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#1 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-06-12 12:47 PM | Reply

Before the day is done, some apologist will likely be on this thread defending the sociopaths.

#2 | Posted by Whatsleft at 2026-06-12 01:51 PM | Reply

You're probably right about that.

And the post will be tired and jejune talking points bleated at us too.

Yawn.

#3 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-06-12 02:39 PM | Reply

Elon Musk tweets, "Time to drop the really big bomb: Donald Trump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public."

x.com

#4 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-06-12 02:45 PM | Reply

#4

And then Musk flew to China with him just a couple of weeks ago. Money overrides everything.

#5 | Posted by Whatsleft at 2026-06-12 03:31 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Off paper he's still a boorish manchild who is disliked by his own kids.

#6 | Posted by johnny_hotsauce at 2026-06-12 03:39 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

First Trillionaire

Not counting 9 Rothschilds, Bin Salman, and the King
Privacy feature for royalty

#7 | Posted by john_savage2 at 2026-06-12 04:11 PM | Reply

Obligatory

bsky.app

#8 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-06-12 04:15 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

Did any of you buy?
I'm sitting this one out.
Some people think it's like early bitcoin or something, but what if it's a trap?
Elon is definitely going to won. but everybody else, who knows...

#9 | Posted by john_savage2 at 2026-06-12 04:15 PM | Reply

Musk's Gov Contracts and Tax Cuts are quite the return on the money he spent for bribing politicians to give him YOUR money:

"Investigations corroborate that Elon Musk's companies have received at least $38 billion in government contracts, loans, subsidies, and tax credits over the past two decades.

Furthermore, recent corporate disclosures indicate SpaceX has claimed $1.9 billion in income tax breaks, an amount the company believes could be disallowed upon audit."

www.google.com

#10 | Posted by Corky at 2026-06-12 04:20 PM | Reply


but everybody else, who knows...
#9 | POSTED BY JOHN_SAVAGE2 AT 2026-06-12 04:15 PM | REPLY

400 people made $100Million or more.

4400 people made $1M or more.

Abundance.

Lets say NASA accomplished what SpaceX has done technically, how many people would have benefited financially?

None... I am not sure what Lumpers are complaining about imagine all the taxes that can now be confiscated?

Except for CA where the "---- Elon Musk" tweet will live in infamy.

#11 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-06-12 04:21 PM | Reply


Furthermore, recent corporate disclosures indicate SpaceX has claimed $1.9 billion in income tax breaks, an amount the company believes could be disallowed upon audit.

Not sure what the complaint here is, helping the US be the greatest country on earth after the government program floundered should be honored, not pissed on.

#12 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-06-12 04:23 PM | Reply

Not sure what the complaint here is

12 | Posted by oneironaut

Elon musk is a very bad man?

#13 | Posted by Zed at 2026-06-12 04:26 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Murderers and thieves

#14 | Posted by fresno500 at 2026-06-12 04:26 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

I didn't have an opinion of Musk until he got into politics and then I didn't like him.

Musk really hurt the left when he started -------- on California, I guess. The left used to suck him off day after day on this place until.........

#15 | Posted by eberly at 2026-06-12 04:32 PM | Reply

The left used to suck him off day after day on this place until.........

#15 | Posted by eberly

When the man just wanted to explore Mars he was great.

#16 | Posted by Zed at 2026-06-12 04:37 PM | Reply

I didn't have an opinion of Musk until he got into politics and then I didn't like him.

Was this before or after Tesla was such the rage? I heard there are some Lumpers here that ordered the ModelS before he got into politics.

Do you think he would have got into politics if the government was being reasonable?

"MuRDeRerE aNd ThIEveS" ~ Fresno5000

#17 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-06-12 04:40 PM | Reply

Do you think he would have got into politics if the government was being reasonable?

17 | Posted by oneironaut

Sociopaths will do anything.

#18 | Posted by Zed at 2026-06-12 04:43 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

"Do you think he (Musk) would have got into politics if the government was being reasonable?"

Texas wants its freedom from screw worms back.

Who do we talk to about that?

#19 | Posted by Zed at 2026-06-12 04:47 PM | Reply

-Was this before or after Tesla was such the rage?

That was when the line to jerk him off was the longest. And yes, several here were flexing about owning a Tesla.

They all regret it now. Mostly because they were lying in the first place.

