Elon is Hitler? Liberals regress to cancel culture to compensate for their loss. | Opinion
Rather than debate Elon Musk and Donald Trump in good faith or engage them in civil discourse, Democrats have resorted to what they do best: name-calling in an attempt to 'cancel' those they dislike.
Ingrid Jacques
USA TODAY
If you can’t beat them, call them Hitler.
That seems to be the progressive ploy du jour. Democrats are nursing their wounds after a resounding defeat in November by resorting to playground bullying tactics.
Case in point: At a post-inauguration celebration rally Monday, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk gave a very enthusiastic speech during which he made an awkward gesture that, taken out of context, looked a bit like a “fascist salute” –
at least that’s what liberals want you to believe.
No doubt, you’ve seen the photo, as it’s been plastered everywhere the past few days.
Musk, a billionaire who campaigned for President Donald Trump and is a close adviser, has garnered the hatred of the left because he’s rich and because he supports a man whom they despise.
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Rather than debate Musk and Trump in good faith or engage them in civil discourse, Democrats have resorted to what they do best: name-calling in an attempt to “cancel” those they dislike.