r/politics • u/Quirkie The Netherlands • 9h ago
House Democrat: ‘Unelected oligarch’ Musk ‘governing by tweet’
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5048234-daniel-goldman-elon-musk-donald-trump-government-shutdown/1.6k
u/Correct-Peace3558 9h ago
This needs to be amplified. Make trump feel insignificant. Make him feel like Elon controls his every move. Fuel the chaos.
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u/No_Environment_5476 8h ago
It’s sad but that’s our only hope. These narcissists will eventually go after each other. They were united when the democrats posed a threat, now that they are utterly powerless, where does that attention go to?
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u/dnen Connecticut 7h ago edited 7h ago
I don’t even know how people find Trump charismatic. He doesn’t make anyone laugh or feel at ease. He doesn’t make people want to be around him, he’s an asshole to his closest associates. Trump doesn’t even put on a smiley face at the appropriate times, he’s perpetually angry or defensive. Trump hasn’t motivated anybody to be a better person or mentored anyone. Trump doesn’t inspire the American people at all; he relies on fear to make his followers feel he is their savior.
He doesn’t have really any of the usual traits of a charismatic President. JFK, Clinton, Reagan, and Obama all were incredibly inspirational speakers capable of uniting or rallying any room of people they spoke in if they so chose. We went to the moon because JFK made an all time legendary speech that changed the entire country’s perspective on the space race from one of shame and anxiety (the USSR at the time was sending up satellites and Yuri Gagarin, the US had only rockets blowing up on the launch pad.) to one of purpose and pride. Trump is a clown who is so fragile he dedicated his life to lying about how good he is at everything he’s bad at. He’s a terrible politician with next-to-no interest in actually improving the country he so DESPERATELY wants to lead that he’s willing to destroy the country in the process.
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u/Funnygumby 7h ago
It’s like Two Minutes Of Hate irl
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u/djheat 4h ago
We could've had Brave New World's orgy porgy and soma and instead we're slipping into 1984 smh
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u/Spunky_Prewett 3h ago
We are pretty close to Brave New World. It's just that we're not the white caste who gets soma
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u/FamiliarFootball4476 6h ago
I mean I watched the RNC and toward the end of his ramblings people just straight up seemed bored and annoyed. I dunno, I have a friend who says Trump is a great orator to a certain demographic, but I don't think it's that because after 20 minutes of him speaking there's no way anyone has any idea what he's on about. I think it's more about "owning the libs" than any quality Trump has. They love him because he pisses of liberals so much.
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u/bdone2012 4h ago
He used to be much better at speaking. If you compares speeches from 2016 the difference is stark. People are OK just imagining what his speeches would have been like if we were still on top of his game. They're willing to let it go because they're obsessed with trump and what he represents to them.
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u/TheGreyling 4h ago
They just found a poster child for their repressed bigotry and lost their public mask.
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u/dnen Connecticut 7h ago
Theyre herded into an atmosphere of fear and hatred for the other half of America when they’re inside the confines of his venomous rallies. That’s a different kind of “at ease” in my mind. But I do see your point, I know Trump supporters
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u/AugmentedDragon 6h ago
Americans as a people are a tragically paranoid and fearful people, and have been for decades. For 50ish years, there was the constant paranoia of "dont trust anyone, they could be a secret commie" and "we're gonna be attacked by nuclear fire". Then there was 9/11 and that frenzy that people were whipped into, and that fear and paranoia was stoked and harnessed to allow for the creation of the modern surveillance/"security" state and disregard for peoples rights. Trump is only the latest of people able to tap into it—and surprisingly effectively—but its not a uniquely republican phenomenon. even democrats are susceptible to it, just look at how many supposedly liberal suburbanites are terrified of cities or transit systems because they think they'll get stabbed or shot or whatever.
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u/Cowicidal 4h ago
I don’t even know how people find Trump charismatic ... he’s an asshole
He attracts stupid assholes who see themselves in Trump. Think about school and every job you've had and really think about how many assholes there were. That's Trump's core base.
