Summary

Elon Musk, after spending $21 million backing conservative Brad Schimel in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, amplified election fraud claims following Schimel’s loss to liberal judge Susan Crawford.

Musk boosted a post by Alex Jones featuring Roger Stone, who alleged mail-in vote fraud. Schimel rejected the claims, urging supporters to accept the results.

Musk pivoted to highlighting a voter ID ballot measure, though Wisconsin already requires ID. Critics see his reaction as echoing Trump-era denialism.

Despite GOP pressure, Schimel’s concession stood out for its rare break from MAGA conspiracy rhetoric.

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    Oh look, Conservatives sowing more doubt and mistrust because they can’t handle it when faced with how unpopular they are.

    Quelle surprise.

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      Sowing like planting seeds not sewing like creating a garment

      But now that I think about it they both kinda work… sewing the threads of lies.

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        You know, I looked at that and knew it looked wrong but brain couldn’t figure out why.

        Thanks!

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            Yes I’m familiar with the German word Quelle. All bottled carbonated water in Germany seems to come from one Quelle or another.

            I’m thinking they were going for the English word “quell”?

            quell /kwĕl/

            transitive verb

            1. To put down forcibly; suppress.

              “Police quelled the riot.”

            2. To pacify; quiet.

              “finally quelled the children’s fears.”

            3. To take the life of; to kill. 
              Similar: kill

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      Perhaps some leading election deniers are motivated by a psychological defense mechanism, but I think that many realize the strategic benefit. The members of the public who are convinced that Democrats steal elections will vote Republican. They’ll also be more willing to accept a Republican refusing to leave office after losing an election, if things come to that.

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        Anyone voting Republican after 2017 is a lost cause. No matter what happens they are voting R. Save your breath and sympathy.

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          Anyone who still supports HitlerPig is as much a traitor and Nazi as he is. If you don’t like hearing that, atop being a traitor and a Nazi.

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          I disagree. While I will never forgive those voters, I don’t think most of them are lost causes. They’ve been manipulated by the largest, most well-funded misinformation and propaganda campaign ever waged against the American people.

          Exercising even the smallest amount of critical thinking skills protects oneself against most of it, but no one is completely immune to misinformation.

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            Sure buddy I’m sum it up for you. “Two Trump Elections.” But keep turning the other cheek. This time Lucy won’t pull the football. She promised. 🙄