#20 | Posted by eberly at 2026-06-12 04:50 PM | Reply

Children die after USAID funding cuts

www.pbs.org

Killing hundreds of thousands of black kids put Leon in good stead with GOP vermin.

#21 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-06-12 05:18 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

He's not really a trillionaire.

It's all just paper that will fluctuate regularly and can completely crash out at any moment.

#22 | Posted by jpw at 2026-06-12 05:24 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

SpaceX was worth roughly $63 per share, less than half the IPO price, according to Morningstar

#23 | Posted by john_savage2 at 2026-06-12 05:51 PM | Reply

400 people made $100Million or more.

4400 people made $1M or more.

-Only if they sell immediately at 135

#24 | Posted by john_savage2 at 2026-06-12 05:54 PM | Reply


-Only if they sell immediately at 135
#24 | POSTED BY JOHN_SAVAGE2 A

Same with Musk.

My guess is it will rise a little fall some level off ... then shoot to the moon.

The point being, SpaceX will make 100% MORE millionaires than anyone collecting a paycheck from the government ever will (if you discount fraud as a way).


They all regret it now. Mostly because they were lying in the first place.
#20 | POSTED BY EBERLY

Its strange to me, these Lumpers seem to either worship or destest people, and sometimes flip back and forth.

I don't understand this.

#25 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-06-12 06:08 PM | Reply


SpaceX was worth roughly $63 per share, less than half the IPO price, according to Morningstar
#23 | POSTED BY JOHN_SAVAGE2

IPO's rarely represent "worth", they represent hope in the future.

#26 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-06-12 06:09 PM | Reply

Another thing someone mentioned, and I don't see it here ..

Where are all the DR ScienceBros? Elon popularized the electric car in America, diggs tunnels, is in the middle of AI, and out-rocket-launches NASA by orders of magnitude.

Seems like a pretty solid resume.


ElOn iS a fAilUre. hE diDn'T eArN It." ~ Zedinski

#27 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-06-12 06:20 PM | Reply

Tweet that cost California BILLIONS in tax revenue ... can you imagine ...


Should this government employee be held liable for the loss of revenue, that could have been used to feed the children, and give healthcare to illegal immigrants?

#28 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-06-12 06:28 PM | Reply

The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands

www.newyorker.com

This makes CSAMRUNT giddy.

#29 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-06-12 06:31 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

Should this government employee be held liable for the loss of revenue, that could have been used to feed the children, and give healthcare to illegal immigrants?

#28 | Posted by oneironaut

No they should be given the same medals we gave to soldiers that fought fascists in WW2.

#30 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2026-06-12 07:41 PM | Reply | Funny: 1 | Newsworthy 1

Such smooth brains defending this hateful ketamine addled parasite

#31 | Posted by hamburglar at 2026-06-12 08:20 PM | Reply

One thousand Billion.

That buys a lot of Political Favors.

It's more than the GDP of Numerous Powerful nations.

A world where that kind of Accumulation can Exist is not Good for anyone, including Mr. MUSK himself.

#32 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-06-12 10:01 PM | Reply

Not sure what the complaint here is, helping the US be the greatest country on earth after the government program floundered should be honored, not pissed on.

#12 | POSTED BY ONEIRONAUT AT 2026-06-12 04:23 PM | FLAG:

These people hate America and opportunity. They'd rather her starve

#33 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-06-12 11:43 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

"Its strange to me, these Lumpers seem to either worship or destest people, and sometimes flip back and forth."

It's passive aggressiveness. They hate them, but they want to be them.

Bottom line, their issue is with a society that doesn't value their merits to the degree these individuals think they should be valued.

Congrats Elon. You deserve this. You've done more for the people of earth than maybe any other person. Ever.

#34 | Posted by madbomber at 2026-06-13 06:09 AM | Reply | Funny: 2

"Congrats Elon. You deserve this. You've done more for the people of earth than maybe any other person. Ever."

You must be trolling. What a laughable comment.

He seemed interesting at best when he was at his peak. But there was always his backstory. And then it became obvious that this guy is a genuine piece of $#!+.

He's a criminal against humanity for his dismantling of USAID alone.

He's a white supramacist who has pumped out hatred the world over.

