Michael Schellenberger

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9/10/2025, 4:57:52 PM
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Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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135d
This is Pravda-style propaganda not journalism:

"How to Try, and Fail, to Carry Out a Coup... Evidence suggests this is how he tried to do it."

Pathetic and shameful.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/…
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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135d
It was a kangaroo court. Bolsonaro wasn't allowed to properly defend himself. Here's Justice Fux (translated)

"And I say, Mr. President, because it is important, and only for this historical reason, that the guarantee of adversarial proceedings and a full defense, incorporated
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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135d
The media said the case against Brazil's former President Bolsonaro for supposedly plotting a coup was a slam dunk. It wasn't. A Supreme Court Justice appointed by the ruling Left-wing Workers Party just annihilated the prosecution as fraudulent. Incredible to watch.

The statement is a strong denial of allegations against Bolsonaro, dismissing them as baseless and criticizing the media's portrayal. It uses dismissive language ('nothingburger') to undermine the seriousness of the accusations.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement may harm public understanding by dismissing serious allegations without engaging with the evidence presented. [-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 respect the dignity of those involved in the legal process by dismissing it as hearsay. [-1]
  3. 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 does not engage constructively with opposing views, instead using dismissive language. [-1]