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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.

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[-] ramsorge@discuss.online 24 points 4 days ago

I’d say what I think they should do to him, but these pro-capitalist pig-mods would ban me again.

[-] Rhoeri@lemmy.world 7 points 4 days ago

Based on this comment alone, I couldn’t possibly think they’d have had any reason….

[-] ramsorge@discuss.online -3 points 4 days ago

Hey, you love capitalism. Lmk how that works out.

[-] Rhoeri@lemmy.world 5 points 4 days ago

I can definitely definitively see why you got banned.

[-] phoenixz@lemmy.ca 3 points 4 days ago

I'd say "you're not wrong, you're just an asshole" but you're wrong too. You're so deep in your slogans that you completely lost the fact that life isn't that easy. There is no one size fits all government type, and your "Communism fixes everything" attitude is about as naive as it gets.

There are some good ideas in communism, sure. There are also loads of bad ideas in communism that simply won't work. Overall communism is NOT the most successful system, which is why by now almost no country uses it anymore, and most countries that had it, no longer do.

Like it or not, capitalism is the most successful system to create new resources, it's why the US won and Russia lost, back in the day. Capitalism also has a boat load of bad ideas, many of which are currently running wild, which is why the US sucks so bad right now.

The solution is not to just drop capitalism and switch to full blown communism, especially if you want to avoid "fun" situations of having Cheka security murdering everyone who disagrees (watch "the chemists", it's a fun indication of what to expect!)

The solution is to pick the best pieces of both, and curtail the worst ideas and impulses of both systems. Use a limited and highly controlled capitalist system that gives people the freedom to trade however they want. Use income and networth based taxes to ensure no-no can get crazy rich. Use the high tax revenue to support a socialist system that ensures all people have all the basic rights whether they (can) work or not; food, water, healthcare, housing, education, internet access... It allows everyone to be free to live how they want, not something you'll see under communism.

Either way, calling people "capitalist pigs" just shows you're immature and that you're spouting slogans.

[-] Rhoeri@lemmy.world 0 points 3 days ago

Well fucking said!

this post was submitted on 31 Dec 2024
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