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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene continues her exposure to Bitcoin through the ETF $IBIT She is already up from Nov 21 where she bought the dip. $IBIT 7% since Nov 21.

A busy and meaningful two days in China, the first visit by an Estonian foreign minister in 10 years. Had an open and frank discussion with FM Wang Yi on 🇪🇪–🇨🇳 relations, global security and Russia’s war against Ukraine. I stressed that peace must be just and lasting, and that China has real influence to help end the aggression and return deported Ukrainian children. Also met with 🇪🇺,🇺🇸 and 🇺🇦 ambassadors and 🇪🇺🇫🇷🇸🇪 diplomats to discuss human rights and sanctions evasion. Wrapped up by hosting ambassadors from 12 countries at our embassy in Beijing.

One of the lessons I discuss in "On Tyranny": Listen for dangerous words.

During the 28th #CSTD session in Geneva, 🇪🇪 emphasized its longstanding support for protecting human rights & the multistakeholder model. As the Chair of the @FO_Coalition this year, these remain our utmost priorities. @EstoniaGeneva

Elron: Hiiumaa? Never heard of it.

1/2: "I believe there is no better example for coordination and solidarity than the Freedom Online Coalition. Since its creation, Estonia has been an active member, contributing to its overall goal – upholding human rights online and protecting Internet freedom." - 🇪🇪@Tsahkna

Popplio, the Sea Lion Pokémon, has made a splashing scene for #PokemonGOCommunityDay! 💧 Catch the event Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time!

selge kommunikatsioon 500 palun

Latest: An analysis of open source evidence, as well as multiple missile experts, have pointed to a Russian launched Kh-101 cruise missile being the weapon that struck a children’s hospital in Kyiv bellingcat.com/news/2024/07/0…

‼️ THIS! The methods used by Russian propaganda described by a Russian journalist: “I studied at the Faculty of Journalism of Moscow State University. We had a military department. In an atmosphere of secrecy, we were taught special combat propaganda - the art of sowing discord in the ranks of the enemy with the help of disinformation and manipulation of consciousness. Let me tell you, it’s a scary business. I'm not kidding. Combat, or “black,” propaganda allows any distortion of real facts to solve propaganda problems. This is an effective weapon used for the sole purpose of knocking out the enemy’s brains. The "rotten herring" method. The "inverted pyramid" method. The "big lie" method. The “40 to 60” principle. The "absolutely obvious" method. You also know all these methods and techniques. You just don't realize it. As intended. We were taught to use special propaganda techniques against soldiers of the enemy army. Today they are used against the civilian population of our own country. For two years now, reading Russian newspapers or watching television shows, I have noted with interest that people coordinating the distribution and interpretation of news in Russia clearly learned from the same textbook as I have, from the same cheerful colonel or his colleagues. For example, the “rotten herring” method. It works like this. A false accusation is chosen. It is important that it is as dirty and scandalous as possible. For example, petty theft, child molestation, or murder, preferably out of greed work well. The purpose of the “rotten herring” is not to prove the accusation. It’s to cause a wide, public discussion... How it’s unjust and unfair. The human psyche is arranged in such a way that, as soon as the accusation becomes the subject of public discussion, its “supporters” and “opponents”, “experts”, rabid “prosecutors” and ardent “defenders” of the accused inevitably arise. But regardless of their views, all participants in the discussion again and again pronounce the name of the accused in connection with a dirty and scandalous accusation, thus rubbing more and more “rotten herring” into his “clothes”, until finally the “smell” begins to follow him everywhere. The question “killed-stole-seduced or not” becomes the main one when his name is mentioned. Or, for example, the “40 to 60” method invented by Goebbels. It consists in creating media that give 60 percent of their information in the interests of the enemy. On the other hand, having earned his trust in this way, the remaining 40 percent are used for extremely effective, thanks to this trust, disinformation. During World War II, there was a radio station that the anti-fascist world listened to. It was thought to be British. Only after the war did it turn out that it was actually Goebbels’ radio station, which worked on the “40 to 60” principle he developed. The “big lie” method is very effective It is a bit like the “rotten herring” method, but actually works differently. Its essence is to offer the audience such a universal and terrible lie with the highest degree of confidence that it is almost impossible to believe that it's possible to lie about such a thing. The trick here is that a properly composed and well-invented ‘big lie’ causes such a deep emotional trauma in the listener or viewer that it then determines his views for a long time, contrary to any arguments of logic and reason. False descriptions of cruel abuse of children or women work particularly well. Let’s say that the message about a crucified child due to the deep emotional trauma it causes will determine the views of the person who received this information for a long time, no matter how much someone tries to convince him later, using logical arguments. But our cheerful colonel especially revered the method of “absolute evidence”, which delivers, although not fast, but reliable results.” Continued below 🔽

Deeply shocked by the assasination attempt of Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico. An attack against an elected leader is also an attack against the very idea of democracy. I wish him a full and speedy recovery. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones.

Today marks Estonia’s 20 years in EU & with deep disappointment we saw #Georgia passing the „transparency on foreign influence“ draft law in 2nd reading despite the calls not to. Violence against peaceful protesters & this law is not a way to the European Union.

y’all, Eesti poliitmaastik ei händli ära veel ühte Kallase-nimelist

I’m not afraid of God, I am afraid of men.

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People would believe a genocidal dictator over the truth. We live in the information age. The paradox is that abundance of information does not make people smarter. On the contrary - it surfaces those unable to differentiate between quality information and pure propaganda.

Today, we hold the @opengovpart Global Summit in #Tallinn. Estonia🇪🇪 continues to support & stand for democracy. The video is a reminder of our work at #SummitforDemocracy as we look forward to the next Summit in the Republic of #Korea🇰🇷. youtube.com/watch?v=sel5GD…

#OpenGovernance means transparency, accountability and participation that can lead to new opportunities for governments, private sector and citizens. Great moments from @opengovpart Global Summit in Tallinn 🇪🇪

The last Russian occupiers left #Estonia🇪🇪 29 years ago today. Their final crimes were to loot from farmers' fields on their way out. Some things don’t change. But the world never gave up on us & we will never give up on 🇺🇦. One day, the last occupiers will leave #Ukraine🇺🇦 too.

Are you, like me, incessantly scrolling Twitter looking for information about a breaking news event? Pause with me for a minute so we can talk about why this is a ripe situation for you to be receptive to disinfo and how to avoid believing and spreading false information: 🧵1/7