AFRIKANER SUPREMACIST
Brad Reed
April 2, 2025
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has publicly raged in recent weeks about the protests being lodged against his flagship electric car company, and Mother Jones writer Timothy Murphy believes that the demonstrations have been successful beyond their organizers' wildest dreams.
Murphy in particular points to a recent rant from Musk demanding that billionaires whom he baselessly suspects of funding the protests to be arrested.
"This is a bit authoritarian, yes, but just as importantly it is pathetic," Murphy contends. "Suggesting that George Soros and the founder of LinkedIn should be arrested after an old lady shouted at a car is one of the softest moments in recent American history. This is not the gesture of a man who is impervious to protests. It is the response of an oligarch who is being driven visibly insane by them."
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He also thinks that Democrats need to start using Musk's angry ravings about the protests against him.
"Musk’s spiraling is an asset," he writes. "He is both deeply unpopular and out of control; his response to opposition is to descend deeper into the paranoia that got him there."
For evidence of this, Murphy points to the way that Musk injected himself directly into the Wisconsin state Supreme Court race by holding rallies in the state where he handed out $1 million checks in a scheme that many legal experts say likely breaks the state's laws against paying people in exchange for votes.
"Musk made the election a referendum on himself, turnout surged, and the Democrat won in a landslide," he argues.
All of this leads Murphy to conclude that Musk "cannot take the heat" and recommends that his opponents wage psychological war against him.
"He has not just the taste and sensibilities of a boy, but the temperament of one," he writes. "He throws a fit out when things don’t go his way. He wilts. This is someone who can be beat."
Brad Reed
April 2, 2025
RAW STORY
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has publicly raged in recent weeks about the protests being lodged against his flagship electric car company, and Mother Jones writer Timothy Murphy believes that the demonstrations have been successful beyond their organizers' wildest dreams.
Murphy in particular points to a recent rant from Musk demanding that billionaires whom he baselessly suspects of funding the protests to be arrested.
"This is a bit authoritarian, yes, but just as importantly it is pathetic," Murphy contends. "Suggesting that George Soros and the founder of LinkedIn should be arrested after an old lady shouted at a car is one of the softest moments in recent American history. This is not the gesture of a man who is impervious to protests. It is the response of an oligarch who is being driven visibly insane by them."
ALSO READ: Trump says Elon Musk will be out of the White House 'soon': report
He also thinks that Democrats need to start using Musk's angry ravings about the protests against him.
"Musk’s spiraling is an asset," he writes. "He is both deeply unpopular and out of control; his response to opposition is to descend deeper into the paranoia that got him there."
For evidence of this, Murphy points to the way that Musk injected himself directly into the Wisconsin state Supreme Court race by holding rallies in the state where he handed out $1 million checks in a scheme that many legal experts say likely breaks the state's laws against paying people in exchange for votes.
"Musk made the election a referendum on himself, turnout surged, and the Democrat won in a landslide," he argues.
All of this leads Murphy to conclude that Musk "cannot take the heat" and recommends that his opponents wage psychological war against him.
"He has not just the taste and sensibilities of a boy, but the temperament of one," he writes. "He throws a fit out when things don’t go his way. He wilts. This is someone who can be beat."
'International backlash': Elon Musk’s 'toxic' politics blamed as Tesla suffers worst sales decline ever
April 02, 2025
ALTERNET
Billionaire Tesla/SpaceX/X.com leader Elon Musk is the richest man in the world and a prominent figure in U.S. politics. President Donald Trump chose Musk to head an advisory group called the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which is helping the Trump Administration orchestrate mass layoffs of federal government workers.
But Musk is being reminded that his policies are not universally loved. Musk poured over $20 million into a Wisconsin Supreme Court race, yet the conservative candidate he backed, Judge Brad Schimel, lost to his liberal opponent, Judge Susan Crawford, by roughly 10 percent in an election held on Tuesday, April 1. Anti-Musk protests are taking place in both the U.S. and Europe, and according to CNN, Tesla is suffering its worst sales decline ever.
In an article published on Wednesday, April 2, CNN's Chris Isidore reports, "Tesla sales plunged 13 percent in the first three months of this year, as the company reported the largest drop in deliveries in its history by far, amid backlash against CEO Elon Musk and as growing competition from other automakers' electric vehicles took a large bite out of demand for its EVs. Tesla reported that it delivered 336,681 cars in the quarter, compared to 386,810 in the first three months of last year. The Wednesday data represented the company's worst sales in nearly three years — a drop of 50,000 vehicles from a year ago."
Tesla's declining sales are a major topic on the Musk-owned X.com, formerly Twitter.
Some MAGA Republicans on X are claiming that Tesla's declining sales are no big deal, but other X users see Tesla's problems as the result of an anti-MAGA backlash.
