Michael Schellenberger

Rank 39 of 47
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Score -94
Tom Cotton
@SenTomCotton
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40d
I asked @DNIGabbard to ensure that no American intelligence agencies cooperate with German authorities involved in surveiling domestic political opponents.

These police state tactics are more suited for Russia or Communist China, not Western Europe’s largest country.
5/7/2025, 11:19:59 PM
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Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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45d
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Secretary Marco Rubio
@SecRubio
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45d
Germany just gave its spy agency new powers to surveil the opposition. That’s not democracy—it’s tyranny in disguise.

What is truly extremist is not the popular AfD—which took second in the recent election—but rather the establishment’s deadly open border immigration policies
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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45d
After the fall of the Third Reich, the architects of the new German republic wrote a constitution, known as the “Basic Law,” designed to prevent a return to tyranny. It protects free speech, free assembly, and freedom of the press. It limits the powers of elected leaders and
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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45d
Since WWII, Germany's liberal democracy has held. Now, it's on the brink. The government censors, spies on, and persecutes critics. And, today, it laid the groundwork to ban the nation's most popular political party, the AfD. My exclusive interview with one of its leaders.

The statement constitutes public discourse as it engages with issues of democracy, government surveillance, and political freedom in Germany. The conversation critiques the German government's actions regarding the AfD party, suggesting these actions threaten democratic principles.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement raises concerns about potential harm to democratic principles, aligning with the principle of doing no harm by advocating for political freedom. [+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    It respects privacy and dignity by opposing surveillance of political opponents, aligning with the principle against harassment. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding of the potential consequences of government actions on democracy, aligning with the principle of promoting empathy and compassion. [+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 constructive criticism of government actions without personal attacks, aligning with the principle of constructive dialogue. [+1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    It uses influence to highlight and potentially prevent actions perceived as harmful to democracy, aligning with the principle of using influence for societal betterment. [+1]
  6. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds free speech by criticizing government actions that may suppress political opposition, aligning with the principle of responsible use of free speech. [+1]