Having laws written by billionaires for billionaires leaves me feeling a little like I’m driving an MG Midget on a highway full of tandem 18-wheelers. In reality, there are many more Midgets on the move all around me and the 18-wheelers are separated by miles and miles of highway.
You really can't attribute either source, the Dayen prospect article, or the Heather Cox Richardson text you just posted a screenshot of? Why would we want to support your acquisition of WaPo when you're treating your primary sources as well as Google AI treats source links?
That's because you don't know that the poster is rich and has been apologizing for big tech for years. She is profiting from her exposure/getting ahead on this issue. On the back of two independent journalists, who are nowhere near as successful. She should be a ladder, not a pothole.
Absolutely. Happy to give gold stars when earned. But landed Gentry need to show their work when others live & die by how much spotlight and linking they get.
Here's a source on that code that was "stolen"
I say "stolen" because well... THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. AND WE KNOW IT. and there is little to nothing done about it.
Musk's driving software ended up in Xpeng (an electric vehicle Maker). China's entire strategy is never be first. Let others innovate, then take that and build on top of it. My opinion is - China let's Musk make money in exchange for stealing the innovation he brings.
IN CASE YOU WONDER why NON-American Musk spent $300M TO BUY OUR GOV.? It's all for Musk's personal greed and his China/Russia money. Putin cronies Trump/Musk/GOP now gleefully DESTROY our 240 yr old Democratic Republic for their own fascist power-mongering and corporate fascist greed. RESIST NOW USA
Elon Musk got what he wanted. Donald Trump did not but acted like he did.
No matter how much Trump tells everyone that he's in charge. We, in fact know that he is not. Trump most likely has dementia and is a lame duck President. He does not hold power. GOP is now beholden to Musk and his money.
With his purchase of the US election, Elon now has the ability to wield more influence in elections globally(Canada& Germany are next up) and pillage the world on a grand scale. This malignant narcissist has come to fancy himself as a grand master of the universe. What an epic failure of humanity.
Musk is going to get played by China, and he won't even see it coming. At some point, after he's built up enough stuff (both hardware and software) in the country, the government will take over all the IP, including any so-called "trade secrets".
I think Musk is more of a salesman for China. They have no reason to remove him as the face of their outsourcing of American tech and jobs. He is a good salesman with regard to politicians.
Even when it happened, and they covered Iran-Contra, everyone KNEW that there was a relationship between that, and Reagan's pre-election dealings re: the hostages. But nobody in the media talked about that connection.
China and Russia have made moves to get their agents imbedded in the US government. It just happens they are President Musk and Vice President Mumbles.
Let’s be crystal clear about something—Republicans focus exclusively on making businesses more profitable despite today’s economy, where they’re raking in profits.They do not need any more help from Congress.
But here’s who does—The People. And the only party doing anything for us is the Democrats.
A list of decisions make by the GOP that hurt national security, working class people and worsen inflation should be compiled are broadcast across all of media continually over the next 4 years
Like the Chinese gov, his deceit is beyond transparent and oh so infantile.
(A weak socially awkward thirsty raciest who wreaks of cowardice.)
I warned folks in July, when he was running around telling people like putin, xi, and netanyahu he was going to undermine the ppl and be a shadow president
THIS is what you get when the Grand Old Party becomes an army of supernaturalist religious nutters, entire ranks of Gollums shrieking for the soul-sucking Ring of Power
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I doubt much will be done in the next 4 years that would be disadvantageous to Musk. He was the mother of all lobbyists and he’s getting his money’s worth
The bluster and chaos is almost always a red herring to distract from whatever underhanded dealings are really going on. X is a perfect tool for this, and Musk will use it to full effect.
Dumbass in Chief Elon really has too much power. We need to get billionaires out of politics. Especially as he dips his hands more and more into far-right candidates globally.
Big business and the robber barons of this generation will side with fascists like those before them.
Musk will release classified technology to China to improve his profit margin. He should be stripped of all of his clearances from the government. That will, however, never happen since he bought the incoming president
Yup. No conflicts of interest for President Musk and his VP Trump who is too stupid ignorant and brain addled to understand complex teachnology trade issues.
makes more sense than pediatric cancer research being the hang up. yet they also stripped that out so everybody would focus on that and lose their mind about it and not pay a single bit of attention to the thing about China investments. and we fall for it every single time.
Anyone who thinks Ebenezer Musk is working to help America become a better place is delusional. He has purchased a presidency to enrich himself and increase his power and will continue to use his influence to further both goals.
I've been saying this for the last few years, Elon acts like a complete moron but he isn't. At least not where it counts. He keeps getting the thing he actually wants out of each of these scenarios and everyone is caught up with the circus part
How could any representative in Congress going along with what Musk wanted?
What was offered to who went along? Money? Stock? Vacations? I understand politics is give and take. But that’s a huge give. What was the ‘take’? What did those who wanted it stripped from budget get in return?
My only hope is that most politicians love their power. Hopefully they don't just give it away. And then again, if the nonMAGA conservatives ever open their eyes they could suffer in their next elections.
It’s concerning to me that musk gets exactly what he wants removed from CR and Dems are dunking on him for “not understanding how government works”. Forest/trees?
The Democrats are like the German Jews of the 1930’s They cannot believe that that their neighbours want to destroy them, want to extinguish them - makes no sense right?! And so it comes… and so it comes…
This is a guy with extremely deep pockets, spending money in supporting the election of an adjudicated rapist and probably spending more money buying lobbyists. Senators can be bribbed, too. So, what else is new?
