Michael Schellenberger

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Score -143
2/11/2025, 3:28:32 PM
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Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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321d
From USAID last year:

https://medium.com/usaid-2030/pr…
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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321d
We need independent fact-checkers to fight misinfo, said the media. But the US govt. was largest funder of those "independent" media. They ran censorship & covert info operations for regime change, including against Trump. Now, w/o USAID $, they're dying. So they're suing Trump.
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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329d
It's outrageous Trump shut down USAID, say leaders of the foreign policy establishment. It's not. Voters elected him to dismantle rogue, deep state agencies like USAID, which turned the tactics of censorship, regime change, and counterinsurgency against the American people.

The statement criticizes USAID-funded media organizations, alleging unethical and possibly illegal actions. It uses strong language, such as 'thugs,' which may undermine constructive dialogue.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement uses inflammatory language, which could be seen as harmful, reducing its adherence to the principle of doing no harm. [-1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement accuses organizations of unethical and illegal behavior without providing evidence, potentially violating the principle of respecting privacy and dignity. [-1]
  3. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement does not engage in constructive criticism and uses personal attacks, violating the principle of engaging in constructive dialogue. [-2]