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[–] peter@feddit.uk 30 points 1 year ago (3 children)

The issue with that argument is... Why? He is a business man, activism generally doesn't effect him, tesla cars are generally liked by left leaning middle class, why would he spend so much money to destroy something?

[–] Ganbat@lemmyonline.com 13 points 1 year ago

One factor is his obsession with crypto and Blockchain shit. Left-wing activism generally stands against that stuff because of the environmental impact. Additionally, right-wing political movements recently have been lowering safety standards in business. Bad for the worker, but great for the bottom line.

[–] sub_ubi@lemmy.ml 13 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Perhaps capital wasn't scared of tesla-buyers.

[–] the_itsb@midwest.social 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

His ex-wife did ask him to buy and kill Twitter:

"Can you buy Twitter and then delete it, please!? xx" Riley allegedly texted Musk on March 24. "America is going INSANE."

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[–] MadMenace@beehaw.org 4 points 1 year ago

Is Tallulah Riley right wing? Wow.