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Summary

Republicans’ efforts to portray Elon Musk as a MAGA martyr are failing, as his victim narrative struggles to resonate with conservative audiences.

Musk’s controversial statements and perceived elitism, including his complaints of being targeted by Democrats, have alienated even right-wing supporters.

Protests and vandalism against Tesla have damaged the brand, and Musk’s ties to Trump have hurt the Trump’s approval ratings, especially on economic issues.

Attempts to rally sympathy for Musk, including his emotional Fox News appearance, have largely backfired.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 hours ago

Honestly, I’m hoping he just speed runs the McAfee plan. Drop down a k-hole into a paranoid delusion and then do the world a favor at the end

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 hours ago

If he would drop his doge bullshit the hate would fade almost overnight even with the Nazi salute shit

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 hours ago

Why would any person want to kill Muskrat? I can't even think of 10,000 reasons. I certainly don't think the world would be a better place if he was feeding worms in a shallow grave.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 18 hours ago

Ahhh...diddums lose a few billion dollars in notional worth? Are those bad bullies boycotting little Muskie's terrible cars?

Ahhh... That's so saaad...

[–] [email protected] 45 points 23 hours ago* (last edited 23 hours ago) (1 children)

I don't want Elon dead, I want him to go bankrupt, fail at creating some NRx corporate dictatorship so hard that he brings about a socialist utopia, and then end up getting the drug and mental health treatment he so badly needs for free, eventually issuing an apology for becoming such an asshole and proceeding to live out the rest of his days giving Ted talks around the theme of how being the richest person on earth was the most miserable time of his life.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 hours ago

This is a timeline I would vote for.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 1 day ago

I mean, I don't want to kill Musk, but I would certainly toast his obituary. The world would objectively be a better place without him on it.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 day ago

Oligarchs deserve what's coming. The Oligarchs are trying to convince the people they don't have rights. At first the people will peacefully demand the restoration of the constitutional order. When the oligarchs refuse, the people will fight back, taking the fight to the doorstep of the oligarchs. If fighting starts, it will be too late for the oligarchs - the people are well armed.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago

If he were killed they would all give fake sadness and fake tears but in private they would all be 'FINALLY'. The internet will be up in arms with celebration, and the simps will eventually forget they even knew the guy.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 day ago

I don’t know about want…. But if were to happen…. I wouldn’t lose sleep.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 day ago

Musk a martyr? FFS, these people are so dumb.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 day ago (2 children)

It's a pretty risky game he's playing, being the public face of his business while also being an unelected president.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago

I think honestly it’s not just the conflict of interest threat that warrants someone in public office divesting themselves. We’re seeing that it’s better for the companies too - keeps them insulated from the impact of unpopular decisions.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

It's why he brings squishy children to hide behind

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I know he has like a million kids, but what is he going to do when they are all too big to give piggy back rides all day?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 22 hours ago

Easy. He'll just keep having more kids.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 23 hours ago

what is he going to do when they are all too big to give piggy back rides

Nothing enough Flex Tape can't fix.

[–] [email protected] 52 points 1 day ago (1 children)

What a whining fucking maggot. Elon and that whole cohort of cowardly cunts are destroying education, Social Security, international relations, food safety, financial security, and any kind of safety net for the tens of millions of people who will fall through the cracks and die because of their greed. Yeah, no fucking shit people want you dead. It's not out of spite, or jealousy, or political differences. It's self preservation.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 day ago (1 children)

If he were killed, his killer would be more popular than Luigi.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 15 hours ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 3 points 14 hours ago

Women, too. Never forget: The female of the species is often deadlier than the male.

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