The media called Musk's salute, which Neo Nazis celebrated, a "hand gesture."
Why won't they acknowledge exactly what we all saw here?
As someone who worked in national newsrooms for years, let me explain why the media is allergic to meeting the moment in times like this.
https://youtu.be/D9UNmoFEtDQ
Why won't they acknowledge exactly what we all saw here?
As someone who worked in national newsrooms for years, let me explain why the media is allergic to meeting the moment in times like this.
https://youtu.be/D9UNmoFEtDQ
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Most of us have known for a long time he's a South African Nazi.
The fact that Elon Musk, who has the large megaphone on the planet, doesn’t step up, clarify and/or apologize on…
… speaks volumes.
At 42...
At 20kg over weight...
That's how worried I am right now.
https://www.zeit.de/kultur/2025-01/elon-musk-hitlergruss-amtseinfuehrung-donald-trump
Magas who tell you it wasn't what it is are lying. They know what they saw and they're giddy over it.
It is only the enlightened centrist who is so gullible as to be convinced they did not see what they saw.
There’s probably many reasons that they’re cowards, but I’m assuming that’s the underlying one.
independents are the only ones with any journalistic integrity left
and this is sad. this is a time when editorials and critical thought could be very elucidated….
The focus on *intent* means that this untruth is not necessarily a lie. It could be a mis-speaking, or plain ignorance.
This gesture could be enthusiasm.
Bad faith actors mean actions, and words, need calling out.
https://youtu.be/Uwlsd8RAoqI
It was deliberate.
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When someone tells you they’re a Nazi, it’s best to believe them.
But actually, we do have some insight into Musk's thoughts and beliefs.
Musk is a guy who talks about replacement theory and birthrates and how Jews are a threat to the white race.
There's no room for ambiguity.
If it's merely that they are afraid to ascribe motive to him, why are some outlets cutting the "gesture" from their footage?
Not *necessarily* sinister, but not as well-meaning and idealistic as you describe.