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ggm
Eh. 95% agree but he's probably wrong about spacex because the USG will pay to play: defence needs it. Everything else. Hard to disagree. Man baby should have court appointed guardians.
Zigurd
Falcon 9 is fine. Presumably it can be refined and upgraded and it will be even better. But starship is a space spruce goose.
ratsmack
There are way too many "journalists" frothing at the mouth over Elon, because he doesn't fit their ideal of a "billionaire". Their writing displays almost a juvenile bitterness that I remember seeing in a teenagers rage rant. It's kinda sad.
bruce511
To understand Media's hate of Elon uou first need to understand their love of Twitter.

Twitter has always been loved, and promoted (tweet us @) by media because its both an excellent source of news, allows easy engagement with news, and allows news to spread.

Twitter is quite literally the saviour of media, providing a crucial link between print and digital eras.

Now Elon is killing Twitter. Hell hath no fury like that of a journalist scorned.

As users stop using Twitter (perhaps even stop using X), where does it leave those to whom X is the literal source of their own value chain?

Like a jilted lover, Elon is the (really easy) scapegoat. (Who seems intent on driving them away...)

throwitaway222
That's total bs - they love Musk for the same reason people loved writing about Trump. Hits and revenue!
rvz
Exactly. The media needs a new villain. Ask CNN.
guax
It's not because he's not ideal. Elon musk is the caricature of the billionaire class. Does what he wants above all else, condescending about people who work for him (union busting, safety disregard), zero consideration for morals beyond his pet concern and hypocritical about them as well (free speech absolutist).

His failing and why people gravitate so much to him is that he is loud and public.

drak0n1c
Bill Ackman, an investor in the X acquisition, is pleased with Elon’s interview and wrote a lengthy explanation.

https://x.com/billackman/status/1730442461644730553

3cats-in-a-coat
He has no choice. If I were him I'd also be like "wow nice 5D chess by Elon, everyone" and then give him a call and ask him "WTF are you doing?!"
rsynnott
… What would you _expect_ a minority shareholder in a private company to say?
mensetmanusman
/shakes fist at cloud in shape of X

Reality must be a simulation...