We didn't get to vote for Musk so what's your point?

(11-07-2024 08:19 AM)miko33 Wrote:  

(11-07-2024 08:04 AM)TripleA Wrote:  Miko, I think you are forgetting one big thing. Why did Musk buy Twitter? Do you think it was to make more money? Or somehow shield his other companies? No. That makes no sense. The Dems were big fans until then. Now they're threatening ALL his companies.

Musk has publicly stated that he wants to preserve free speech. Until there is some legit evidence that he has some ulterior motives that haven't been displayed yet, I think your concern is unfounded.

This guy is trying to build the ability to take man to Mars to help save humanity. Until given evidence to the contrary, I'm going to believe his intentions are pure.

Also, Trump has said he is going to kill the EV mandates. That doesn't help Musk at all. Yet Musk was instrumental in getting Trump elected.

I'm not going to pretend to know the rationale behind his twitter purchase. It was withering on the vine by the time he bought it so he wasn't investing into an endeavor that was making money. He could have bought it thinking if he made it more open that it would become more broadly utilized by a larger audience and that the free speech aspect was one of the strategies to make it profitable. Regarding threats to his companies - he could have easily taken the heat off himself by taking his foot off the gas too.

A lot of famous people will take to the public forum to make pronouncements that they either don't truly believe in or maybe believe in them but not want to fight too hard for it. Going back to Twitter - the free speech aspect of the site could easily be a byproduct of his strategy to make money. I don't know the financials at twitter today, but we knew prior to Musk's purchase twitter was in dire straights with their strategy of suppressing speech. Not an unrealistic assumption to think that making it a true free speech forum could result in profits.

Building a rocket to go to Mars. Maybe it's to save humanity. Also, the R&D expended to make something like this will result in technologies that can be cross-applied to different industries. Is this R&D partially funded by the gov't? I don't know but I bet he's getting some gov't benefits for the work in SpaceX. Also it's common for cutting edge tech for the military to later by commercialized for different intents to make profits. Especially if the gov't is footing the bill for much or all of the development. See Military Industrial Complex.

The EV mandates lift up a number of competitors to Tesla. Tesla was the first company to strike gold with it's EV's. Killing the mandate kills the lifeline for a number of other players trying to break into the EV sphere while Tesla is already the top player there.

Your post in this thread read of "projecting" more than anything. You sure as hell know nothing of this man and I'm not talking personally. None of us know that. But if you go back and read or watch enough of what this man said over the last 30+ years you will have your answer....

instead of projecting maybe your feelings onto Musk


This thread reads like you woke up today decided something you knew nothing about, did no research on, and projected what you woud maybe want or need. It sure in hell isnt based on anything this man has projected into the public over the last 30+ years

Based on the reactions in this thread - I'm beginning to see some of the payoff Musk is receiving thru his purchase of twitter.

Never been on Twitter in my life.

Well to tell you the truth I don't really either but there's nothing wrong w politicians getting a benefit as long as they don't stab you in the back

(11-07-2024 08:41 AM)miko33 Wrote:  Based on the reactions in this thread - I'm beginning to see some of the payoff Musk is receiving thru his purchase of twitter.

Based on your thoughts again you must be PROJECTING your wants and needs after doing something/taking a stand. Then you attack the messengers because they dont agree with you.


Once again you did zero research into the man to come to your conclusions. I dont post on twitter and actually hate it from the 100s of threads on this board that you have to scroll for a minute to get to a post.

I have watched a lot of interviews and read a lot about this man over the last 30 years. Going by that it seems like what his "wants" are, is simple (not simple to me but to him). He could be a greedy ******* bastard that wants to control you, me, everyone, wants a trillion dollars....


I would be more shocked at that than Trump not closing the border

(11-07-2024 07:53 AM)shere khan Wrote:  Hookers and blow


Stupid question.

lmmfao ... it's a cross between KISS/Liberace/Cheap Trick song ... @alwaysInTTTreys ...

(11-07-2024 08:55 AM)Bronco14 Wrote:  Well to tell you the truth I don't really either but there's nothing wrong w politicians getting a benefit as long as they don't stab you in the back

this site is muh sole 'soul' ... it serves every need in anon/shites/muh gigs...

EagleX pegged me long ago ... he was 'write' ...

Honestly, Musk deserves a huge seat at the government table for all he's done with Twitter/X.

He single-handedly opened up an information highway for conservatives and moderates who seek debate and ideas.

I do think he's ahead of his time with SpaceX + EV's, but his projects are going to age extremely well over the next few decades. He clearly cares about working people (normies), as one of the richest people in the history of the world.

