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Jackie Singh

@HackingButLegal

Nov 2

I've been developing a news analysis tool. Want to see what it can do? 😉 Ignore the numerical score for now.

Analysis: "Social media star Peanut the Squirrel has been euthanized after being seized from NY home"

The USA TODAY article covering the euthanization of Peanut the Squirrel presents as straightforward news reporting, but reveals concerning patterns when examined in depth.

The analysis indicates the article may inadvertently serve as a vehicle for state enforcement messaging, with a final risk score of 924 (High-Moderate Risk) after reliability adjustments.

The article's framing demonstrates several critical issues:

1. Selective Context: While the article mentions the bite incident that precipitated euthanization, it omits crucial context about:
- The animal's long-term health history
- The absence of prior rabies symptoms
- The owner's demonstrated animal care expertise
- Alternative testing or quarantine options

2. Authority Perspective Dominance: The narrative heavily centers official justifications while providing limited scrutiny of:
- The necessity for immediate euthanization
- The decision to euthanize both animals simultaneously
- The timing of enforcement action against a high-profile social media pet
- The relationship between viral status and enforcement priorities

3. Enforcement Pattern Indicators: Several elements suggest potential use of public health protocols as an enforcement tool:
- Timing of the seizure
- Immediate move to euthanization
- Targeting of both animals
- Use of rabies testing justification despite no prior symptoms

Public Interest Implications
The case raises significant public interest concerns regarding:
- Use of administrative powers
- Wildlife pet enforcement strategies
- Social media influence on enforcement
- Public health protocol application

Critical Omissions
The article's reliability is significantly impacted by failure to address:
1. Alternative testing options
2. Standard protocols for suspected rabies cases
3. Pattern of enforcement against social media pets
4. Prior relationship between authorities and the sanctuary

Propaganda Elements
State propaganda elements score highly due to:
- Uncritical presentation of authority justifications
- Emphasis on deterrence messaging
- Selective information presentation
- Use of public health concerns to justify immediate action

Broader Context
The analysis reveals potential patterns in wildlife regulation enforcement:
1. Higher scrutiny of visible social media cases
2. Use of public health protocols as enforcement mechanisms
3. Immediate euthanization as deterrent strategy
4. Limited consideration of alternative solutions

Public Interest vs. Authority Narrative
The article demonstrates tension between:
- Public health protection claims
- Enforcement agenda execution
- Social media influence on enforcement
- Animal welfare considerations

Conclusion
While presenting as straightforward news reporting, the article reveals concerning patterns in wildlife regulation enforcement and raises questions about the use of public health protocols as enforcement tools. The high-moderate risk assessment reflects significant concerns about narrative framing and potential state agenda, despite the article's apparent neutrality.

The analysis suggests readers should approach the official narrative with skepticism and consider broader patterns of enforcement, particularly regarding high-profile social media pets. The case may represent a larger trend of using public health protocols as enforcement mechanisms against wildlife pets, regardless of their care conditions or history.

Recommendations for Readers
1. Question the necessity of immediate euthanization
2. Consider broader enforcement patterns
3. Examine the relationship between social media visibility and enforcement
4. Research similar cases and outcomes
5. Consider alternative testing protocols

Areas for Further Investigation
1. Pattern of enforcement actions against viral pet accounts
2. Alternative rabies testing protocols
3. Standard quarantine procedures
4. History of department's enforcement strategies
5. Relationship between social media visibility and enforcement priorities

Source: usatoday.com/story/news/nat…

Core Ethics Breached:
cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct

❌ Truth & Thoroughness
- Didn't question why both animals needed immediate euthanization
- Failed to verify necessity of killing vs quarantine
- No expert input on rabies testing alternatives
- No investigation of bite incident details
- Omitted crucial context about animals' health histories

❌ Watchdog Function
- Accepted authority narrative without scrutiny
- Failed to question timing of seizure
- No investigation of enforcement patterns
- Didn't challenge simultaneous euthanization justification
- Ignored red flags about possible ulterior motives

