Parsad Posted June 5, 2025 Posted June 5, 2025 2 hours ago, changegonnacome said: Trump has finally met his match in terms of being an online troll/bully We are now at a very interesting juncture.......in a democracy you can speak up as Elon is doing......in a different system (China/Russia) you can't cause the system crushes you......we are about to find out what system we have under Captain Chaos...... If you were pro-Elon, anti-woke and for Donald.....it was kinda fine by you to watch him bully Harvard via complete abuse of power.....if you were anti-law firms....it was ok to watch him shake them down via security clearance....hope its OK too when Trump re-opens the SEC and NHTSA investigations he put on ice for Elon, cancels NASA & starlink contracts. Reminds me a bit of the below: First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me. —Martin Niemöller Whoever is pulling a fast one in a true liberal democracy...be it democrat, republican, trillionaire or billionaire....you keep a democracy by killing that type of behaviour in the crib....before its too late speak up. Frankly, I would be more worried if Elon somehow got more power. Trump scares me as just someone who doesn't know what he is doing and gets power. Elon strikes me as someone who knows exactly what he is doing if he gets power. Remember the two Buffett and Munger quotes: One was about an idiot running a company with a great reputation...that's Trump! This one just steers the bus into a ditch possibly. The other was about hiring someone who has brains, drive but lacks integrity...that's Elon! This one puts into motion ideas that could rival the Nazis. Whatever...I'm happy to see this Hitler/Goebbels partnership fall apart! Cheers!
Parsad Posted June 5, 2025 Posted June 5, 2025 45 minutes ago, Viking said: I am trying to understand what is going on with Musk and Trump. And how it impacts Tesla. I think it is safe to say that most Western countries (ex US) hate Musk. As a result, buying a Tesla is not going to happen. Probably the same with Democrats in the US. And now Republicans? Yes, I am exaggerating a little to make my point... but what a crazy set up. Welcome to the new reality of running a business in the US today. Yes, Musk/Tesla is an extreme example. But probably not as much as many think. Looks like Cybertrucks are going to get a heck of a lot cheaper! I've always preferred Hummers anyways. Cheers!
John Hjorth Posted June 5, 2025 Posted June 5, 2025 24 minutes ago, dealraker said: Who the heck knows????!!!! My wife sent it to me from the other side of the kitchen laughing so hard she could barely stand it-- but she's laughing in sum of all the fun things she and her friends are passing back and forth related to Elon/DJT. I've got to stop now...Parsad's gunna give me a deserved shucking. LOL! - What a story, Charlie [ @dealraker ] ! Great that you are sharing it with us!
Gregmal Posted June 6, 2025 Posted June 6, 2025 45 minutes ago, Parsad said: C'mon Greg! With Musk and Trump hating each other before we hit 150 days after their massive love-in, MAGA madcap routines including Mr. Chainsaw and Nazi salute, the falling out of the DOGE-bros is really pretty amazing! Even though most people could have predicted that the two biggest narcissists being friends was going to be hard-pressed long-term. But really, you go after the left wing after this huge divorce? You are way smarter and better than that! Cheers! Nah it just becomes wildly amusing in its entirety. Like these fools can't get anything right and when the curtain comes back(IE Trump and Musk having falling out) it just shows they were lying or making things up in the first place. They can not be relied on for anything. Their opinions and presentations of facts are worthless. If nothing else, the reasonable conclusion would be that Trump used Elon, and then tossed him aside with no parting loyalty bonus filled gift basket. Now they go at it, and both end up losing although I think Trump stands to lose more because Elon+Trump had way more legitimacy than whatever things look like now. (Again, maybe not to the loony libs whom have always had the same stupid and predictable derangement infused conclusions drawn, but to the average American Trump+ Elon clearly revitalized the party for a bit).
Malmqky Posted June 6, 2025 Posted June 6, 2025 Trump comes off as an easily manipulated idiot, but that never proves to be the case. It's interesting. I thought when he ran the first time it was a joke, yet he became president. Then, he somehow pulled it off a second time. That's no fluke. I'm sure Elon thought he could use Trump, but he just got played himself. I don't get it, but I accepted long ago Trump is some kind of marketing savant.
