H. Michael SweeneyThinkers

Disinformation often operates by omission of known knowledge for the express purpose of misleading the public.

Disinformation operates by avoiding discussion of key issues via a 'how dare you!' gambit that makes a disingenuous attempt to show how the topic is unfairly critical of some otherwise sacrosanct group or theme.

Disinformation is carried out not by addressing the issue at hand, but pointing to all related charges, regardless of venue or evidence, as mere rumors and wild accusations.

Disinformation works by avoiding discussion of the issue at hand by creating straw men, a weak element of an opponent's argument whose importance you amplify and then easily knock down to make yourself look good and the opponent to look bad.

Disinformation works by 'attacking the messenger', and to make others shrink from support out of fear of gaining the same label, and you avoid dealing with issues.

Disinformation works by offering brief attacks and then scampering off so as not to have to support them as an effort to pander to emotionalism.

Disinformation works by avoiding discussion by twisting or amplifying any fact which could so taken to imply that the opponent operates out of a hidden personal agenda or other bias.

Disinformation works by implying one's own authority and expertise but failing to address issues and cite source.

Disinformation avoids discussion of a topic by playing dumb, and no matter what evidence or logical argument is offered, avoid discussing issues with denial they have any credibility, make any sense, provide any proof, contain or make a point, have logic, or support a conclusion.

Disinformation works by ignoring discussion by simply implying that charges are old charges as if new information is irrelevant..

Disinformation works by using a minor matter to 'take the high road' while also arguing that opponents have seized on the opportunity to blow it all out of proportion and imply greater criminalities which, just isn't so..

Disinformation works by painting the entire affair as too complex to solve. This causes those otherwise following the matter to begin to loose interest more quickly without having to address the actual issues..

Disinformation works by demanding complete solutions... that is, by requiring opponents to solve the crime at hand completely.

Disinformation works by side-tracking the discussion with abrasive or controversial comments in hopes of turning attention to a new, more manageable topic.

Disinformation is carried about by avoiding the issue, drawing one's opponent into an emotional response by personal attack, and then suggesting their emotion proof that they have 'touched a nerve', showing bias about the main issue.

Disinformation works by claiming the material irrelevant and demanding proof that is impossible for the opponent to come by.

Disinformation is carried out via the use use of false evidence that introduces new facts or clues designed and manufactured to conflict with opponent presentations.

Disinformation is carried out via the creation and cultivation of biased research experts, groups, authors, or leaders in an effort to manufacture a new truth.

Disinformation is carried out by distracting from sensitive issues or events by creating bigger news stories.

Disinformation 1s 2urveyor is marked by an odd kind of artificial emotionalism and an unusually thick skin - an ability to persevere and persist even in the face of overwhelming criticism and unacceptance.