Doesn’t look like he has any allegiance for the 🇺🇸, there is nothing patriotic about him nor does it seem like he truly cares for Americans…because he only ever cared about himself and his own wealth. He.just.doesn’t.care.
Terrifying. But not unexpected. I am surprised that it started before the convict took office. I would have thought they would have been a little hesitant to show their hand so early in the game.
Interesting that Dem leadership wasn't talking about this while they were announcing what a defeat they handed Trump and Musk with the CR that did pass.
Unclear this is what Musk was fundamentally after. Would he want it removed? I can believe that. Would he throw a fit over this whole thing just to remove that one line? Seems weirdly passive-aggressive for Musk (vs just aggressive), has he commented on this?
Add to that all the nonsense of taking over Panama Canal and Greenland. Deeply concerning. I had posted in this election cycle in various platforms how Elon is doing for his personal financial gain. He is going to make money in crypto and crash that next
Hey, I've got an idea. Since Musk was an illegal alien, maybe we can deport him back to South Africa? I'm sure they would be willing to allow him to repatriate. 🙄
To say the least. It’s all part of the gop and oligarch plan to destroy America and strip it for parts… including the wholesale fleecing and endless gutting of the majority of America’s population #muskisanexistentialthreat #arrestelonmusk
We are now writing budgets to serve Elon Musk. Every greedy billionaire in America will be lining up to fill their pockets. Can Medicare or Social security withstand this?
“Concerning” is an understatement. We’re watching the most corrupt American govt in our history and we’re just standing by watching this vile, slow roll into fascism as though there’s nothing to do but comment and complain. I’m searching for the people who will say, “Oh hell no.” And STOP this shit.
many of the people here, don't know your history with this guy...but can you stop going full condescending Haberman when anyone makes a post about the guy who you are the "whisperer"
you are reaching Nate Silver levels of hubris
Musk is very dangerous to the United States and must be kept out of Washington . I seriously believe this meglamaniac is trying to scuttle our democracy with nefarious intentions.
Musk could buy all 535 members of congress and not notice the dent in his net worth.
The only thing preventing that are the members who have morals and ethics and honor and patriotism.
How many fit that description?
This and the fact that at least 2 of Elon's business would not be viable without government largess is a shocking conflict of interest for DOGE. Leon's interest are not aligned with America's interests.
And DOGE is just a cover for Musk to get rid of any agency that regulates (interferes with) his business (NHTSA, etc.) and to privatize any agencies he can monetize. Sens. Cornyn and Casey should try again with a separate bill that would force Musk to openly oppose.
This is unacceptable. Biden hasn’t even left the White House and the Kakistocracy has started, beyond the already stacked deck billionaires have built for themselves.
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No concern for our country or our citizens
Done my head in hearing everyone referring to him as if he was their best mate.
I say "stolen" because well... THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. AND WE KNOW IT. and there is little to nothing done about it.
https://electrek.co/2019/03/21/tesla-chinese-startup-xpeng-stole-autopilot-source-code-former-employee/
Musk's driving software ended up in Xpeng (an electric vehicle Maker). China's entire strategy is never be first. Let others innovate, then take that and build on top of it. My opinion is - China let's Musk make money in exchange for stealing the innovation he brings.
The 1% should be stripped of the money and forced to flip burgers for $7.25/hr.
Use their money to build low income housing.
No matter how much Trump tells everyone that he's in charge. We, in fact know that he is not. Trump most likely has dementia and is a lame duck President. He does not hold power. GOP is now beholden to Musk and his money.
🎼🎶In every way
🎼🎶Elon's getting worse!
They then built their own factories to make their own versions of the cars, and the workers shifted over to them, fully trained and experienced.
In retrospect also terrifying.
Shouldn’t we give some daylight to the process?
Why haven’t our elected officials shown a spine?
I find Marc’s promotion of Elon & misinformation much scarier.. #VCVillains
https://prospect.org/power/2024-11-29-elon-musk-marc-andreessen-cfpb/
But here’s who does—The People. And the only party doing anything for us is the Democrats.
(A weak socially awkward thirsty raciest who wreaks of cowardice.)
I warned folks in July, when he was running around telling people like putin, xi, and netanyahu he was going to undermine the ppl and be a shadow president
It’s like the rest of life, he with the most money, ‘thinks they’ win.
Big business and the robber barons of this generation will side with fascists like those before them.
Donald Trump and Elon are in a bar, I guess.
Not currently in mainstream reporting to my knowledge.
1. doesn't understand it's impact, and
2. doesn't care anyway
Thus, he can do as he pleases.
What was offered to who went along? Money? Stock? Vacations? I understand politics is give and take. But that’s a huge give. What was the ‘take’? What did those who wanted it stripped from budget get in return?
Richardson’s daily letter.
Surprising - no
If only we could have seen how he showed up as a father to have any insight to his likely behaviors and actions…
you are reaching Nate Silver levels of hubris
She explained what was a dig at Elon and realized some may not be aware of joke
https://open.substack.com/pub/heathercoxrichardson/p/december-21-2024?r=ql5bz&utm_medium=ios
The only thing preventing that are the members who have morals and ethics and honor and patriotism.
How many fit that description?
“What is best for Elon?”
So Genius, such Brain… 💀🔫