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"Conspiracy Theories Abound During Solar Eclipse"
astronomyconspiracy-theories2 years ago

"Conspiracy Theories Abound During Solar Eclipse"

The upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8 has become a focal point for conspiracy theorists, who have flooded social media and message boards with wild allegations ranging from the end of the world to secret government plots. Far-right extremists have used the event to push beliefs about elite control, while warnings about potential cell coverage and electrical outages along the eclipse path have only fueled conspiracists' convictions. Coincidental events on April 8, such as the restart of the Large Hadron Collider and the launch of NASA satellites, have also been linked to the eclipse, despite the lack of evidence supporting these claims.

Elon Musk's Controversial Stances on Migration Spark Backlash and Ridicule
politics2 years ago

Elon Musk's Controversial Stances on Migration Spark Backlash and Ridicule

Elon Musk criticized Germany's support for migrants and promoted a far-right extremist party, suggesting that the German public should vote against the governing coalition. Germany recently funded nonprofit organizations that assist asylum-seekers, including one that conducts search-and-rescue operations in the Mediterranean Sea. Musk amplified similar criticism and shared a post from an account that frequently shares racist attacks on migrants. The post criticized humanitarian groups and called for the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) to win the elections. Germany's Foreign Office defended its support for migrants, stating that it is saving lives. Musk's comments reflect his recent shift towards right-wing causes and his campaign against "open borders" in the United States.

politics2 years ago

French PM Condemns Shocking White Supremacist Rally in Paris

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has called images of a white supremacist rally in Paris "shocking," but said there was no reason to ban the event. The annual rally by far-right extremists dressed in black, some of whom were masked, has sparked criticism at a time when police have repeatedly forbidden pan-bashing protests against President Emmanuel Macron over his unpopular pension reform. Left-wing politicians and activists have been in an uproar over the perceived double standards.

Far-right extremist link to Texas shooter's 'RWDS' patch
crime2 years ago

Far-right extremist link to Texas shooter's 'RWDS' patch

The shooter who killed eight people at a Dallas-area mall was wearing a patch that read “RWDS” — short for “Right Wing Death Squad” — a phrase that has been embraced in recent years by far-right extremists who glorify violence against their political enemies. The Proud Boys, a neo-fascist group of self-described “Western chauvinists,” are largely responsible for injecting “RWDS” into the far-right vernacular. The group has sold patches and T-shirts adorned with the acronym and celebrating Pinochet’s death squads.