Nobody deserves to be a trillionaire in a world that is operating healthily

#35 | Posted by hamburglar at 2026-06-13 06:29 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

"they want to be them"

Not. Even. Close. Some of us have souls and values that aren't materialism and racial supremacy

#36 | Posted by hamburglar at 2026-06-13 06:30 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Murderers and thieves
#14 | Posted by fresno500 at 2026-06-12 04:26 PM

For those who have read the testimony of victims we know they hunted humans, not just raping, brutalizing, torturing and murdering children.

Elon Musk participated.

Elon Musk's Emails to Jeffrey Epstein Revealed in Latest Document Release Time January 31, 2026

September 24, 2012: Very enjoyable conversation'
The earliest email between Musk and Epstein in the files dates to late 2012, when Musk writes that they had a "very enjoyable conversation!"
Epstein writes back, "Hopefully the first of many."
Soon after, Epstein writes to Musk asking for help electrifying his Caribbean island or his New Mexico ranch with solar power, since Musk was then chairman of SolarCity.

November 24, 2012: ---- to island'
The two discussed a possible meetup on Epstein's island in the Caribbean over Christmas. It is unclear if Epstein invited Musk or if Musk requested a visit. During the exchange, Epstein asks Musk how many people would "---- to island," likely meaning ----copter.
"Probably just Talulah and me," Musk said, referring to his then-wife Talulah Riley. "What day/night will be the wildest party on =our island?"

December 25, 2012: Do you have any parties planned?'
On Christmas Day 2012, at 6am, Musk sent Epstein an email asking if he had "any parties planned?"
He continued, "I've been working to the edge of sanity this year and so, once my kids head home after Christmas, I really want to hit the party scene in St Barts or elsewhere and let loose. The invitation is much appreciated, but a peaceful island experience is the opposite of what I'm looking for."
"Understood , I will see you on st Barth, the ratio on my island might make Talilah uncomfortable," Epstein responded.
"Ratio is not a problem for Talulah," Musk said.

On January 2, 2013, Musk seemingly cancelled the visit, telling Epstein that "Logistics won't work this time around."
February 26, 2013: thanks for the tour'

Epstein thanks Musk for a tour of SpaceX. Musk has said previously that Epstein didn't tour SpaceX, writing on July 4, 2020: "To the best our knowledge, he never toured SpaceX. Don't know where that comes from."
Yet, calendar invites in February 2013 show that Epstein was scheduled to have lunch with Musk while visiting the company's headquarters.

On February 26, Epstein sent Musk an email, "thanks for the tour," adding that he "would have had fun at xmas."
In his response, Musk writes: "I see," with an accompanying smiley face.
December, 14 2013: Is there a good time to visit?'

Musk and Epstein seemed to try one more time to arrange a visit to the island, with Musk asking in December 2013, "Is there a good time to visit?"
"I will send ---- for you," Epstein said.. Musk replied: "Thanks."
After a series of back-and-forth emails on scheduling, Epstein emailed to cancel:
"Bad news- Unfortunately , my schedule will keep me in New York," he told Musk on Dec. 30, 2013. "I was really looking forward to finally spending some time together with just fun as the agenda. so i am very disappointed. Hopefully we can schedule another time in the near future."
Musk responded: "No problem."

#37 | Posted by redlightrobot at 2026-06-13 09:33 AM | Reply

Many are to get wealthy due to this IPO:

i0.wp.com

#38 | Posted by MSgt at 2026-06-13 09:55 AM | Reply

#34 | Posted by madbomber

I don't know exactly what the cutoff point is, but it is obvious that too much money ruins people.

#39 | Posted by Zed at 2026-06-13 10:35 AM | Reply

Re 39

Money is power.

And absolute power corrupts. Absolutely.

#40 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-06-13 10:41 AM | Reply

Good news for those who hate billionaires: Elon Musk is no longer a billionaire.

Did any of you buy?
I'm sitting this one out.
Some people think it's like early bitcoin or something, but what if it's a trap?
Elon is definitely going to won. but everybody else, who knows...

#9 | POSTED BY JOHN_SAVAGE2 AT 2026-06-12 04:15 PM | FLAG: Unlike Bitcoin, SpaceX is a business, so something substantial, BitCoin is nothing but pure speculation in purchasing it and nothing backs it.

#41 | Posted by MSgt at 2026-06-13 10:58 AM | Reply

A point to ponder: scontent.ftpa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net

#42 | Posted by MSgt at 2026-06-13 11:02 AM | Reply

Time to break out the guillotines.

#43 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-06-13 11:08 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Look at all the idiots on this thread blowing Musk.

Champions of inequality!

