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AfD official Kolek: Internet bullying and right-wing agitation exposed!
Patrick Kolek, AfD official, organizes digital smear campaigns and uses social media to mobilize right-wing extremist ideologies.
AfD official Kolek: Internet bullying and right-wing agitation exposed!
Recently, Patrick Kolek, who calls himself “Wuppi”, has been causing heated discussions among the public in Cologne. The 35-year-old has not only been a member of the AfD since 2017, but is also an active user X (formerly Twitter). His self-image as an “independent front-line campaigner” and “social media supervisor” shows how much he is involved in the digitalized political arena.
Kolek's roots lie in a Polish migration biography, and he has an eventful voting history behind him - he once gave his vote to the CDU and FDP parties. Kolek now uses symbols on his profile that are strongly reminiscent of right-wing extremist ideologies. What's interesting is that he asks his followers to use their own symbols instead of swastikas. This approach should not only be seen as provocative, but also as an expression of an ever-growing right-wing extremist online culture.
Right-wing extremist smear campaigns
Kolek is known for his smear campaigns against political opponents, social educators, teachers and journalists. He is not afraid to publish personal information about his targets and calls on his followers to put pressure on their employers. In recent years he has filed 64 reports, although many of them were dropped. The motives behind this are often incitement or the use of forbidden symbols.
His Twitter activism is often referred to as journalism, a term he associates with the hashtag #RedaktionsnetzwerkRechts. In the role of bully, Kolek also relies on sock puppet accounts to create the illusion of broader support for his views. This form of mobilization is part of a gradual change in online communication strategies, which, according to bpb.de, wave right-wing extremist flags and direct communication around the clock make possible. Targeted misinformation is spread that fuels racism and hostility to democracy.
The dangers of the Internet
The Internet has developed into a central medium for the radicalization of people. As the brochure from the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution shows, social networks are a hot spot for right-wing extremist propaganda. Platforms like XB, Steem and Telegram are used as breeding grounds for racist and anti-Semitic content. These developments highlight the extensive networks and strategies that far-right actors exploit to spread their ideologies and attract new followers, as demonstrated by verfassungsschutz.de.
Kolek himself is an example of the dangerous combination of this digital world with real threats. His behavior shows how well the right-wing extremist milieu is able to push the boundaries of political discourse and exert massive pressure on individuals. It is urgently necessary for society and the operators of the major Internet platforms to take a decisive stand against this activity in order not only to condemn hate, but also to actively combat it.
In summary, Patrick Kolek's activities point to an open wound in modern communication. With his strategy and the means used, he shows how powerful digital networks can act as a platform for creeping radicalization. The events are a serious warning signal for everyone who wants to defend the values of democracy and human rights.