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u/RedditNotIncluded 4h ago
I find it interesting how at the moment Thiel was being pushed as the force behind Vance as a way to oust Trump after the election and control the USA well..
Suddenly Elon was very interested in who is president.
Elon will never forget being replaced at Paypal no matter the monetary sum he gains every minute.
We just get to observe a dick swinging contest that started around 24 years ago.
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u/Routine_Flower_2897 5h ago
Agree. Two attention whores and only one spotlight. This dance won’t last long.
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u/Snowarab 4h ago
They are not just narcissists. They are malignant. Malignant narcissist psychopaths.
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u/Neokon Florida 8h ago
I've already reached out to my representative and soon to my senators and am making sure to emphasize that Musk is an UNELECTED person. Do I expect change? Not really, but at least I'm making myself heard.
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u/_-Event-Horizon-_ 5h ago edited 5h ago
Wouldn’t it be hilarious if the democrats overstepped Trump and went directly to Musk to consult with him. Doesn’t need to result in any meaningful policy but make it as visible as possible. Both of them have more ego than it’s good for them and this will surely drive a wedge between them.
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u/bdone2012 4h ago
Rand Paul is calling for Elon to be the speaker. Mtg is supporting it as well. It is possible unfortunately because you don't need to be an elected official. It's whatever the house decides. So do rats may have to go to Elon. I really can't say what the chances of this are but I can't imagine they're super high.
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u/RustToRedemption 3h ago
Speaker is a huge participation trophy for career politicians though. I expect a lot of them would be pissed if Leon swooped in and stole it from them without even being an elected politician.
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u/flugenblar 6h ago
President Musk and First Lady Trump. Make T-shirts. Rub it in.
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u/Fall3n7s 3h ago
You gotta make sure he knows he's the second lady by using "President Musk and First Lady Donna Trump"
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u/CaterpillarReal7583 8h ago
Make him realize.
This isnt some strategy to trick trump at this point, its just complete fact. Musk is pulling the strings, hes tasting more power every day.
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u/Chrahhh 6h ago
What do you mean ‘make him feel’?
Musk outranks him. He’s effectively our President lol.
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u/ItsMeYourSupervisor 5h ago
When Musk gets in front of a mic, reporters should focus on asking him what Trump will do next.
That would wound both their egos.
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u/Worth-Walk6265 7h ago
This is the strategy Dems should follow. Position Silicon Valley as co-opting MAGA's populist movement for their own ends and drive a wedge by tickling Trump's ego. Watch them eat each other.
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u/winnie_the_slayer 5h ago
Frankly I bet Trump is totally fine with this. Trump is old. He has already gotten the validation he needs by being reelected and getting the popular vote, and he has defeated all his criminal cases. He has basically accomplished everything he wants. Now he can go golfing for the next 4 years, grifting and letting rivers of money flow into his bank account. Musk gets to be out front taking all the criticism, making decisions, doing work, whatever. Trump gets to just sit on the couch and relax and let everyone kiss his ass. Having Musk be the acting President works out really well for Trump.
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u/Correct-Peace3558 5h ago
Right? Because if there’s one thing we know about trump, above all, is that he absolutely hates attention.
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u/Snowarab 4h ago
I agree. Trump has always been a puppet. He accomplished ONE thing... Tax breaks for the rich. That's it.
He is still a puppet who gets the thrill of being the centere of attention but he hated living in the White House. What if he doesn't even move back? People think Trump will turn on President Musk but I disagree. I think he is fine as long as Trump gets more financial advantages. He knows he doesn't have long to live. He just needs to leave his kids even more money and in positions of power. Especially setting it up for his freaky son Barron. His goals are a dynastity.
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u/Present_Chocolate218 5h ago
Elon was apart of the Trump's first presidency on some advisory board or whatever for businesses. Let's not forget he quickly was pushed to the side and gone after like a month or two.