❌ Balance & Fair Play
- Over-relied on authority sources
- Under-represented sanctuary owner's expertise
- No veterinary/wildlife expert perspectives
- Failed to explore standard protocols
- Didn't question why both animals were targeted

❌ Independence
- Functioned more as authority mouthpiece than independent press
- Amplified deterrence message uncritically
- Failed to maintain skeptical distance from official narrative
- Didn't question enforcement timing vs social media status

Bottom Line: Paper essentially served as uncritical platform for authority action rather than fulfilling journalistic duty to investigate and question government power exercise. Classic case of "stenography journalism" rather than watchdog reporting.

Key Question Ignored: Why euthanize both animals immediately when neither showed rabies symptoms and one wasn't even involved in alleged bite?

R.I.P. Little buddies. You deserved better.

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Jackie Singh

@HackingButLegal

Sep 24

When these spies travel to another country and need to become established, they must work to build their 'legend'–A convincing backstory.

One of the handiest ways to do this and make relationships in the local community is Meetup.

> On the left: The guy in the thread below
> On the right: The lying troll @/cafrozed who submitted fake evidence in the torswats case to @seminolesheriff @SeminoleSO @FBI @WIRED.

His real name isn't Brad Dennis, and his real job isn't Private Investigator 🤡

1/

2/ His name is actually Michael O'Leary and he holds a top secret TS/SCI security clearance bc he works in skunkworks (highly classified projects) for government contractors in the aerospace and weapons industry.

@DeptofDefense @RaytheonDefen__ @RTX_News This guy appears to be a mole FYI, linked to Seattle in public record and lots of inconsistencies.

Lying to/working with the press ( ) to obscure true evidence regarding a matter of national security (nationwide SWATTING attacks on POLITICIANS) while using a covert identity.

wired.com/story/torswats…
linkedin.com/in/mfoleary

3/ O'Leary's wife is Brittany, an elementary school teacher. They have two young children together. O'Leary (and his father) can each be found in public record with connections to Seattle, Texas, and other locales.

It is very important for federal investigators to review the following photography company (), which is being used to establish legends, whether knowingly or unknowingly.

As an example, one woman pictured at the O'Leary wedding also had her own wedding which is shown on the website–to a man who joined the US Air Force's 301st Fighter Wing (TX) in 2016. This is why the website describes him as temporarily living apart from his fiance in Utah when some of the couple's photos were taken.

Many other individuals in their orbit work in air/space and maritime.archive.ph/vqUXV

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Jackie Singh

@HackingButLegal

Sep 24

Oh, I see why. 🤡 Another Russian illegal.

1. Here's the guy's biometric match: a cached profile pic from a VK domain: (Source: ) - Try changing the URL parameters to get the Russian error message.

2. Here he is again as a sheep in wolf's clothing at a @Y_P_I event in Providence, RI around roughly June 2022. (Source: )

3. Third image: His avatar from Spoutible.

Fuck you, Putin! 🖕 CC: @DOJNatSec @FBIsun1-54.userapi.com/s/v1/if1/BBv0c…
myemail.constantcontact.com/YPI-Summer-New…

He's scared now? Good. The jig's up. Get the FUCK out of my country.

https://x.com/uberbikegeek/status/1838424318134362332

These millions of views I rack up produce NO MONEY. I haven't given Elon ID and I don't get payouts.

Try again 🤡

https://x.com/uberbikegeek/status/1838424318134362332

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Jackie Singh

@HackingButLegal

Sep 21

So it seems that Musk did gift some Cybertrucks to Putin's Chechen warlord Kadyrov, but when the news got out was forced to remotely disable them lest he be arrested for an intentional sanctions violation.

1/ One more piece of important evidence ⬇️

edition.cnn.com/2024/09/20/bus…

https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1825307592404398131

2/ Yes, Elon, we really do think you're poorly intentioned and colluding with enemies of America. It's very easy to believe based on everything else you've done.

https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1825307592404398131

3/ If you had any doubt remaining, here is Russian state media (Putin) acting as Musk's PR 🤡

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Jackie Singh

@HackingButLegal

Sep 19

1/🧵 Russia's Information Warfare: What is it?

