Over 400,000 Americans died in WWII to defend democracy against the Nazis. Really, fuck Elon Musk. He is a reprehensible human and a reminder what we are confronting. - ThreadSky | a Reddit-style client for Bluesky

stevenbeschloss.bsky.social • 115 days ago

Over 400,000 Americans died in WWII to defend democracy against the Nazis. Really, fuck Elon Musk. He is a reprehensible human and a reminder what we are confronting.

Reposted from Steven Beschloss

That didn’t take long. Musk enthusiastically giving a Nazi salute on inauguration day standing behind the presidential seal. I don’t say this often, but F*** this guy. It only deepens my resolve that they must be opposed.

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judy2133.bsky.social•114 days ago

It didn't take long for this administration to become the most repulsive individuals ever with NO RESPECT for the sacrifices everyone made to defend OUR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC

benbennybee.bsky.social•114 days ago

THIS🎯🎯🎯🎯

xmascandy.bsky.social•115 days ago

My great uncle Bill was one of those Americans who gave the ultimate sacrifice at Omaha Beach. I agree. Elon Musk is reprehensible indeed.

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sharoncarbine.bsky.social•114 days ago

One of my uncles, Joseph J. Carbine, died in World War II.

Sadly, Joe died before I was born. Consequently, I never got to meet the great man I heard he was.

talkin2u.bsky.social•115 days ago

Did he really do that? OMG i thought it was AI generated. My father and family escaped Germany in 1939. Is this what we have come to? We are facing serious danger.

vivablu.bsky.social•113 days ago

Oooh Steven, great of you to swear … very Irish/Dubliner of you. Also, very ghetto. You can’t beat good swearing - as a verb, as an adjective, as a noun, even all three together - it’s never been more called for.

danwalterwriter.bsky.social•114 days ago

It's a dirty shame what's happened to this country.

apocalypsenow12.bsky.social•115 days ago

My father was a Ritchie Boy. He's rolling in his grave.

jmesd.bsky.social•115 days ago

My dad and my uncles risked their lives defeating the Nazis. Please reincarnate Patton again, Lord. We seem to need him once more.

retiredmohel.bsky.social•114 days ago

An F bomb from you! Dear god we are in deep shit.

ruralrusty.bsky.social•114 days ago

A very well deserved F bomb.

rimaregas.com•114 days ago

@stevenbeschloss.bsky.social Imagine how I feel...

https://bsky.app/profile/rimaregas.com/post/3lg7uruy7mc2n

velvetmead.bsky.social•114 days ago

I mourn for my father everyday who came home from WWII a man who carried his injuries and disabilities incurred in the fight for freedom and democracy.

bluesyfish.bsky.social•115 days ago

I believe he knew gd well what he was doing. I mean, how many of us have accidentally thrown a Sieg Heil when expressing ourselves? None of us, that’s who.

luciecatnip.bsky.social•114 days ago

The fascist salute that was seen around the world that's now eclipsing Trump's inauguration news headlines. This is who you are, MAGA.

karinrives.bsky.social•115 days ago

I'm no friend of Elon Musk but are we sure he intended to do the Nazi salute? If you look at old photos from those days, they held their arms lower and steady, unlike Musk today.

stevenbeschloss.bsky.social•115 days ago

He did it twice.

davewh.bsky.social•114 days ago

Not to mention all the British, Canadian, Australian, Kiwi and Russian soldiers who died fighting fascism.
On which side were musk’s ancestors?

toomuchlikethis.bsky.social•114 days ago

Doubtful Musk would do the Nazi salute without Trump's pre-approval.

jazzonblast.bsky.social•114 days ago

Thanks! I'm glad I'm not the only one enraged today. After over 200 years, Tyranny has come to our shores without a shot fired. It's sickening to think of all the fallen heroes' sacrifices for Democracy that too many Americans rejected it & elected a reality tv Felon for President.
It's Unreal! 🇺🇸🆘

joanne2000.bsky.social•115 days ago

Reprehensible is the perfect word to describe this blatant disrespect for our country! I just can’t believe this.

builder08.bsky.social•114 days ago

I know many Jews that voted for Trump, it's hard to have a lot of sympathy

windy-b.bsky.social•114 days ago

Agree and have to add: Approximately 66 million people died in WWII, including a massive amount of innocent civilians. Nazi Musk and his AfD buddies can go to hell.

beachben1776.bsky.social•114 days ago

Alas, he's human?

birgitt.bsky.social•115 days ago

His parents were nazis, someone posted a bit about his family history.

ronnip.bsky.social•115 days ago

Was Trump that desperate to use Elon’s money to be president at all costs? Yes to stay out of jail and his enrichment. The good news is that he’s 78. Keep eating McDonald’s!!

therealfredg.bsky.social•115 days ago

My late father-in-law was a POW of the Nazis. My Dad was chasing Nazi subs when he was 18. This Nazi swine needs to pay, big time!

totoinkansas.bsky.social•115 days ago

It was no accident, it was a very intentional move. Just to reassure his kremlin friends. 🤮🦋💙

ecoheretic.bsky.social•114 days ago

You got it.

kaydeeartist.com•114 days ago

Exactly. I resent the people who claim to be “anti-musk” and are blaming his move on Autism/Aspergers!!!

