Summary

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.

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    5 days ago

    You are allowed to say what the state allows you to say.

    Yes, just like you’re allowed to touch what the law allows you to touch.

    Just because something falls out of someone’s mouth doesn’t mean it should be protected by law.

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      4 days ago

      Fine - craft me a law that would do what you want without being easily abused by the far right to persecute you. And without being a flagrant violation of civil rights.

      I’ll be waiting a long time - nobody I’ve ever asked for details has ever given even an attempt at an answer. It’s all just childish “somebody should do something” whining.

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        3 days ago

        Canada doesn’t have unrestricted freedom of speech…

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            3 days ago

            Isn’t that an example of what you’ve been waiting for?

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              3 days ago

              So what musk said would be illegal in Canada?

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                3 days ago

                If he said anything that goes against the laws on Hate Speech, then yes