was really fun." facebook.com/EricGarlandFut… @facebook @ericgarland @PLCROSSTALK @RT_com #TeamPatriot #RussiaToday
Speakers: Eric Garland - Keynote Speakers | LAI leadingauthorities.com/speakers/eric-… @LAIspeakers @ericgarland #TeamPatriot #RussiaToday (Click CONTINUE READING on the Web Page)
Guest Speaker Eric Garland (Canadian Institute of Actuaries) cia-ica.ca/professional-d… @CIA_Actuaries @ICA_Actuaires @ericgarland #TeamPatriot #RussiaToday
Eric Garland | Keynote Speakers Canada keynotespeakerscanada.ca/speaker/eric-g… @speakers_canada @ericgarland #TeamPatriot #RussiaToday
"Talking about the future of austerity politics" web.archive.org/web/2014040300… @waybackmachine @internetarchive @ericgarland @PLCROSSTALK @RT_com #TeamPatriot #RussiaToday
"You In? Gary Johnson’s Great Campaign Ad Hits ClinTrump Hard" web.archive.org/web/2017070523… @waybackmachine @internetarchive @LouiseMensch @LouiseBagshawe @heatstreet #TeamPatriot
"Why Should Axing Due Process Stop With The Second Amendment?" thefederalist.com/2016/06/24/why… @TheRickWilson @FDRLST #WhoFundsTheFederalist #TeamPatriot
"A Field Guide To Acela Republicans" thefederalist.com/2015/07/02/a-f… @TheRickWilson @FDRLST #WhoFundsTheFederalist #TeamPatriot
"Here’s What Happens When It’s Okay To Punish People’s Beliefs" thefederalist.com/2015/04/03/her… @TheRickWilson @FDRLST #WhoFundsTheFederalist #TeamPatriot
"The Von Munchausen of New Jersey" thefederalist.com/2013/10/08/the… @TheRickWilson @FDRLST #WhoFundsTheFederalist #TeamPatriot
With respect to this particular series of items (see thread above), one can make some observations pertaining to #TeamPatriot affiliates in particular and people in general (see thread below). Such observations should inform a larger set of considerations for our making claims.
For their public communication, people choose from among multiple media outlets to reach various audiences. One is not necessarily ethically and/or legally compromised when utilizing this or that media outlet to communicate. Of course, one has to exercise prudence when choosing.
#TeamPatriot affiliates are often quick to link one's appearing on Russia Today with one's being ethically and/or legally compromised, with a notable exception (see thread above, various items). @ericgarland @PLCROSSTALK @AlyonaMink @RT_com #RussiaToday
#TeamPatriot affiliates (at times) link one's writing for The Federalist with one's being ethically and/or legally compromised, with notable exceptions (see thread above, various items). @20committee @TheRickWilson @FDRLST @bdomenech #WhoFundsTheFederalist
Of course, people change their political perspectives. Also, at times, people look for positive avenues amid political circumstances that they don't substantially embrace. Such changing and/or looking does not necessarily reflect one's being ethically and/or legally compromised.
#TeamPatriot affiliates seldom discuss Louise Mensch's past phase of positive feedback on then President-elect Donald Trump and then future First Lady Melania Trump (see thread above, various items). @LouiseMensch @LouiseBagshawe @TomTeodorczuk @heatstreet
#Rhetoric #Communication #Politics #Twitter As I continue this thread, additional (and more specific) considerations of political perspectives will follow regarding #TeamPatriot affiliates. ANNOUNCEMENT: I will discuss the horseshoe theory along the way.
#Rhetoric #Politics #OSINT #SOCMINT I will now analyze more technically the relevant communication of #TeamPatriot affiliates. To an extent, such analyses will necessarily blend into my addressing certain key matters of connections, aims, and/or leaders.
So far (in this thread), I have demonstrated observable inconsistencies in the meta-approach of #TeamPatriot affiliates. As such, these inconsistencies do not necessarily indicate a connection of this hashtag to a psychological operation. Yet, such inconsistencies are red flags.
Within, alongside, and/or beyond these inconsistencies, there are problems of scope, ascription, inference, evidence, and/or prediction for/in the meta-approach of #TeamPatriot affiliates. #Rhetoric #Dialectic #Logic #Ethos #Logos #Pathos #Argumentation
@2HappyKittyz @counterchekist @911CORLEBRA777 <<<<<Now, I want to focus on specific activities tied to these three Twitter profiles. Yet, I should first post web pages pertaining to key rhetorical terms. These posts will follow in this thread. #TeamPatriot
"Persuasive Appeals" rhetoric.byu.edu/Persuasive%20A… @wakingtiger #Rhetoric Follow the hyperlinks on this web page for more specific content regarding logos, ethos, and pathos.
"Branches of Oratory" rhetoric.byu.edu/Branches%20of%… @wakingtiger #Rhetoric Follow the hyperlinks on this web page for more specific content regarding the forensic, epideictic, and deliberative genres of rhetoric.
"The Canons of Rhetoric" rhetoric.byu.edu/Canons/Canons.… @wakingtiger #Rhetoric Follow the hyperlinks on this web page for more specific content regarding the five canons of rhetoric, which are invention, arrangement, style, memory, and delivery.
