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Joni Askola

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Oct 25, 2024 • 11 tweets • 4 min read • Read on X

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1/11 Meet Trump's shadow government: a group of South African oligarchs who admire Vladimir Putin and have a deep dislike for democracy, looking to seize power behind the scenes

2/11 A group of South African oligarchs is attempting to seize power in the United States by backing a candidate who is elderly, compromised, and easily swayed: Donald Trump. They also happen to own his VP candidate JD Vance.

3/11 This group of friends cannot become President themselves because they were not born in the US, so they opted to gain power indirectly by backing Donald Trump and owning his VP candidate.

4/11 This group consists of Silicon Valley billionaires who have some ties to South Africa, either by being from there (like Musk and Sacks) or having been raised there and in Namibia (like Thiel).

5/11 Peter Thiel is the brain behind this operation. He is the driving force behind JD Vance and Vivek Ramaswamy, and he is by far the most secretive of the trio. He harbors a disdain for democracy and seeks to amass as much power as he can.

6/11 Elon Musk provides the money and the influence. He acquired Twitter to maximize his reach for disseminating disinformation and supporting Trump’s election.

7/11 David Sacks is a South African businessman known for his pro-russian views and other misguided political opinions. The least significant of the trio, he handles the dirty work and openly shares his controversial beliefs, competing with Musk for the title of dumbest of the 3

8/11 This group is rooted in the PayPal Mafia but likely also includes additional members. They act on behalf of russia and china, with Musk maintaining discreet contact with Putin, as does their candidate, Donald Trump.

9/11 These individuals are essentially working to transform the United States into a failed and corrupt developing nation similar to 1990s russia, where oligarchs hold the power to make decisions.

10/11 The only way to stop these individuals from becoming the shadow government of the United States is for Americans to vote for Kamala Harris and ensure these South African oligarchs are kept away from positions of power.

11/11 Source:
Financial Times - Why techies are going for Trump

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Oct 15

1/6 Russia and Ukraine are in a race against time.

Ground movements now matter less than long-range strikes.

The side that scales up missile and drone production faster will win this phase of the war, and it will be Ukraine.

Russia is in deep trouble

2/6 Ukraine has intensified its strike campaign in recent months.

Russia has too. Geran production is at record highs.

But Russia relies heavily on Shaheds, and Ukraine will eventually hit the Yelabuga drone factory

3/6 Ukraine is now producing cruise missiles with longer range and larger payloads.

Its strikes have been effective, hitting refineries and key infrastructure.

With US intel support, Ukraine is planning more. It hopes to get missiles from the US, paid by Europe

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Oct 15

1/7 Finland has the most advanced total defense model in Europe.

It is not just for war. It helps in any crisis.

Government, businesses, civil society, and citizens all have roles.

Europe should treat this as a benchmark and start building toward it, not merely on paper

2/7 Every big building has a bomb shelter.

Every sector has a contingency plan.

Every citizen knows what to do.

Finland’s model is built on realism, not illusions. It is quiet, practical, cheap, and effective

3/7 The military is backed by a trained reserve, strategic stockpiles, and legal obligations for civil preparedness.

No other European country has this level of integration.

It is the most complete deterrence system on the continent

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Oct 14

1/5 Zelensky has just revoked the citizenship of Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov.

The reason? He allegedly holds a Russian passport.

If confirmed, this could finally bring an end to the reign of one of Ukraine’s most corrupt and controversial leaders

2/5 Trukhanov has ruled Odesa since 2014.

He’s been linked to organized crime, smuggling networks, and major corruption cases.

He was arrested in 2023 for embezzling $2.5 million in a fake real estate deal. The case is still dragging on

3/5 He’s also been accused of blocking military aid, delaying defense spending, and making pro-Russian statements.

While Odesa was under threat, he did little to help.

For years, he treated the city like his personal empire

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Oct 14

1/5 With Gaza partially settled for now, Trump is shifting focus.

Zelensky is meeting him this week.

Ukraine wants Tomahawk missiles. Trump sounds more supportive than ever.

But don’t get fooled

2/5 Yes, Tomahawks would help.

But there are only a few ground launchers available.

Unless sent in large numbers, they won’t change the war.

Even so, a few would be a powerful signal

3/5 Trump has sounded promising lately.

But he hasn’t sent new aid. Hasn’t added sanctions. And just thanked Putin for saying he deserved a Nobel Peace Prize.

This is who he is

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Oct 13

1/5 China spent years quietly building influence in Europe through trade, technology, propaganda, and diplomacy. It worked for China.

But backing Russia’s war in Ukraine was a strategic mistake.

Europe is now rethinking its relationship with Beijing

2/5 China refused to condemn the invasion, boosted Russian energy exports, helped dodge sanctions, sold machinery, sent proxy aid, shared intel, and echoed anti-West narratives.

It didn’t go unnoticed.

Europe now sees China not just as a competitor but as a threat to stability

3/5 The Netherlands just seized a Chinese-owned chipmaker.

Germany and France are tightening tech controls.

The EU is investing in supply chain independence and defense coordination.

China’s influence strategy is being dismantled bit by bit

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Oct 13

1/8 Putin's Perspective — If you were Putin, this is the nightmare you’d be living:

You started a useless war that was supposed to last days. It has lasted years.

You thought Ukraine would fold. Instead, it became stronger, more united, and more militarized than ever

2/8 You started a useless war.

You made this non-existential war existential. You went all in.

You sacrificed your economy, your military, and your global standing.

And you are further from your goals than before the war began. Pathetic!

3/8 You wanted NATO to back off. Instead, it expanded.

You wanted to divide the West. Instead, it rallied.

You wanted to weaken Ukraine. Instead, it became a symbol of resistance

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