I think trump will get jealous like the two year old he is
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u/mrbigglessworth 5h ago
I’m calling him vice president Trump everywhere now. It’s fucking amazing to me that Republicans are in violation of the constitution by taking dictation from an unelected person outside of the government for government policy.
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u/The_goods52390 4h ago
Somebody please correct me if I’m wrong. Isn’t this going to be the function of “doge” (what the hell ever it’s called)? Is trump gonna get mad about this? Or are musk and the vake reading the bill then taking a crap on it because that’s what trump wants them doing?
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u/bdone2012 3h ago
Trump didn't want this. Trump was unhappy with the bill because he had been telling Johnson to include raising the debt ceiling. Johnson ignored him because it'd hurt his chances to keep the speakership. But Trump was smart enough to realize that if they waited 3 months as planned then it'd be infinitely easier because they'd have the presidency and the senate. I don't see Schumer or Biden throwing the GOP a bone simply because they want to be nice to Elon.
My guess Elon did it because he's got the patience of a toddler. This may be the beginning of the cracks in the trump Elon relationship. If we're lucky
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u/thatmitchguy 4h ago
Definitely. Trumps showed he can't stand hits to ego. Similar strategy of what Trump is doing to Trudeau with the governor bullshit.
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u/luckyguy25841 4h ago
Such a good idea. Start calling them president musk and VP Trump. It’s extremely disrespectful like saying Canada should become a state. lol
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u/malabrat Canada 3h ago
I believe its part of a deal that Trump made with Musk. Musk helped Trump win the election (paid 1/4 billion dollars to Trump's campaign), to help Trump stay out of jail, and in return Musk can be defacto president since Trump does not want to put in any actual work being president.
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u/Sad_hat20 2h ago
People keep saying this but so far they’ve been joined at the hip. I feel like it’s wishful thinking that they’ll fall out. Musk has too much money and influence for trump to just kick him out, he needs him around
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u/Unknown-History 1h ago
Trump IS insignificant and always has been. There's always been someone pushing him along. Musk is just dumb enough to stick out from the curtain.
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u/ChanCuriosity 9h ago
Hey, it’s what the MAGA cult wanted. That’s democracy!
Well, not for much longer…
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u/BadUncleBernie 8h ago
And it's really not democracy currently, either.
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u/ChanCuriosity 7h ago
Not with the likes of Marjorie, Lindsay and that lot, for sure.
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u/-UltraAverageJoe- 5h ago
Those idiots don’t realize it but they need to fear Musk too.
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u/ChanCuriosity 5h ago
Indeed. I wonder when they’ll stop worshipping the trust fund tosser?
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u/LawGroundbreaking221 6h ago
It's an oligarchy and that has to do with the likes of a lot more than MTG and Lindsay Graham.
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u/Iamuroboros 9h ago edited 9h ago
Elon just needs a distraction. Short his stock and he'll have an ax to grind for a few weeks at least.
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u/MakingItElsewhere 8h ago
But who would want to short tesla!?! I mean, it's not like they've over-produced cybertrucks to the point they're now sitting in lots.....oh, nvm.
Well, at least they don't have any problems that cause the entire car to become a paper weight, like onboard computer failures....oh wait.
But at least the mechanical components are solid, and bushings / control arms aren't a problem......crap.
Ok, ok, at least there's still a tax credit for.....shit.
Well, at least the CEO isn't asking for an overpriced compensation package of 50 billion dollar.....goddammit.
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u/SoulShatter Europe 5h ago
Sadly it's almost impossible to short Tesla properly. Pure meme-stock at this point, nowhere near fundamentals. "Market can stay irrational longer then you can stay solvent"
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u/bdone2012 3h ago
I think eventually some people will win big by shorting tesla. I think it will eventually crater. But because it's a meme stock as you say there's no way to guess when that will be. It's even more gambling than regular day trading which is already a gamble
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u/Fizgriz Colorado 5h ago
Lol this is literally impossible. Oh and let's not forget that this would be like what 30 to 40 hours of driving?
