Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
13 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Doesn't this symbol (Original Post) babylonsister Jan 2021 OP
It does in my book! Catcar Jan 2021 #1
OK Claire Oh Nette Jan 2021 #2
anyone believing in white power *IS* an asshole Skittles Jan 2021 #3
Have you noticed Trump's recent repeated us of the fist gesture? Alex4Martinez Jan 2021 #4
He has used that fist salute throughout his four years. left-of-center2012 Jan 2021 #6
It means ... magicarpet Jan 2021 #5
That's how the Germans (and other Europeans) use it FakeNoose Jan 2021 #7
I laugh each time they do this because there's always at least one asshole who does it wrong. TheBlackAdder Jan 2021 #8
Sometimes it means zero. Dr. Strange Jan 2021 #9
Pres Elec Biden is *not* spreading middle, ring and pinky fingers out. Difference irisblue Jan 2021 #11
This message was self-deleted by its author magicarpet Jan 2021 #10
Fuck that whole row of hate mongers Blue Owl Jan 2021 #12
Yes. It's pathetic. smirkymonkey Jan 2021 #13

Alex4Martinez

(2,193 posts)
4. Have you noticed Trump's recent repeated us of the fist gesture?
Sat Jan 16, 2021, 11:35 PM
Jan 2021

It's been used daily for the past few months, every rally, every appearance.

His own trademarked fascist gesture?





left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)
6. He has used that fist salute throughout his four years.
Sat Jan 16, 2021, 11:42 PM
Jan 2021

Nothing new although you may be seeing it more often recently.

magicarpet

(14,150 posts)
5. It means ...
Sat Jan 16, 2021, 11:35 PM
Jan 2021

White People

and/or

White Power

Racist extreme right wingers customarily use the signal when in groups to show solidarity and brotherhood,... think KKK.

FakeNoose

(32,639 posts)
7. That's how the Germans (and other Europeans) use it
Sat Jan 16, 2021, 11:44 PM
Jan 2021

When the Proud Boys first co-opted the sign for "white power" I think the 3 fingers were supposed to be pointed down, not up. Not sure when that changed, but they all have their fingers up in this pic.

They sure look like a bunch of a-holes though!


Response to babylonsister (Original post)

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
13. Yes. It's pathetic.
Sun Jan 17, 2021, 12:56 AM
Jan 2021

Weak people desperately trying to hang on to their last remaining shred of power, while it all collapes around them.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Doesn't this symbol