> there is a lot of coordinated astroturfing.

For some reason you still complained about astroturfing.

> I expect there have been variations on that sentiment

Yes. Before one human can create a thousand other fake humans indistinguishable from real ones.

Which you acknowledge yourself without realizing it.

Also, why do you ignore my question about 2nd amendment?

> I'm aware. That's why I dragged the conversation back on topic.

It was on topic, you simply chose to ignore the point you did not like.

> When put into its surrounding context, it is a plain statement of fact and reasonable assessment of the situation.

Sure bud, it is