Ruprecht Polenz🇪🇺

MdB für Münster 1994-2013,Vors. Ausw.Ausschuss 2005-2013, #CDU, CompassMitte, 2019 #GoldeneBlogger🇩🇪🇪🇺🇺🇦. Präsident @DGO_Berlin

[Ruprecht Polenz🇪🇺 @polenz_r]

Meine Sorge ist es, dass diese Analyse von Hannah Arendt leider sehr aktuell ist, obwohl wir es aus der Geschichte besser wissen müssten. Deshalb habe ich dieses Buch geschrieben. Es ist ab jetzt im Handel. 👉 https://t.co/MPlJBklI1q

[Ruprecht Polenz🇪🇺 @polenz_r]

Was unternimmt Dobrindt angesichts der geleakten AfD-Mails? Werden die als authentisch verifizierten Inhalte systematisch darauf geprüft, ob sie zusätzliche Belege für die Verfassungsfeindlichkeit der AfD liefern und für ein mögliches Parteiverbotsverfahren relevant sind?

[Ralf Fuecks @fuecks]

So viel Selbsterniedrigung eines amerikanischen Regierungsvertreters schmerzt. Kann man noch tiefer sinken?

[Adam Parkhomenko @AdamParkhomenko]

Talarico never begged to party with Epstein on his island. Elon did.

[Reggie B. @reggiebblue]

Musk is now threatening members of Congress saying that he will come after them if they investigate and hold him accountable.

Threats work with Republicans not Democrats. I can’t wait to see him investigated, subpoenaed and held accountable for:
- Election interference,
- Aiding our adversaries
- Denying Starlink services to Ukraine
- Illegally firing people
- Gutting USAID funding
- Illegally obtaining confidential data

He’s really scared, isn’t he?

[Anonymous @YourAnonCentral]

Elon Musk, Trump's largest financial backer, threatens US elected officials against launching investigations into Starlink/Ukraine sabotage, federal contracts, DOGE actions, and other potentially criminal issues.

"Live by the sword, die by the sword," the billionaire said.

[Ruprecht Polenz🇪🇺 @polenz_r]

@AlishaMendgen @SchulenburgCh @FOCUS_Magazin Ja was denn sonst?

[Ruprecht Polenz🇪🇺 @polenz_r]

Ja was denn sonst.

[Alisha Mendgen @AlishaMendgen]

🔴 Update: Er spendete der AfD 10.000 Euro – jetzt zieht die CDU Konsequenzen. Gegen den CDU-Ortsbürgermeister, der die AfD im Wahlkampf in Sachsen-Anhalt finanziell unterstützte, läuft ein Parteiausschlussverfahren. Das bestätigt @SchulenburgCh auf Anfrage von @FOCUS_Magazin.
Mehr hier 👇
https://t.co/JHNPsZXNMX

[Flood 🇪🇺 With Facts 🦬💨 @Hirn_aus_Hack]

Berichterstattung der @Welt der letzten 48 Stunden zu den Linken und Rot-Rot-Grün in Berlin

vs.

Tweets der @Welt zum #AfDLeak und seinen rechtsextremen, gewaltverherrlichenden und antisemitischen Inhalten

[Roderich Kiesewetter🇪🇺🇩🇪🇮🇱🇺🇦 @RKiesewetter]

Mit dem #GIDSforum startet das German Institute for Defence and Strategic Studies (GIDS) – die Denkfabrik der Bundeswehr – ein neues, offenes Audio- und Video-Gesprächsformat zu den drängenden Fragen der Sicherheits-, Verteidigungs- und Gesamtpolitik. In diesem Format begleite ich Moderator Oberstleutnant Joachim von Blumröder fortan als ständiger Co-Host, um gemeinsam mit hochkarätigen Gästen aus Politik, Militär, Wirtschaft und Wissenschaft über Vorsorge, Handlungsfähigkeit und strategische Verantwortung zu debattieren.

