Michael Schellenberger

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Score -98
Michael Shellenberger
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The European Commission says it wants to protect free speech but admits it will decide what Google, Facebook, and X censor. And now, Public has discovered that the EU's top censorship official is a former French defense contractor specializing in mass spying and censorship.
2/14/2025, 3:10:07 PM
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Michael Shellenberger
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@ThierryBreton European Commission President @vonderleyen, with the permission of @EmmanuelMacron, fired @ThierryBreton after he did this.
Michael 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.
Michael Shellenberger
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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
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"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
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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
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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…

The statement suggests a connection between the military-industrial complex and censorship in the EU and US, implying a critique of power structures and their influence on free speech. It engages with public issues related to governance, censorship, and democracy.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement could be seen as potentially harmful if it spreads misinformation or unfounded claims, but it also raises concerns about power dynamics. [-1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    It challenges public figures and institutions, which is a common aspect of public discourse, but it should avoid personal attacks.
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement aims to promote awareness of perceived issues in governance, though it may lack empathy towards those it criticizes.
  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 criticism of public figures and institutions, which is constructive if based on evidence, but it risks being seen as an ad hominem attack if not substantiated. [-1]