[hot_iron_dust]

Its interesting how Elon Musk became a target of large media outlets' attacks since he de-facto entered US and world politics. The way he entered it is novel and technological. Fascinating to see how this story unfolds further.

[richbell]

That's his preferred narrative. The truth is that Elon Musk has been subject to negative attention for years because of market manipulation[0], abhorrent labour practices and safety record[1], and obsession with inserting himself into the limelight via poor behaviour[2] or over-promising things he can't deliver[3][4] — to name a few reasons why he's viewed unfavorably.

[0] https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2018-219

[1] https://www.forbes.com/sites/alanohnsman/2019/03/01/tesla-sa...

[2] https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/jul/15/elon-musk...

[3] https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-tesla-ventilator-c...

[4] https://jalopnik.com/elon-musk-promises-full-self-driving-ne...

[93po]

Where's the equal or louder negative attention for billionaires who profit off death and destruction? That use actual slave labor for their projects that result in tens of thousands of deaths? That wreck the environment without consequence? That promote harm and violence to disadvantaged groups? That exploit child labor?

The issue is clearly not that Musk says dumb shit on Twitter and missed a deadline for his pickup truck. The issue is that society has a rage boner against him and people like you are perpetuating it while missing the wealth inequality forest for the Elon trees.

[richbell]

> Where's the equal or louder negative attention for billionaires who profit off death and destruction? That use actual slave labor for their projects that result in tens of thousands of deaths? That wreck the environment without consequence? That promote harm and violence to disadvantaged groups? That exploit child labor?

The sad reality is that these egregious human rights violations often fly under the radar because their perpetrators know how to keep their mouths shut. Elon is constantly in the limelight because he intentionally inserts himself there and is openly flaunting his wealth and disrespect for others. It's no surprise that a high-profile person constantly acting belligerent, lying, and antagonizing people receives so much attention from the media.

It's the same reason why Martin Shkreli went to jail and not any of the pharmaceutical executives who've ruined or ended millions of lives.

> The issue is clearly not that Musk says dumb shit on Twitter and missed a deadline for his pickup truck.

This is an inaccurate and dishonest summary of what I linked in my comment.

> The issue is that society has a rage boner against him and people like you are perpetuating it while missing the wealth inequality forest for the Elon trees.

You are creating a false dichotomy to simp for a billionaire who treats his employees and other people around him as disposable means to an end. The sins of other people does not make it okay for Elon to sexually harrasses and abuses his employees, report a fake shooting threat to spite someone for whistleblowing[0], abuse and kill countless animals in rushed and botched testing... I could go on.

[0] https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2019-03-13/when-elon...

[93po]

Literally everything you're saying is wildly biased hyperbole or just outright unsubstantiated. I can't take this back and forth seriously if you're going to come it in such bad faith

[richbell]

> Literally everything you're saying is wildly biased hyperbole or just outright unsubstantiated. I can't take this back and forth seriously if you're going to come it in such bad faith

It's "wildly biased hyperbole" to point out Elon's unsavoury behavior?

The fact you're claiming I'm wildly biased but won't so much as acknowledge anything I've mentioned that paints him in a bad light is laughable.