Comment by HAM_N_CHEESE_SLIDER on 16/08/2020 at 15:26 UTC

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View submission: 'Trump warns presidential election result may not be known for 'years,' as allegations grow he's undermining the USPS to rig the election

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"I'm just asking questions..." is one of the most infuriating things to me.

You're not "just asking questions", you're just too much of a coward to stand behind your beliefs.

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Comment by JJDude at 16/08/2020 at 15:31 UTC

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It’s a common tactic among pro bad actors to introduce FUD so the reader might ignore the point all together. It’s integral part of Russian Psyops.

Comment by r1singphoenix at 16/08/2020 at 15:36 UTC

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"Just asking questions" isn't about cowardice, it's about lowering your guard to make you more receptive to their ideas. If someone presents their ideas very forcefully you will naturally be resistant to them, and this is the opposite approach. Joe Rogan does it all the time, for example. "I'm just some guy, don't listen to me, but..."

Comment by KorimLiDano at 16/08/2020 at 16:40 UTC

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More infuriating when wanting proof is treated as a bad thing...not supportive towards any party, but i’ve seen people on here post bs info on trump, and get super offended when they are asked for sources. Like they’re angry because a person decides not to join in their hate, and automatically take their bs as truth.