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Musk’s salute.

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Nandalot Mon 20-Jan-25 22:27:59

I found this very disturbing, especially the look on his face with the first one.

keepingquiet Tue 21-Jan-25 12:41:41

To me he didn't seem to know where his heart really was, because he was touching his shoulder. The heart is lower down!

Is comparing Musk's salute to Hezbollah activists a positive thing?

Musk is the supposedly richest man in the world and in cahoots with the supposed leader of the free world, not an impoverished and anonymous Palestinian in Gaza. There is no comparison in this argument.

GrannyGravy13 Tue 21-Jan-25 12:41:59

FriedGreenTomatoes2

Louella12

Oh dear. I'm finding it hard to believe that anyone would say this was a Nazi salute.

He is indeed, a very unusual character. But please, don't be so predictable. The left do open themselves up to ridicule.

This. 👏

Musk has Asperger’s. Highly intelligent but like a friend of ours, doesn’t recognise many social mores, gets overly excited by something that interests them and certainly doesn’t know how to read the room. Family gently remind them at times.

Absolutely 👏👏👏

Casdon Tue 21-Jan-25 12:49:07

I really do question whether somebody who has no control of their actions by the age of 50+ should be considered fit for very high profile public office, particularly in an unelected role where his actions are so visible to the world. His motivation is irrelevant really, because people, and nations, have already drawn their own conclusions.

pascal30 Tue 21-Jan-25 13:09:23

keepingquiet

To me he didn't seem to know where his heart really was, because he was touching his shoulder. The heart is lower down!

Is comparing Musk's salute to Hezbollah activists a positive thing?

Musk is the supposedly richest man in the world and in cahoots with the supposed leader of the free world, not an impoverished and anonymous Palestinian in Gaza. There is no comparison in this argument.

He clearly put his hand on his heart when he said 'My heart goes out to you'.. after the salute

62Granny Tue 21-Jan-25 13:23:04

Very scary, he is lower crazy and I think is using/ control Trump as his puppet.

62Granny Tue 21-Jan-25 13:24:00

Power Crazy.

ViceVersa Tue 21-Jan-25 13:24:10

When the Neo-Nazis are hailing the gesture as one of their own, it speaks volumes.

bmacca Tue 21-Jan-25 14:05:56

i.gifer.com/3Ot7z.gif

Yep. Looks just the same

Nanicky Tue 21-Jan-25 14:13:42

Musk knew exactly what he was doing... And yes there's trouble ahead... The friendship between him and Trump won't last, both are too power crazy, both like their own way.
It's made me feel really sad, seeing him making that gesture, knowing what's behind it.... Very cruel.

GrannyGravy13 Tue 21-Jan-25 14:15:23

Where was the outrage when these salutes were executed?

Skydancer Tue 21-Jan-25 14:15:44

I see trouble ahead.

Nanicky Tue 21-Jan-25 14:22:57

With all due respect GG13, those gestures weren't the same. Musk knew exactly what he was doing. I hate conflict and don't want to upset anyone, really love reading everyone's views on here. Don't post that often, but enjoy a good debate.

GrannyGravy13 Tue 21-Jan-25 14:27:07

Nanicky

With all due respect GG13, those gestures weren't the same. Musk knew exactly what he was doing. I hate conflict and don't want to upset anyone, really love reading everyone's views on here. Don't post that often, but enjoy a good debate.

I disagree

Syracute Tue 21-Jan-25 14:43:39

GrannyGravy13

Where was the outrage when these salutes were executed?

This is ridiculous and straight off X . You can’t compare a copy and paste job catching a sudden movement . There is a video of Musk gesturing not once but twice . These people are decidedly not Fascist . Musk arguably is ! He supports the AFD which is a far right German political group that Musk has recently had talks with . He then just shortly after pulls this stunt with a Nazi salute not once but twice ! Don’t be naive . This man is as dangerous as Trump and worse he has an office in the White House now . He does not belong there .

GrannyGravy13 Tue 21-Jan-25 14:47:34

Syracute I am not a POTUS Trump supporter.

I admire Elon Musk’s work with regards electric vehicles and his commitment to space exploration.

Do I admire him as a man, how can I as I do not know him?

His salute is being interpreted in various ways depending on where and what you read.

Desdemona Tue 21-Jan-25 14:50:10

This is really worrying.

Wyllow3 Tue 21-Jan-25 14:55:17

GrannyGravy13

Syracute I am not a POTUS Trump supporter.

I admire Elon Musk’s work with regards electric vehicles and his commitment to space exploration.

Do I admire him as a man, how can I as I do not know him?

His salute is being interpreted in various ways depending on where and what you read.

Well Trump has just signed off support for electric vehicles whatever Musk is developing - part of his climate change denying

"Trump revokes Biden order that had set 50% electric vehicles target for 2030"
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/20/trump-executive-order-electric-vehicles

"Trump’s order is part of a promised push to repeal environmental protections introduced by Biden and to support US makers of gas-powered cars. He has also promised to roll back auto pollution standards finalized by Biden’s administration last spring "

ViceVersa Tue 21-Jan-25 15:15:32

"The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command" - George Orwell.

Summerlove Tue 21-Jan-25 15:48:37

GrannyGravy13

Where was the outrage when these salutes were executed?

Are they saluting or waving? Where is the context on these?

We have the video context on Musk

bee16B Tue 21-Jan-25 16:26:26

Musk, the saviour of vulnerable young girls in Oldham.

mae13 Tue 21-Jan-25 17:05:31

SueDonim

It was chilling and frightening.

Well, he's bought the President of the USA (everyone has a price!) so he probably reckons he doesn't have to answer to anyone.

Oldbat1 Tue 21-Jan-25 17:14:55

Very very disturbing. When in positions such as he finds himself then NO allowances should be made. Musk is a very very dangerous man.

keepingquiet Tue 21-Jan-25 17:20:26

bee16B

Musk, the saviour of vulnerable young girls in Oldham.

Musk- the friend of paedophiles like Epstein and Maxwell...

Claremont Tue 21-Jan-25 17:21:09

My brother has Aspergers- I can assure you he would never make such a salute. Musk knows enough about history and apartheid SA to know what it stands for. Cannot believe how so many refuse to see it!

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Tue 21-Jan-25 17:26:14

This is getting silly.