Michael Schellenberger

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Michael Shellenberger
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78d
The Right is a threat to democracy, the media says. But it isn’t. It’s winning elections and respecting constituitons. It’s the Left that is undermining democracy. It tried to jail Trump, is about to jail Bolsonaro, and just sentenced Le Pen to prison. This is a five alarm fire.
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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Germany claims to protect freedom of speech, but it doesn't. It punishes journalists for criticizing the government and reporting on migrant crime. Its goal? To undermine the nation's leading nationalist-populist party, which is currently leading in the polls. Sinister stuff.
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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78d
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.
5/8/2025, 4:53:17 PM
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Michael Shellenberger
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Germany can mass censor its citizens and ban its largest political party or it can remain in NATO. It can't do both. The NATO charter makes that clear. What's less clear is why the US should pay to protect the increasingly undemocratic nations of Germany, France, and Romania.
Michael Shellenberger
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46d
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 is a critical response to a discussion about the state of democracy in certain European countries, particularly Germany. It uses strong language to describe these countries as 'illiberal' and 'authoritarian,' suggesting a significant deviation from democratic norms. The tone is accusatory and aims to highlight perceived threats to democracy.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement uses strong language that could be seen as harmful or inflammatory, potentially escalating tensions. [-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 does not engage in personal attacks but criticizes governmental actions, which may not respect the dignity of those involved. [-1]
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    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement does not promote understanding or empathy, focusing instead on criticism. [-1]
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    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 but lacks constructive dialogue, focusing on accusations rather than solutions. [-1]