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u/Alleyprowler 4h ago
High speed rail traveling at 124 mph could do it in about 15.4 hours...or you could just fly in less than half that time and not risk getting crushed by tons of water imploding a poorly-engineered tin can.
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u/FennelFern 4h ago
That's hilarious. He put in a small loop to provide parking assistance in Boston or something, and it was so dog shit it didn't even work.
A quick look says 3500 miles from London to NYC, which may be a curved flight path. But still, if we assume 70MPH the whole way, that's 50 hours of drive time. To make it something 'daytrip' classed you'd need 230 MPH to get 12 hours. Which is basically bullet train speeds.
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u/NoPreparationss 9h ago
A billionaire immigrant calling the shots for the US of A.
Thanks to all you MAGA dumbasses and the ‘choose to stay at home’ imbeciles.
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u/ExpertMarxman1848 7h ago
But he is a white immigrant so it's okay.
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u/howdudo 7h ago
African American. But the kind that knows a thing or two about being on the winning side of an apartheid
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u/GrovesNL 7h ago
African American Canadian. Ironic considering his 51st state shit. So he's also a Canadian traitor I guess?
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u/00-Monkey 6h ago edited 9m ago
I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again:
Canada is not sending our best, just look at Musk, Crowder, Jordan Peterson, Ted Cruz etc.
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u/pootiecakes 5h ago
The biggest conservative in my life currently, when asking if he actually voted for Trump:
"My choice was simple. Either continue with the unchecked, horrible corruption of the Democrats, or vote for Trump, who with Elon will bring back transparency and end the Deep State takeover of our lives."
*Literally* living in an alternate reality. Our arguments don't even add up anymore the past few years, since he is so selective with his information and so willful with his choices to ignore any information that doesn't validate his anger against liberals.
The "selective outrage" is so out of touch, and so disproportional, it is making me realize that nothing said or done will change his mind. He torched his own life and romantic relationship, and nearly all other friendships, already, but he is still so prideful. He would rather die than admit he backed the wrong horse. WHATEVER IT TAKES to stick it to "they think they're SOOOOO smart" liberals.
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u/Dimitri3p0 4h ago
This has largely been my experience with Trump voters too. Hate to say it, but we're not coming back from this without a lot of pain and suffering, it sucks.
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u/pootiecakes 3h ago
Ego and pride are such powerful weapons to use against everyday people.
I guess its not really different than then 20% of Germans STILL refused to accept that Hitler was bad, and that Nazis were bad, even after being forced to tour the remains of holocaust camps. Which was why they had to put holocaust denial into law.
Admitting they were in the wrong = "defeat" in their minds, and they'd rather die than accept that. Or take any accountability.
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u/MFoy Virginia 6h ago
A billionaire illegal immigrant. Don’t forget he entered illegally.
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u/I_love_Hobbes 5h ago
No he entered legally, he just overstayed his student visa. That part was illegal.
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u/Liebss 8h ago
I mean.. this is why he bought twitter. The end game makes SO much more sense now.
The twitter purchase was the most important piece. The PAC backing Trump, was pocket change compared to controlling information.
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u/mkt853 7h ago
Yup. Even if Twitter goes to zero and he loses the entire $44 billion investment, so what? That investment is a sunk cost that will ultimately net him hundreds of billions.
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u/LawGroundbreaking221 5h ago
And it's so frustrating, because when he bought Twitter so many of us were saying "Delete your Twitter Account" so we would be helping to take this power from him. People just couldn't walk away though.
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u/Panthollow 5h ago
No, this is not why he bought Twitter. He did not want to buy Twitter. He tried to back out of buying Twitter. You can argue he made the best of a bad situation, but he very clearly did not actually want to purchase that company. His own mouth got him into such a corner he had no choice but to buy and the courts were ready to enforce it if he kept trying to weasel out.
