Why do people care what Elon Musk has to say about politics?

[Colonoscopy]

He doesn't have any particular expertise behind most of his opinions. He doesn't appear to be extremely knowledgeable about much politically. Most of his offerings are off the cuff opinions -- usually regurgitations of other X postings -- posted on X.

He doesn't ever actually debate or have his ideas challenged intellectually. He doesn't produce in depth analysis or essays or intellectual content pertaining to his politics. He doesn't produce new or interesting political thought.

He's sort of commonly libertarian and anti-woke the way you might see on this message board.

He's a big celebrity so everybody pays attention to his politics, but anybody that's halfway well read or thought gets nothing from him.

He's boring and I don't learn anything from him.

 

[mnole03]

Because he’s powerful and clearly has some level of political control.

It’ll be interesting to see how Trump handles the HB1 visa lie Musk is perpetuating.

 

[McLovin32]

He doesn't have any particular expertise behind most of his opinions. He doesn't appear to be extremely knowledgeable about much politically. Most of his offerings are off the cuff opinions -- usually regurgitations of other X postings -- posted on X.

He doesn't ever actually debate or have his ideas challenged intellectually. He doesn't produce in depth analysis or essays or intellectual content pertaining to his politics. He doesn't produce new or interesting political thought.

He's sort of commonly libertarian and anti-woke the way you might see on this message board.

He's a big celebrity so everybody pays attention to his politics, but anybody that's halfway well read or thought gets nothing from him.

He's boring and I don't learn anything from him.

Because he's made Trump his bitch (in more ways than one) and Trump is the President Elect.

 

[Moral]

He couldn't even stop a pedo from hanging out with cave kids.

 

[DFSNOLE]

Because he's made Trump his bitch (in more ways than one) and Trump is the President Elect.

100% this. He has purchased his way into an influential position in the coming administration. Trump admires his wealth and will listen to him. That was made obvious by the formation of DOGE and Musk's leadership appointment.

 

[mnole03]

He couldn't even stop a pedo from hanging out with cave kids.

Exactly he allowed that guy to drug and traffic little kids.

 

[funksouljon]

OP, its because exactly what you said. He doesn't know how the govt works. He doesn't care about the reasoning or impact of his opinions. He has a huge megaphone and can get movement to other uninformed and misinformed people. He doesn't get fact checked on said opining.

However, his ranting and opinions are influential. To both public pressure to actual politicians and to Trump. And he wields his influence to change / results, esp when his is wrong. e.g. everything mentioned above was part of the recent govt funding bill that failed.

 

[SL Hawk Fan]

He doesn't have any particular expertise behind most of his opinions. He doesn't appear to be extremely knowledgeable about much politically. Most of his offerings are off the cuff opinions -- usually regurgitations of other X postings -- posted on X.

He doesn't ever actually debate or have his ideas challenged intellectually. He doesn't produce in depth analysis or essays or intellectual content pertaining to his politics. He doesn't produce new or interesting political thought.

He's sort of commonly libertarian and anti-woke the way you might see on this message board.

He's a big celebrity so everybody pays attention to his politics, but anybody that's halfway well read or thought gets nothing from him.

He's boring and I don't learn anything from him.

You serious, Clark? I can’t tell if you’re being earnest with this question or just playing the setup man with this quandary you’ve laid out. If the former, then my god, man; this is how I picture you…

 

[SolarHawk]

He couldn't even stop a pedo from hanging out with cave kids.

Goddamnit, this is grade A Moral right here.

 

[RollingBallofButcherKnives]

He doesn't have any particular expertise behind most of his opinions. He doesn't appear to be extremely knowledgeable about much politically. Most of his offerings are off the cuff opinions -- usually regurgitations of other X postings -- posted on X.

He doesn't ever actually debate or have his ideas challenged intellectually. He doesn't produce in depth analysis or essays or intellectual content pertaining to his politics. He doesn't produce new or interesting political thought.

He's sort of commonly libertarian and anti-woke the way you might see on this message board.

He's a big celebrity so everybody pays attention to his politics, but anybody that's halfway well read or thought gets nothing from him.

He's boring and I don't learn anything from him.

How dare you bad mouth the great and mighty Musk!!!!



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