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What is the meaning of the political term "astroturfing"?

Question #151239. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Jun 11 2024.
Originally posted Jun 11 2024 8:36 PM.

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Astroturfing is a fake grassroots effort to sway public opinion used by big businesses or governments. The practice is outlawed in most countries but is difficult to stop. The term is thought to come from the fake grass known as Astroturf.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astroturfing
Response last updated by BigTriviaDawg on Jun 11 2024.
Jun 11 2024, 8:38 PM
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