The simultaneous downplaying of the seriousness & the normalization by #cdnmedia, of an assassination attempt on 🇨🇦’s PM, sidesteps the #NatSec threat of domestic terrorism, RW extremism, white nationalism & neofascism. https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/ntnl-scrt/cntr-trrrsm/r-nd-flght-182/knshk/ctlg/dtls-en.aspx?i=116
#cdnpoli #CoreyHurren #CdnmediaFail
The simultaneous downplaying of the seriousness & the normalization by #cdnmedia, of an assassination attempt on ’s PM, sidesteps the #NatSec threat of domestic terrorism, RW extremism, white nationalism & neofascism. https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/ntnl-scrt/cntr-trrrsm/r-nd-flght-182/knshk/ctlg/dtls-en.aspx?i=116 #cdnpoli #CoreyHurren #CdnmediaFail
The simultaneous downplaying of the seriousness & the normalization by #cdnmedia, of an assassination attempt on ’s PM, sidesteps the #NatSec threat of domestic terrorism, RW extremism, white nationalism & neofascism. https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/ntnl-scrt/cntr-trrrsm/r-nd-flght-182/knshk/ctlg/dtls-en.aspx?i=116 #cdnpoli #CoreyHurren #CdnmediaFail
The simultaneous downplaying of the seriousness & the normalization by #cdnmedia, of an assassination attempt on ’s PM, sidesteps the #NatSec threat of domestic terrorism, RW extremism, white nationalism & neofascism. https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/ntnl-scrt/cntr-trrrsm/r-nd-flght-182/knshk/ctlg/dtls-en.aspx?i=116 #cdnpoli #CoreyHurren #CdnmediaFail
In addition, malign influence operations by foreign actors assist radicalization. https://www.justsecurity.org/68420/confronting-russias-role-in-transnational-white-supremacist-extremism/
They seek to form &/or engage with RW groups, feeding disinformation into private FB groups, share memes on IG, form networks with disaffected users on Twitter. #cdnpoli
Confronting Russia’s Role in Transnational White Supremacist Extremism

An assessment of the current nexus between Western right-wing extremists and Russian actors at the state and non-state level.

https://www.justsecurity.org/68420/confronting-russias-role-in-transnational-white-supremacist-extremism/
All amplified by troll farm operations. For example the “Mr Stache” high functioning troll farm network I’ve gotten swarmed over in the past for calling it out.
Groups like these spread info-toxins that fan the flames of hate & destabilize democracies. #cdnpoli #cdnmedia
The ultimate goal is to bring down normal stable governments, dismantle institutions, break up NATO, EU alliances, & any other collective ability to administer oversight & cooperation. Leaving the path clear for kleptocracy & corruption. #cdnpoli #cdnmedia https://globalsecurityreview.com/russia-disinformation-campaigns-succeeding-europe/
How Russia's Disinformation Campaigns are Succeeding in Europe | Global Security Review

Russian disinformation continues to proliferate, and increasingly seems to be part of a coordinated campaign to overwhelm democracies and free media.

https://globalsecurityreview.com/russia-disinformation-campaigns-succeeding-europe/
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