The tech billionaire and close Trump ally has sent shockwaves through German politics by publicly endorsing the far-right Alternative to Germany party weeks before snap federal elections.

  • @[email protected]
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    502 months ago

    Although there are similarities, they are not quite the same.

    For example, Putin has never been caught using voice altering software to create an alt character that praises him.

    • @expatriado
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      482 months ago

      Putin hires an army of trolls from different media to praise him, so traditional vs tech bro approach

      • @[email protected]
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        212 months ago

        It’s an ancient tradition, reportedly Nero had a corps of young men hired applaud him and yell encouragement every time he spoke publicly.

        • Drusas
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          72 months ago

          Exactly what Trump does now, which we know because he accuses others of doing it.