No wonder America is the best nation on earth to be rich

Bunch of dirt poor morons celebrating a man who did nothing but receive billions in welfare.

#44 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-06-13 11:10 AM | Reply

SpaceX will make 100% MORE millionaires than anyone collecting a paycheck from the government ever will

That's because SpaceX is a welfare program receiving billions of tax payer dollars.

Where as the government employee receiving minimum wage is being taxed to pay for SpaceX.

#45 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-06-13 11:17 AM | Reply

They all regret it now.
#20 | POSTED BY EBERLY

Democrats and liberals supported Musk when he was championing electric cars.

Republicans and conservatives started supporting Musk when Trump gave him permission to destroy our federal government.

#46 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-06-13 11:24 AM | Reply

These people hate America

Must be why you actively support politicians who say they don't care about America and Americans.

They'd rather her starve
#33 | POSTED BY LFTHNDTURDS

Starve? Like the millions who Elon let die by cutting USAID?

You pretending to care about anyone or anything other than yourself is laughable.

#47 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-06-13 11:29 AM | Reply

Congrats Elon. You deserve this. You've done more for the people of earth than maybe any other person. Ever.

#34 | POSTED BY MADBOMBER

lol fan bois are such sad creatures.

#48 | Posted by jpw at 2026-06-13 11:38 AM | Reply

"Here's how unfathomably evil Elon Musk is.
As the illegally appointed head of the made-up Department of Government Efficiency,' he bragged about feeding the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) into the wood chipper.' The shuttering of the agency has resulted in hundreds of thousands of deaths from infectious diseases and malnutrition, according to Atul Gawande of Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health."
-Dan Margolies

#49 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-06-13 11:44 AM | Reply

Felon Musk made a fortune taking advantage of Californians when he marketed his Teslas and other space age or green concepts to the people of this progressive and wealthy state.

This swine carefully kept his true political and racial beliefs to himself.

Then this creature used the excuse that California passed an LGBTQ law that he didn't like, so he moved his HQ to Texas. The reality was that he took advantage of Joe Biden's billion-dollar infrastructure program for Texas.

Then the oligarch "switches" parties, like he wasn't an occult Republican in the first place.

Dummkopf Trumpf was a registered NYC Democrat for half of his life until he "saw the light" and switched to GOP so he can run for King POTUS.

The people in the US who should be the most pissed at Felon Musk are Californian Tesla owners and investors because he made monkeys out of them, followed by other victims in the US.

#50 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-06-13 11:45 AM | Reply

-Democrats and liberals supported Musk when he was championing electric cars.

And he was a happy Californian. Then when he gave the middle finger to California ... ... .the support ended. Doesn't he still make electric cars?

#51 | Posted by eberly at 2026-06-13 11:45 AM | Reply

BTW the "wanting to be them" is next level projection.

You righty cucks (see msgt below) Dawn over these people, going so far as to ignore or justify very obvious negatives or even flat out criminal traits or behaviors.

#52 | Posted by jpw at 2026-06-13 11:46 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Congrats Elon. You deserve this. You've done more for the people of earth than maybe any other person. Ever.

#34 | POSTED BY MADBOMBER

Sure. He has destroyed the careers and put 10s of thousands of patriotic American Citizens who served the public interests out of work. Most of whom are still out of work or underemployed today.

In addition he is responsible for the deaths of 100s of thousands of people who've dependent on American aid ( just in the first year alone).

And this is what you consider a good person?

Seriously ... you and Elmo can GFY


#53 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-06-13 11:47 AM | Reply

-This swine carefully kept his true political and racial beliefs to himself.

I'm quite certain he's not the only uber wealthy individual who keeps their true political and racial beliefs to themselves.

#54 | Posted by eberly at 2026-06-13 11:47 AM | Reply

#51 it's not unpredictable that people would be pissed when someone takes all the advantages and profits then leaves when it's time to give back or take less.

#55 | Posted by jpw at 2026-06-13 11:47 AM | Reply

Then when he gave the middle finger to California .

Because he kept getting busted for worker's rights violations.

So he moved to Texas where they don't have laws protecting employees.

Thats your hero.

#56 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-06-13 11:48 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

-Because he kept getting busted for worker's rights violations.

Which didn't bother liberals at all until he made the move.

#57 | Posted by eberly at 2026-06-13 11:49 AM | Reply

-Thats your hero.