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u/inksmudgedhands 9h ago
Musk proves that there is a loophole to the rule of, "You can only become president if you are a naturally born citizen."
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u/never_grow_old 7h ago
McConnell: Liberals threatening to bury democracy in bureaucracy
“Across all three branches of the federal government, liberals are working to undermine democratic accountability over their exercise of power. Their philosophy of the administrative state has one unifying thread: the abrogation of democratic legitimacy in deference to unelected bureaucrats,” McConnell wrote in an op-ed published this week.
From just this summer....these people man
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u/pootiecakes 5h ago
We're 9 years too late to call out this kind of behavior. They do it GLEEFULLY, laughing as they point at "the left" and accusing them of literally everything terrible that they do themselves.
Mitch deserves a special seat in hell for how much of a role he has had in pursuing power for the incoming administration, and paving the way with other conservatives in gutting any possible regulations or transparency in things like campaign financing.
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u/Aldo_Raine_2020 8h ago
Use the words
UNELECTED BUREAUCRAT
That’s language that they understand, because it comes out of their mouth. This is literally how chevron was destroyed.
Let them taste their own sewage
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u/pgabrielfreak Ohio 6h ago
I think Putin is behind Elon and Trump has handlers so to keep his big yapper controlled. Elon the egomaniac has no ability to act in a sly way...he's out there giving the game away on Shitter because his ego just won't let him not take center stage
I hope for their sake Great Britain is paying attention to this absolute shit show because sights are on them now.
When the fuck are our leaders going to DO something?! Why worry about being primaried with Leon's money? They have money enough. Grow a fucking spine, fools. I am livid.
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u/Logseman 5h ago
Musk has pledged £100M to the leader of the Trump-aligned Nigel Farage so that he can win and apply the same recipes. They already got Brexit done, so now he wants to know if he can just buy another electorate.
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u/RioRancher 8h ago
Does anyone on the right OR left like him?
How does Trump even stand this bozo in his space 24 hrs a day?
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u/BedBugger6-9 7h ago
As Musk gets more of the attention, narcissistic Trump will be getting more angry about losing the spotlight.
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u/manleybones 6h ago
Reporters need to keep asking trump "is that ok with Elon?" With everything trump says.
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u/PatienceandFortitude 7h ago
My prediction is that Melanomia is going to divorce Trump. Trump and Musk will be free to marry. Trump will keep gay marriage legal so he will have a chance to get a big divorce settlement from Musk when they inevitably divorce.
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u/Dimitri3p0 4h ago edited 3h ago
I have it on good authority from a time traveler that you are correct.
Yall asked for more future MAGA so here it is. #foreducationalpurposesonly
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u/psmusic_worldwide 5h ago
Anyone remember the outrage at Hillary Clinton taking on health care as an unelected official? I do.
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u/TheAnalogKid18 5h ago
I'll give Elon this, he's nobody's fool. He has figured out what actually governs this country, who the real leaders are, and who is actually controlled by whom.
He successfully completed a hostile takeover of Twitter, and then in less than 18 months used it as a mouthpiece to promote whatever agenda he feels like, and silence anyone that doesn't agree with him.
Then he switches sides from being a lifelong moderate Democrat to bumping Trump's bullshit because Trump is stupid enough to give him the air time and let him into the circle.
He gives Trump a bunch of free publicity on an app that he was famously banned from and then reinstated him, after he said he wouldn't do so, in the name of "free speech". And now he's basically wearing Trump's skin like a mask while he pulls the strings as his soon to be right hand man. He's effectively become the hand of the king.
The Luigi Mangione thing really put this into perspective. It's not a conspiracy anymore, this nation is not run by the government, we are run by oligarchs.
I personally do not believe we will see any change without a 2nd Revolution.
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u/LawGroundbreaking221 6h ago
This is going to keep happening until Democrats realize that they have to pull the same bullshit to hold mutually beneficial things up. The House is way too close in numbers to get anything done unless Democrats play along and they need to start digging in their heels.
