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22-04-2025, 10:50 PM
Here’s the updated list of tactics commonly used by the PAP Internet Brigade (IB) and aligned operatives during GE periods, including the “ex-opposition supporter” psy-op:
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PAP Internet Brigade (IB) Tactics During General Elections
1. Astroturfing & Sockpuppeting
Use of fake accounts (sock puppets) to simulate public support for PAP.
Pose as neutral citizens while subtly pushing pro-PAP arguments.
2. “Former Opposition Supporter” Psy-Op
Pretend to be disillusioned ex-opposition voters who now support PAP.
Claims like:
“I used to support WP/PSP, but they disappointed me…”
“I realized PAP may not be perfect, but at least they deliver.”
Designed to demoralize, create peer pressure, and seed doubt.
3. Smear Campaigns & Character Assassination
Dig up old social media posts, misquotes, or twist context to discredit opposition candidates.
Spread innuendo and half-truths to attack credibility.
4. Distract, Derail & Deflect
Hijack comment sections with red herrings, whataboutism, or PAP talking points.
Distract from real policy discussions or scandals.
5. Meme Warfare & Viral Misinformation
Produce memes/videos mocking opposition, often with selective facts or lies.
Spread content via WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and anonymous meme pages.
6. False Equivalence & Gaslighting
Push narratives like:
“All politicians are the same.”
“Opposition also got issues.”
“Actually PAP already doing that.”
Attempts to blur differences and downplay opposition policies.
7. Fear-Mongering & Economic Blackmail
Push messages like:
“If opposition wins, Singapore will lose investors.”
“Your estate won’t get upgrading if PAP loses here.”
“Chaos, racial division, or instability will happen.”
Target older and risk-averse voters especially.
8. Personal Attacks on Opposition Supporters
Label critics as unpatriotic, foreign agents, or radicals.
Engage in doxxing, mass reporting, or trolling to silence voices.
9. Hashtag Hijacking & Narrative Seeding
Flood opposition hashtags with spam or disinfo.
Get pro-PAP content trending or visible via early commenting and engagement.
10. Coordinated Upvoting/Downvoting
Mass downvote or report opposition content (Reddit, HardwareZone, etc).
Upvote pro-PAP replies to make them appear dominant or “common sense.”
11. Pseudo-Neutral Pages & Fake Fact-Checkers
Create “independent” looking news, meme or analysis pages that lean heavily pro-PAP.
Use misleading fact-checks to undermine opposition claims.
12. Whisper Campaigns in Private Groups
Spread rumors, gossip, and racial/religious fears in WhatsApp and Telegram groups.
Hard to track, highly effective among auntie/uncle circles.
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PAP Internet Brigade (IB) Tactics During General Elections
1. Astroturfing & Sockpuppeting
Use of fake accounts (sock puppets) to simulate public support for PAP.
Pose as neutral citizens while subtly pushing pro-PAP arguments.
2. “Former Opposition Supporter” Psy-Op
Pretend to be disillusioned ex-opposition voters who now support PAP.
Claims like:
“I used to support WP/PSP, but they disappointed me…”
“I realized PAP may not be perfect, but at least they deliver.”
Designed to demoralize, create peer pressure, and seed doubt.
3. Smear Campaigns & Character Assassination
Dig up old social media posts, misquotes, or twist context to discredit opposition candidates.
Spread innuendo and half-truths to attack credibility.
4. Distract, Derail & Deflect
Hijack comment sections with red herrings, whataboutism, or PAP talking points.
Distract from real policy discussions or scandals.
5. Meme Warfare & Viral Misinformation
Produce memes/videos mocking opposition, often with selective facts or lies.
Spread content via WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and anonymous meme pages.
6. False Equivalence & Gaslighting
Push narratives like:
“All politicians are the same.”
“Opposition also got issues.”
“Actually PAP already doing that.”
Attempts to blur differences and downplay opposition policies.
7. Fear-Mongering & Economic Blackmail
Push messages like:
“If opposition wins, Singapore will lose investors.”
“Your estate won’t get upgrading if PAP loses here.”
“Chaos, racial division, or instability will happen.”
Target older and risk-averse voters especially.
8. Personal Attacks on Opposition Supporters
Label critics as unpatriotic, foreign agents, or radicals.
Engage in doxxing, mass reporting, or trolling to silence voices.
9. Hashtag Hijacking & Narrative Seeding
Flood opposition hashtags with spam or disinfo.
Get pro-PAP content trending or visible via early commenting and engagement.
10. Coordinated Upvoting/Downvoting
Mass downvote or report opposition content (Reddit, HardwareZone, etc).
Upvote pro-PAP replies to make them appear dominant or “common sense.”
11. Pseudo-Neutral Pages & Fake Fact-Checkers
Create “independent” looking news, meme or analysis pages that lean heavily pro-PAP.
Use misleading fact-checks to undermine opposition claims.
12. Whisper Campaigns in Private Groups
Spread rumors, gossip, and racial/religious fears in WhatsApp and Telegram groups.
Hard to track, highly effective among auntie/uncle circles.
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