You're in a constant hissy fit mode, aren't you?

#58 | Posted by eberly at 2026-06-13 11:53 AM | Reply

That's a bold statement without any evidence.

#59 | Posted by jpw at 2026-06-13 11:53 AM | Reply

Which didn't bother liberals at all until he made the move

Of course it did.

His workers rights violations were when Californians started souring on Musk.

Try thinking before posting stupid "gotcha" bullshht.

#60 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-06-13 11:54 AM | Reply

55

You're correct . I've seen employers move on and the resentment it generates.

#61 | Posted by eberly at 2026-06-13 11:56 AM | Reply

-His workers rights violations were when Californians started souring on Musk

The workers soured I'm sure.

But folks like you? You didn't stop jerking him off until he announced he was leaving.

Speaksoftly flexed about his Tesla while these violations were rampant. He didn't care. The symbolism was much more important.

#62 | Posted by eberly at 2026-06-13 11:59 AM | Reply

-That's a bold statement without any evidence.

It's okay. Clown isn't required to have any evidence when he makes such absurd allegations.

#63 | Posted by eberly at 2026-06-13 12:00 PM | Reply

But folks like you?

Folks like me kicked him out of the state.

Then folks like you started blowing him.

You hated him for his electric cars, but love him for pissing off the libs.

He did it on a scale you could only dream of.

It's why Trump is president.

He's destroying the country, but pissing off the libs like no other.

And that's worth more than a functional government or healthy society.

#64 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-06-13 12:03 PM | Reply

You slipped a post in before I got that response finished. It was to post 57.

#65 | Posted by jpw at 2026-06-13 12:03 PM | Reply

Re 57

Garbage.

Californians were already turning against Elon and his disregard for health and safety and human rights.

Before Elon Musk officially moved Tesla's corporate headquarters to Texas in late 2021, state agencies had already received hundreds of complaints from Californian workers regarding his company's operations.

The ultimate breaking point for Musk's threat to move happened in May 2020. This occurred when Alameda County health officials issued a strict non-compliance complaint order shutting down the factory during the pandemic, promptimg Musk to sue the county and announce his exit plans.

The fact that he makes electric cars does not automatically make him a decent human being. He is as corrupt or even more corrupt than Trumpy. And that's saying something.

#66 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-06-13 12:04 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Clown isn't required to have any evidence when he makes such absurd allegations.
#63 | POSTED BY EBERLY

You poor thing.

Does your cooze leak when you think about all the amazing privileges I have?

I'm your god.

#67 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-06-13 12:04 PM | Reply

-Folks like me kicked him out of the state.

LOL

Keep selling crazy. I love it.

#68 | Posted by eberly at 2026-06-13 12:05 PM | Reply

Keep selling crazy.

Trump's cornered the market on crazy.

You and your fellow trumpers can buy as much as you can afford.

Shoes and bibles and sneakers and crypto and guitars and phones and commemorative coins ...

#69 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-06-13 12:08 PM | Reply

-The fact that he makes electric cars does not automatically make him a decent human being.

He was a god in California until he announced his intention to leave.

Anything else is garbage

You -------- didn't know nor did you care about his violations until he announced.

Stick to symbolism and lies. Leave substance to the adults.

I was neutral on Musk until he started up with Trump.

#70 | Posted by eberly at 2026-06-13 12:09 PM | Reply

-Trump's cornered the market on crazy.

Trump didn't make you crazy.

He simply convinced you to reveal it more often.

#71 | Posted by eberly at 2026-06-13 12:10 PM | Reply

He was a god in California until he announced his intention to leave.

If he was a "God" in California, why would he leave?

#72 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-06-13 12:10 PM | Reply

Trump didn't make you crazy.

That's cause I'm not crazy.

Bravo!

#73 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-06-13 12:11 PM | Reply

"Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest good-for-nothing greedy super-oligarch?"

#74 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-06-13 12:13 PM | Reply

He was a god in California until he announced his intention to leave.

Anything else is garbage

You live in Kansas, no?

#75 | Posted by jpw at 2026-06-13 12:14 PM | Reply

Nice to see how the super shady way this deal went through is being discussed.

Nope. Let's focus on culture war bulls*&^.

When this stock is valued at half it's initial offering in a week, and all those who bought in are stuck holding the bag, will we drop the culture war s*&^& then and discuss how this was little more than a government sanctioned money grab, likely as compensation for the millions Mush donated and the damage he did to our government as the illegal head of DOGE.

