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orleans

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Mon Jan 20, 2025, 10:23 PM Jan 20

holy crap! eloon gives two nazi salutes, ADL defends eloon, AOC blasts ADL [View all]

what a day! so glad i didn't sit and watch the shit

there is the musk nazi salutes in video at link


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In a statement posted to social media later on Monday, the ADL said: “This is a delicate moment. It’s a new day and yet so many are on edge. Our politics are inflamed, and social media only adds to the anxiety.

“It seems that Elon Musk made an awkward gesture in a moment of enthusiasm, not a Nazi salute, but again, we appreciate that people are on edge. In this moment, all sides should give one another a bit of grace, perhaps even the benefit of the doubt, and take a breath. This is a new beginning. Let’s hope for healing and work toward unity in the months and years ahead.”

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a high-profile progressive Democratic congresswoman from New York, blasted the ADL: “Just to be clear, you are defending a Heil Hitler salute that was performed and repeated for emphasis and clarity. People can officially stop listening to you as any sort of reputable source of information now. You work for them. Thank you for making that crystal clear to all.”

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jan/20/trump-elon-musk-salute

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I'm beginning to love AOC DemocratSinceBirth Jan 20 #1
I've always loved AOC. Beyond that B.See Jan 20 #8
She has been a breath of fresh air from day one malaise Jan 21 #56
the following was posted on bluesky orleans Jan 20 #15
Wow, what happened to the ADL? SunSeeker Jan 20 #2
The are playing gaslight games and plumping for Musk over his obvious Nazi salutes Celerity Jan 20 #19
Just look at the crowd. They love it tulipsandroses Jan 21 #41
They're so stupid Blue_Roses Jan 21 #49
This message was self-deleted by its author raccoon Jan 21 #48
Musk is high as chit and a POS, but I agree with ADL when you look at the entire akward movement. He's still a POS. Silent Type Jan 20 #3
Seriously? That was a fucking Nazi salute. Not an awkward gesture. brush Jan 20 #5
I'll trust ADL on this one. Silent Type Jan 20 #6
Backing a Nazi salute? Not good. Whiffs of pandering IMO. brush Jan 20 #12
And I will trust my own eyes and mind. niyad Jan 21 #21
The ADL is clearly AverageJoe Jan 21 #23
Aren't they already in bed with Donnie? 🤨 Blue_Tires Jan 21 #42
Trust a historian of fascism: it was a belligerent Nazi salute muriel_volestrangler Jan 21 #46
I agree Littlered Jan 21 #59
Many people and chickens too SocialDemocrat61 Jan 21 #62
Nazis disagreed. TommyT139 Jan 20 #10
Nazis worshipped Musk, trump, Miller, etc., long before today. They probably applaud trump's jerking off two guys dance Silent Type Jan 20 #13
Not if you do it TWICE... Nope 100% was what it was JCMach1 Jan 20 #17
I'm more interested in matters/issues that might convert people who voted for trump. This junk won't. Silent Type Jan 20 #18
So the world's richest man who is now also the POTUS's BFF JCMach1 Jan 21 #22
The world's richest loon was doing this right up to Nov 5. Too many voters liked it. But I get your view, Silent Type Jan 21 #29
I'll take multiverse number anyfuckingwherebuthere. Brenda Jan 21 #54
One would hope that giving a Nazi salute would be somewhat awkward Orrex Jan 21 #36
Of course you agree with the ADL .... live love laugh Jan 21 #38
It appears that there are ADL people who are not happy with what JohnSJ Jan 20 #4
TY Good to Know. What a Crock of Shyte Cha Jan 20 #11
I notice that the article is from Jan 2024, so things have been weird niyad Jan 21 #24
I am not happy with them. Behind the Aegis Jan 21 #30
Whether it was or wasn't, his actions to me have demonstrated an affinity for that ideology, and his previous JohnSJ Jan 21 #47
Totally agree! Behind the Aegis Jan 21 #50
How dare anyone criticize that right wing organization that dismissed the behavior. tenderfoot Jan 21 #63
I'd say it was THE Nazi salute... sir pball Jan 21 #57
ADL? WTF??? wnylib Jan 20 #7
TY & AOC.. somebody high profile had to come Cha Jan 20 #9
Next for the ADL: "Hey, it's looking like the swastika is just a misunderstood frisbee." RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Jan 20 #14
We're in a post-truth era now... Blue_Tires Jan 21 #43
Post removed Post removed Jan 20 #16
The guy who supports AfD? dpibel Jan 20 #20
I said he is a terrible person. madaboutharry Jan 21 #27
His "alliance" with Jews was to cover his ass and only came after he was attacked for antisemitic comments. tableturner Jan 21 #34
Muskrat is worse than a nazi yaesu Jan 21 #39
It's about modern Neo Nazi's. Cattledog Jan 21 #52
Yep SunImp Jan 21 #55
People need to realize that this latest set of Nazis love the Jews Layzeebeaver Jan 21 #53
When nazis approve of a nazi salute, it is a nazi salute. niyad Jan 21 #25
It is literally impossible to get a post or an account removed on his internet platform, for even the most extreme Crunchy Frog Jan 21 #33
People change. littlemissmartypants Jan 21 #40
If they see Elon as a strong supporter of Israel, that will take precedence over anything else. Crunchy Frog Jan 21 #26
Outrageous Cirsium Jan 21 #28
The ADL knows full well how much hate speech flourishes on X regardless of what charms Musk wears. C0RI0LANUS Jan 21 #31
Jonathan Greenblat is destroying the ADL SocialDemocrat61 Jan 21 #44
Wow. Thanks for the info. And Greenblatt used to work for Obama. No wonder he defended Musk. C0RI0LANUS Jan 21 #45
Just to be clear madville Jan 21 #32
Musk was just being irrationally exuberant, as was Dr Strangelove in the video below andym Jan 21 #35
Now we know Bread and Circuses Jan 21 #37
How many times do these modern day Nazis have to "accidentally" make nazi salutes, use nazi language, make Nazi unblock Jan 21 #51
Well said. n/t OneGrassRoot Jan 21 #58
AOC is right... Happy Hoosier Jan 21 #60
Why would ADL ignore the truth about NAZI salutes? Kid Berwyn Jan 21 #61
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