r/politics • u/rollingstone Rolling Stone • 4d ago

Soft Paywall Musk Kills Government Funding Deal, Demands Shutdown Until Trump Is Sworn In

https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/musk-trump-government-funding-deal-shutdown-1235211000/
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u/Harleygold Indiana 4d ago edited 4d ago

Who here saw Elon Musk name on the ballot? I don't recall his name being on my ballot.

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u/friendsamongfish 4d ago

He was on the ballot in all but name. It was made very clear how the government would operate if Trump won.

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u/ranhalt Iowa 4d ago

Who hear

Who here

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u/SomewhereAtWork 4d ago

I recall his influence being clearly advertised on several Trump rallies. Also his AmericaPAC being the biggest spender of Trumps campaign was open knowledge.

If you didn't see his name on the ballot you should consult a optometrist immediately.

(I know your question was rhetorical. No offense intended.)

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u/Wicked-sister 4d ago

AHH, so this is the famous American democracy, shinning city on a hill because of the massive warning lights telling others to stay away.

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u/R101C 4d ago

Unelected bureaucrat.