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The German government accused Elon Musk of trying to influence its February 2024 general election by endorsing the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.

It acknowledged Musk’s right to express his opinion but dismissed its potential impact, calling his remarks “the greatest nonsense.”

Musk described the AfD as Germany’s “last spark of hope” in an opinion piece for Die Welt, sparking backlash and the resignation of a senior editor.

Musk has also faced accusations of trying to sway the 2024 U.S. election in Donald Trump’s favor.

    • ByteJunk@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      I’ll make it really simple: YES.

      if they’re a political extreme who preaches intolerance, they must be ruthlessly crushed, driven out and silenced, by any means necessary.

      • atzanteol@sh.itjust.works
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        Neat. Which governing authority do you trust judging who is a “political extreme” - and keep in mind people like Trump can be in power.

    • VerilyFemme@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      1 year ago

      Not anybody. The richest man in the world, who has been taking blatant steps to sway global elections, and his propaganda machine.

      • atzanteol@sh.itjust.works
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        1 year ago

        So you’re going to pass a law that says what - “the richest man in the world can’t talk shit?”

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          The top 1% must legally STFU? Deal!

          Maybe they’ll be rushing to get rid of enough money to put them into a lower tax bracket if they want to keep yapping, lol

        • FelixCress@lemmy.world
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          What is stupid in banning nazis sweetheart? Have you considered what would have happened if nazis and nazi propaganda was banned in 1930’?

          • atzanteol@sh.itjust.works
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            Look kid - there is no global “mommy and daddy” who can be trusted to do exactly what you want unless you are personally a dictator.

            So when you say “oh, just ban Nazis” you have no idea what that involves.

            Just answer me this one question - if you give Donald Trump the law “nazis can be banned” how do you think he is going to implement that law? Because there are very good odds that ABC News will be defined as a Nazi propaganda organization.