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gberfieldusaua.bsky.social•114 days ago

That salute is illegal in Germany.

yethereitis.bsky.social•115 days ago

That gesture, from that person, at that event, should make the world shudder.
I wonder how it was seen in Israel, given that America is their biggest supporter.

yethereitis.bsky.social•115 days ago

Nearly the same number of British soldiers died too.
Seeing anyone, absolutely anyone, giving that salute or denying the holocaust etc is a spit in the face to those who died defending us from fascist evil.
They should never be allowed anywhere near public office of any kind.

g-s-d.bsky.social•114 days ago

I think this plus Trump's exec orders will put an end to demoralization and spur more action, legal challenges, and a new wave of contributions to ACLU, Planned Parenthood, etc. And, yes, fuck Musk -- but also Kushner and Zukerberg, who just sat there and, for all I know, applauded with the rest.

schimelsal.bsky.social•114 days ago

My Dad survived Normandy & the Pacific. He lost his mind to PTSD. Millions like him. We, their children, all paid for this hidden pain. And we wonder why our nation is screwed up? WWII set up. A generation raised w PTSD dads, fear of Econ depression, fear of annihilation, fear of communism…fear.

schimelsal.bsky.social•114 days ago

I viewed the musk salute with absolute disgust. From birth I learned the only good Nazi is a dead one. My father & millions like him sacrificed their health & happiness for THIS…INSIDE the Capitol? Not sure which is more offensive, this Inauguration w the salute or J20. Both defy moral choices.

vinkohl.bsky.social•115 days ago

The only good Nazi is a dead one.

zuke2.bsky.social•114 days ago

I have long been a great admirer of Mr Beschloss but in 2025 he is my hero.

sblock02.bsky.social•114 days ago

nah, Elon can go fuck himself. Ick

nanadeb5644.bsky.social•115 days ago

He is disgusting

ruralrusty.bsky.social•114 days ago

Frightening.

waporefugee.bsky.social•114 days ago

My father and uncle both served in WWII to defeat monsters like Trump and musk. I’m sure many who read / post here also had family who served.
If Trump/musk/MAGA thugs are so devoted to becoming Nazis, then I intend to be a Sophie Scholl!

avataranywhere.bsky.social•115 days ago

Fuck Elon Musk and the Tesla he rode in on.

holliwinters57.bsky.social•115 days ago

I wonder if we are going to start seeing much the same from Trump supporters now? The Nazi salute. Since now it will be considered acceptable, as will crime by right wingers against migrants.

christineloriol.bsky.social•115 days ago

2023.
https://bsky.app/profile/samuelhayimbrody.bsky.social/post/3lg77trcbms2g

crazy4stamps.bsky.social•114 days ago

FUCK ELON

keithbro.bsky.social•114 days ago

Backstabbing nazis will be put in their place.
One way or another.

drhaup.bsky.social•115 days ago

Thank you Stephen! Always enjoy your analysis. We have our work cut out for us.

alohatsunami.bsky.social•115 days ago

!

arabianbob.bsky.social•114 days ago

So, by my calculations, it takes about 80 years to forget the horrors of the third reich, and then to turn your back and embrace it. Got it.

lightunite.bsky.social•114 days ago

And an estimated 50,000,000 people died globally in Hitler’s gd war. That my dad fought in, maybe yours, too. I will not let up on this.

roxyredpill.bsky.social•115 days ago

Amen and AMEN! The time has come for those of us who believe in the promise of America to act like we do and take a stand. Now, not later. Before the nazis rose to power, they consolidated their efforts by acting as if there would be reconciliation. There wasn't, and they didn't. 45 won't either.

outtacoffee.bsky.social•114 days ago

Deep

skiafrenchfry.bsky.social•115 days ago

Elon Musk. You are a disgrace to all the Allied Forces in North America and Europe who fought and died for our freedom making a Nazi salute as you did.

californiakatie.bsky.social•115 days ago

Where is the ADL in denouncing this? I hear crickets.

paws4justice.bsky.social•114 days ago

Anyone of Jewish faith who voted for Trump should just hang up their Torah.

ravenna321.bsky.social•115 days ago

Why are we still talking about Nazis? Didn't we as a planet decide all that was evil? Or did Satan just go underground and bide time letting evil fester until it bubbled over again?

aberlind.bsky.social•114 days ago

🎯

puestoloco.bsky.social•115 days ago

Elon Muskrat gives the “Sieg heil mein felon-in-chief” salute. For real!

obamaste.bsky.social•115 days ago

#FuckMusk

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piscespoet.bsky.social•114 days ago

Fuck him indeed!

thelastboyscout.bsky.social•115 days ago

The third world war has already started. We just don’t know where the lines will be.

nyse714.bsky.social•114 days ago

I just finished the 3rd episode of Ken Burns The US and the Holocaust and then I read this news ! It feels like a nightmare!!!

laislamellama.bsky.social•113 days ago

💯

basiccitygirl.bsky.social•115 days ago

My grandfather, Dad, 4 uncles all served.
F Musk.

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hearyehearwe.bsky.social•115 days ago

I often wonder if this was by Putin's design, to turn the victims of genocide into the instigators of it, to turn the defeaters of Nazis into Nazis, to turn people proud of their democracies into authoritarians.