We have the best African American. Do we not folks?

If you read my OP, I never said Elon Musk is Satan or that he wants to sell us done the river. I’m skeptical of his support being purely on patriotic only grounds or for altruistic purposes. My point is don’t assume he’s out for us.

Surprised how easily people can pick a political side and be so loyal to a political side without any skepticism.

(11-07-2024 12:19 PM)miko33 Wrote:  If you read my OP, I never said Elon Musk is Satan or that he wants to sell us done the river. I’m skeptical of his support being purely on patriotic only grounds or for altruistic purposes. My point is don’t assume he’s out for us.

Surprised how easily people can pick a political side and be so loyal to a political side without any skepticism.

Amazing how some people see the evil in everyone. I'm guessing you are a glass half empty kind of guy.

It IS in his self interest to have a better more prosperous America. That's not necessarily "altruistic."

Musk wants nothing in return.

Just proves his genius. And that’s what he is.

(11-07-2024 12:25 PM)bullet Wrote:  

(11-07-2024 12:19 PM)miko33 Wrote:  If you read my OP, I never said Elon Musk is Satan or that he wants to sell us done the river. I’m skeptical of his support being purely on patriotic only grounds or for altruistic purposes. My point is don’t assume he’s out for us.

Surprised how easily people can pick a political side and be so loyal to a political side without any skepticism.

Amazing how some people see the evil in everyone. I'm guessing you are a glass half empty kind of guy.

It IS in his self interest to have a better more prosperous America. That's not necessarily "altruistic."

'glass half empty' isn't a negative in too many a situation ... to your point, I couldn't agree more ... playing the pass line always pays a higher % vs. how quickly the erosion comes when the don't pass 'carves' during a drought ...

life ... she's such a funny cuckoo at times ... I'm simply thankful that I, and those I care about, can view such in that vein ...

@BeyondTTThankful

(11-07-2024 12:19 PM)miko33 Wrote:  If you read my OP, I never said Elon Musk is Satan or that he wants to sell us done the river. I’m skeptical of his support being purely on patriotic only grounds or for altruistic purposes. My point is don’t assume he’s out for us.

Surprised how easily people can pick a political side and be so loyal to a political side without any skepticism.

I mean, to the leftist.. he backed a convicted felon who incited an insurrection and was under investigation by the DOJ for two years.

So by using the left’s logic, Musk is brave for potentially throwing away his reputation for someone like Trump.

Of course, their logic is flawed- but he’s proven that he’s willing to back a majorly flawed person as long as it serves free speech and less government interference

(11-07-2024 12:19 PM)miko33 Wrote:  If you read my OP, I never said Elon Musk is Satan or that he wants to sell us done the river. I’m skeptical of his support being purely on patriotic only grounds or for altruistic purposes. My point is don’t assume he’s out for us.

Surprised how easily people can pick a political side and be so loyal to a political side without any skepticism.

There you go again, PROJECTING. You are the one making this all about politics while I believe most everyone else has posted about the man based on his PAST actions.

He wants what we all want.. to enjoy life.. say what he wants and not have to worry about someone scream it's misinformation when it's not.

Elon is a humanitarian at heart. The man has been very honest on what he believes and why.

He openly admits he overpaid for Twitter but it really isn't about the money in the end for him.. if it was, he would never have done that.

The guy is a next level human, a freak of nature that only comes along every several hundred years.

I think his intentions are to do the most he possibly can for all of people walking the earth and for earth itself... honestly money be damned.

The Netflix documentary on him is really good. He had to make a decision not that long ago to scuttle SpaceX, scuttle Tesla to save SpaceX or use what he had left to try one more launch and try and save both companies. He chose the last option and the launch was successful. The reaction he made when that rocket launch was successful is one of the most genuine reactions you'll ever see.

I said here several years ago that Musk needed Tesla to produce a better product and he needed a change of heart about a few things, both have happened and I'm a huge fan and consumer of his products.

And yes, driving a Tesla.. especially a Cybertruck is next level. I highly recommend.

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Musk also had a very bad personal life experience with the left's trans policies.

(11-07-2024 10:11 AM)WalkThePlank Wrote:  Honestly, Musk deserves a huge seat at the government table for all he's done with Twitter/X.

He single-handedly opened up an information highway for conservatives and moderates who seek debate and ideas.

I do think he's ahead of his time with SpaceX + EV's, but his projects are going to age extremely well over the next few decades. He clearly cares about working people (normies), as one of the richest people in the history of the world.

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