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If I owned a Tesla right now, I'd be in a bad situation. I sure as hell no longer want to be seen in one. The market for them has crashed, and nobody wants to buy one used. If I could afford a Tesla, I'd surely have insurance... I'd be rooting for somebody to set that shit on fire

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[–] Waraugh@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (3 children)

I completely get it, along with all the folks saying they don’t, won’t, can’t sell their Tesla. I’m also going to flip off every single Tesla I see on the road unless something seriously changes. I’ve spent most of my life with my head in the sand, first time ever donating to politics was sending Harris a weeks pay after she announced following Biden’s disaster debate. I was obviously part of the problem. Since the election I’ve cut out my family, have one friend left, and my wife and kids. I also flip off everyone in my development that had up Trump signs anytime I see them. I’m not going to actively destroy someone else’s property but I’d defend anyone that does. I’m privileged, my breaking point is different, the least I can do is show I’m not another bigot in this backwater country by ensuring my disdain for their hatred is understood. Fuck all of them and the symbolism’s of hate they have built. Even if I somehow found myself in a Tesla I’d at a minimum still be flipping off every one of them I saw on the road and hope every person I passed returned the favor so I’d know where they stood. Fuck them and fuck anyone carrying around their symbol of hatred hiding behind their veil of privilege.

[–] zarkanian@sh.itjust.works 2 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

Maybe try joining an activist or mutual aid group? Or even just serving food in a soup kitchen?

Flipping people off might feel good, but it isn't helping the country, and it doesn't sound like it's helping you, either.

Get involved in your community. Go out and meet some people.

[–] Waraugh@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 13 hours ago

It doesn’t take anymore energy than lifting a wave, which was my prior default. I have started to get involved, I’m just not going to turn a blind eye to anyone anymore.

[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 1 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Honestly it sounds like you need to take a step back and reevaluate the meaning of your life. Flipping off Tesla's and Trump signs really doesn't do anything meaningful. You can hate Trump without it taking over your entire life. Also prioritizing politics over family feels very questionable to me. At the end of the day hating Trump is not more important that the ones you love.

[–] Waraugh@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 13 hours ago

It hasn’t taken over my life. I have a strong foundation, and people who love me whom I love that aren’t bigots. Everything is politics when politics, so that’s a nonsense statement. I appreciate you sharing your concern from behind your veil.