The Russian model of social media sculpting is to promote as much in fighting or disruptive "facts" as possible and end with an ultimate accusation before an election. It looks like we all have more callouses this time around.

Without a useful idiot or successfully squeezing social media, Putin is a one trick pony.

To me the strategy is more than Trollism but names don't matter.

To me Iains doesn't fit all the parameters of a provocateur but can still be provocative.