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ghostsinthemachine

(3,569 posts)
Mon Jan 9, 2017, 08:05 PM Jan 2017

Counter-Sting Catches James OKeefe Network Attempting To Sow Chaos At Trumps Inauguration

Counter-Sting Catches James O’Keefe Network Attempting To Sow Chaos At Trump’s Inauguration
The stinger gets stung.
01/09/2017 03:57 pm ET

WASHINGTON ― A left-wing political group released a new video Monday of a counter-sting that has uncovered evidence of right-wing activists trying to sow chaos at Donald Trump’s inaugural ceremony, an effort to portray critics of Trump who march against him as violent fringe figures.

The counter-sting, carried out by The Undercurrent and Americans Take Action, a project of a previous target of provocateur James O’Keefe, managed to surreptitiously record elements of O’Keefe’s network offering huge sums of money to progressive activists if they would disrupt the ceremony and “put a stop to the inauguration” and the related proceedings to such a degree that donors to the clandestine effort would “turn on a TV and maybe not even see Trump.” To have riots blot out coverage of Trump, the donor offered “unlimited resources,” including to shut down bridges into D.C.

The Undercurrent, led by executive producer Lauren Windsor, is sponsored by American Family Voices, which was among a constellation of groups infiltrated by O’Keefe’s Project Veritas during the presidential campaign, an effort to link Democrats with voter fraud.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/counter-sting-catches-james-okeefe-network-attempting-to-sow-chaos-at-trumps-inauguration_us_5873e26fe4b043ad97e516f7?ncid=engmodushpmg00000003

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Counter-Sting Catches James OKeefe Network Attempting To Sow Chaos At Trumps Inauguration (Original Post) ghostsinthemachine Jan 2017 OP
I know who the mercuryblues Jan 2017 #1
Are you saying ProudLib72 Jan 2017 #10
Pist Pissy? SCantiGOP Jan 2017 #18
Welcome to DU, ProudLib72! calimary Jan 2017 #19
Paid for by the Trump Foundation???? Nothing would surprise me anymore Freethinker65 Jan 2017 #2
LOCK THEM UP!! Historic NY Jan 2017 #3
Republican Russian black ops Achilleaze Jan 2017 #4
Jesus Christ! They don't even wait a day before starting the Reichstag Fire! TheBlackAdder Jan 2017 #5
Good. I'm glad someone's been keeping an eye on that a-hole. tanyev Jan 2017 #6
K & R Scurrilous Jan 2017 #7
Suck it O'Keefe underpants Jan 2017 #8
it's already baked in bora13 Jan 2017 #9
Isn't it expected to be one of the smallest crowds in years? Ilsa Jan 2017 #11
made up of supporters bora13 Jan 2017 #20
I wouldn't go for anything. Ilsa Jan 2017 #22
I think "the population of DC" will be staying well away from the excitement, such as it is. Hekate Jan 2017 #15
It doesn't seem like anyone would have to be paid for that. lpbk2713 Jan 2017 #12
This will be fun to watch Gothmog Jan 2017 #13
Why isn't that little pissant in jail yet? His photo should be tacked on the wall of every single... Hekate Jan 2017 #14
For the same reason turd blossom walks free not fooled Jan 2017 #16
Something like this is to be expected Percy Cholmondeley Jan 2017 #17
Was that trump approved? Cha Jan 2017 #21

mercuryblues

(14,537 posts)
1. I know who the
Mon Jan 9, 2017, 08:17 PM
Jan 2017

anonymous donor is. Who do you know that has experience with bridge closures and has motive. He was promised a position in trump's cabinet, then told to take a hike. hmmm. who could it be?

the donor offered “unlimited resources,” including to shut down bridges into D.C.

calimary

(81,417 posts)
19. Welcome to DU, ProudLib72!
Mon Jan 9, 2017, 10:04 PM
Jan 2017

It's a rather compelling argument, isn't it! Hmmm, lemme see... somebody with experience getting bridges inconveniently closed...

bora13

(860 posts)
9. it's already baked in
Mon Jan 9, 2017, 08:43 PM
Jan 2017

how many thousands of trump supporters in DC that day surrounded by the population of D.C.

hmmmmm? what could go wrong?

Ilsa

(61,696 posts)
11. Isn't it expected to be one of the smallest crowds in years?
Mon Jan 9, 2017, 08:53 PM
Jan 2017

I thought they said they were expecting about half of how many Obama drew.

But your concern is duly noted!

bora13

(860 posts)
20. made up of supporters
Tue Jan 10, 2017, 11:51 AM
Jan 2017

of the most openly hostile and racist groups America has to offer. just saying, put them in close
proximity to the organic population of DC and watch out!

Be safe if you are going to be anywhere near the place!

Ilsa

(61,696 posts)
22. I wouldn't go for anything.
Tue Jan 10, 2017, 02:34 PM
Jan 2017

I would not want to be counted as a DT supporter under any circumstances.

Hekate

(90,769 posts)
15. I think "the population of DC" will be staying well away from the excitement, such as it is.
Mon Jan 9, 2017, 09:23 PM
Jan 2017

The major crowds will be there the next day for the Women's March.

Hekate

(90,769 posts)
14. Why isn't that little pissant in jail yet? His photo should be tacked on the wall of every single...
Mon Jan 9, 2017, 09:20 PM
Jan 2017

...progressive organization and charitable group in the USA, and every employee and volunteer should be given a copy when they are given their orientation to their job. O'Keefe is despicable.

17. Something like this is to be expected
Mon Jan 9, 2017, 09:29 PM
Jan 2017

We're going to some health-care rallies, and more, and I want to damn sure have a Gopro and a cell phone with good camera. That kind of stuff is standard for the classless, low-life types who are against us. They're already demonizing good folks in anticipation, looking for an opening.

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