Audioanalysen 🎧Warum unterstützt Musk AfD statt CDU?
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Feb 16, 2025 The discussion delves into Musk's surprising support for the AfD over the CDU. Is his interest rooted in idealism or are there deeper geopolitical motives? Explore the connection between American political dynamics and the rise of right-wing parties in Europe. The podcast draws parallels to historical Soviet transformations and highlights potential influences of American ideologies on European populism.
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Political Analogy
- Jürgen Elsässer compares Trump to Gorbachev and the West to the Soviet Union during Perestroika.
- He suggests a parallel between the changing political landscapes and potential power shifts.
Operation Luch
- Operation Luch, a KGB and Stasi operation, aimed to destabilize East Germany's communist party.
- This was done by supporting opposition groups to make the leadership more compliant to Soviet policies.
US Support for European Opposition
- The CIA and US State Department are theorized to be supporting patriotic opposition in Europe, similar to the KGB in Operation Luch.
- This support includes building transatlantic bridges within the AfD.