Michael Schellenberger

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Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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“It ruptured my entire understanding of my own country.”

Charlie Peters was 18 when he first encountered the story that has shaken Great Britain to the core. A government report had just landed, revealing something unimaginable. “It literally took me out of the sort of medieval
6/27/2025, 11:51:22 AM
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Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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The grooming gangs scandal is one of the best cases yet of media corruption, the dangers of censorship, and the importance of @elonmusk ‘s purchase of X. Though the media had covered the story some, it took Elon’s posts last December to force a proper national inquiry.
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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5d
X Daily News
@xDaily
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NEWS: Center for Countering Digital Hate reveal their primary goal is to "Kill Musk's Twitter" by targeting advertising and leveraging EU regulations.
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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5d
The media published hundreds of stories claiming @ElonMusk had spread misinformation about grooming gangs. But greater attention to the scandal forced UK PM @Keir_Starmer to announce a national inquiry. This is why UK activists are desperate to “kill Elon Musk’s Twitter.”
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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5d
By claiming that gangs of Pakistani Muslims rape British girls, Elon Musk spreads dangerous hate speech, say the media. They lie. In truth, white guilt led the media & politicians to cover up "grooming gangs" for decades. And now they want to censor & criminalize "Islamaphobia."

The statement engages in public discourse by discussing media coverage, censorship, and the role of a public figure in addressing a significant societal issue. It highlights the impact of Elon Musk's actions on public awareness and media narratives.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement suggests that Elon Musk's actions had a positive impact on public discourse, aligning with the principle of doing no harm by promoting transparency. [+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 respects privacy but could be seen as engaging in polarizing rhetoric by labeling critics as 'haters,' which may not fully respect the dignity of others. [-1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement attempts to promote understanding by acknowledging the positive role of Musk and X, but it could do more to foster empathy and compassion by avoiding divisive language.
  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 media practices but risks personal attacks by labeling critics negatively.