Summary

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized Elon Musk after he made a gesture during Trump’s inauguration resembling a Nazi salute.

Musk and his allies dismissed the comparison, calling such accusations exaggerated.

Ocasio-Cortez, however, called the gesture unacceptable, emphasizing America’s history of opposing Nazis and the Confederacy.

She also condemned the Anti-Defamation League for defending Musk, accusing it of losing credibility.

Her comments sparked broader debate on symbols, gestures, and their implications amid Trump’s return to office.

  • @espentan
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    65 hours ago

    Oh I’m well aware, but push came to show and the better minds prevailed, back then, and as a result, so did the country.

    I’m not convinced the outcome would’ve been the same today.

    • @[email protected]
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      12 hours ago

      And then those better minds snapped up as many Nazi scientists they could and put them to work for “the good guys”, and burnt a few crosses.

    • @Scott_of_the_Arctic
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      64 hours ago

      The saying is “if push comes to shove” ie if shit gets real /escalates.

      • @espentan
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        32 hours ago

        English is not my native tongue, and I knew I was on thin ice with that one…

        • @[email protected]
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          22 hours ago

          It’s actually “on thin eyes”, i.e people are watching you closely.

          Nah just fucking with ya.