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Journalist sacked for doing actual journalism at EU press conference (europeanjournalists.org)

submitted 3 days ago by merdaverse@lemmy.zip to c/aboringdystopia@lemmy.world

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News is from last year, but it's still dystopic for anyone that missed it:

At a European Commission press briefing in Brussels on 13 October, Nunziati asked the spokesperson Paula Pinho: “You’ve repeatedly said that Russia should pay for the reconstruction of Ukraine. Do you think Israel should also pay for the reconstruction of Gaza, given that it destroyed much of the Strip and its civilian infrastructure?”

on 27 October, the journalist received a letter terminating his working relationship with the news agency, which, however, did not specify the reasons for this decision.

The Agenzia Nova news agency told Fanpage.it that Nunziati’s question was “completely out of place and technically incorrect” and had created “embarrassment for the agency”

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[–] bearboiblake@pawb.social 3 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (2 children)

I'm not smoking anything sadly -- I ran out of weed last week.

Any time I point out that MAGA is not a uniquely American issue and that Europe is also descending into the grips of fascism, I always get a bunch of downvotes. Especially on communities like !europe@feddit.org

I think it's just wishful thinking and denialism from people who probably are insulated from the societal collapse that many of us are seeing - basically, moderately wealthy european liberals, centrists and conservatives.

[–] raspberriesareyummy@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

Europe is also descending into the grips of fascism,

Absolutely. :( And it is mostly the centrist / conservative parties embracing facist policies, while most of the conversative voters are morons pretending they are still voting for a legitimate party.

I always get a bunch of downvotes. Especially on communities like !europe@feddit.org

My experience - formerly from reddit - and here is that "europe" channels are the European version of MAGA idiots. Those could be wholesome places, but instead they are infested with morons and trolls. I suspect in part because trolls that do not speak any (other) European language can blend right in with English trolling.

[–] FistingEnthusiast@lemmy.world -1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I'm going to wager that you've never lived in any EU countries, or spent significant time in any of them

[–] bearboiblake@pawb.social 4 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

I'll take that wager! I was born and raised in the EU and I've travelled extensively all over Europe. I actually only ever left Europe once, when I visited NYC when I was a teenager.

What do I win? I'm guessing you're relatively wealthy, so a cash prize would be much appreciated! Happy to work out the details over DMs ;p

[–] Honytawk@discuss.tchncs.de -2 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Oh, so you just regurgitate Russian propaganda out of your own free will?

You should ask to get paid.

[–] bearboiblake@pawb.social 6 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Mate, the rise of fascism is supported by Russia to destabilize Europe. Russia itself is a fascist state. Almost every European nation has a rising far-right. I am just speaking the truth, if you don't like it, frankly, that's your problem. Go and get involved in activist efforts in your local area or something instead of shooting the messenger.

[–] Ougie@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago (2 children)

What out of what he said do you think is Russian propaganda? I am genuinely curious.

[–] bearboiblake@pawb.social 2 points 2 days ago

I'm guessing something along the lines of Russia justifying the invasion of Ukraine by claiming that it was ruled by fascists and that their special military operation was to liberate the people of Ukraine by bombing their hospitals and schools

[–] Doc_Crankenstein@slrpnk.net 1 points 2 days ago

Nothing. Typical shift in rhetoric because their original attempt at discrediting them with a personal attack on their credibility failed miserably, so they had to pull out their trump card which lets them continue to ignore the argument through another ad hominem attack.