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The German government accused Elon Musk of trying to influence its February 2024 general election by endorsing the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.

It acknowledged Musk’s right to express his opinion but dismissed its potential impact, calling his remarks “the greatest nonsense.”

Musk described the AfD as Germany’s “last spark of hope” in an opinion piece for Die Welt, sparking backlash and the resignation of a senior editor.

Musk has also faced accusations of trying to sway the 2024 U.S. election in Donald Trump’s favor.

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          1 month ago

          Yup! It’s literally just a propaganda outlet.

          Let’s block it globally and make it worthless.

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            I’ll make it really simple: YES.

            if they’re a political extreme who preaches intolerance, they must be ruthlessly crushed, driven out and silenced, by any means necessary.

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              Neat. Which governing authority do you trust judging who is a “political extreme” - and keep in mind people like Trump can be in power.

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                What is stupid in banning nazis sweetheart? Have you considered what would have happened if nazis and nazi propaganda was banned in 1930’?

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                  Look kid - there is no global “mommy and daddy” who can be trusted to do exactly what you want unless you are personally a dictator.

                  So when you say “oh, just ban Nazis” you have no idea what that involves.

                  Just answer me this one question - if you give Donald Trump the law “nazis can be banned” how do you think he is going to implement that law? Because there are very good odds that ABC News will be defined as a Nazi propaganda organization.

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    Get your shit together and ban the god damn Nazis already.

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      29 days ago

      Are you perchance the reincarnation of Henry II of England and intend to pull of some more Thomas Beckets?

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    29 days ago

    Indeed, fucking Musk and his Moscow buddies. They succeeded to sway the US voters to drink plenty of piss filled Orange Kool-Aid.

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    29 days ago

    What?!? No way, he’s a billionaire and they’re nothing but good.

    Everyone donates money, he didn’t send that much.

    What’s a few hundred million between friends? He’s a supporter of their economy which is like being a shareholder.

    It’s not Elon’s fault other people aren’t using that much money.

    He didn’t know it was illegal, it was just an oopsie daisy.

    Germany was in danger of electing another Socialist government like Hitler, something had to be done!

    For Reference-

    • That didn’t happen.
    • And if it did, it wasn’t that bad.
    • And if it was, that’s not a big deal. (<— We Are Here)
    • And if it is, that’s not my fault.
    • And if it was, I didn’t mean it.
    • And if I did, you deserved it.
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    29 days ago

    A consensus of elected people. Also INDEPENDENT from the government.

    Can you please educate yourself? That’s not my burden.