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Summary

Republicans’ efforts to portray Elon Musk as a MAGA martyr are failing, as his victim narrative struggles to resonate with conservative audiences.

Musk’s controversial statements and perceived elitism, including his complaints of being targeted by Democrats, have alienated even right-wing supporters.

Protests and vandalism against Tesla have damaged the brand, and Musk’s ties to Trump have hurt the Trump’s approval ratings, especially on economic issues.

Attempts to rally sympathy for Musk, including his emotional Fox News appearance, have largely backfired.

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[–] Stepskippin@lemmy.world 90 points 20 hours ago (5 children)

I don't want him dead. I want him poor enough to need a gofundme when his drug abuse takes its toll.

[–] Zzyzx@lemmy.blahaj.zone 7 points 10 hours ago

I mean, ideally I'd like him to have an epiphany about what a terrible person he is and spend the rest of his life making amends for it. But I don't expect that to happen, so I guess bankruptcy is the next best thing.

[–] Azal@pawb.social 15 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

"All men have an emotion to kill; when they strongly dislike some one they involuntarily wish he was dead. I have never killed any one, but I have read some obituary notices with great satisfaction."

-Clarence Darrow

[–] jacksilver@lemmy.world 3 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

Always thought that was Mark Twain, but snipes does give Darrow the credit - https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/mark-twain-obituary-pleasure/

[–] FrChazzz@lemm.ee 3 points 10 hours ago

Always trust Wesley Snipes. Always.

[–] Litebit@lemmy.world 10 points 15 hours ago

So help crash his tesla stock so that the bank collects on his loan stock collateral, which will force him to to pay tax, too.

[–] shekau@lemmy.today 10 points 19 hours ago
[–] BlackSheep@lemmy.ca 7 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

How many times am I allowed to upvote?

[–] spooky2092@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 17 hours ago

As many times as you want, but make sure its an odd number.