Die erste Folge widmet sich dem Thema „Resilienz als Führungsaufgabe“. Anlass waren die parallelen zivil-militärischen Großübungen Red Storm Charlie der Bundeswehr und Red Storm Business der Handelskammer Hamburg, bei denen Streitkräfte, Behörden und rund 250 Unternehmen unter realistischen Bedingungen den Ernstfall probten. Gemeinsam mit Dr. Malte Heyne (Hauptgeschäftsführer der Handelskammer Hamburg) und Kapitän zur See Kurt Leonards (Kommandeur des Landeskommandos Hamburg) diskutieren wir, was Widerstandsfähigkeit in der Praxis bedeutet und wo Deutschland noch gefährliche Leerstellen hat.

So wurde zum Beispiel in unserer Diskussion klar, dass sich das KRITIS-Dachgesetz bislang zu stark an starren Schwellenwerten und Großstädten orientiert. Dabei wird übersehen, dass unverzichtbare Schlüsselindustrien im ländlichen Raum angesiedelt sind. Allein in meinem Wahlkreis finden sich 16 Weltmarktführer – darunter Unternehmen wie Zeiss in Oberkochen. Zeiss fertigt in einer Gemeinde mit rund 8.000 Einwohnern die hochsensiblen Optiken für ASML, auf deren Anlagen Konzerne wie TSMC, Samsung und Intel weltweit modernste Halbleiter produzieren. Schlägt dort eine Drohne ein oder stört auch nur durch Erschütterungen die vibrationsfreie Fertigung, führt das zu monatelangen Produktionsausfällen mit gravierenden Folgen für globale Lieferketten.

Rechtlich und operativ stehen unsere Betriebe solchen Bedrohungen bislang weitgehend schutzlos gegenüber. Unternehmen dürfen sich oft nicht wirksam selbst zur Wehr setzen, während die örtliche Polizei für die spezialisierte Abwehr aus der Luft personell und technisch nicht ausgestattet ist. Wir müssen die Einstufung kritischer Infrastruktur zwingend an der strategischen Relevanz für Wertschöpfungsketten ausrichten, rechtssichere Befugnisse zur Drohnenabwehr schaffen und die Zusammenarbeit zwischen zivilen Betrieben, Landes- und Bundesbehörden sowie der Bundeswehr endlich verlässlich regeln.

[Occupy Democrats @OccupyDemocrats]

BREAKING: George W. Bush's brother Neil just dropped a BOMB on MAGA by proudly announcing that he voted for James Talarico in the Texas Senate race.

This just gave Republicans a flashing green light to vote blue...

"I have never posted a political message on Facebook not wanting to offend friends whose views may be very different than mine. I'm breaking that tradition because I voted early today, and I voted for James Talarico for the United States Senate," Bush, the child of the late President George H.W. Bush wrote on Facebook.

"My vote was motivated by two things: deep concern about Ken Paxton's record and genuine admiration for the character and principles I see in James Talarico," he continued.

"I have been deeply troubled by Paxton's conduct as Texas Attorney General, particularly his decision to challenge the results of the 2020 presidential election in other states in an effort to help Donald Trump remain in power. I believe that effort was an affront to our democratic institutions and the peaceful transfer of power. My concerns about his judgment and conduct are hardly mine alone. He was impeached by the Republican-controlled Texas House, although subsequently acquitted by the Texas Senate."

"More broadly, I believe Donald Trump and those who have enabled him have done enormous damage to the Republican Party. I worry about a political culture in which loyalty to an individual takes precedence over loyalty to principle, and where those who hold power begin to believe they are no longer accountable."

"But my vote today was about much more than opposition to Ken Paxton."

"I've never met James Talarico, but I have been enormously impressed by the way he approaches complicated and controversial issues. He speaks with respect, seeks common ground, and seems genuinely interested in bringing people together rather than driving them apart. His faith appears to be a deeply rooted source of humility, compassion, and conviction rather than a political weapon."

