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Episode: CJ Hopkins: Author Compares Government To Nazi Germany; German Government Responds By Prosecuting Him For Hate Speech Thought Crimes
Description: The German government prosecuted bestselling writer CJ Hopkins for the horrific crime of criticizing the German government.âIâve been writing and speaking out against fascism and authoritarianism for over 30 years,â says CJ Hopkins â a lifelong âman of the Leftâ according to Crisis Magazine. Imagine his surprise when German media accused him of being an extremist neo-Nazi and Amazon banned the cover art of his latest book.âWhat followed was a criminal investigation, book bans, and contentious legal battlesâall aimed at silencing his dissent,â reports Sky News Australia. The governmentâs message, CJ says, is clear: âYou will obe...