#76 | Posted by jpw at 2026-06-13 12:18 PM | Reply

If he was a "God" in California, why would he leave?
#72 | Posted by ClownShack

Do you understand why Jesus was crucified?

#77 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-06-13 12:19 PM | Reply | Funny: 2

-If he was a "God" in California, why would he leave?

Musk was being sued and chased going back to 2008. It wasn't until COVID where the ---- hit the fan.

The left ignored it for over a decade. Until COVID and then musk said goodbye.

Stop with the notion any of you gave 2 ----s about any of it until he embarrassed the State.

Hypocrites.

#78 | Posted by eberly at 2026-06-13 12:20 PM | Reply

If he was a "God" in California, why would he leave?
#72 | POSTED BY CLOWNSHACK

He was never a "god" to Californians.

We thought at first he was a "Tony Stark". I even remember saying as much myself. Then he opened his mouth and then we got to know him. And we watched him evolve into a hateful maga maroon.

And he has only gotten worse.

Now he is more like a Lex Luthor evil super villain to us.

#79 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-06-13 12:21 PM | Reply

Do you understand why Jesus was crucified?

#77 | Posted by oneironaut

Do you understand how f*&^ing stupid you sound making that comparison?

#80 | Posted by jpw at 2026-06-13 12:23 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Do you understand why Jesus was crucified?

#77 | POSTED BY ONEIRONAUT

And now you attempt to compare Elmo to Jesus?

You magabots really crack me up. Especially you, commie Spyboy wannabe.

#81 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-06-13 12:23 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Before 2020, Elon Musk was widely celebrated in California as a visionary tech icon. He was viewed as a driving force behind the green energy transition and the state's aerospace economy, even cultivating strong relationships with Democratic politicians.

#82 | Posted by eberly at 2026-06-13 12:26 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

Stop with the notion any of you gave 2 ----- about any of it until he embarrassed the State.

Like you know how many ----- a Californian gives.

The state did not leave him. He left the state because he could not follow the law or the intent of the law here. Which is to protect the rights of workers and the health and safety of the public.

#83 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-06-13 12:27 PM | Reply

He was viewed as a driving force behind the green energy transition and the state's aerospace economy, even cultivating strong relationships with Democratic politicians.

#82 | POSTED BY EBERLY

Hope springs eternal.

And he could have been. Right up until he wasn't. Californians did not change. They just found out who was. That took a while. Some of us figured it out way before others.

Same with Trumpy himself.

#84 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-06-13 12:30 PM | Reply

Musk was being sued and chased going back to 2008

Why would we do such a thing to our "God"?

Come one Eberly. You stepped in it.

Time to make it make sense.

Why would Musk leave California if he was a "God" here.

You think Trump is ever leaving Florida?

#85 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-06-13 12:35 PM | Reply

-They just found out who was. That took a while. Some of us figured it out way before others."

LOL

Stop embarrassing yourself. Admit you care about symbolism more than substance. You and 30 million others.

It's the only way musk got away with it for so long.

You would have tolerated it as long as he kept his business there and got along with the right people.

Thats all that mattered.

Face it. He dumped you. Not the other way around.

#86 | Posted by eberly at 2026-06-13 12:38 PM | Reply

Do you understand why Jesus was crucified?
#77 | POSTED BY ONETRUMPER

I don't find it the least bit surprising you compared Musk to Jesus.

After all. He's your messiah.

#87 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-06-13 12:38 PM | Reply


Stop embarrassing yourself.
#86 | POSTED BY EBERLY

Says the guy blowing Musk all thread.

Wipe your mouth off.

#88 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-06-13 12:40 PM | Reply

-Why would we do such a thing to our "God"?

You're not part of the "we"

Employees and state agencies are who were going after him.

Not you. You were sucking him off at the same time.

#89 | Posted by eberly at 2026-06-13 12:40 PM | Reply

-Why would Musk leave California if he was a "God" here.

I already explained that. He was a god until he told you to ---- off.

#90 | Posted by eberly at 2026-06-13 12:42 PM | Reply

Re 89

Let me guess.. at a truck stop?

#91 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-06-13 12:42 PM | Reply

Before 2020, Elon Musk was widely celebrated in California as a visionary tech icon.

Did you leak precum when you hit post on this comment?

No one in California celebrated Musk.

