Elon Musk is a moron of the highest order

[bilby]

The problem with modern armaments is that now, one loyalist with a machine gun can mow down an army of peasants in a minute, should they gather “illegally”.

That was already true in 1918, but it didn't save the Tsar.

Not quite as true. Targets are harder as well.

Not always.

 

[Elixir]

Not always.

Heh - that was back in the Stone Age when the military wasn’t allowed to kill Americans! I don’t think you get what’s going on here. Also, those rioters were trying to INSTALL the tyrant, not remove him.

 

[thebeave]

I don’t think Musk is a “moron” but I do think that just because a person is smart in some ways doesn’t mean they are smart in all ways.

Musk is an extreme case. He’s reeeeal smart about some stuff, and way out to lunch on others. Similar to a smarter Trump.

He's technically smart, but he has no heart, and he's greedy as well. How many billions of dollars is enough? it's frightening that our country is about to be run primarily with a bunch of greedy billionaires, who don't know a thing about government, other than how to exploit it for their own purposes.

Why do you say he has no heart? Examples?

 

[southernhybrid]

I don’t think Musk is a “moron” but I do think that just because a person is smart in some ways doesn’t mean they are smart in all ways.

Musk is an extreme case. He’s reeeeal smart about some stuff, and way out to lunch on others. Similar to a smarter Trump.

He's technically smart, but he has no heart, and he's greedy as well. How many billions of dollars is enough? it's frightening that our country is about to be run primarily with a bunch of greedy billionaires, who don't know a thing about government, other than how to exploit it for their own purposes.

Why do you say he has no heart? Examples?

Are you being sarcastic?

How about I just give you a link to a bunch of articles that demonstrate what a mean, asshole he is. Isn't it obvious that all he cares about is himself and how many billions of dollars he can accumulate?

https://www.reuters.com/investigates/section/musk-inc/

Reuters exposes grave harms to consumers, workers and laboratory animals across Elon Musk’s manufacturing empire, resulting in investigations by U.S. and European regulators and calls for action from U.S. lawmakers.

Just read a few of the articles in the link if you honestly don't understand what an awful person Musk is and what a threat to the country he will be if he is permitted to have as much power as he seems to think he will. A lot of people think he will piss Trump off since it's hard for a narcissist to let another self centered person get too much attention, but Musk is doesn't have a heart, and no I'm not talking about a literal heart, but I'm pretty sure you know that.

 

[ideologyhunter]

I guess the OP landed in General Religion because Elon referenced atheism in his little verse, but if you think for a nanosecond that he's any more motivated by God-belief than Trump, that'd make you a moron of a rather high order. Try to imagine either of these asshats kneeling bedside and saying a prayer to the Christian god.

 

[scombrid]

Moron? He knows the fan boys have his back no matter how disingenuous his silly statement about religion. He knows what he needs to know.

 

[Jimmy Higgins]

But without Musk there would be no SpaceX and no engineers with jobs working there.

It would be someone(s) else. Engineers are rarely relegated to skid row. SpaceX is incidental. Another name, same mission and in a more perfect world not privately controlled. (Like it was back when America was Great).

If your specialty and interest in engineering is in rockets (like mine was), your options for employment are limited compared to other products of engineering, such as computers, cars, bridges, etc. I'm not sure what the appeal is for having space launch vehicles be a government agency. Seems like his private company has created a product that is at least as good, more reliable and innovative than anything the gubmint has done.

A public reminder, the CEO is responsible for any good things by a company... anything bad or nefarious was out of their hands. This message is provided to you by the Conservative Council of America.

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As is anyone who believes this/any variation of it.

I didn't realize bad, religious themed poetry delegates you to the "moron of the highest order" category, despite what other things you may have achieved in life. Does this crappy poem of his nullify accomplishments such as this?

I'd say the poem supplements just how full of himself he is. Crying out how fucking women without condoms is godly.

 

[Elixir]

 

[Jarhyn]

I guess the OP landed in General Religion because Elon referenced atheism in his little verse, but if you think for a nanosecond that he's any more motivated by God-belief than Trump, that'd make you a moron of a rather high order. Try to imagine either of these asshats kneeling bedside and saying a prayer to the Christian god.

He's motivated by the profitability of other peoples' god beliefs.

 

[ideologyhunter]

Well, this is true. Trump knows how to monetize Christianity, that's for F'in sure.

