Dirty tricks are unethical, duplicitous, slanderous or illegal tactics employed to destroy or diminish the effectiveness of political or business opponents. The term "dirty trick" can also be used to refer to an underhanded technique to get ahead of an opponent (such as sabotage or disregarding rules of engagement).
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
This is a solid description of how deceptive the right-wing can be in their attempts to overturn and co-opt well-meaning efforts to inform the voters/citizenry. It isn't a new strategy, but in the digital age, it is much easier to disguise the dirty trick or ratfuck.
No comments:
Post a Comment