People outside of California loathed Musk and celebrated when he turned out to be nothing more than a grifter.

Then grifter Musk met grifter Trump and became a hero to Republicans and MAGA nationwide.

#92 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-06-13 12:44 PM | Reply

He was a god until he told you to ---- off.

#90 | POSTED BY EBERLY

Elmo can tell us to ---- off all he wants.

But he will still have to answer to California law in a court of law.

California still has active lawsuits and legal actions involving Elon Musk and his companies (Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI). While a major federal lawsuit against OpenAI was dismissed in May 2026 ( no surprise there) , state and federal courts in California are currently handling several ongoing cases.

#93 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-06-13 12:45 PM | Reply

He was a god until he told you to ---- off.
#90 | POSTED BY EBERLY

That doesn't make any sense.

Someone who's treated like a God wouldn't leave.

They'd have no reason to leave.

The definitely wouldn't tell the people treating them like a god to ---- off.

You made a dumb statement you can't explain. But your entire argument hinges on it.

#94 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-06-13 12:48 PM | Reply

Eberly's whole shtick is stupid statements he Can't Explain.

He's one Dumb ---- like, Madbomber.

#95 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-06-13 12:56 PM | Reply

He's one Dumb ---- like, Madbomber.

No, he's just pushing your buttons.

#96 | Posted by jpw at 2026-06-13 01:01 PM | Reply

Musk's empire was built on welfare.

Tesla and SpaceX only exist because billions of taxpayers dollars are funneled into them.

It's not the poor or the immigrants who are destroying America.

It's the billionaires who only take and never give back to the country that made them billionaires.

#97 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-06-13 01:13 PM | Reply

SpaceX valuation: $1.8 TRILLION
Walmart valuation: $920 BILLION

SpaceX revenue: $18 BILLION
Walmart revenue: $713 BILLION

#98 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-06-13 01:16 PM | Reply

Billionaires go to great lengths to avoid taxes.

Elmo left California to avoid paying taxes.

Elmo is now trying to get to mars just to avoid paying taxes and what he owes California.

#99 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-06-13 01:23 PM | Reply

-No one in California celebrated Musk.

Poor thing

#100 | Posted by eberly at 2026-06-13 01:24 PM | Reply

Still can't explain your statement?

#101 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-06-13 01:27 PM | Reply

@fatheroftheax

A man who did a Nazi salute on live television and gutted a program that will result in 14 million preventable deaths by 2030 will be rewarded today with a trillion dollars for taking a company public that doesn't make money. Congratulations humanity, we did it!

#102 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-06-13 01:36 PM | Reply

SpaceX valuation: $1.8 TRILLION
Walmart valuation: $920 BILLION

SpaceX revenue: $18 BILLION
Walmart revenue: $713 BILLION

#98 | Posted by ClownShack

Yeah, it's 1,000% shady as s*&^ that Mush got exemptions from market rules that every other company had to follow while having tons of super questionable issues and shady background issues.

It's pure hot garbage from top to bottom.

#103 | Posted by jpw at 2026-06-13 01:37 PM | Reply

Mush lol

Appropriate brain fart I guess.

#104 | Posted by jpw at 2026-06-13 01:38 PM | Reply

The simplest way I can put this is that musk was a celebrated figure and an important person in California. He was heralded as an environmentalist who made a good product.

While at the same time he was guilty of what many business owners are guilty of with regards to regulations and employee treatment.

Musk was a socially responsible environmentalist FIRST and a greedy business owner SECOND.

None of this is in dispute.

What's pissing people off is where they're cast as a musk sycophant for years while he was screwing workers and breaking the law.

Also ... ..not in dispute.

Headed to a wedding. I enjoyed slapping you ALL around.

#105 | Posted by eberly at 2026-06-13 01:51 PM | Reply

Worshipping the Wealthy has been the habit of the weak-minded from time in memorial; it's part and parcel to what's known in psychology as, the Halo Effect:

"a cognitive bias where our overall impression of a person, brand, or product unconsciously colors our judgment of their specific, unrelated traits.

this deference often overlooks the realities of how wealth is generated, inherited, or maintained, blinding observers to the systemic structures that enable extreme inequality."

;;

In Musk's case, he wasn't particularly comparatively advantantaged at birth, but that says little about all those who were born on third base.... or the 'systemic structures' such as the ability to buy your own politicians and your own Laws and Tax Policies and obtain Gov Contracts.

