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'Musk salute shows just how far we have come - it isn't normal politics'


Published on 2025-01-22 20:00:46 - MSN
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  • The fact we're even debating whether Elon Musk performed a Nazi salute at Donald Trump's inauguration is outrageous.'

The article from MSN discusses the political and cultural implications of Elon Musk's behavior, particularly focusing on an incident where he gave a salute reminiscent of historical fascist imagery. This event has sparked a debate about the normalization of extreme political expressions in contemporary society. The piece argues that Musk's actions, while perhaps intended as satire or provocation, reflect a broader shift in political discourse where once-fringe ideas and symbols are becoming more mainstream. It highlights concerns about the erosion of political norms and the increasing acceptance of controversial figures and their ideologies in public life, suggesting that this trend signifies a worrying departure from traditional democratic values and civility in politics.

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