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

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Feb 26
1/6 russia is losing the war it started in Ukraine. Only the cowardice of the West can save it from a strategic defeat Image
2/6 Had anyone been told in March 2022 that the situation would be the current one three years later, we would have all seen it as a massive Ukrainian victory and russian defeat. Image
3/6 russia won't reach its initial strategic goals, and it was closer to achieving them in March 2022 than it is now. As the initiator of the war, russia faces the pressure of reaching its goals if it wants to win the war. Image
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Feb 11
1/6 If Xi and Putin dispatched agents to seize control and weaken the US from within, what would they do that differs from the current administration? I can't think of much Image
2/6 One might genuinely question whether the US administration is serving the interests of china and russia. Its actions over the past few weeks appear aimed at undermining the US and its global influence. Image
3/6 The US can't be a world leader without its allies. Trump's administration and Musk's criticisms of USAID appear to undermine US alliances and soft power, leading to perceptions of the US as unreliable and unstable. Image
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Feb 10
1/7 Why are Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, David Sacks, and other far-right billionaires willing to sacrifice Ukraine and Taiwan? Image
2/7 Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and David Sacks are far-right billionaires who indirectly gained power in the 2024 presidential election. They significantly influence Trump's policies and want him to abandon Ukraine and Taiwan. Image
3/7 These billionaires consistently prioritize their business interests over American interests. They rely on china for its market, labor, and natural resources, which leads them to avoid confronting china, regardless of its actions. Image
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Feb 10
1/8 General @SPE_Kellogg (@generalkellogg) must convince Trump that the only way to end russia's war in Ukraine is by demonstrating strength through long-term commitments of weapons to Ukraine. Nothing else will persuade Putin to halt his invasion! Image
2/8 General Kellogg plans to present Donald Trump with a strategy to end russia's war in Ukraine. The plan will likely involve threats to russia, such as sanctions, aimed at pressuring Putin to negotiate and bring the conflict to an end. Image
3/8 Putin is currently confident that russia's situation on the front lines will improve in the future, which provides him with no motivation to negotiate. He believes he can secure a better deal in six or twelve months than what is available to him now. Image
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Feb 4
1/11 Finally! The Ukrainian Army is transitioning from a Brigade to a Corps system Image
2/11 The long-awaited reform of the Ukrainian Army and the creation of new corps is now underway. Commander-in-Chief Sirskyi has informed President Zelensky that the reorganization plan for the Armed Forces has been approved and is actively being implemented. Image
3/11 Butusov reports that the command plans to create up to 20 Army Corps to enhance the top brigades and form new forces around them. Each corps will be designated a specific area of responsibility and will manage at least five brigades. Image
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Feb 3
1/7 The 2025 high-tech version of child soldiers: Ruthless warlords have often risen to power by exploiting child soldiers. Musk is employing a similar strategy, but with inexperienced young engineers who, much like child soldiers, are unlikely to challenge his authority Image
2/7 A WIRED report reveals troubling insights into the Elon Musk-led DOGE, highlighting that engineers aged 19 to 24, primarily associated with Musk's companies, are crucial in his takeover of federal infrastructure. Image
3/7 This represents the 2025 high-tech version of a warlord gaining power with the assistance of child soldiers who blindly obey their leader. Musk could employ more seasoned engineers aged 25 to 50. Why isn't he choosing to do so? Image
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