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Martin68

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3. That was brilliant too, but this one didn't actually involve any risk. It is merely a highly effective rumor.

Reply to Phoenix61 (Reply #2)

Sun Feb 23, 2025, 11:04 AM

Feb 23

This is the gold standard of subversion and misinformation. Perhaps you aren't aware of how effective a rumor like this can be in demoralization and disruption with little expense in terms of treasury or lives.

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Brilliant propaganda move. Martin68 Feb 22 #1

How so? Not any different than intercepting pagers. nt Phoenix61 Feb 22 #2

That was brilliant too, but this one didn't actually involve any risk. It is merely a highly effective rumor. Martin68 Feb 23 #3