Trump / Musk (other than DOGE) Omnibus Thread

[1moretimeagain]

Do you have to be at a rally? I’d be happy to accept Elon’s million dollar check. I wouldn’t bother if it was Trump because I’d assume it would bounce and I’d be stuck paying a fee.

 

[Icky Mettle]

Advancing EV’s, expanding internet access, dramatically lowering the cost of space missions, translating brain waves…there’s a whole world outside of politics where some positive things are happening.

Thank god he’s lowering the cost of space missions. I was paying way too much when I was going on space missions.

 

[ColdBlueSteel]

Thank god he’s lowering the cost of space missions. I was paying way too much when I was going on space missions.

I appreciate the insightful, constructive reply, as do the others who’ve piled on the likes.
Constructive, insightful, thoughtful reply.

Thank god he’s lowering the cost of space missions. I was paying way too much when I was going on space missions.

 

[Paine]

Advancing EV’s, expanding internet access, dramatically lowering the cost of space missions, translating brain waves…there’s a whole world outside of politics where some positive things are happening.

Yeah, just like Bill and Melinda Gates advanced education.

Tesla was bought by Musk, he didn’t build it. Its success is despite him not because of him. He’s supporting a presidential candidate that actively works against the electric vehicle industry.

Expanding internet access with what? Starlink? The government can provide internet access much cheaper and better than Musk ever could.

Lowering the cost of space missions? Again, if we funded NASA, we could do all of this without involving a billionaire freak.

 

[dukeman92]

My question is... what's in it for Elon?

 

[Paine]

My question is... what's in it for Elon?

$$$$$$

 

[dukeman92]

He's already the richest person on the planet.

 

[JCTarheel82]

My question is... what's in it for Elon?

Money, power, and influence. And the more of these Elon gathers, the greater the existential threat to American democracy.

 

[aGDevil2k]

He's already the richest person on the planet.

Rich people are cheap as hell and even more greedy.

He would sell out everyone for even a 1% tax break

 

[Paine]

He's already the richest person on the planet.

It’s not enough for him. Money in America buys political influence and political power. The more money he has, the more influence over our political system he has.

I also think he has genuinely regressive political views. Dude is from apartheid South Africa and daddy owned an emerald mine. No way he isn’t a massive racist.

Yet some people are still convinced he’s Iron Man. He’s not smart. He got lucky with his PayPal bet (who would’ve ever thought that we’d be sending money over the internet? What a novel concept and innovation) and now the rest of us have to pay for it by dealing with his influence on our politics and government.

 

[StrangePackage]

$$$$$$

Correction.

$$$$$$$$$$$$$

 

[PTOHeel]

My question is... what's in it for Elon?

The attention and feelings of power and influence.

 

[rodoheel]

Advancing EV’s, expanding internet access, dramatically lowering the cost of space missions, translating brain waves…there’s a whole world outside of politics where some positive things are happening.

So why doesn’t he spend all of his time on those things rather than tweeting all kinds of stupid and dangerous BS and stumping for Trump?

 

[BillOfRights]

 

[1moretimeagain]

They’re not voters though, they are petition signers. (wink wink)

 

[nycfan]

 

[Icky Mettle]

I appreciate the insightful, constructive reply, as do the others who’ve piled on the likes.
Constructive, insightful, thoughtful reply.

You’re welcome!

 

[nycfan]

 

[heelinhell]

Peter Thiel Invests In Polymarket Political Betting Platform—But The Future Of Gambling On Elections Remains Unclear

Regulators proposed new rules Friday that would explicitly ban gambling on political contests.

www.forbes.com

4 Theories Why Trump Is Winning Big in the Betting Markets

“They’re convincing themselves this is real.”

nymag.com

What we know about the mystery trader betting big on a Trump win

Fredi9999 has placed millions of dollars in bets on Trump winning the presidential race — so much that it could be swaying the prediction markets.

www.newsweek.com

 

[rodoheel]

Don’t worry, Elon has now responded:



No big deal, just the worlds richest man trying to get random state officials killed for political and personal gain.