He did learn something from being born white in S Africa... how to perform a really cool Nazi salute in front of really real Nazis.

You remember the definition of Fascism, don't you?

"Fascism is a far-right, authoritarian, and ultranationalist political ideology. It prioritizes the state and the "national community" over individual rights, and is typically characterized by a dictatorial leader, strict societal and economic regimentation, militarism, and the violent suppression of opposition.

Core Characteristics:

Economic Control: While private property is often maintained, major industries and labor forces are highly regimented by the state to serve national priorities (a form of corporatism)"

more
www.google.com

Democracies used to hate Fascism, if you recall, but now we have the Wealthy Elite doing in the US what they did in 1930's Germany; destroying democracy and replacing it with Rwing Thugs to do their dirty werk for them.

Thanks, Trumpers! (and most Republicans)

#106 | Posted by Corky at 2026-06-13 02:14 PM | Reply


A man who did a Nazi salute on live television and gutted a program that will result in 14 million preventable deaths by 2030 will be rewarded today with a trillion dollars for taking a company public that doesn't make money. Congratulations humanity, we did it!

#102 | POSTED BY CLOWNSHACK

Brainwashed Democrats, not me, are electing man who tatooted Nazi ---- on his chest, left it there for 20 some odd years; to stop a man landing rockets, making electric cars, digging tunnels and curing the blind from making any more money.

Congratulations fascist, you did it!

#107 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-06-13 02:17 PM | Reply

Worshipping the Wealthy

Its not wealth worship you simpleton moron, its that people know that once you go after someones wealth, their wealth is next.

Government creates no wealth when it gives its revenue to fraud, thats where we are at.

If the government actually to due care with the revenue it was given, I don't think people would be against more taxes, but then again the government wouldn't need more taxes.

#108 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-06-13 02:20 PM | Reply


The simplest way I can put this is that musk was a celebrated figure and an important person in California. He was heralded as an environmentalist who made a good product.

Clownhack knows this, he's just playing the village idiot .....

Corky's entered the chat, to take over where Clownshack left off.

#109 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-06-13 02:22 PM | Reply

The world's first trillionaire is a killer
Leon Musk's empire of wealth is built on suffering.

www.theverge.com

This is who --------- and CSAMRUNT idolize.

#110 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-06-13 02:24 PM | Reply

Congratulations fascist, you did it!
POSTED BY ONEIRONAUT

Good luck with your most recent magatron talking points and agitprop regarding Maine.

You obviously don't understand Maine politics or Maine voters.

One Maine voter summed it up nicely.

She said she'd vote for doorknob over Susan Collins.

And as you may or may not know. It's not all about Maine. It's also about restoring balance to the Senate and holding Trumpy and his criminal acolytes accountable.

#111 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-06-13 02:26 PM | Reply

" knows this, he's just playing the village idiot ....."

That's YOUR job.

Don't worry commie spyboy wannabe. Your job is safe.

#112 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-06-13 02:29 PM | Reply

lmao.... 1Nut is here to prove that the Halo Effect is alive and well in at least one Visa holder from arguably the most corrupt country in the world, China.

His reputation as the DR's almost Perfect Reverse Barometer is safe and secure... particularly as he makes no argument at all, and instead proffers is usual, "Nu-uh!".

#113 | Posted by Corky at 2026-06-13 02:36 PM | Reply

The simplest way I can put this is that musk was a celebrated figure and an important person in California

Wrong twice.

Californians celebrated the electric car. Anyone's name could have been attached to it.

Musk has never been an important person.

He's still not.

#114 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-06-13 02:45 PM | Reply

Clownhack knows this, he's just playing the village idiot .....
#109 | POSTED BY ONETRUMPER

ClownShack knows a lot more than you ever will and will never take your job from you.

#115 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-06-13 02:46 PM | Reply

"Musk is my Jesus!"
-OneTrumper

#116 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-06-13 02:48 PM | Reply

A man who did a Nazi salute on live television and gutted a program that will result in 14 million preventable deaths by 2030 will be rewarded today with a trillion dollars for taking a company public that doesn't make money. Congratulations humanity, we did it!

#102 | POSTED BY CLOWNSHACK

www.youtube.com

#117 | Posted by MSgt at 2026-06-13 02:50 PM | Reply

MSG loves Nazis.

#118 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-06-13 02:55 PM | Reply

#119 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-06-13 02:57 PM | Reply

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