[evanb]

In Germany it hits home when someone gives the Roman salute with an angry scowl on your face during a moment of transition of power.

[a_bonobo]

and gives public presentations at gatherings of the far-far-right party https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-26/elon-musk-supports-af...

[moogly]

Twice. While paraphrasing the 14 Words.

And not even denying it afterwards.

[rsynnott]

> Roman salute

Btw, note that it was not actually a Roman salute (though it may have been adopted by Italian fascists because they incorrectly believed it had been used by the Romans; they were keen on Roman iconography).

[evanb]

Indeed, but if I had called it the Nazi salute I'd have been begging the question---or something like it.

[arresin]

This is a pure lie and pure slander. I’m not even a fan boy but you can’t just outright slander people. It’s shameful.

[noir_lord]

> “The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” (Orwell).

Everyone can watch the video and draw their own conclusion but how anyone can and not see it I don't know.