John Hjorth Posted June 6, 2025 Posted June 6, 2025 (edited) 1 hour ago, Viking said: I am trying to understand what is going on with Musk and Trump. And how it impacts Tesla. I think it is safe to say that most Western countries (ex US) hate Musk. As a result, buying a Tesla is not going to happen. Probably the same with Democrats in the US. And now Republicans? Yes, I am exaggerating a little to make my point... but what a crazy set up. Welcome to the new reality of running a business in the US today. Yes, Musk/Tesla is an extreme example. But probably not as much as many think. I haven't been able not to think carefully about the content of both gents' statements made on social media today about the dearly escalating conflict between the two men today. They are for sure not friends now. But the fact is also that they have never been, because friends don't take disagreements public this way we have seen today. If disagreements between friends exist, such are settled peer to peer, private and directly. If serious disagreements pop up, surface or occur, friends can agree to let it go and become acquaintances. This relation between these two was 'just' - for them both - a pratical measure, an arrangement, a situation of mutual exploitation on different levels between the two men. The one person had something to offer to the other, that the other wanted or needed, and vice versa. And what happened, was that one of the persons [Trump] started to show signs of that he had intentions of breaking this mental 'bond' / 'contract' between the two men, of mutual exploitation, and the other man start getting backing out, too. And here the most experienced person in taking advantage of other persons asked for a proof of friendship and loyality by getting what he wanted first [Trump], after which all the disappointments are, as basis, to pick up by the other guy. I was in my twenties, when I learned by my then boss that when you agree with a psycopath on something, you make sure the psycopath delivers first, or there is no agreement! - Period! First Bezos, now Musk. In short : It's as sick and vulgar as analysing among a prostitute and a prostitutes client : Who's exploiting who? The mutuality among Trump and Musk has really never existed, it was just a mutuality of exploitation. Edited June 6, 2025 by John Hjorth
Spekulatius Posted June 6, 2025 Posted June 6, 2025 2 hours ago, Luke said: Ketamine Elon doesn’t have card now against Taco Don. Trump can easily get his security clearance pulled and he is done running SpaceX. Elon probably can’t pass a drug test and even if there are other ways to show he is compromised (Business with China etc) Kill EV credits for Tesla and call Abbott to have him look into his autonomous car application for Austin (Safety concerns ) and have it benched for a while. Then keep about railing against SpaceX and Tesla and make it clear that they need to boot Elon to solve then issues. Maga will be cheering.
John Hjorth Posted June 6, 2025 Posted June 6, 2025 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Spekulatius said: Ketamine Elon doesn’t have card now against Taco Don. Trump can easily get his security clearance pulled and he is done running SpaceX. Elon probably can’t pass a drug test and even if there are other ways to show he is compromised (Business with China etc) Kill EV credits for Tesla and call Abbott to have him look into his autonomous car application for Austin (Safety concerns ) and have it benched for a while. Then keep about railing against SpaceX and Tesla and make it clear that they need to boot Elon to solve then issues. Maga will be cheering. Damn, you really can be mean, @Spekulatius! [Taco Don <-? Haha! ] Edited June 6, 2025 by John Hjorth
DooDiligence Posted June 6, 2025 Posted June 6, 2025 1 hour ago, Spekulatius said: Ketamine Elon doesn’t have card now against Taco Don. Trump can easily get his security clearance pulled and he is done running SpaceX. Elon probably can’t pass a drug test and even if there are other ways to show he is compromised (Business with China etc) Kill EV credits for Tesla and call Abbott to have him look into his autonomous car application for Austin (Safety concerns ) and have it benched for a while. Then keep about railing against SpaceX and Tesla and make it clear that they need to boot Elon to solve then issues. Maga will be cheering. This will all pass as a blob of grease and blood on the pages of American history.
CharlesMunger Posted June 6, 2025 Posted June 6, 2025 7 hours ago, Parsad said: Blake...like Doo previously...stop flooding the board with the one-time potshots. If you have a cogent argument to make or a really pertinent article...go ahead. Even a single pot over a week is fine. But this repetitive stuff is goading or instigating. Cheers! +10000! Its super annoying...
adventurer Posted June 6, 2025 Posted June 6, 2025 11 hours ago, Luke said: "Folks, let me tell you, Elon—he’s a smart guy, okay, but he’s gone totally off the rails. Sad! He used to be a friend, a good friend, but now he’s making big mistakes. Huge mistakes! He doesn’t get it, folks. I know success, I know winning, and let me tell you, he’s not winning anymore. He’s wrong, very wrong, and people are saying it. Everyone’s saying it. Believe me, I know better than anyone." - Donald (probably) The Elon-League of Legends story with the YouTuber Asmongold always comes to my mind. I love it. When the amount of contradictions reaches a point of no return the implosion is imminent. Don`t know how far we have come here but it sure was fast. I did not expect this to happen so quickly.
Milu Posted June 6, 2025 Posted June 6, 2025 (edited) I’d give it a high possibility they are acting like good buddies again before the weekend is out. Lovers tiff. Two big egos slinging insults at each other, they’ll both calm down and realise they need each other in different ways. Edited June 6, 2025 by Milu
73 Reds Posted June 6, 2025 Posted June 6, 2025 9 hours ago, DooDiligence said: This will all pass as a blob of grease and blood on the pages of American history. Yep. Trump being.... well, the same guy we elected and Elon pretending that money buys power. Easy to see how these guys were so quickly infatuated with each other and how quickly infatuation tends to fade.
cubsfan Posted June 6, 2025 Posted June 6, 2025 Hilarious stuff. The walls must be closing in again on Trump - for the 50th time.
