Summary
Elon Musk criticized German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on X, calling him an “anti-democratic tyrant” following Steinmeier’s speech opposing outside interference amid Germany’s political crisis.
Musk, who previously insulted German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, plans a public discussion with far-right AfD leader Alice Weidel, prompting accusations of endorsing far-right politics.
German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck called Musk’s influence a threat to European democracy and urged action to limit his power.
Musk has also sparked controversy in the UK, aligning with right-wing figures like Nigel Farage and targeting PM Keir Starmer.
Wrong CEO was cancelled.
Nah, the UHC CEO was a bag of dicks. The work just doesn’t stop at one.
Wer?
Sounds like a badge of honor to me. Maybe it can come with it’s own blue checkmark
Do Germany have any kind of laws Elon just broke? Just asking.
“Steinmeier is an anti-democratic tyrant!” Musk wrote in English. “Shame on him.”
It’s Germany, not North Korea
Quick Google search:
" Disparaging the German president remains a crime, and doing so publicly or through the media can cost from three months to five years in prison."
Now, I don’t know if “tyrant” is strong enough word for that, but there is definitely a law he may break if he carries on with his insults.
The oligarchy of the US has made Musk feel too strong, too powerful. The rest of the world isn’t quite there, as odd as that sounds.
Always blame others for what you are. They can only say “no you” which is a weak comeback.
If “anti-democratic” is on one side of of a scale, Steini is definitely on the opposing end.
Elmo should stop using ketamine instead of trying to destabilizing other countries.
Part of a democracy is that voters should be educated fairly on what they are voting on.
So Musk using his influence to meddle with this process is anti democratic.
There is a term for it: Foreign Election Interference.
Each country is a bit different, but only if you’re working class. Otherwise the world is one big oyster for a billionaire. Makes sense how he perfectly slots in to the worst elements in each country.
He also announced a plan to speak to the leader of the country’s far-right AfD.
And then what?
Figure out a way to funnel money…
Here is a big bag of money sir. I will be in touch if you win.
Posting news about who elon musk insults is not how we get rid of him. STOP UPVOTING MUSK THREADS DON’T GIVE HIM ANY ADS
What ads do you mean? If it was a link to Twitter, I’d understand, but this is to Deutsche Welle.
Demonstrating AGAIN that he hasn’t got the first idea how German politics work.
Wonder if the cops will show up in force next time there’s a protest at his Berlin factory.
Of course. Like all cops, their first duty is protecting the possessions of rich and powerful people from the righteous wrath of the rest of us. That takes precedence over the system, which takes precedence over the country, which takes precedence over the non–rich politically powerful, who take precedence over non-rich people who don’t have political power.
If you don’t know where in the hierarchy of “cops caring whether you live or die” you are, chances are you’re either dangerously close to the bottom or clueless about your privilege.
Except what happens when the rich piss off the ones who hold the leash. Then things get interesting.
The German government may not be so quick to act in cases where Musk’s property and companies were the victims…
They should arrest Musk, as soon as he steps on german ground and keep him until he gets his fair trial.
Yeah, let’s show him how democracy and actual justice works.
Or democracy.
Why would he care how democracy worked, it’s not like he’s planning on using it…
Great take on school playgrounds though…
You throw money at them until you’re the de facto leader of the country.
You don’t do what I say therefore you’re a tyrant! And you don’t allow me to say hateful and racist slurs therefore you’re not for free speech!
Imbecile. I hope he rots.
I think Trump and Elon are gonna have brain damage named after then.
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