[eptcyka]

Billionaires inherently get political power. When they’re more socially adept than Musk, they can even have the power without having the plebs notice.

[lazide]

Yup, going full autist in public is a good way to get the public angry at you and try to find a way to make your life more difficult.

[hn_acc1]

You mean, going full asshole. Not all autists are assholes.

[lazide]

The issue isn’t that he was being an asshole - plenty of politicians can be assholes and be cheered for it.

He was being straightforward, direct, matter of fact, technical, and an asshole.

You gotta lube up the plebes, or they get butthurt, and that is what is causing the issue.