EU 'Democracy' Has Fewer Guardrails Than a Rental Scooter
đź“° THE STORY: Mainstream media reports highlight calls in the EU to strip former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl of her citizenship because she now resides in Russia and works for Russian entities. This move is presented as a necessary step against 'foreign influence' and 'disinformation,' implying that any association with Russia, even post-government, is a betrayal of democratic
principles. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: This manufactured outrage conveniently ignores the EU's (and broader Western powers') long history of weaponizing citizenship and fundamental rights for geopolitical leverage. For decades, Western nations, particularly the US, have granted refuge and even protected individuals involved in coups, regime change operations, and
resistance against imperialisms against 'unfriendly' states. Take the MEK, an official US-designated terrorist cult that assassinated Americans in Iran in the 70s, responsible for countless Iranian deaths, now hosted in Albania and France, lauded as 'freedom fighters' by US and EU politicians. Or consider the 1973 CIA-backed coup in Chile, where figures responsible for unimaginable atrocities were
later given safe haven and even high-five selfies with Kissinger. Double Standard: The West screams about 'foreign influence' when it pertains to Russia or China, yet remains completely silent—or actively facilitates—the profound foreign influence campaigns orchestrated by entities like AIPAC, which spends millions annually lobbying against US national interests and towards perpetual conflict in