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Useful Idiot

Useful Idiot: A naive person who is persuaded by a group (usually through deception) to further its political agenda without fully comprehending the goal or…

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A naive person who is persuaded by a group (usually through deception) to further its political agenda without fully comprehending the goal or its ramifications

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An Investigation into Foreign Entities Who Are Targeting Servicemembers and Veterans Online
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