Exploring the uncertainties surrounding Russian interference in the 2016 election, the chapter delves into the exaggerated influence of Russian troll farms through humorous memes. Discussing the power of mockery in politics and narrative manipulation, it questions the impact of physical attribute mockery and the reliability of tracing bot farms to Russian IP addresses.
Dave Smith is a stand-up comedian, libertarian political commentator, and podcaster. He's the host of the "Part of the Problem" podcast, as well as a co-host of the "Legion of Skanks” podcast.
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