Michael Schellenberger

Rank 40 of 47

Score -90

-1

@JDVance European governments and the media are doing the same thing that the media and US Intelligence Community did against Trump, which is to frame nationalist opponents of mass migration as fascist in order to prevent them from running for office. Germany may now ban AfD entirely.

5/2/2025, 1:38:18 PM

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Michael Shellenberger

@shellenberger

43d

Vice President @JDVance is right: the greatest threat to Europe comes from within. In March, a court in Romania blocked the candidacy of the presidential frontrunner. A few weeks later a court convicted its presidential front-runner of an alleged crime to disqualify her.

Michael Shellenberger

@shellenberger

75d

France is one of the world's oldest democracies; it's now in grave danger. A court has convicted the presidential front-runner, a populist nationalist. A court alleges she misallocated staff time. But a court acquitted the Prime Minister, charged with the same crime, last year.

Michael Shellenberger

@shellenberger

43d

Germany says it’s a liberal democracy, but it’s not. The government censors its critics, spies on its political opponents, and now appears close to banning the nation’s most popular political party, the AfD. A “ban has to come," says the governing Social Democratic Party (SPD) 🚨

The statement engages in public discourse by discussing the framing of nationalist parties in Europe and the potential banning of the AfD in Germany. It suggests a parallel between European actions and past actions against Trump in the U.S., implying a suppression of political opposition.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement could be seen as potentially harmful by framing actions against nationalist parties as unjust, which might polarize opinions. [-1]
Principle 2:
I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
It challenges the actions of European governments and media, which could be seen as disrespectful, but it does not engage in direct harassment or hate speech.
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 frames the issue in a confrontational manner. [-1]
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 European governments and media but does not engage in personal attacks. [+1]