I see in him the qualities I admire most in public servants: integrity, civility, humility, and a willingness to listen to those with whom he disagrees. My impression is that he is a principled, pragmatic leader who understands that public office is a responsibility to serve, not an entitlement to power."

"I have been a Republican for most of my life, and I still believe deeply in many traditional Republican principles. But character matters more than party affiliation. Our democracy depends on leaders who respect our institutions, tell the truth, accept accountability, and seek to unite rather than divide."

"Today, I voted against a style of politics that I believe has damaged our country. More importantly, I voted for the kind of character and leadership I hope will help heal it," he concluded.

Bravo, Mr. Bush! We commend you for speaking out boldly during these crucial midterm elections. Ken Paxton is a stone-cold crook who was impeached for bribery by his own party as state attorney general. He has zero interest in serving the people of Texas if he wins and will instead work to line his own pockets, accumulate personal power, and rubber-stamp Trump's destructive agenda.

Meanwhile, James Talarico is a devout Christian who is committed to fighting for better healthcare, an end to pointless wars, livable wages, more housing construction to restore the American Dream, and banning Congressional stock trading.

The Bush family still wields a great deal of influence in Texas, so this announcement is sure to cause political shockwaves. If you're a Republican who genuinely loves this country, it's time to cross the aisle and vote for James Talarico.

Please ❤️ and share to thank Neil Bush!

[Mark Schieritz @schieritz]

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[Johannes Hano @JohannesHano]

Musk hat die Verlangsamung von Starlink für die Ukraine angeordnet. Das hat das Wall Street Journal recherchiert. Warum mich das überhaupt nicht verwundert? Die Antwort hier: https://t.co/3oXYvAFzkT

[Antje Hildebrandt @berlinreportage]

„Ein Spitzenpolitiker der Partei hat sogar ein Konto mit arabischen und südamerikanischen Spamfollowern, das früher @i_followback_ hieß.“ Wie die #AfD mit Fake-, False-Flag- und Sockenpuppen-Accounts die Stammtischhoheit auf X eroberte. Must Read 👇
https://t.co/6APwr5WmTx

[Ruprecht Polenz🇪🇺 @polenz_r]

@AlexKohler1 @ThomasLeurs1 👍

[Brian Krassenstein @krassenstein]

If you are in Texas and you are considering Voting for Ken Paxton, please just read this post in full before making your final decision:

Everyone else, please share.

Financial misconduct and corruption allegations
- Violated Texas securities law (2014). State regulators reprimanded Paxton and fined him $1,000 for soliciting investment clients without the required registration. This was an established regulatory violation.

- Indicted on three felony charges (2015). Prosecutors accused him of securities fraud and acting as an unregistered investment adviser representative. He denied wrongdoing.

- Accused of misleading investors about commissions. Prosecutors alleged he recruited investors into technology company Servergy without disclosing that he was being compensated.

- Agreed to pay nearly $300,000 to resolve the securities fraud prosecution (2024). His pretrial agreement required restitution, community service and legal ethics education. The criminal charges were subsequently dismissed without a conviction or admission of guilt.

- Impeached by the Republican-controlled Texas House (2023). The House approved 20 articles alleging bribery, abuse of office and other misconduct. The Texas Senate subsequently acquitted him on the 16 articles considered at trial.

- Accused of using the attorney general's office to help wealthy donor Nate Paul. Former senior aides alleged that Paxton intervened in legal matters involving Paul, who had donated to his campaign.

- Accused of using government authority against a donor's enemies. House investigators alleged Paxton pursued investigations targeting people involved in disputes with Paul.

- Accused of interfering with federal investigations. Former aides alleged that Paxton tried to obtain confidential investigative information concerning Paul and obstruct cooperation with law enforcement.

- Accused of accepting expensive home renovations from a donor. Investigators alleged Paul helped fund major renovations to Paxton's Austin home, raising potential bribery questions.

