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Thanks, Elon!

Individual said:
Don't like Musk?
There are likely 100's of small businesses that only exist as a result of government contracts. I may be wrong, but SpaceX probably would/could exist without need of government contracts.
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It would never have existed if not for government funding and experts from NASA.

Same for Tesla...it would never have gotten so big if it was not for massive government subsidies.
 
Yes. Thankyou Elon. Starlink and SpaceX are 90% of Trump's promised missile defense system.
 
Lycanthrope said:
Never have the monoed elite fought so hard and so successfully to ensure their wealth and privilege faces the fewest possible checks and balances.

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I guess we can congratulate the monied elite on making their wealth transfer more efficient, unless our MAGA friends can demonstrate how any of this will affect their financial situation.
:)
 
PeteEU said:
It would never have existed if not for government funding and experts from NASA.

Same for Tesla...it would never have gotten so big if it was not for massive government subsidies.
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Musk has been selling carbon credits to his competitors in Europe. These credits are based on sales, and with sales crashing, this is another line item that will see a drastic decrease.

carboncredits.com

Tesla's Carbon Credit Revenue Soars to $2.76 Billion Amid Profit Drop

Tesla’s profits fell 23% in 2024, but carbon credit sales up 54% to $2.76B. As emissions rules tighten, credits remain a key revenue driver.
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In Q4 2024 alone, Tesla earned $692 million from selling regulatory credits or carbon credits, accounting for nearly 30% of its quarterly net income of $2.33 billion.

More impressively, the company’s total carbon credit revenue for 2024 surged to $2.76 billion, marking a 54% year-over-year increase from $1.79 billion in 2023. This substantial boost underscores the ongoing demand for emissions credits as legacy automakers struggle to meet regulatory targets.

Smoke and mirrors. Tesla is selling tax credits.
 
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Bucky said:
www.doge.gov

DOGE: Department of Government Efficiency

DOGE: Department of Government Efficiency
www.doge.gov www.doge.gov

Nationwide, there are 657 lease terminations on the list, totaling about $350 million in lease savings.

Elon is doing what needs to be done to reign in the bloated bureaucracy, so we don't go broke and pass loads of debt to future generations. It's pretty simple economics, but the left is addicted to tax and spending without any restraint.
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It still amazes me that some people are still buying what Musk is selling hook, line, sinker and a foot of pole.
 
PeteEU said:
It would never have existed if not for government funding and experts from NASA.

Same for Tesla...it would never have gotten so big if it was not for massive government subsidies.
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There's only two, and both owned by Musk?
 
armycowboy said:
Small businesses that exist solely as a result of government are a problem, but huge coordinations that do the same, aren't a problem?
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Thinking of businesses that wouldn't be noticed if they disappeared, but this thread topic appears to be about Elon Musk.
 
Bucky said:
Doge has been a revelation. It's only the beginning of the phase. We have a lot more useless departments to cut.
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Why have you not mentioned members of Congress? After all Congress passes the spending Bills for the President to sign or veto.

Ever wonder if it is such a "revelation" why President Trump and other past President's with Congressional approval spend more than the federal government brought in?
Don't recall you complaining much during Trump's first term.

imo, DOGE is taking the wrong approach with the recommended cuts. DOGE has not asked for any program reviews and justification reports for the money the Department/Agency have.

I also am not so sure of Musk and his recording keeping in his own companies. Wonder what caused 1.4 Billion to go missing for Tesla?
 
Bucky said:
www.doge.gov

DOGE: Department of Government Efficiency

DOGE: Department of Government Efficiency
www.doge.gov www.doge.gov

Nationwide, there are 657 lease terminations on the list, totaling about $350 million in lease savings.

Elon is doing what needs to be done to reign in the bloated bureaucracy, so we don't go broke and pass loads of debt to future generations. It's pretty simple economics, but the left is addicted to tax and spending without any restraint.
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But you are fine with 3 million a week for golf.
Again, lmao at MAGA stupidity. Congrats!
 
edolf is playing the piss millions of people off all of the time for his amusement game. I think that's a bad idea.
 
Helix said:
edolf is playing the piss millions of people off all of the time for his amusement game. I think that's a bad idea.
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A shock to the system is a good thing, even if that means a temporary recession.
 
Bucky said:
www.doge.gov

DOGE: Department of Government Efficiency

DOGE: Department of Government Efficiency
www.doge.gov www.doge.gov

Nationwide, there are 657 lease terminations on the list, totaling about $350 million in lease savings.

Elon is doing what needs to be done to reign in the bloated bureaucracy, so we don't go broke and pass loads of debt to future generations. It's pretty simple economics, but the left is addicted to tax and spending without any restraint.
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That will cover less than a single percent of Trump's tax cuts for the rich.
 
Bucky said:
A shock to the system is a good thing, even if that means a temporary recession.
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The far right has been wanting a recession for a while now. I think that they might get it.
 
Slartibartfast said:
I agree. Government cost should be minimized and efficiencies should be realized where feasible.

However, lopping off pieces without regard for what they do is just going to cause harm and be unlikely to accomplish anything that will help the average person who is trying be sure they make next month's rent.
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It's basically: "Madam, I'm afraid I have some bad news for you. The mole on your cheek has all the markings of a melanoma. But there's a solution. We will simply cut off your entire upper torso."
 
Bucky said:
We have a lot more useless departments to cut.
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Sure wish he'd "cut" those grocery prices....and rents.

Any word on the delay with that? :unsure:
 
Bucky said:
A shock to the system is a good thing, even if that means a temporary recession.
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"A shock to the system is good....even if it brings recession."

LOL. Tough to know what to say to such trumpian nonsense.
 
Bucky said:
A shock to the system is a good thing, even if that means a temporary recession.
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Do you remember the last recession?
 
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