We need to be very careful about such comparisons because no one except Elon knows his true intentions. In terms of the salute there are significant differences between Musk’s, the German salute and the intent of the Roman salute. Regardless, those of us of Jewish descent recognize the possibility that Elon’s salute may in fact be reminiscent of the salute that reminds us of the deadliness of that time. None of these possibilities in any way serves us at this time. I respectfully suggest we should be extremely careful in suggesting parallels. It is interesting to me that given the diverse nature of Substack that there isn’t more discussion other than reposting ad nauseam the video of whatever it was. At the same time we need to be watchful and vigilant and not allow the oligarchs to promote such horrible symbols. Dr. Randy Kaplan.
I enjoy your thought provoking feedback, so for that I am so thankful. Yes, parallels and comparisons can be very “Tricksy” in the words of Gollem from The Hobbit. You are correct sir… no one save “Elon” knows his intentions in doing what ever he didn’t the other day. My intentions is the bring up history and maybe trigger some thought provoking commentary.
However, in thinking back to Romans and the Romans Salute, they (The Roman’s) did not treat the followers of the great “I am, what I am” to well either. I don’t say Jewish or because this is term that seems to occur in about the 5th Century. (Another Theory from Nobody) Modern Rabbinical Judaism is very a result of the Diaspora they (The Romans) caused after the destruction of the 2nd Temple and Rise of Christianity. But I digress… I am writing an article about this but still researching it.
One parallel or comparison I would like to draw is that of the Roman Republic that turned into an Empire of based on Pure Power Politics. This truly does concern me… In fact it is very much a primary concern of my long term no longer secret agenda.
Thanks. I look forward to reading more. It is a learning opportunity for me. To the extent that parallels are useful it is importantly for us to understand them.
I will try to trigger people for 24 hours with my Roman Salute
We need to be very careful about such comparisons because no one except Elon knows his true intentions. In terms of the salute there are significant differences between Musk’s, the German salute and the intent of the Roman salute. Regardless, those of us of Jewish descent recognize the possibility that Elon’s salute may in fact be reminiscent of the salute that reminds us of the deadliness of that time. None of these possibilities in any way serves us at this time. I respectfully suggest we should be extremely careful in suggesting parallels. It is interesting to me that given the diverse nature of Substack that there isn’t more discussion other than reposting ad nauseam the video of whatever it was. At the same time we need to be watchful and vigilant and not allow the oligarchs to promote such horrible symbols. Dr. Randy Kaplan.
I enjoy your thought provoking feedback, so for that I am so thankful. Yes, parallels and comparisons can be very “Tricksy” in the words of Gollem from The Hobbit. You are correct sir… no one save “Elon” knows his intentions in doing what ever he didn’t the other day. My intentions is the bring up history and maybe trigger some thought provoking commentary.
However, in thinking back to Romans and the Romans Salute, they (The Roman’s) did not treat the followers of the great “I am, what I am” to well either. I don’t say Jewish or because this is term that seems to occur in about the 5th Century. (Another Theory from Nobody) Modern Rabbinical Judaism is very a result of the Diaspora they (The Romans) caused after the destruction of the 2nd Temple and Rise of Christianity. But I digress… I am writing an article about this but still researching it.
One parallel or comparison I would like to draw is that of the Roman Republic that turned into an Empire of based on Pure Power Politics. This truly does concern me… In fact it is very much a primary concern of my long term no longer secret agenda.
Thanks. I look forward to reading more. It is a learning opportunity for me. To the extent that parallels are useful it is importantly for us to understand them.