The Jordan Harbinger Show 419: David Shimer | 100 Years of Covert Election Interference
Oct 20, 2020
David Shimer, a historian and author of "Rigged," dives into 100 years of covert electoral interference, primarily focusing on Russia's role in undermining democracies. He discusses how polarization makes America vulnerable to foreign subversion. Shimer emphasizes the importance of bipartisan awareness and uniting against these threats to election integrity. He also explores psychological tactics used in disinformation campaigns and suggests countermeasures the U.S. can employ to defend democratic processes against ongoing attacks.
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KKK Letter Forgery
- The KGB forged a racist letter from the KKK in 1960.
- The letter, presented at the UN, aimed to portray the U.S. as racist and undermine its global image.
Exploiting Existing Divisions
- Russia uses disinformation to exacerbate existing societal divisions, not create new ones.
- They exploit vulnerabilities by inflaming pre-existing tensions and weaknesses.
Ukraine Election Hacking
- In Ukraine's 2014 election, Russia hacked voting systems.
- They even broadcasted fake results after Ukraine fixed the issue, aiming to discredit democracy.
