And: - Convince weak minded but important influencers that there's no problem, by forming "real" friendships (no bribes), so they in turn sincerely honestly

And: - Convince weak minded but important influencers that there's no problem, by forming "real" friendships (no bribes), so they in turn sincerely honestly spread the manipulation themselves. (Ive seen that & read that Putin uses this against the US and EU, and it apparently works great, but that's off topic)