Franc Das

(On)gecompliceerde Brabo. Hekel aan populistische gekkigheid.

[Beach Roy 🤙 @Beach_Roy33]

I’m on Twitter / X through a VPN in Dallas, Texas, following the midterm elections. I’m actually based in the Netherlands.

And honestly, I’m absolutely stunned by the sheer scale of MAGA propaganda being shoved down Americans’ throats.

It’s as if Elon Musk has shoved a billion-dollar funnel into the mouths of American voters and is force-feeding them a grotesque blend of oligarchic and fascist propaganda until all that comes out is Republican foie gras.

The amount of Republican propaganda flooding your timeline is genuinely insane.

1. The so-called “America” account.

At the very top of the #1 Trending Topics, you’ll find an advertisement from an account called “America”.

Except it’s not America.

It’s a Republican propaganda account, sporting a gold verification badge, designed to manipulate and indoctrinate American voters.

2. Open Twitter / X from Texas.

A video automatically starts playing, portraying James Talarico as some kind of public enemy.

Cheap, shameless political propaganda.

Not a single word about his opponent, Ken Paxton.

Just an endless stream of attacks on Talarico.

Wonder why?

Perhaps because Ken Paxton has quite a little history of his own:

●Alleged corruption involving wealthy donor Nate Paul.
●Abuse of public office.
●Alleged bribery.
●Securities fraud charges.
●Alleged obstruction of justice.
●Retaliation against whistleblowers.
●Firing employees who reported him to the FBI.
●Alleged misuse of taxpayer-funded resources.
●Alleged interference in law-enforcement investigations.
●Alleged preferential treatment of political donors.
●Undisclosed compensation for promoting a company’s stock.
●Employment assistance for a woman with whom he acknowledged having an affair.
●Impeachment by the Republican-controlled Texas House.
●Acquittal by the Texas Senate.
●A $6.6 million whistleblower settlement.
●Controversy over extensive travel and taxpayer-funded security expenses.

Quite a résumé, isn’t it?

3. Fearmongering.

Republicans are also pushing the narrative that if Democrats win, democracy itself will be doomed.

Let that sink in for a moment.

They’re telling Americans that voting for Democrats is somehow a vote against democracy.

The irony is apparently completely lost on them.

4. Project 2025.

And then there’s Project 2025.

A detailed political blueprint for fundamentally reshaping the American federal government, concentrating executive power and dismantling longstanding institutional safeguards.

Critics have warned that its proposals threaten democratic checks and balances and could pave the way for authoritarian rule.

This isn’t some obscure conspiracy theory.

Its ideas are already influencing and being implemented in American politics.

5. Try a little experiment.

Google “James Talarico”.

The first two results you’ll encounter are sponsored advertisements paid for by TEXAS PAC and MAGA Inc.

Both pushing anti-Democratic messaging.

(See attached screenshot.)

This is what American voters are up against.

An unprecedented propaganda machine, backed by billionaires, political PACs and a social media platform that has become an increasingly powerful vehicle for partisan messaging.

And apparently, we’re supposed to believe this is all just about freedom of speech.

America, you deserve better than this.

Vote Blue. Vote Talarico. Vote for democracy. Vote for peace. For neighborliness. For tolerance. Vote against hate. Vote against polarization. Vote for your wallet. Vote to keep your freedom. Vote for inclusion ans tolerance.

Vote James Talarico.

Do what is needed for the future or yourself ánd your children.

Like ❤️ and RT this please.

[Franc Das @EfDas]

@x13thirteen13x @jstlut Je bent een held. Ben je 13 of is dat de hoogte van je IQ?

[Brian Krassenstein @krassenstein]

I now have two sources close to Susie Wiles who claim that Trump is preparing a vast misinformation campaign for November 4th, built around conspiracy theories alleging widespread election fraud.

The plan? Declare victory regardless of the results, accuse Democratic officials of manufacturing ballots overnight, claim voting machines were secretly manipulated, and demand that Republican candidates refuse to concede.

In this scenario, the goal isn’t to prove fraud. It’s to convince millions of Americans that any election Republicans lose must have been stolen.

[Franc Das @EfDas]

@EricaGrit @telegraaf Ben je een beetje ziekjes in je kokosnoot?

[Franc Das @EfDas]

@Sebvai @chrisklomp De “redactie” van GeenStijl en haar reaguurders zijn van hetzelfde laken een pak. Allemaal sneue pukkelige zolderkamerrukkertjes.

[Franc Das @EfDas]

@MarijkeRKLB Het laat zich makkelijk raden wie daadwerkelijk de “inbred” is.

[Franc Das @EfDas]

@PabloSanch666 @DalesGeert63675 @FrontaalNaakt Waar het hart vol van is, loopt de mond van over.

[Franc Das @EfDas]

@PabloSanch666 @DalesGeert63675 @FrontaalNaakt Ik vermoed dat dat komt omdat je een homofobe zakrat bent.

[Franc Das @EfDas]

@ReneDercksen @djbelgrado Vergeet je medicatie niet.

[Franc Das @EfDas]

Wanneer je kakelt als een kalkoen haal je sowieso de kerst niet.

[Aaron Rupar @atrupar]

😮 Katie Zacharia crashes and burns on [checks notes] Hannity 😮

If you had the "over" on Zacharia lasting more than one Scaramucci, her epic flame out on Hannity just now won't help your cause

HANNITY: You said you consulted with people who advised you it was okay to call yourself a lawyer but not an attorney, correct?

ZACHARIA: Correct

HANNITY: There's a report out tonight showing 15 social media posts where you identify yourself as an attorney

ZACHARIA: I think they were retweets

Here's the whole interview:

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Another strike on a Russian oil refinery in Omsk – one of the major refineries – as well as on the Ukhta oil refinery, 1,900 kilometers from Ukraine’s state border. The target in Ukhta was hit by An-196 RS drones, which can fly about 2,500 kilometers, while FP-6 drones (modified FP-1s) were used against the Omsk refinery the day before. We continue to respond to Russia’s attacks on Ukraine, and we’re doing so with high precision. Another data center was hit as well – our symmetrical response. An important display of accuracy by our warriors. Glory to Ukraine!

[Franc Das @EfDas]

@BozeBoomer @wdrvdweerd Kijk eens aan, een domme boomer.

[Franc Das @EfDas]

@OpenMindNL @chrisklomp Die k staat wellicht voor kezen, maar volgens mij eerder voor Korzakov.

[David Jan Godfroid @djbelgrado]

Hij gaat er klaarblijkelijk vanuit dat de wereld achterlijk is. En voor een deel van de wereld klopt dat ook wel.

[Franc Das @EfDas]

@PostvanFenna @miekesparrotzoo @Sandervandam2 Vervang poel maar door gierput.

[Franc Das @EfDas]

@CorryHorsman @01benno @Beach_Roy33 Nope, je kiest een volksvertegenwoordiger, geen partij.

[Franc Das @EfDas]

@GalacticRemus Ice ice Remus 🧊

[Franc Das @EfDas]

@Anouar_factum Zatte muts.

[Franc Das @EfDas]

@Dineke_70 @chrisklomp Aaah, hoogte ipv hoogste

[Franc Das @EfDas]

@Dineke_70 @chrisklomp Ach Dineke, wanneer het getal 70 in jouw bio een score op een empathiemeter van 0 tot 100 zou aangeven is dat best wel een aardige score. Helaas is het de hoogste van jouw IQ.