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What have I just seen:Trump

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Chinupandtitsout · 19/01/2025 23:22

Just been sitting open-mouthed at his speach. Now it’s the Village People. Am
i living in augmented reality?

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ExtraOnions · 21/01/2025 10:43

The people of the USA have voted for them, and they now have to be allowed to get on with it.

Personally I think they are a bunch of immoral oligarchs, who’s only really interest is making more money for themselves … but the people who voted them in, know this.

I think Musk is a bored rich boy, who (much like a drug addict), needs to get bigger and bigger kicks - where this leads now he’s running the US who knows … I’m assuming he’ll be after the UK, and possibly other places in Europe.

I feel some sympathy for those who will be negatively impacted by the wealth grab - and like a lot of these things, those who voted them in will probably be worse effected.

i think the model he has isn’t sustainable, too many people think they are in charge, and they will eventually run out of people to blame and start blaming each other…it will be like the fall of The Roman Empire when it happens, I just hope the fall out doesn’t do too much damage

As for the UK.. we need to closer align ourselves with Europe, and anyone else outside the US.. find new markets, and build a stable economy that will be attractive to relocating US business.

CinnamonStick77 · 21/01/2025 10:29

Babadookinthewardrobe · 21/01/2025 10:26

You do know that a red top exclusive scoop alleged all Brighton supporters were nazis for shouting “Sig Heil” during football matches a few years ago. Turns out they were shouting “Seagulls” (their team’s nickname). That’s you all over @CinnamonStick77

You do realise I've linked you to the video that has him doing the salute?

MyNameIsX · 21/01/2025 10:28

CinnamonStick77 · 21/01/2025 10:17

Maybe it's just me but I don't find nazis funny

That’s good, because there are no Nazis here.

Babadookinthewardrobe · 21/01/2025 10:26

You do know that a red top exclusive scoop alleged all Brighton supporters were nazis for shouting “Sig Heil” during football matches a few years ago. Turns out they were shouting “Seagulls” (their team’s nickname). That’s you all over @CinnamonStick77

Magnastorm · 21/01/2025 10:22

Whether Musk meant the sentiment, it is, having watched the video, clearly a Nazi salute. You can't get away from that.

He probably didn't mean it as such, but it just shows what a fucking moron he is to have done it without understanding why it might be problematic. Just fucking wave, you twat.

shayri · 21/01/2025 10:17

makes me want to watch reruns of Allo Allo, which involved many moments of laughing at Nazis

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CinnamonStick77 · 21/01/2025 10:17

Maybe it's just me but I don't find nazis funny

1dayatatime · 21/01/2025 10:10

@CinnamonStick77

"I hope you're not laughing at nazis."

No laughing at Nazis would be something like this:

shayri · 21/01/2025 10:07

CinnamonStick77 · 21/01/2025 10:01

@shayri the absolute irony of you taking photos out of context, then arguing that that is what happened to musk.

I hope you're not laughing at nazis.

oh do yourself a favour, go have some cake and coffee

MyNameIsX · 21/01/2025 10:01

CinnamonStick77 · 21/01/2025 09:25

@MyNameIsX the topic of conversation is musk. Who has performed a Nazi salute.

I would just love to see you post that on X.

But, of course, you are not going to do that.

CinnamonStick77 · 21/01/2025 10:01

@shayri the absolute irony of you taking photos out of context, then arguing that that is what happened to musk.

I hope you're not laughing at nazis.

CinnamonStick77 · 21/01/2025 10:00

@Babadookinthewardrobe I suppose you've seen the videos? That very clearly show him doing this actual gesture?

x.com/patriottakes/status/1881433327779168614?s=46

MyNameIsX · 21/01/2025 09:58

shayri · 21/01/2025 09:46

whilst we're at it,
perhaps we should cancel these Nazis too? 🤣

Brilliant.

1dayatatime · 21/01/2025 09:55

@Lilifer

"Santa's a fascist! 🙈😱😱😱"

All the evidence is there- the persecution of the elves in slave labour camps making toys for children.
The strict red uniform and black jackboots.
The Nazi salutes accompanied by "Ho, ho, ho" which is clearly based on "Heil".
Santa is an unelected dictator in a kingdom wrapped in secrecy with no free press.

shayri · 21/01/2025 09:48

cats: EVIL 🤣

1dayatatime · 21/01/2025 09:48

@shayri

They're even in my local Chinese restaurant!!!

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shayri · 21/01/2025 09:46

whilst we're at it,
perhaps we should cancel these Nazis too? 🤣

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Babadookinthewardrobe · 21/01/2025 09:45

CinnamonStick77 · 21/01/2025 09:36

So then what do you call thumping your chest and extending your arm out in a sharp salute with your fingers pressed together?

An innocent gesticulation that malicious photographers caught and which malicious commenters are now desperately using to try to make the nazi association. See also Santa Claus, well know Nazi, in the picture upthread.

I hope that answers your disingenuous question @CinnamonStick77 - but then you already knew the answer really. Give up the straw clutching.

Lilifer · 21/01/2025 09:36

1dayatatime · 21/01/2025 08:23

@Donttellempike

Based on your detailed analysis should Santa also be banned as he's "clearly giving" Nazi salutes too:

Santa's a fascist! 🙈😱😱😱

CinnamonStick77 · 21/01/2025 09:36

Babadookinthewardrobe · 21/01/2025 09:31

Except he didn’t and you’re co-opting the Nazi salute to score your own made up political points which is shameful and juvenile @CinnamonStick77

So then what do you call thumping your chest and extending your arm out in a sharp salute with your fingers pressed together?

Babadookinthewardrobe · 21/01/2025 09:31

Except he didn’t and you’re co-opting the Nazi salute to score your own made up political points which is shameful and juvenile @CinnamonStick77

CinnamonStick77 · 21/01/2025 09:25

@MyNameIsX the topic of conversation is musk. Who has performed a Nazi salute.

MyNameIsX · 21/01/2025 09:04

CinnamonStick77 · 21/01/2025 08:52

@MyNameIsX and that's exactly the issue?

The USA is now controlled by the richest man in the world who has some very questionable views.

Cause & effect.

And, by the way, it is notable that you fail to mention Bezos and Zuckerberg, both of whom also appear to have lined up behind Trump.

They see which way the world is turning, and it’s away from the left. The UK is a an exception, solely because a significant amount of the electorate staged a protest vote against the Tories (partly understandably), and because Starmer lied about his fiscal policy during campaigning (had he been straight, he would have lost).

CinnamonStick77 · 21/01/2025 08:52

@MyNameIsX and that's exactly the issue?

The USA is now controlled by the richest man in the world who has some very questionable views.

MyNameIsX · 21/01/2025 08:51

CinnamonStick77 · 21/01/2025 08:45

He slapped his chest, and then thrust his arm straight out with his fingers pressed together.

It was either an intentional salute or a man with no idea about history, who is stupid enough to do that.

Either way it's not a good look for him.

‘Not a good look’…

You think he gives a rats? He’s got a seat at the top table, and is evidently prepared to wield his influence.

Enjoy.