DooDiligence Posted June 6, 2025 Posted June 6, 2025 (edited) https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2025/may/22/fbi-whistleblower-musk-russia https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/what-to-know-about-elon-musks-reported-phone-calls-with-putin-and-why-it-matters https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/russia-responds-trump-musk-feud-with-jokes-jibes-job-offers-2025-06-06/ Putin will soon mandate an end to WFH and then Leon will have to start coming in to the office. === Thanks, it's been fun. I'll see myself out... Edited June 6, 2025 by DooDiligence
Hektor Posted June 6, 2025 Posted June 6, 2025 On 4/27/2025 at 3:41 PM, SharperDingaan said: It also doesn't go well if DOGE ultimately has to hire them back 'cause of an oops .... https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/06/06/doge-staff-cuts-rehiring-federal-workers/ Trump races to fix a big mistake: DOGE fired too many people Across the government, the administration is rehiring federal workers who were forced out or encouraged to resign.
DooDiligence Posted June 6, 2025 Posted June 6, 2025 Another shameless promoter lobbies for a cabinet position. https://www.businessinsider.com/bill-ackman-kanye-west-donald-trump-elon-musk-reconcile-2025-6
backtothebeach Posted June 6, 2025 Posted June 6, 2025 (edited) 25 minutes ago, DooDiligence said: Another shameless promoter lobbies for a cabinet position. https://www.businessinsider.com/bill-ackman-kanye-west-donald-trump-elon-musk-reconcile-2025-6 In a post above, now edited, you posted: '--- Thanks, it's been fun. I'll see myself out...' Please stick to your word for more than 5 minutes. What do you get out of posting a newsfeed and snarky oneliners on COBF all day long? How about going on X and gathering a following there. Edited June 6, 2025 by backtothebeach
changegonnacome Posted June 6, 2025 Posted June 6, 2025 15 hours ago, Parsad said: The other was about hiring someone who has brains, drive but lacks integrity...that's Elon! Yep the most dangerous person a company can hire or a country can't put into power.....is high intelligence, high energy & low integrity individual......you can't believe the damage a person like that can do.
LC Posted June 6, 2025 Posted June 6, 2025 14 minutes ago, changegonnacome said: Yep the most dangerous person a company can hire or a country can't put into power.....is high intelligence, high energy & low integrity individual......you can't believe the damage a person like that can do. I saw a video yesterday which kind of discusses this, from an ethical standpoint: Why do we (as a society) hand-waive disturbing behavior simply because of extreme wealth? Asked differently, do you think Elon or Trump is a good role model for your son?
cubsfan Posted June 6, 2025 Posted June 6, 2025 Asked differently, do you think Elon or Trump is a good role model for your son? We definitely need better role models: Fauci? The Bidens? Kamala? Adam Schiff? James Comey? Tim Waltz? Myorkas? KJP?
DooDiligence Posted June 6, 2025 Posted June 6, 2025 (edited) 4 hours ago, backtothebeach said: In a post above, now edited, you posted: '--- Thanks, it's been fun. I'll see myself out...' Please stick to your word for more than 5 minutes. What do you get out of posting a newsfeed and snarky oneliners on COBF all day long? How about going on X and gathering a following there. Yeah, every time I decide to go back to ignoring the politics thread here, this administration, or one of their supporters, does something either atrocious or laughable, and I just have to rub peoples noses in it. The situation in the world now is NOT "just fine". Some of you support this and some are content to either equivocate or ignore it. edit: I added the quote back in with a strikethrough. === The US government is nothing but a cult of hypocrisy. This is what leadership and integrity look like. https://www.upworthy.com/zelenskyy-speech-inauguration Edited June 6, 2025 by DooDiligence
Blake Hampton Posted June 6, 2025 Posted June 6, 2025 11 minutes ago, DooDiligence said: Yeah, every time I decide to go back to ignoring the politics thread here, this administration, or one of their supporters, does something either atrocious or laughable, and I just have to rub peoples noses in it. The situation in the world now is NOT "just fine". Some of you support this and some are content to either equivocate or ignore it. The US government is nothing but a cult of hypocrisy. This is what leadership and integrity look like. https://www.upworthy.com/zelenskyy-speech-inauguration I agree. But beware of @Parsad.
cubsfan Posted June 6, 2025 Posted June 6, 2025 The country is in very good shape, but the anarchists will never give it up. It's a bitch to watch the Democrat party just continue to implode. Blacks, Hispanics, white males and the working class just leaving the party in droves. You guys need to have an intervention. But in the meantime, it's really fun to watch.
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