The MeidasTouch Network tweeted, "TESLA SALES IN COLLAPSE Tesla suffered its biggest sales decline in the company's history as sales fell 13% in the first quarter amid massive backlash against Elon Musk. Tesla reported that it delivered 50,000 fewer cars from a year ago, and fell 72,000 cars short of analyst expectations — despite providing incentives such as massive price cuts and zero financing."
Writer Greg Cantwell argued, "Imagine what would have happened to Apple if Steve Jobs decided to spend his days firing middle class workers and pulling social security and Medicare from elderly folks. When your CEO is the avatar of your brand, and the CEO becomes a toxic a------, the brand suffers."
Bloomberg TV observed, "Tesla sales fell 13% in the first quarter, dragged down by international backlash against Elon Musk."
Author Holger Zschaepit wrote, "OUCH! #Tesla sales drop to lowest level since 2022 amid growing anti-Musk backlash. In Q1 2025, the company sold 336,681 vehicles, a 13% decline YoY and the lowest quarterly total since Q2 2022. That figure also came in well below analyst expectations for over 390,000 units sold. (BBG)."
Market strategist Bladimir Ruiz posted, "Tesla’s Q1 2025 slowdown is more than just a number — it's a turning point. Deliveries dropped to 2022 levels, far below expectations, amid rising Musk backlash. Is Tesla's competitive edge fading? The next strategic moves will be critical."
X user Frederick Barwell posted, "Oh dear what a shame (for) Elon to suffer and lose for being an evil selfish liar."
Another X user, Marcos Monzon, tweeted, "Elon is going to lose @Tesla just like he lost Wisconsin."
ALTERNET
Billionaire Tesla/SpaceX/X.com leader Elon Musk is the richest man in the world and a prominent figure in U.S. politics. President Donald Trump chose Musk to head an advisory group called the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which is helping the Trump Administration orchestrate mass layoffs of federal government workers.
But Musk is being reminded that his policies are not universally loved. Musk poured over $20 million into a Wisconsin Supreme Court race, yet the conservative candidate he backed, Judge Brad Schimel, lost to his liberal opponent, Judge Susan Crawford, by roughly 10 percent in an election held on Tuesday, April 1. Anti-Musk protests are taking place in both the U.S. and Europe, and according to CNN, Tesla is suffering its worst sales decline ever.
In an article published on Wednesday, April 2, CNN's Chris Isidore reports, "Tesla sales plunged 13 percent in the first three months of this year, as the company reported the largest drop in deliveries in its history by far, amid backlash against CEO Elon Musk and as growing competition from other automakers' electric vehicles took a large bite out of demand for its EVs. Tesla reported that it delivered 336,681 cars in the quarter, compared to 386,810 in the first three months of last year. The Wednesday data represented the company's worst sales in nearly three years — a drop of 50,000 vehicles from a year ago."
Tesla's declining sales are a major topic on the Musk-owned X.com, formerly Twitter.
Some MAGA Republicans on X are claiming that Tesla's declining sales are no big deal, but other X users see Tesla's problems as the result of an anti-MAGA backlash.
The MeidasTouch Network tweeted, "TESLA SALES IN COLLAPSE Tesla suffered its biggest sales decline in the company's history as sales fell 13% in the first quarter amid massive backlash against Elon Musk. Tesla reported that it delivered 50,000 fewer cars from a year ago, and fell 72,000 cars short of analyst expectations — despite providing incentives such as massive price cuts and zero financing."
Writer Greg Cantwell argued, "Imagine what would have happened to Apple if Steve Jobs decided to spend his days firing middle class workers and pulling social security and Medicare from elderly folks. When your CEO is the avatar of your brand, and the CEO becomes a toxic a------, the brand suffers."
Bloomberg TV observed, "Tesla sales fell 13% in the first quarter, dragged down by international backlash against Elon Musk."
Author Holger Zschaepit wrote, "OUCH! #Tesla sales drop to lowest level since 2022 amid growing anti-Musk backlash. In Q1 2025, the company sold 336,681 vehicles, a 13% decline YoY and the lowest quarterly total since Q2 2022. That figure also came in well below analyst expectations for over 390,000 units sold. (BBG)."
Market strategist Bladimir Ruiz posted, "Tesla’s Q1 2025 slowdown is more than just a number — it's a turning point. Deliveries dropped to 2022 levels, far below expectations, amid rising Musk backlash. Is Tesla's competitive edge fading? The next strategic moves will be critical."
X user Frederick Barwell posted, "Oh dear what a shame (for) Elon to suffer and lose for being an evil selfish liar."
Another X user, Marcos Monzon, tweeted, "Elon is going to lose @Tesla just like he lost Wisconsin."
