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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
4/7 They envision a world where the US and China compete while sharing global spheres of influence. Their greatest fear is a real war or even a trade war with china. Additionally, they view russia as an extension of china, so they also seek peace with russia. Image
5/7 They are cowards and perceive russia as a potential threat that could create problems. As a result, they are willing to appease russia and cater to its demands. Ultimately, they mistakenly view russia as a conservative nation, which it is not. Image
6/7 As a result, they view Taiwan and Ukraine as nuisances and are eager to appease china and russia to secure business opportunities. Their disdain for Ukraine and Taiwan is further fueled by the democratic world’s support for both. Image
7/7 Source:
The New Republic - Is Elon Musk Serving Two Masters? Image

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Jul 10
1/8 THREAD:

Despite the successful propaganda, russia is quietly facing a strategic defeat in Ukraine — and too few realize itImage
2/8 russia’s propaganda blurs facts and makes a brutal war feel like a stalemate.

But the truth is: Ukraine is winning, and russia is quietly, catastrophically losing.

It all comes to strategic objectivesImage
3/8 Imagine telling someone in March 2022 that 3.5 years later:

- russia controls way less territory
- Ukraine still holds all 23 regional capital cities
- russia has over 1M casualties
- north korean troops are on the frontlines

That would sound like a massive russian defeat Image
Read 8 tweets
Jul 10
1/6 Human safaris in Kherson — Daily war crimes the world ignores.

russia is punishing civilians for refusing to surrender and be russified. This is a crime against humanity.

What are we waiting for to act? Image
2/6 In Kherson, russia has turned drone warfare into a grotesque spectacle.

FPV drones are used to hunt civilians — yes, civilians.

This isn’t speculation. It’s documented. Locals call it the human safari.

The worst part? russia shares videos of these attacks like trophies Image
3/6 These drones target cars, ambulances, volunteers — even pedestrians.

russian telegram channels openly declare any moving object a target.

The goal? To terrorize, punish, and break the will of Ukrainians who refuse to surrender and be russified Image
Read 6 tweets
Jul 10
1/4 Another night of terror in Kyiv.

Another wave of russian drones and missiles targeting civilians.

How long will we let this go on before doing something real about it?

We need to finally make Putin understand that actions have consequences.

If we don’t, we are complicit Image
2/4 russia just launched its second mass strike in a row — not for military gain, but to terrorize.

These attacks kill, maim, and traumatize civilians.

And the world watches.

What are we waiting for? Image
3/4 Every time russia does this, we must respond:

- More sanctions
- More weapons to Ukraine
- More consequences

Send Ukraine cruise missiles. Fund its defense industry. Help it build more drones, more cruise missiles, and more ballistic missiles to strike back — hard Image
Read 4 tweets
Jul 8
1/7 🇨🇳 china hawks fell for it again.

Trump talks tough on china — but his actions tell a different story.

The ”pivot to Asia” he promised? It’s a scam.

Here’s how Trump is actually helping china while pretending to confront it: Image
2/7 Trump has used the ”pivot to Asia” as a cover to disengage from Europe, not to counter china.

He’s bombed Iran, shifted US focus to the Middle East, and projected weakness on Ukraine—signaling to Beijing that the US won’t stand up for its allies and interests Image
3/7 His foreign and defense policy teams — including Hegseth, Colby, and others — talk endlessly about china, but their real goal has been to undermine NATO and weaken the West.

They have alienated key allies like South Korea and Japan, who are essential to defending Taiwan Image
Read 7 tweets
Jul 7
1/11 🏅🇷🇺 Vatnik Hall of Fame: Part 7

Time to induct 10 more figures into the gallery of grifters, propagandists, and useful idiots doing the Kremlin’s work Image
2/11 Andrew & Tristan Tate

The Tate brothers have praised Putin, echoed Kremlin narratives, and built a fanbase steeped in anti-Western, authoritarian rhetoric.

Their content often overlaps with pro-russian talking points, especially on NATO, and ”globalist” conspiracies Image
3/11 Jan Marsalek

The former Wirecard COO vanished after a $2B fraud scandal—only to resurface in russia.

He’s believed to be under GRU protection and linked to espionage operations across Europe.

A literal spy-thriller villain turned real Image
Read 11 tweets
Jul 6
1/7 The Master of Gaslighting: Elon Musk is launching a new political party.

But don’t be fooled—this isn’t about unity or reform. It’s the next step in a long game: Musk and his technofascist crew used Trump to get a foot in the door.

Now they want to take over the whole house Image
2/7 Let’s not forget: Musk went all-in on Trump in 2024.

He overdramatized the election, called Trump ”America’s last chance,” and helped push him back into power.

Now he’s pretending to oppose the uniparty? Please.

Don’t let this massive scammer gaslight you! Image
3/7 As I’ve said before: Trump was just a stepping stone.

Musk and his friends just used him to gain influence, install allies, and normalize their presence in the White House.

Now that they’ve extracted what they need, they’re done with him—and they’re planning for 2028 Image
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