Michael Schellenberger

Rank 46 of 47

Score -202

Reposted by Michael Shellenberger

As Director of National Intelligence, I promised to root out and expose the politicization of intelligence.

I recently declassified two reports that show how the Biden administration labeled Americans who disagreed with their policies as potential “domestic violent extremists,”

Michael Shellenberger

@shellenberger

45d

The idea that the Biden administration viewed millions of Americans as a terrorist threat sounds like a conspiracy theory, but it’s not. Newly declassified documents show that in December 2021, the FBI and DHS labeled opponents of Covid mandates "Domestic Violent Extremists."

5/29/2025, 1:00:35 AM

The statement and accompanying images engage in public discourse by addressing concerns about government actions and potential overreach in labeling dissenters as extremists. The tone is critical and suggests a lack of transparency and potential misuse of power by the administration.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement aims to expose perceived harm by the government, aligning with the principle of doing no harm by advocating for transparency. [+1]
Principle 2:
I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
It respects privacy but challenges the dignity of the administration by implying misconduct, which could be seen as a violation. [-1]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
The statement promotes understanding of government actions but does so in a way that may not foster empathy or compassion.
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.
It engages in constructive criticism of government policies, though it risks being perceived as a personal attack on the administration. [+1]