Do we pretend it’s any different? Why is the default assumption when stuff like this happens that the UK (or any other country for that matter) is whiter than white and totally above board such that these revelations make people’s stomach’s churn? The default assumption should be that the the UK (and other countries for that matter) act in their own selfish shit bedraggled reasons and are highly partisan 100% of the time. That way you’re not going to be surprised that Elon Musk has the influence he does despite being an utter cunt. Or that he has managed to buy an election in the US. Or that he wants to interfere in the UK’s politics. And that that people will quite happily sit back and let it happen.
Musk has positioned himself in a place where the UK (and a bunch of other countries for that matter) need to be ok his friendly side. Be that with Shitter, or with EV battery storage, or with space technology. Three super important vehicles for the future economy (unfortunately). The UK doesn’t have shit to compete on any of these fronts so needs to not upset this man child too badly.
Musk has positioned himself in a place where the UK (and a bunch of other countries for that matter) need to be ok his friendly side.
Not really. Twitter / X is his only real influence. And since taking over, he has trashed his reputation. So much so, only people like Farage pay any attention to him. Who also has a pretty awful reputation.
He has gained power in US politics. But only in a role that is limited to US gov internal affairs.
His companies SpaceX and tesla have limited power in the UK. Starlink is growing, but still not a major player here.
He really is no more than a very rich, mouthy idiot that our government tends to ignore.
Huh, so we’re all worried about foreign interference from Russia and friends, but the US just does it over the table? Really???
Do we pretend it’s any different? Why is the default assumption when stuff like this happens that the UK (or any other country for that matter) is whiter than white and totally above board such that these revelations make people’s stomach’s churn? The default assumption should be that the the UK (and other countries for that matter) act in their own selfish shit bedraggled reasons and are highly partisan 100% of the time. That way you’re not going to be surprised that Elon Musk has the influence he does despite being an utter cunt. Or that he has managed to buy an election in the US. Or that he wants to interfere in the UK’s politics. And that that people will quite happily sit back and let it happen.
Musk has positioned himself in a place where the UK (and a bunch of other countries for that matter) need to be ok his friendly side. Be that with Shitter, or with EV battery storage, or with space technology. Three super important vehicles for the future economy (unfortunately). The UK doesn’t have shit to compete on any of these fronts so needs to not upset this man child too badly.
It is what it is, and it sucks.
Not really. Twitter / X is his only real influence. And since taking over, he has trashed his reputation. So much so, only people like Farage pay any attention to him. Who also has a pretty awful reputation.
He has gained power in US politics. But only in a role that is limited to US gov internal affairs.
His companies SpaceX and tesla have limited power in the UK. Starlink is growing, but still not a major player here.
He really is no more than a very rich, mouthy idiot that our government tends to ignore.
because caring about this takes up time from demonising trans ppl and eradicating them from existence.
Is US interference not Russian interference at this point?
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