The Kremlin uses disinformation as a tool to manipulate events & erode trust beyond its goal of influencing public opinion. It aims to achieve political goals (chiefly, Putin's revanchist fantasies) through intricate information warfare strategies. 🕵️‍♀️💻

👀 Their tactics are diverse, & constantly evolving:

Amplified Propaganda: Spreading biased or false narratives via traditional media & online channels (bots, paid influencers) - often targeting specific political agendas. 💥🌎
Information Warfare Operations: Disrupting information flows to influence public opinion on crucial issues like elections and international conflicts. 💣

This thread discusses a few of these tactics and explores the impact of Russian hybrid warfare strategies on global politics.

Let's go! 🌍➡️🤓

2/🧵 Create ‘Information Bubbles’, Amplify Narratives 🫧📢

Concept: This involves targeting specific audiences with tailored information to solidify their pre-existing biases or prejudices, creating echo chambers that limit exposure to opposing viewpoints. This can be achieved through carefully crafted online content and propaganda campaigns on social media platforms using algorithms designed for targeted advertising ("Information Bubbles", "Propagande Media").

Sample methods include:
- Using fake accounts or bots on Twitter, Facebook, Telegram, etc. to sow discord by spreading disinformation.
- Provocative online articles and analyses targeting one or more specific demographic(s) with inflammatory/hateful rhetoric.

Historical Example: In 2014's early stages of the Ukrainian crisis, Russia employed a multifaceted information warfare strategy, using targeted social media campaigns on platforms favored by anti-Western or nationalist audiences while leveraging pro-Russian propaganda channels like RT. A deliberate operation aimed at weakening Ukrainian civil society and media outlets was undertaken to spread disinfo about government actions in Ukraine.

"Ukrainian territories that Russia unlawfully occupies have served as a testing ground for the Kremlin’s information operations and provide us with a glimpse into its present and future propaganda tactics."
–@AIIANational

Source: internationalaffairs.org.au/australianoutl…

3/🧵 Fabricate Evidence, Spread Lies 📰🙈

Concept: This technique employs fabricated narratives that are then disseminated through various channels—social media, news outlets, websites, academic publications (sometimes even international organizations) to gain public support for desired policies or agendas and damage the opposing side's credibility. It can involve fabricating stories about their opponents' actions or motives.

Sample methods include:
- Creating fabricated images or videos of events that never happened. ("Fabricated Evidence", "Propaganda with False Information").
- Distorting or manipulating data to create false narratives, often used in scientific fields like climate change (“Fake Science”)

Historical Example: The Syrian Chemical Attack incident in 2013 exemplifies how Russia has weaponized disinformation for strategic advantage. Though not directly orchestrated by Russia, it benefited from their amplification via pro-Kremlin media channels like RT and other outlets aligned with Russian interests. Unsubstantiated claims of Syrian rebels using chemical weapons were intertwined with other disinfo campaigns to undermine international efforts (like the UN) to seek accountability.

"Despite successful multilateral cooperation at in 2015, the Russian Federation and its disinformation and propaganda ecosystem continued to portray the United States and the West as being roadblocks to the full success of Syrian peace talks."
–@StateDept

Source: state.gov/wp-content/upl…

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Jackie Singh

@HackingButLegal

Sep 16

🚨 Trump's would-be assassin, Ryan Wesley Routh?

His Facebook + website indicate he's been working an active psyop campaign on behalf of Russia to recruit volunteers for Ukraine.

I invite those with Ukraine-specific knowledge to examine the website:

1/ fightforukraine.com.ua

2/ There are many signals in the text indicating that the website and his operation were a psyop.

The goal right now will be to paint him as a supporter of Ukraine. However, I will demonstrate why we should be very suspicious of this narrative, which Rouch worked hard to seed.

3/ Here he is running a similar psyop for the CCP.

taiwanforeignlegion.com/what-we-are-do…

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