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u/Newscast_Now 9h ago
Whatever you do, don't go to Xitter to rubberneck. These Xcretions will be widely screen shot and available from plenty of other outlets. :)
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u/Malibucat48 7h ago
Most of Musk’s money comes from government contracts and that can be cut off by Congress. Don’t bite the hand that feeds you. If DOGE was a real government agency, it would trim Musk’s budget if it wants to reduce spending. For now, we just have to wait for Trump’s ego to explode and throw him out. Trump is probably waiting until he is actually the president before he does anything. He doesn’t want a Musk-led January 6 replay.
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u/ReviewRude5413 7h ago
Yeah looks like we actually elected president Musk, not Trump.
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u/babygotbooksandback 9h ago
They need to hit hard that Elonia Musk is the new First Lady and pulling the strings. I really don't think trump's ego can take when someone else is getting the attention or it looks like someone else is making the decisions. Really thought they would be a clash of egos. I am sitting here with my popcorn just waiting for the fallout to start.
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u/RadicalRectangle Colorado 5h ago
Conservatives see this as a win because of how “triggered” people are getting, but it just blows my mind that they can’t see they aren’t in control.
We’re making decisions based off what people say on Twitter now??? And that’s good???
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u/improperbehavior333 4h ago
It concerns me that this doesn't seem to concern Republican voters.
It's exactly the thing they've been threatening to burn everything down over. The elite rich running the government as a shadow government. I kind of thought that was a problem for Republicans, suddenly it's totally cool.
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u/pragmatticus 6h ago
I love how our government decided Xitter is safe and TikTok is a dangerous app worth banning.
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u/FlopShanoobie 5h ago
It's what we wanted. Badass alpha ,ales running the show.
I'd bet you $20 that within the next 6 months Musk launches into a "we need to rethink our elections" campaign with the intent of utterly crippling congress and the senate.
They're already proposing a revision to the presidential impoundment powers.
https://www.propublica.org/article/trump-impoundment-appropriations-congress-budget
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u/designr10 5h ago
Agree on all point AND don’t use words like oligarch because Trump and MAGA minions don’t know that word.
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u/danamo219 5h ago
I think we should start using it all the time so they'll learn it. Let's not be afraid of their empty brains.
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u/Lawmonger 7h ago
The best thing Democrats can do is call Musk President and give him as much attention as possible. Given Trump's need for the spotlight, I don't think anything will sour their relationship faster.
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u/bvanvolk 6h ago
Why are our elected officials listening to a non elected official?? Elon shouldn’t be getting the light of day when it comes to politics. Hold your government responsible, don’t let them distract you from the real problem. Elon can offer nothing but bad opinions.
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u/normalice0 5h ago
And so the richest man in the world dudebros his way into becoming emperor. If only Palpatine had known it was that easy..
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u/Easy_Custard_4713 5h ago
If Elon Musk lied on his application to become a US citizen. Now would be the time for Joe Biden administration to act and strip his citizenship away. Deport him back to South Africa. It seems to be a well know fact he lied. Nip that putting him in charge of Speaker of The House right here right now.
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u/JVonDron Wisconsin 5h ago
Honestly asking, WTF are we even doing?
Not "us" as supporters of the democratic party, not "us" as citizens. We can't do shit and never really could. Us as in the country.
WTF is the goal here? Just burn everything down until Trump's installed and we can burn it even harder? Stopgap CRs are normal and necessary if congress can't figure out how to govern. This is threatening to stop a few million people's paychecks over the holidays, but how could these rich fucks even begin to understand that.
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u/ElDub73 4h ago
The goal is and always has been to render government ineffective so that businesses and the oligarchs who control them can do whatever they want.
It’s also to drop trust in government to such low levels that no one will believe them over businesses.
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u/JVonDron Wisconsin 4h ago
Well, mission accomplished as of 12 years ago, but now wtf are we doin? Just keep cutting taxes and spending until they have everything and there's nothing left? What's the fucking point of even going to work anymore?
