Michael Schellenberger

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Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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European Commissioner @ThierryBreton is threatening to censor users on Twitter & other platforms. "I am the enforcer," he says. "I represent the law, which is the will of the state and the people." In truth, he is an unelected bureaucrat hell-bent on silencing disfavored voices.
2/14/2025, 3:08:44 PM
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Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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330d
JD Vance was referring to remarks made by @ThierryBreton — the same French military contractor who threatened to interfere in US elections after Elon interviewed Trump!
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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330d
"I was struck that a former European commissioner went on television recently and sounded delighted that the Romanian government had just annulled an entire election. He warned that if things don't go to plan, the very same thing could happen in Germany, too.

"These cavalier…
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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330d
"To many of us on the other side of the Atlantic, it looks more and more like old entrenched interests hiding behind ugly Soviet-era words like 'misinformation' and 'disinformation' who simply don't like the idea that somebody with an alternative viewpoint might express a…
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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330d
JD Vance drops this bombshell: "The organizers of this very conference have banned lawmakers representing populist parties on both the left and the right from participating in these conversations." (!)

Europe has lost its mind.
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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330d
There are some amazing quotes in this speech:

— "If American democracy can survive 10 years of Greta Thunberg's scolding, you guys can survive a few months of Elon Musk. But what German democracy, what no democracy, American, German, or European, will survive is telling millions…
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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Bravo @JDVance !

The statement and conversation involve significant public discourse, touching on issues of political influence, election integrity, and freedom of speech. The tone is critical and accusatory, suggesting misconduct by a European official and potential interference in democratic processes.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement could potentially cause harm by spreading unverified claims about election interference, which could undermine public trust in democratic institutions. [-2]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement may violate privacy and dignity by making serious allegations against a public figure without clear evidence. [-2]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement does not promote understanding or empathy, as it is accusatory and lacks constructive dialogue. [-1]
  4. 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 engages in personal attacks rather than constructive criticism, focusing on alleged misconduct without providing a balanced view. [-2]