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Why Won’t the US Corporate Media Call a Nazi Salute a Nazi Salute? (www.commondreams.org)

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The mainstream press failed to accurately describe the hand gesture that Elon Musk made twice at Trump’s Inauguration Day rally, setting a troubling precedent for the second Trump era.

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[–] ChowJeeBai@lemmy.world 25 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Because he's rich. And a celebrity. Americans love them their rich celebrities.

[–] pennomi@lemmy.world 16 points 5 days ago (1 children)

And more importantly, rich celebrities will sue you for defamation even if you’re right. That can cost a lot of money to defend against.

[–] Spacehooks@reddthat.com 4 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Wonder what happens when you take everything from a person and feel victimized. Hmmm maybe become a plumber?

[–] Dkarma@lemmy.world 2 points 5 days ago

You start wearing a ton of green