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ANOTHER European Country Just Rigged Their Election & Used Russia As Excuse!!

2025-09-30 News & Politics
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Europe Leverages Censorship and Electoral Bans Under the Guise of Democracy

Discover how Western governments are accused of mimicking Soviet-era repression by banning opposition parties and censoring speech, exemplified by recent crackdowns in Moldova and Romania.

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  • [00:00:06] European leadership is actively using police power to silence political opponents, mirroring Soviet tactics.
  • [00:01:18] Moldova's central election body banned the pro-Russian "Heart of Moldova" party based on allegations of voter bribery and illegal financing.
  • [00:09:44] Telegram’s CEO exposed attempts by French intelligence to coerce him into censoring Moldovan channels disliked by the government.

This discussion highlights the perceived trend of creeping authoritarianism across Europe, focusing heavily on the electoral turmoil in Moldova. The speakers use these events to argue that "saving democracy" has become the justification for censoring dissent and manufacturing desired electoral outcomes.

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Prior to recent elections Moldova banned the pro-Russian “Heart of Moldova” party from participation, a move Jimmy compares to Soviet-era repression and modern authoritarianism in Europe. He highlights how EU governments are increasingly silencing opposition parties, canceling elections, and even pressuring platforms like Telegram to censor political voices under the guise of protecting democracy. Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger mock Western media for framing election interference as “saving democracy” while labeling dissenters as “far-right” or “pro-Russian.” The segment positions Moldova’s crackdown as part of a broader European trend toward censorship, authoritarianism, and manufactured electoral outcomes. Kurt Metzger on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kurtmetzger Kurt’s website: http://www.KurtMetzgerComedy.com The only way to protect yourself from a collapsing dollar is with gold and silver. Don’t wait until it’s too late— visit http://JimmyLovesGold.com or call (800) 476-7790 today. Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership Go to a Live Show: https://www.jimmydore.com/tour Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams LIVESTREAM & LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimmyDoreShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmydoreshow WATCH / LISTEN FREE: Videos: https://www.jimmydore.com Podcasts: https://www.jimmydore.com (Also available on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.) ACCESS TO FULL REPLAYABLE LIVESTREAMS: Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership SUPPORT THE JIMMY DORE SHOW: Make a Donation: https://www.jimmydore.com/ Buy Official Merch (Tees, Sweatshirts, Hats, Bags): https://thejimmydoreshow.dashery.com/ https://dobynsfamilycreations.com/collections/the-jimmy-dore-show-store DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jimmy-dore/id839294547 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jimmydore.jimmydore Jimmy Dore on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jimmy_Dore Stef Zamorano on Twitter: https://twitter.com/miserablelib About The Jimmy Dore Show: #TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.

Top Comments (10)

@thejimmydoreshow 2025-09-30

The only way to protect yourself from a collapsing dollar is with gold and silver. Don’t wait until it’s too late— visit http://JimmyLovesGold.com or call (800) 476-7790 today.

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@Robert-xy4xi 2025-09-30

To add, the current Moldovan president Sandu also has Romanian citizenship and worked for the World Bank for 2years, enough said.

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@Robert-xy4xi 2025-09-30

The Moldovan president Sandu is not popular within Moldova. Its the non resident postal vote that keeps Sandu in power. The large Moldovan community in Russia are just ignored, their vote doesn't exist. Sandu banning political opposition 24hours before the election, also helps to hold onto power.

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@krisniemczuk3452 2025-09-30

That party was not pro-russian. It was simply not anti-russian.

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@Ravager788 2025-09-30

Ah yes liberal 'democracy' 'We ban anyone who criticizes us because of our chronic paranoia'

190 6 replies
@bobschannel7858 2025-10-01

More than 300,000 Moldovan citizens were blocked from voting. I wonder if that number is much more higher???

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@DonMacanaw 2025-09-30

1984 no longer found in the 'Fiction' section of the library.

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@mbchudno 2025-09-30

its not moldovian people, its their government placed in power by EU thats doing that.

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@Kariakas 2025-09-30

They're working really hard on Moldova, Romania and Serbia recently.

120 3 replies
@Alpa777P 2025-09-30

Here i Norway, im "far right" because im against EU, Ukraine support and dont take vaccine. They cal us extreme Right 😂😂

138 15 replies

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