- Accused of making a $122,000 payment to conceal the renovations. Impeachment managers alleged that Paxton transferred money to a Paul-associated company after his relationship with Paul came under investigation. These accusations were not established by a criminal conviction.

Whistleblowers, secrecy and alleged retaliation
- Reported to the FBI by his own senior officials (2020). Seven senior aides reported concerns about possible corruption involving Paxton and Nate Paul.

- Fired or lost multiple whistleblowers. Several officials who raised concerns were fired, resigned or were placed on leave. They alleged unlawful retaliation.

- Agreed to a $3.3 million whistleblower settlement in 2023. Paxton's office negotiated a settlement with four former employees. His request for legislative funding to cover it helped trigger the impeachment investigation. The proposed settlement was not proof of wrongdoing.

- Accused of using a burner phone and secret email accounts. Impeachment investigators alleged he used these methods to conceal communications and meetings with Paul.

- Accused of using a fake name for Uber trips. Investigators alleged an alias was used to conceal trips involving Paul and visits to a woman with whom Paxton was having an affair.

- Accused of avoiding his security detail to conceal activities. House impeachment managers alleged he evaded normal protective arrangements to keep certain meetings and movements secret.

Personal scandals and questionable associations

- Admitted having an extramarital affair. His relationship with a former Senate staffer became a significant issue during impeachment proceedings.

- Accused of benefiting from his donor employing his mistress. Investigators alleged Nate Paul hired the woman with whom Paxton was having an affair, potentially creating a personal benefit linked to official favors.

- His wife filed for divorce citing adultery (2025). State Sen. Angela Paxton filed for divorce after more than 30 years of marriage. The proceedings were subsequently sealed.

- Celebrated New Year's 2025 in Dubai with indicted businessmen. Video showed Paxton at a party with Anosh Ahmed and Sameer Suhail, who were facing federal fraud charges and were outside the United States. Both have pleaded not guilty.

- Accepted approximately $190,000 from a businessman later indicted for fraud. Ahmed contributed that amount to Paxton's political operation, reportedly including $25,000 after his indictment. Accepting a lawful political contribution is not itself proof of misconduct.

- Received a major contribution from a businessman linked to Chinese investment. An October 20, 2026 report identified a $150,000 contribution from Wan Bridge cofounder Ting Qiao, despite Paxton's campaign rhetoric about Chinese influence. The donor connection does not establish an illegal contribution.

Election-related controversies
- Attempted to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Paxton filed a Supreme Court lawsuit seeking to invalidate presidential election results in Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin—four states Biden won.

- Promoted unsubstantiated election-fraud allegations. His 2020 lawsuit relied on claims that did not withstand scrutiny. The Supreme Court dismissed the case for lack of standing.

- Faced a State Bar investigation over his election lawsuit. Texas legal disciplinary authorities scrutinized his efforts to overturn the election. The investigation itself is not a finding of professional misconduct.

[SimplyTheBest @SimplyonWorld]

Französische Geheimdienste haben bestätigt, dass mit Russland verbundene Bot-Netzwerke die gewalttätigen Ausschreitungen vom vergangenen Wochenende instrumentalisieren, indem sie die sozialen Medien mit alten, wiederverwerteten und KI-generierten Fake-Videos von Polizeigewalt überschwemmen, um die Randalierer noch weiter zu provozieren.

Russische Netzwerke wie „Matryoshka“ agieren wie digitale Brandstifter, die jede Gelegenheit nutzen, und übertreiben absichtlich das Ausmaß des Chaos, um landesweite Unruhen vorzutäuschen.

Jetzt auch @visegrad24

[Anonymous @YourAnonNews]

He's such a pud

[Yaroslav Trofimov @yarotrof]

WSJ scoop: Musk was the one who ordered the Starshield slowdown that blindsided Ukraine’s defenses. https://t.co/3wi5tCnRzQ

[Viola von Cramon 🇺🇦🇪🇺 @ViolavonCramon]

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