'Explain that to the American people': Fox host confronts Musk over DOGE conflicts of interest
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Ailia Zehra
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Ailia Zehra
April 02, 2025
ALTERNET
Tech billionaire and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) head Elon Musk dodged a question Tuesday about his conflicts of interests as a White House advisor who continues to run his businesses while working the federal government.
“You’ve been making cuts to a lot of the agencies that have open investigations and regulatory battles with your companies. At the same time, you continue to get billions in government contracts. Tesla gets billions in subsidies. How do you explain that to the American people?” Fox News host Jessica Tarlov asked Musk on her show.
Musk did not directly address the questions, but said DOGE was an “open book.”
READ MORE: 'Warning to the GOP': WSJ sounds alarm over 'MAGA backlash'
“If anyone has a concern about any one of those actions, they can bring that up,” he said.
Still, the DOGE head didn’t seem to have a clear answer to her question.
Amid the Trump administration and DOGE’s efforts to cut the size of the federal government, employees have been terminated from multiple agencies, including the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Aviation Authority, Securities and Exchange Commission, Food and Drug Administration and U.S. Department of Transportation.
The NLRB has initiated several cases against Musk's businesses, including a claim that SpaceX unlawfully terminated eight workers in 2022 for an open letter their lawyers stated was a protest against Musk's "inappropriate, disparaging, sexually charged comments" on Twitter. These cases are still in progress, and the agency has recorded 14 active unfair labor practice cases against Tesla.
But in February, the NLRB was essentially shut down after President Donald Trump fired one of its board members and left it without the quorum it needs to function.
Since Trump’s inauguration in January, Musk has been wielded significant influence in the new administration.
In January, Trump dismissed the inspector general of the Transportation Department shortly after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began investigating accidents associated with a mobile app that allows Tesla drivers to control their cars remotely. Musk is the CEO of Tesla.
Moreover, Michael Whitaker, the FAA administrator, resigned on Inauguration Day after Musk sought his departure. Whitaker had suggested imposing a $600,000 fine on Musk’s aerospace company SpaceX for allegedly failing to adhere to safety regulations.
However, on Monday, Trump indicated the billionaire’s time in government might be coming to a close.
Trump said Musk should remain at the White House as long as he is willing to manage DOGE, but added that he wants to “go back.”
"I think he's been amazing, but I also think he's got a big company to run," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. "And at some point, he's going to be going back. He wants to."
Watch the video below or at this link.
ALTERNET
Tech billionaire and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) head Elon Musk dodged a question Tuesday about his conflicts of interests as a White House advisor who continues to run his businesses while working the federal government.
“You’ve been making cuts to a lot of the agencies that have open investigations and regulatory battles with your companies. At the same time, you continue to get billions in government contracts. Tesla gets billions in subsidies. How do you explain that to the American people?” Fox News host Jessica Tarlov asked Musk on her show.
Musk did not directly address the questions, but said DOGE was an “open book.”
READ MORE: 'Warning to the GOP': WSJ sounds alarm over 'MAGA backlash'
“If anyone has a concern about any one of those actions, they can bring that up,” he said.
Still, the DOGE head didn’t seem to have a clear answer to her question.
Amid the Trump administration and DOGE’s efforts to cut the size of the federal government, employees have been terminated from multiple agencies, including the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Aviation Authority, Securities and Exchange Commission, Food and Drug Administration and U.S. Department of Transportation.
The NLRB has initiated several cases against Musk's businesses, including a claim that SpaceX unlawfully terminated eight workers in 2022 for an open letter their lawyers stated was a protest against Musk's "inappropriate, disparaging, sexually charged comments" on Twitter. These cases are still in progress, and the agency has recorded 14 active unfair labor practice cases against Tesla.
But in February, the NLRB was essentially shut down after President Donald Trump fired one of its board members and left it without the quorum it needs to function.
Since Trump’s inauguration in January, Musk has been wielded significant influence in the new administration.
In January, Trump dismissed the inspector general of the Transportation Department shortly after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began investigating accidents associated with a mobile app that allows Tesla drivers to control their cars remotely. Musk is the CEO of Tesla.
Moreover, Michael Whitaker, the FAA administrator, resigned on Inauguration Day after Musk sought his departure. Whitaker had suggested imposing a $600,000 fine on Musk’s aerospace company SpaceX for allegedly failing to adhere to safety regulations.
However, on Monday, Trump indicated the billionaire’s time in government might be coming to a close.
Trump said Musk should remain at the White House as long as he is willing to manage DOGE, but added that he wants to “go back.”
"I think he's been amazing, but I also think he's got a big company to run," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. "And at some point, he's going to be going back. He wants to."
Watch the video below or at this link.
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