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Rhiannon12866

(227,651 posts)
Wed Jan 22, 2025, 04:21 AM Jan 22

Don't let Elon's Bullsh*t Distract You. - The Bulwark



Sarah Longwell, publisher of The Bulwark, discusses the debate around Elon Musk's salute during Donald Trump's inauguration and how it is distracting people from the terrible actions Trump has already taken. - 01/21/2025.
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Don't let Elon's Bullsh*t Distract You. - The Bulwark (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Jan 22 OP
President Musk is a Nazi - but Sarah is correct Pachamama Jan 22 #1
I also agree, what's going on now is truly horrific Rhiannon12866 Jan 22 #2
Yes. freedom fighter jh Jan 22 #3
Don't be distracted by the bullshit... 2naSalit Jan 22 #4
K&R 2naSalit Jan 22 #5

Pachamama

(17,168 posts)
1. President Musk is a Nazi - but Sarah is correct
Wed Jan 22, 2025, 04:33 AM
Jan 22

This shouldn’t distract us from the really bad shit that is being done while he does his Sieg Heil’s

Rhiannon12866

(227,651 posts)
2. I also agree, what's going on now is truly horrific
Wed Jan 22, 2025, 06:33 AM
Jan 22

This is truly a nightmare, letting violent January 6th insurrectionists who maimed and murdered Capitol and Metropolitan police out of prison and deporting those who were born here and have lived in this country all their lives.

freedom fighter jh

(1,783 posts)
3. Yes.
Wed Jan 22, 2025, 07:21 AM
Jan 22

If Elon Musk is a Nazi, that is important. But even an important thing can be used as a distraction.

Sarah is right: Don't use your energy in a battle that can't be won. Was that a Nazi salute? There won't be an answer that satisfies everyone. If Trump's administration supports Nazi ideas, there will be better chances to protest, when behavior is unambiguous.

Meanwhile, Trump just sent a message that violence and lawbreaking in support of Trump are to be encouraged.

2naSalit

(95,079 posts)
4. Don't be distracted by the bullshit...
Wed Jan 22, 2025, 07:51 AM
Jan 22

They will continue to pump up the volume to summon the most outrage.

Remember The Shock Doctrine's warning... They will flood the zone with bullshit so you won't see how they are killing you in the darkness.

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