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[–] MothmanDelorian 1 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Are libel laws weaker in the UK than the USA? Calling someone a nazi is libelous here unless they are an admitted Nazi. That’s why all the articles call it “odd”.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago

They’re much stronger but I doubt it would amount to libel. In the Uk you need to prove your statements, but they easily could because he did.

[–] Zexks 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

How about a video of someone doing a nazi salute TWICE at an inauguration rally attended by neo nazis for a president who has asked to be made PRESIDENT LIFE SEVEN time AT LEAST.

[–] MothmanDelorian 1 points 3 weeks ago

That's a fascist salute not specifically a Nazi one. That’s one of the issues