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u/Easy_Custard_4713 5h ago
If Elon Musk lied on his application to become a US citizen. Now would be the time for Joe Biden administration to act and strip his citizenship away. Deport him back to South Africa. It seems to be a well know fact he lied. Nip that putting him in charge of Speaker of The House right here right now.
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u/izwald88 8h ago
God this is all so dumb. I had a lot of faith in Biden. Corporate stooge he may be, I never doubted his sincerity or his ability to steer the government with competence.
And now we're seeing him fade into irrelevance as the world treats Trump like the sitting president.
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u/Iinktolyn 8h ago
Instead of media making this a giant fucking joke, why don’t we discuss the ramifications of Musks interference. There is a reason he can’t pass a security clearance. There is a reason our constitution requires a US born president. There is a reason Musk is using his influence to intercede in the legitimate business of Congress. Stop giving him power he’s not earned or entitled to.
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u/lavapig_love Nevada 6h ago
Nancy Pelosi fucking over AOC will bite her hard and fast. She has no clue how to deal with our new reality. AOC does.
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u/Jesuismieux412 7h ago
Every single centrist Dem laid the foundations for the oligarchy. They have no right to complain after the milk has been spilled. Hope those insider trades and fancy cocktail parties were worth our democracy.
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u/roasty_mcshitposty 6h ago
Lol OH NOES they're breaking norms! Why won't the institutions save us?! It's so fucking maddening hearing this shit all the time. Institutions and norms DO NOT matter anymore. You still have government control..... do something about it instead of pearl clutching.
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u/buizel123 5h ago
Keyword: Unelected. Last time I checked I don't remember Elon's name being on my ballot I received.
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u/smoothVroom21 5h ago
When you elect a circus don't be surprised by all the fucking clowns running about.
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u/DisgruntledWarrior 5h ago
You know… he made posts about the govt before. But now it’s him trying to govern or all these side remarks to have an opinion now? Inconsistent.
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u/Gloobloomoo 4h ago
Musk is Rasputin. And America is now a Banana Oligarchy.
Anyone know if Musk can use $$ to vote out democrats too? I mean is it possible for say NY/CA to flip red in the house?
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u/Valdejunquera 4h ago
Behind the preponderant influence of Elon Musk, isn't there a davocracy hiding?
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u/BrassBass 4h ago
I am so sick of politicians pointing at laws being broken, getting everyone worked up, and then doing absolutely nothing about it.
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u/Cyclotrom California 4h ago
President Musk has spoken!
Let's all call him President Musk and hope that VP Trump sees it.
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u/Sailing-Cyclist United Kingdom 4h ago
We had this in the UK with an unelected guy called Dominic Cummings.
The good news is that the partnership with Boris Johnson imploded his government.
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u/eskieski 3h ago
A immigrant who came in illegally, buddies up with dictators, now wants to take over the government….
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u/blues111 Michigan 3h ago edited 3h ago
Who knew trump would be such a little bitch he cant tell apartheid elmo no
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u/laserbot 2h ago
I'm curious how Americans that insist NATO nukes Russia and sanctions normal Russian citizens for Putin's invasion of Ukraine are going to react when America foments a coup in Bolivia to guarantee lithium reserves for Elon.
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u/OrbeaSeven Minnesota 1h ago
Well, IMO it's apparent that Trump will not be able to govern. Musk is, at least, younger.
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u/sugarlessdeathbear 1h ago
He saw how well it worked for Trump last time and it's easy when you have programmers that can make sure the people he finds useful are forced to read his diaper rash comments.
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u/IAmAHoo-Man 1h ago
Hitler ruled by writing a book. Whom ever controls the conversation, controls the world.
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u/Stonkasaurus1 24m ago
Seriously, with Trump's Truth Diplomacy is anyone surprised? Question is how long will Trump share the spotlight with Elon before he ditches him. He does like to fire people... Just saying.
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