 

[Elixir]

 

[Swammerdami]

This is probably an old story, but it's new to me. As Rachel Maddow explains, on Thanksgiving Day 2022 Elon Musk encouraged Tesla owners to turn on self-driving mode. This led to a spate of accidents, including dozens of fatalities. It's back in the news because "Trump team wants to scrap car-crash reporting rule that Tesla opposes."

 

[Gospel]

I don’t think Musk is a “moron” but I do think that just because a person is smart in some ways doesn’t mean they are smart in all ways.

Musk is an extreme case. He’s reeeeal smart about some stuff, and way out to lunch on others. Similar to a smarter Trump.

He's technically smart, but he has no heart, and he's greedy as well. How many billions of dollars is enough? it's frightening that our country is about to be run primarily with a bunch of greedy billionaires, who don't know a thing about government, other than how to exploit it for their own purposes.

Why do you say he has no heart? Examples?

While perceptions of empathy are subjective and shaped by factors such as media portrayal and personal experiences, I personally view Elon Musk's $44 billion purchase of Twitter as a clear indication of his lack of empathy toward himself.

 

[Elixir]

 

[southernhybrid]

https://www.mediaite.com/news/elon-...racist-pro-apartheid-south-african-x-account/

Elon Musk, the richest man in the world and advisor to President-elect Donald Trump, is a paid subscriber to a virulently racist X account.

Musk not only follows an account called “Boer” (@twatterbaas) but is one of two accounts to pay it for “bonus content and extra perks.” Boer charges $5/month for said perks and content.

In one of the account’s most recent tweets, Boer submitted that “Atrica [sic] has 54 countries, 1.487 billion people. On the Southern tip lays South Africa, with the largest Economy and best infrastructure. Guess what makes South Africa different from the rest of Africa? 4.6 million white people.”

No wonder Trump likes him. He may be even more racist than Trump.

 

[Elixir]

Why do you say he has no heart? Examples?

Well, he had an EKG and an ECG and they both were negative.

 

[dbz]

As is anyone who believes this/any variation of it.

His Cultus believes it.

Just as Peterson wants to be a cult leader/prophet, so to Musk...

[8:35]
Godless Engineer >>> Obviously for a discussion on the resurrection of Jesus. I don't mind starting at a dude existed. I think this is a perfectly fine position—to start from this [premise]—for this particular part of the conversation.

Alex isn't trying to question what can we know about the historical Jesus—he's just wanting to know about [the historicity of] the resurrection. Does Peterson think that Jesus literally walked out of the Tomb resurrected!
[...]

[18:58] Peterson >>> I believe the accounts, but I have no idea what they mean…

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--"Jordan Peterson Attempts to Explain a Historical Resurrection! of Jesus". YouTube. @godlessengineer. 30 December 2024. 8:35 / 36:21

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original: “Navigating Belief, Skepticism, and the Afterlife | Alex O’Connor @CosmicSkeptic | EP 451”. YouTube. @JordanBPeterson. 23 May 2024. “[24:56] …I believe the accounts, but I have no idea what they mean…”

 

[Elixir]

Probably should have put this in the humor forum but … too lazy.


Also - someone buy that guy some nippers before the low E pokes his eye out.

 

[dbz]

In Lucian's satirical work, The Passing of Peregrinus, the protagonist, Peregrinus Proteus, is portrayed as a complex figure who publicly masturbates until ejaculation [implied on the dupes that believe his bullshit].

According to Lucian, Peregrinus was a master of self-promotion and manipulation. He carefully cultivated an image of a wise and virtuous philosopher, while secretly indulging in hypocrisy and self-interest. In public, Peregrinus would often engage in displays of stoicism, such as enduring hardships without complaint or publicly criticizing the vices of others. These displays were intended to impress and attract followers, while masking his true character.

However, Lucian's account also suggests that Peregrinus's stoicism was not entirely a facade. He genuinely embraced some aspects of Cynic philosophy, such as the rejection of social norms and the pursuit of inner peace. Peregrinus's decision to self-immolate, while seen by some as a publicity stunt, could also be interpreted as a genuine attempt to demonstrate his indifference to death and suffering.

Overall, Peregrinus's public persona as a stoic was a complex mix of genuine conviction and calculated manipulation. While he may have genuinely believed in some aspects of Cynic philosophy, he also used his stoic persona to gain attention and followers. Lucian's account provides a nuanced portrait of Peregrinus, highlighting both his strengths and weaknesses as a philosopher and a public figure.

 

[dbz]

Vogon poetry at its finest (such as a container of milk aged to a fine 6 months in the open air).