Anne ApplebaumDec 7, 2022
Massive raids across Germany, arrests of far-right coup plotters including ex-Bundeswehr officers. Qanon influence appears to have played a role in their thinking...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63885028
Germany arrests 25 accused of plotting coup

A far-right group is suspected of planning to storm parliament and install an aristocrat as leader.

BBC News
Show threadMelzpetpalsDec 7, 2022
@anneapplebaum it seems Qanon has expanded everywhere. So disturbing.
Show threadEungerDec 7, 2022
@Melzpetpals @anneapplebaum what is so bizarre to me is that no one has developed a far-fetched conspiracy theory about how there has been a global rise in the fascist right spurred by rich global oligarchs - all of whom would seem to be the most likely to benefit from such a rise, especially if the US stops policing the world’s bad actors.
Show threadSocialistStanDec 7, 2022
@eunger @Melzpetpals @anneapplebaum The US IS one of the world's bad actors, and an oligarchy.
Show threadEunger
@SocialistStan @Melzpetpals @anneapplebaum so you agree it’s a more viable conspiracy theory than what’s currently being pandered?
Dec 7, 2022 at 7:29pmWeb
Show threadSocialistStanDec 7, 2022
@eunger @Melzpetpals @anneapplebaum Global oligarchs, especially those in the US, are quite open about wanting fascism. No conspiracy needed.
Show threadEungerDec 7, 2022
@SocialistStan @Melzpetpals @anneapplebaum tell that to the Qanon folks.