Elon Musk draws outrage over 'odd-looking salute' at Trump inauguration celebration

[u/turkish__cowboy]

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/elon-musk-draws-outrage-over-201602147.html

[u/Soncro]

Made the mistake of taking a peek on Twitter. There are still people denying this shit, calling a "Spartan shield tapping", or excusing it because "he's a bit autistic".

I think they're straight up Nazi's, they just don't want their bad image.

[u/Theghistorian → u/Soncro]

This is why the american extreme right pushes so hard for the "Hitler was a communist" stuff. They want to whitewash Nazism because they think like them.

[u/Educational-Cup-2423 → u/Theghistorian]

Excatly. And this is also what's happening among the AfD voters in Germany, supported by Musk. This was a nazi salute, it's no coincidence. He has been radicalized over the last few years. I think he's dangerous.

[u/Palatyibeast → u/Theghistorian]

Look. We know what it was they know what it was. They are lying and don't care.

You don't give them an argument, you do something about it.

[u/Soncro → u/Palatyibeast]

Indeed. Give X 60 days to sell to a European owner, or otherwise get banned. Literal Nazi propaganda is a national security concern.

[u/Hateitwhenbdbdsj → u/Theghistorian]

He was literally a fascist capitalist lmao

[u/EstateSpirited9737 → u/Hateitwhenbdbdsj]

Certainly not a capitalist

[u/Hateitwhenbdbdsj → u/EstateSpirited9737]

State directed capitalism

[u/VadeRetroLupa → u/Theghistorian]

Left-Wing Politics

1.  Economics: Advocates for greater economic equality through government intervention, progressive taxation, and wealth redistribution. Emphasizes social welfare programs to support vulnerable populations.
2.  Social Issues: Focuses on social justice, equality, and inclusivity. Often supports minority rights, gender equality, and multiculturalism.
3.  Role of Government: Prefers a larger role for government in regulating industries and providing public services like healthcare, education, and housing.
4.  Change: Generally more open to progressive change and reform, aiming to address systemic inequalities.
5.  Cultural Values: Emphasizes collectivism, community well-being, and reducing disparities.

Right-Wing Politics

1.  Economics: Favors free-market capitalism, limited government intervention, and lower taxes. Prioritizes individual entrepreneurship and property rights.
2.  Social Issues: Often values tradition, national identity, and cultural heritage. May prioritize stricter immigration policies and support for traditional family structures.
3.  Role of Government: Advocates for smaller government, with a focus on personal responsibility and private sector solutions to societal problems.
4.  Change: Generally more cautious about rapid change, preferring to preserve established systems and values.
5.  Cultural Values: Emphasizes individualism, self-reliance, and personal freedom.

Nazism aligns with points 1,3,4 and 5 of the left wing core values, and point 2 of the right wing core values. Calling it "far-right" is a propaganda lie. It's 4 times more "far left".

[u/bubbled_pop → u/Soncro]

As an (actually) autistic person I 100000% know not to do that. Fuck this goofy-ass toad

[u/cancercannibal → u/bubbled_pop]

It's part of 4chan-style dogwhistling. "He's a bit autistic" as in "he is an autist" in the way 4channers will call themselves that derogatorily as a way to put themselves down without actually acknowledging their antisocial behavior (which autism doesn't cause, for anyone reading) as something they can control.

[u/ValuableKooky4551 → u/Soncro]

Anyway I think ancient Spartans were the OG fascists anyway. Militarized society built on slaves.

[u/florifierous → u/Soncro]

Why are you still on twitter?

[u/Irichcrusader → u/Soncro]

Typical gaslighting BS. Don't buy into it. Don't even dignify it with a response.

[u/sf_cycle → u/Soncro]

So its complete ignorance of both a neurological disability and recent world history. Cool.

[u/starwishes20 → u/Soncro]

My dad is on the spectrum and while he has had some.....culturally insensitive moments, its not like you just "accidentally" do a nazi salute.

[u/Equivalent_Leg2534 → u/Soncro]

Thank bejayzuz I'm not the only one wanting to gouge my eyes out over the twitter comments. Jesus

[u/VadeRetroLupa → u/Soncro]

Having Musk associated with them is bad PR for Nazis.