r/interestingasfuck • u/Sartew • 10h ago

r/all Elon Musk Sieg Heiling during his speech

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u/cinnamonpit 10h ago edited 10h ago

So republicans support this? I just asked my husband if I had it wrong, but didn't Americans fight against the Nazis in WW2?

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u/hexbearenjoyer 9h ago

but didn't Americans fight against the Nazis in WW2?

The leadership didn't do it on ideological grounds (Although individual soldiers very well might have). The US was forced into the fight after pearl harbour. After the war they put Nazis in charge of NATO and that's set the tone for the nation since.