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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.

    • xmunk@sh.itjust.works
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      2 months ago

      Yup! It’s literally just a propaganda outlet.

      Let’s block it globally and make it worthless.

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        2 months ago

        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.

        • atzanteol@sh.itjust.works
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          2 months ago

          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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            2 months ago

            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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              2 months ago

              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.