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JohnnyRingo

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14. Truth is, he didn't found Tesla.

Reply to groundloop (Reply #5)

Thu Jan 18, 2024, 10:13 AM

Jan 2024

He just happened to be nearby with a pocket full of cash. He made an offer they couldn't refuse. Space X is probably where his true heart lies.

I think Twitter was just a dick move, spawned by a desire to get even and executed because he could. After he's done burning it to the ground he'll have a fire sale and walk away.

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Elon Musk demands another huge payday from Tesla [View all] highplainsdem Jan 2024 OP

he's another one who deserves such a wonderful future because he's a splendid guy, a true mensch. JUST KIDDING. CurtEastPoint Jan 2024 #1

Fuck off, Eloooon Aviation Pro Jan 2024 #2

His rockets definitely do not suck. n/t OnlinePoker Jan 2024 #6

A launch pad in Texas begs to differ.... Aviation Pro Jan 2024 #9

Those rockets are test models with the goal of complete reusability. OnlinePoker Jan 2024 #10

He'll kill that too. 2naSalit Jan 2024 #3

Like him or not... JohnnyRingo Jan 2024 #4

But look at how well this great businessman has run Twitter groundloop Jan 2024 #5

Twitter wasn't about money though, it was about Musk wanting to control what it is we talk about GhostHunter22 Jan 2024 #13

Truth is, he didn't found Tesla. JohnnyRingo Jan 2024 #14

Greedy rich guy wants more money denypax Jan 2024 #7

He's a younger version of tfg. Anyone see all the Teslas sitting at charging stations in the cold? PortTack Jan 2024 #8

Trying to recoup his moniss Jan 2024 #11

"Elon Musk demands another huge payday from Tesla" LudwigPastorius Jan 2024 #12

Musk is not necessary for this task, nor do I want him making the decisions in what AI learns.... FDRFTW Jan 2024 #15

LOL he build a truck which can't go in mud or snow... Historic NY Jan 2024 #16

Fuck you and your sense of entitlement Musk Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2024 #17