Musk

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  1. DawnPatrol321

    DawnPatrol321 Well-Known Member

    Mar 6, 2012
    I watched these 3 videos today and found myself intrigued by this guy. I have no idea if he's full of sh*t, a scam artist, or a genius, but I found myself interested in what he has to say. What do you guys think?





     
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  2. aka pumpmaster

    aka pumpmaster Well-Known Member

    Apr 30, 2008
    Im gonna go with genius scam artist
     
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  3. desandan

    desandan Well-Known Member

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    Feb 12, 2013
    I like this dude, probably scammed me into thinking that.
     
  4. headhigh

    headhigh Well-Known Member

    Jul 17, 2009
    Like him or hate him, Musk is a catalyst for technological growth.

    The fact that he successfully used other people's money to fund his companies only speaks to how intelligent he is.

    If I had the means, I would buy a Tesla today.
     
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  5. headhigh

    headhigh Well-Known Member

    Jul 17, 2009
    Think about it... based on your meme you could drive a car that essentially runs on coal. A republican's dream come true!
     
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  6. Barry Cuda

    Barry Cuda Well-Known Member

    Nov 19, 2018
    If he scammed the government--pure genius.
    If he scammed americans while they drooled over football players and baseball players, even more pure genius.

    As per usual, genius ALWAYS get attacked in America. Pure envy, nothing more. When Salk immunized kids against polio, he was considered an arrogant medical genius. Americans hated what he was doing to kids (making them cry). When is the last time you morons saw a case of polio hobbling around?
    It could be the same in other countries, but I can only testify to the "American Experience".
     
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  7. sisurfdogg

    sisurfdogg Well-Known Member

    Jun 17, 2013
    It's called the Tall Poppy Syndrome in Australia. Anyone who stands out figuratively taller than the herd, they try to cut them down.
     
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  8. Barry Cuda

    Barry Cuda Well-Known Member

    Nov 19, 2018
    And so, we wonder why socialism is taking root everywhere?? Do not excel, or you are doomed to be an outcast....
    Pretty sad, actually.
     
  9. aka pumpmaster

    aka pumpmaster Well-Known Member

    Apr 30, 2008
    im all for excellence but not subsidizing it with govt funding
     
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  10. DawnPatrol321

    DawnPatrol321 Well-Known Member

    Mar 6, 2012
    He says it was all paid back with interest. Do you believe him?
     
  11. La_Piedra

    La_Piedra Well-Known Member

    Oct 9, 2017
    I like Musk.

    i used to wear it a lot back in the 70's
     
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  12. aka pumpmaster

    aka pumpmaster Well-Known Member

    Apr 30, 2008
    No
     
  13. DawnPatrol321

    DawnPatrol321 Well-Known Member

    Mar 6, 2012
    Is this something we can verify with public records somehow? I'm asking because I have no clue how this stuff works. It seems to me if you borrow money from the Government AKA the American People, that we would have the ability to verify such a claim. He has said it on camera multiple times and nobody from the Government has contradicted him as far as I know. I would like to know the truth on this.
     
  14. aka pumpmaster

    aka pumpmaster Well-Known Member

    Apr 30, 2008
    Me too.
     
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  15. La_Piedra

    La_Piedra Well-Known Member

    Oct 9, 2017
    I think he took advantage of a window of opportunity.

    I also think that he spread his entrepreneurialism waaaay too thin. He had a bunch of eggs spread around and may no longer have enough for the proverbial omelette.

    but if even one single project (Tesla, SpaceX, battery power plants) winds up being successful, then he wins.
     
  16. aka pumpmaster

    aka pumpmaster Well-Known Member

    Apr 30, 2008
    he needs to apply himself to fusion
     
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  17. La_Piedra

    La_Piedra Well-Known Member

    Oct 9, 2017
    Maybe Musk hasn't attacked Trump because the resulting investigation would provide some answers
     
  18. DawnPatrol321

    DawnPatrol321 Well-Known Member

    Mar 6, 2012
    Or Trump is a big fan and has endorsed private sector individuals like Musk and other rich guys investing in space exploration rather than our government paying for it all. Musk also praised Trump's idea of the Space Force.
     
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  19. Kyle

    Kyle Well-Known Member

    Sep 9, 2011
    If only he were into solar panels too:rolleyes:
     
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