Today, im pre-writing this in an attempt to repost it, when it is needed. This country (USA) is currently under threat and attack on the internet. More than ever. It is by far the biggest threat to this country’s national security.
What is the issue? Foreign actors. Mostly, Russia. The goal is subversion, radicalization, division, hate. What do they do? Well let me explain. But first, let me explain my own personal interactions with the Russians.
When I was younger, I was radicalized. By Russians. The goal of them then was to support Syria.
I was exposed to lies, disinformation, radicalization, and straight-up hoodwinked. For years.
I became entrenched in the Russian circles and copied their own methods to support my own agenda, that was really their agenda.
I became good at it, to the point I even had some U.S. politicians calling me for help, mostly Dick Black, former Virginia State Senator (Republican).
I pushed onto our country’s current U.S. Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard. She ended up visiting Syria herself and supported Bashar al-Assad. She was a Democrat at the time.
At one point, I decided to troll Scotland during their referendum election to leave the UK. It was at this point I began to have direct contact with Russians working for their government.
We trolled Scotland hard, to the point the effects from it are probably still felt today.
This isn’t me throwing my own gas, it’s documented online.
If you Google “Kyle Conklin troll” I am the first report.
A journalist had contacted me and fooled me into forming a friendship.
Furthermore, the situation was mentioned in The Guardian.
Years later, in 2016, Russian circles supported Trump, I supported Trump.
The reasoning: Trump’s foreign policy at the time was “for peace, end wars.” Great for Russia. Plus, he was divisive, another big win for Russia.
By 2017, I realized I was lied to by Trump, and by so many politicians before. This was when my rollercoaster started to go downwards.
I began to think for myself, to actually think critically, and realized I’d been supporting a war criminal in Syria. I felt bad.
As time went on, I pushed away from the Russian circles.
I became independent. I watched as our media claimed Trump was colluding with Russians, couldn’t help but laugh knowing the reality of it.
If he did or not, I still think he didn’t. That’s beyond my scope end of it all.
By 2022, the Russians invaded Ukraine, where I have many friends… it broke me.
For a few years after that, I carried out counterattacks against the Russian circles.
Further onto 2022–2023, the Pentagon document leaks, for many of you, you may remember Tucker Carlson.
At this time, I was working with Ukrainian supporters, who I’ll leave unnamed for now.
Tucker Carlson went on and reported on Fox News an altered photograph, showing Ukraine losing the war.
This altered photo was created by people I worked with. They altered the original photo that was posted on Discord by someone we were not affiliated with (Jack Teixeira).
I had helped get the altered photo into Russian circles, knowing that it was us trolling them now. It was a good laugh.
The Russian circles somehow got the pictures sent to Tucker Carlson.
Tucker went on to straight-up feed into it and posted fake news live, on Fox, using our edited Pentagon leak. Claiming Ukraine was losing the war.
All of this is written down and confirmed by Bellingcat, who I worked with in ending the full story for public transparency.
What we thought was a Russian ended up being former U.S. Navy Sarah Bils, aviation electronics technician 2nd Class.
I still wonder what she told the FBI who arrived at her house.
Can’t help but laugh.
If you’re interested in that, we can talk. The whole story of that is actually hilarious.
But I’m done speaking about my own bullshit past.
I’m writing this today to expose how dangerous this is, and how relevant it is today.
The Russians have, over the years, only become stronger online. I’ll explain how.
Offices in Russia have thousands of people in them. These people control multiple accounts on multiple social media outlets.
They speak perfect English, and use stolen or fake videos of people. It is almost impossible to realize they’re not American.
What they do comes in a few forms. First, they spam divisive, but granted, it starts funny, things online. You might see one, perhaps laugh at it, and move on.
Weeks later, you see another. Maybe this time you laugh some more. The circle continues.
What eventually ends up happening is your mind will become warped. Your mind becomes unable to understand what is reality and what is fake.
So what do you do? You dig into things. The problem is, those first things you view don’t leave your brain.
You might not even realize it, but your brain is extremely sensitive to dangers, and Russia attacks dangers. Those first things you saw online started it all. Without you even realizing it.
They make you think your government is lying about everything, or that certain groups of people are aggressive, dangerous.
The issue is that Russia has become strong at this. They know how to turn both right and left wing into essentially being warped into your brains started bias.
If you continue down the path, eventually you yourself become an agent for them, willingly or not. You begin to repost doubts, division, radicalization.
Without even realizing what’s happened to you.
Now, for most people, you end up beginning to hate your country, your fellow people. People who don’t understand what you do become the enemy.
It leads to what we see today: absolute hate and anger. Person to person, this can become violent, and it is.
Don’t trust me? Go look at the reasons for every major shooting. Nearly every one is radicalized online (or the vast majority).
Be it “far right” or “far left,” every person has been radicalized by the very things Russia attacks online.
So I’m writing this today for a plea for peace. I am just asking you, if you’re upset, angry, granted many people have real reasons to be. Just try to stay well.
Don’t take everything you see online as reality, because much of it isn’t.
Always try to lead with logic, not emotion. As Russia’s own news outlet RT says: “QUESTION EVERYTHING.”
If you are feeling alienated or on your own, I highly suggest you talk to a therapist.
This is a red flag and you need help.
This issue of radicalization grows extremely fast if you spend most of your free time online.
Above all, get off social media if your mental health is hurting you.
With that said, the real danger is for many… They feel fine.
Many people hurting mentally don’t realize it until it’s too late.
For people raising children, keep them off social media.
Or at the very least, monitor them heavily.
I know it’s easier said than done, but it only takes a few posts to change a lifetime.
I’m done talking for now. Stay well and much love to you all.
If you want to speak more, just message me. I have a walk to go on.
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